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The Illusionist, the Magnificent New Film From Sylvain Chometnew

Deeply felt and painfully melancholy, The Illusionist wallows in the visual and aural furniture of a vanishing popular culture.
Tags: The Illusionist
Ask A New England Porn Starnew
As the day sacred to St. Valentine draws near, our reporter approached three of these dewy goddesses of the north and begged their counsel on affairs of the heart.
Boston Phoenix |
Scott Fayner |
02-14-2011 |
Sex
Tags: Kirsten Price
14 Clip-and-Send Valentinesnew
Sometimes it's hard to express how you feel to that special person.
Boston Phoenix |
Paint Pens in Purses |
02-14-2011 |
Recreation
Tags: Valentines Day
Zulu Nationnew

Ladysmith Black Mambazo continues to bring the heart of South Africa to the world at large.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
02-14-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Photographer Phil Stern Opens His Own Gallerynew
The Phil Stern gallery in downtown Los Angeles opened its doors last week to the general public, a few days later than planned.
Random Lengths News |
Lionel Rolfe |
02-14-2011 |
Art
After 20 years, Atlanta's Kevin Young Publishes the Epic Ardencynew

Young's book of poems explores America through the voices of a slave ship Amistad's rebels.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Wyatt Williams |
02-14-2011 |
Books
Action Man: Identity Spy Thriller Stays Afloat

"Unknown" is a fish-out-of-water mystery thriller.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
02-14-2011 |
Reviews
All But Marriednew

Civil unions, a milestone on the road to equal rights.
Illinois Times |
Rachel Wells |
02-14-2011 |
LGBT
Tags: Gay Marriage, Civil Unions
Separate, Unequal, and Ignorednew

Racial segregation remains Chicago's most fundamental problem. Why isn't it an issue in the mayor's race?
Chicago Reader |
Steve Bogira |
02-14-2011 |
Race & Class
Tags: Chicago, Segregation
Elton Strikes Backnew

Elton John finds balance in his life while hitting another creative peak with ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’
Pasadena Weekly |
Carl Kozlowski and Carla Sameth |
02-14-2011 |
Movies
Tags: Elton John, Gnomeo & Juliet
Kid Rock Continues to be a Genre-Busting Badassnew

Kid Rock, the American Badass, is kicking ass in support of his most recent album, Born Free.
Charleston City Paper |
Christopher Willemse |
02-14-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kid Rock
The Pang Of Unrequited Love, Potholes And Brown Uniformsnew

Another problem rearing its ugly head again is the street rivalry amongst publications contending for space and location. You wouldn't believe what goes on.
Dig Boston |
The Captain |
02-14-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Weekly Dig
Animated Cartoon: Disposablenew
It's out! The second official webisode (animated cartoon) by David Essman and yours truly about the downward slide of a typical American family living during the Obama Depression.
This time: Dan and Sarah attempt to hang on to their home.
The Rise and Fall of the Carolina RailHawksnew

The same ambition and hubris that propelled the RailHawks to reach great heights also contributed to their slow decay, culminating recently with the dissolution of the club and the peddling of the team's brand, logo, Internet domain name and even its mascot on eBay last month.
Tags: Carolina RailHawks
Welcome to Shelbyvillenew
Documentary Examines Small-Town Culture Clashes Post 9/11.
Boise Weekly |
Jordan Wilson |
02-14-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Welcome to Shelbyville