There is a point in South Florida’s yearly timeline when you know that summer has arrived: You step outside and it hits, an all-consuming tide of moist heat. While you contemplate publicly stripping down to your knickers, you decide instead to sooth your blistered soul with rum drinks and palm…
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with prom. Whether it makes you twiddle your thumbs in recollection of young love, balloon archways, and sneaking out past curfew, or gives you that Carrie feeling, prom remains an integral night in teenage life. Of course most cater directly to straight youth…
There’s a part of you, and not a small part, that demands you lay provocatively across the hood of a ’57 Chevy. It’s the same inner pinup girl whose puckered lips whisper “no, no — get the cherry red” whenever you peruse the lipstick isle; she was also your primary…
Some cinematic works just need to be dissected — and their appeal crosses every social divide. Take Taxi Driver, for instance. Nobody makes it through Film Appreciation 101 without studying its narrative thread; the movie is a cornerstone of academia. But rich debate about this particular flick isn’t limited to…
In America — hell, at Churchill’s alone — everything that can be done, has. We’ve seen a guy light himself on fire then ride inside on a motorcycle (he was briefly banned). Lead singers have thrown their pubic hair on the crowd like an effed-up ticker tape parade. And yes,…
The best ’60s surf movies share a common bond of ultimate wholesomeness. For Those Who Think Young is no exception to the clean-scrubbed rule, making it a perfect candidate to kick off Waves of Nostalgia weekend at Cinema Paradiso (503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale). The four-day-long event culls some…
New York artist Nathan Sawaya is an idyllic example of following one’s bliss. Four years ago he had LEGO on the brain, so he did what anyone else would: Quit his law career to earn a living snapping plastic bricks together. But don’t muddle mental images of your kiddie construction…
The three races that comprise the Triple Crown are always exciting, but with all the hype and success surrounding Big Brown, pretty much everyone’s getting in on the Belmont action. If you’re trying to figure out the best place to cheer on Big Brown, Casino Drive, and the rest of…
For many years it was widely believed that the greatest thing about the Mai-Kai wasn’t the fire dancing (although it is hypnotizing). Or the bikini-clad waitresses (also hypnotizing). Or even the mystery drink (If you’ve never ordered one, it involves: fire, a gong, and a dancer from the floor show)…
Young girls are taught to fit in, be slender, and strive for the ultimate goal: to someday play a sassy drunk chick on a reality television show. During adolescence those who veer too far from the pack are made to feel alienated: a cycle that keeps many from — at…
Anyone with framed records hanging on their walls gets it. So do concert goers who secretly attend shows with Exacto knives in their handbags. (Wha-at? Tape is tough to remove from posters!) Rock ’n’ roll has forever been art’s ultimate muse, and in many cases, the opposite is also true…
You’ve waited four long years for Sex and the City the movie to wrap up all of those pesky loose ends, and now it’s finally here. You’ve already got the essentials: tickets (we hope!), a killer new outfit, and most important of all, your best gal pals. Now all you…
Modern cinema rarely makes room in its bed for a musical, but since the release of the new French flick Love Songs, it’s decided that cuddling might be back on the menu. Fans of director Christophe Honoré (Dans Paris) are clamoring to catch a peak; who remembers the last time…
Just glancing at a picture of 13 year-old Brieanna Yowell makes your heart melt. Her little denim jacket matches her excited blue eyes, and her braces? Simply adorable. She’s even a cheerleader, for crying out loud! Letting your imagination wander reminds you of what being 13 should ideally involve: lazy…
On the surface, Amber Opsincs and Shawn Reed appear to be ordinary 16-year-old girls. Their hair still has that high school sheen, they giggle at each other’s jokes in that special BFF way, and hitching rides from the ‘rents is their modus operandi until they score licenses next year. But…
You consider yourself a green avenger: You’re eco-conscious, always brake for puppies, and you keep a stockpile of extra hugs for nearly all animals you encounter, great and small. But while it kills you to admit it, there are some little fellas in the animal kingdom that you can’t imagine…
You consider yourself a green avenger: You’re eco-conscious, always brake for puppies, and you keep a stockpile of extra hugs for nearly all animals you encounter, great and small. But while it kills you to admit it, there are some little fellas in the animal kingdom that you can’t imagine…
You’ve always been fascinated by China. From its secrecy to its ambitious economic development, you know it’s filled with censored stories. The saga of one girl’s struggle has escaped, however. In the new documentary Up the Yangtze, you’re drawn into her heartache as she’s ripped from her family and sent…
He’s an elusive creature. Rarely studied and often mistaken for fiction, Ze Verm has managed to evade researchers throughout the course of man’s existence. Until now, that is. While it might seem odd that only one artist has gained access to study the species and even odder that his findings…
In every nook of the county there are iconic musical figures: go-to guys whom up-and-coming artists seek out for tutelage. If you need a lesson in noise, you visit Miami’s Rat Bastard. If you’re trying to master the local punk/rock scene, Mr. Entertainment is your man. And if you want…
Attention, aspiring wizards, anime enthusiasts, and cosplay superstars: This is your weekend to shine. For three glorious days Weston is transforming its everyday persona: from sleepy, upscale suburb to geektastic wonderland. Yes! It’s the newest installment of Florida Supercon, and it’s gearing up to be the biggest, grandest, dorkiest party…
Anyone who watched a Shot of Love with Tila Tequila learned two things: First, that the only way to pick your soul mate out of a crowd of men and women is to stick your tongue down all of their throats. And second: Dani Campbell basically rules. This local gal/firefighter…
