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'Pong' 40new

With Top Spin 2, you get the real bang for your buck as you work to get the hang of beating your opponent.
Dig Boston  |  Adam Diamond  |  05-10-2006  |  Video Games

(And Malcolm in the Middle)new

Matters and Dunaway distinguish themselves from the bulk of the electronic acts that have purists so squeamish -- they are, through and through, a live band.
Dig Boston  |  Michael Brodeur  |  05-10-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Chanteuse on the Loosenew

You'd be well-advised to experience Giant Drag's uniquely familiar sound before the band lives up to their name.
Dig Boston  |  Luke O'Neil  |  05-10-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Tragically Yabo-Lessnew

Based loosely on a true story, Mountain Patrol is a Chinese production originally titled Kekexili, named for a wildlife preserve on the China/Tibet border where the endangered Tibetan antelope makes its last stand.
Dig Boston  |  Chris Braiotta  |  04-27-2006  |  Reviews

'When There Are No Good Outcomes'new

Greengrass faces an onslaught of questions about his new film.
Dig Boston  |  David Wildman  |  04-27-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Ride You Might Not Be Ready to Takenew

For better or worse, Greengrass has pulled off a phenomenal accomplishment here -- this is solid, exhilarating filmmaking.
Dig Boston  |  David Wildman  |  04-27-2006  |  Reviews

Kanye the Hard Waynew

When Alain Macklovitch was 13, he was dropping bar mitzvah cash on a pair of turntables and a mixer -- two years later, as DJ A-Trak, he was owning multiple world DJ championships.
Dig Boston  |  Michael Brodeur  |  04-27-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Music News in Briefnew

Proof's last moves are recounted; Michael Jackson is still a weirdo; Courtney Love finally lets go; Easter is blasphemed by rock 'n' roll; and Jewel and Rob Thomas tour together, ruining everyone's day.
Dig Boston  |  David Thorpe  |  04-27-2006  |  Music

Kid-Tested, Oldster Approvednew

Mittens have finally grown into their mature music: smart and simple pop that's totally inoffensive.
Dig Boston  |  Jed Gottlieb  |  04-27-2006  |  Profiles & Interviews

Redneck Heavennew

This week's new releases include titles about bowling, drag racing and Wild West freaks -- beer gut not included.
Dig Boston  |  Seth McM. Donlin  |  04-27-2006  |  Video Games

Addictive Gameplaynew

It was with great anticipation that Xbox geeks awaited Major League Baseball 2K6, and the wait proved worthwhile.
Dig Boston  |  Adam Diamond  |  04-27-2006  |  Video Games

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Stinkynew

The celebrated author faces fatherhood talks about his latest novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
Dig Boston  |  Susan McCarthy  |  04-19-2006  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Dreams with a Zzzzzzzzzzznew

American Dreamz tries to be a hilarious and incisive satire, but comes off as an extended exercise in cluelessness.
Dig Boston  |  David Wildman  |  04-19-2006  |  Reviews

Midwestern Malaisenew

Lonesome Jim explores the grey tones that surround a man growing accustomed to his adjusted ambitions.
Dig Boston  |  Chris Braiotta  |  04-19-2006  |  Reviews

Potty Mouthednew

If you still think of Bob Saget as the clean-cut dad from Full House, well, it's time to have your illusions brutally violated.
Dig Boston  |  David Wildman  |  04-19-2006  |  Performance

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