Monday, June 29


Kickin' up a storm

For many, music can be the ultimate therapist. But not many bands go beyond the headphones and offer self-help on the Internet to random strangers with problems ranging from unfaithful spouses to disrespectful uncles. Read more...


Alternative indie festival nurtures filmmakers

Letters of rejection are never easy to take. In 1995, however, three independent filmmakers never received their Sundance rejection letters. Unsure about their status in the prestigious film festival, they booked hotels in Park City, Utah, and when they were finally notified of their rejection, they decided to create their own film festival and to “slam” Sundance. Read more...


The perks of being a wallflower

Park City, Utah is crawling with dancers, but they do not tango or flamenco. They don’t waltz. They certainly don’t polka. In fact, the dance floors are a series of silver screens and the dancers are artists who have worked months or years to see their names scroll down the big screen. Read more...



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FILM&TV: “Meet the Fockers” As the sequel to the offbeat but hilarious “Meet the Parents,” “Fockers” brings back Ben Stiller as Greg Focker, the “male nurse” with more than his fair share of problems. Read more...


Test your culinary skills … and your patience

The oven is your friend. When used properly, your oven can help you make a batch of cookies more cheaply than you can buy them at Diddy Riese, and it tosses in some perks, too: You get a warm, nice-smelling apartment and culinary bragging rights. Read more...