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The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events

Mansome: Morgan Spurlock's Shallow Grooming Doc

Emily Blunt & Jason Segel Throw Their Rehearsal Dinner at the Northlake Tavern

The Dinner: A medium Logger Special (Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, black olives, green peppers, and white onions) at Northlake Tavern & Pizza House, located underneath I-5's Ship Canal Bridge, in between Wallingford and the U-District. The Movie: The Five-Year Engagement at Oak Tree Cinemas on A ... More >>

Jennifer Aniston's Hippie Hook-Up (Secret Meat Edition)

The Dinner: Kobe burger, at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Wanderlust, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: How long could you survive in a commune? How long could you survive in a commune without bathroom doors? How long could you survive in a commune that practi ... More >>

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

The Dinner: Kobe burger, at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Wanderlust, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: How long could you survive in a commune? How long could you survive in a commune without bathroom doors? How long could you survive in a commune that practi ... More >>

Win a Pair of Tickets to See Brian Posehn at the Neptune This Saturday!

​The STG bookers have been on fire of late, booking a slew of diverse acts for the Neptune Theatre, and that's not just limited to music. This Saturday, August 6, comedian/actor/writer Brian Posehn--who's got The Sarah Silverman Program, HBO's Mr. Show, Super High Me, and Judd Apatow's Funny P ... More >>

Cameron Diaz Cheapens Herself. We Approve

Gemma LaMana/Columbia PicturesSchoolteacher Diaz receives an education of her own.​The Dinner: Chicken Phad Thai, at Tup Tim Thai (118 W. Mercer St.). The Movie: Bad Teacher, at the Meridian (1501 Seventh Ave). The Screenplate: A lot of lazy critics, myself included, first pegged Bad Teacher ... More >>

Dinner & a Movie: Always a Bridesmaid, Never a...

Women can be funny too! Who knew?!​The Dinner: The Seattle Cure and a bottle of Sioux City sarsaparilla at Delicatus, 103 1st Avenue South The Movie: Bridesmaids, at Pacific Place, 600 Pine S. The Screenplate: A few weeks ago, Adam Sternbergh of the New York Times floated the idea that we ar ... More >>

SIFF: Week 3 Picks & Pans

Women can be funny too! Who knew?!​The Dinner: The Seattle Cure and a bottle of Sioux City sarsaparilla at Delicatus, 103 1st Avenue South The Movie: Bridesmaids, at Pacific Place, 600 Pine S. The Screenplate: A few weeks ago, Adam Sternbergh of the New York Times floated the idea that we ar ... More >>

Bridesmaids: Kristen Wiig Stumbles to the Altar

Women can be funny too! Who knew?!​The Dinner: The Seattle Cure and a bottle of Sioux City sarsaparilla at Delicatus, 103 1st Avenue South The Movie: Bridesmaids, at Pacific Place, 600 Pine S. The Screenplate: A few weeks ago, Adam Sternbergh of the New York Times floated the idea that we ar ... More >>

No Oscar for Natalie Portman, but the Fish & Chips Are Swell

Frank Connor © 2011 Universal StudiosPortman, McBride, Franco, and Deschanel face down the wizard.​The Dinner: fish and chips at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Your Highness at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: We recently saw James Franco and Natalie Port ... More >>

Paul: The Hot Fuzz Guys Remake E.T.

Frank Connor © 2011 Universal StudiosPortman, McBride, Franco, and Deschanel face down the wizard.​The Dinner: fish and chips at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Your Highness at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: We recently saw James Franco and Natalie Port ... More >>

Dr. Dog's Shameless Pop Odyssey At Showbox Sodo

Dr. Dog played the Showbox Sodo on Friday, October 29, 2010. Photo by Laura Musselman. ​ Dr. Dog Showbox Sodo Friday, October 29, 2010 Watching a scrappy little band climb up the ranks of the rock and roll clubs can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster. We, as music fans, develop these ri ... More >>

Cyrus: Jonah Hill Seriously Creeps Us Out

Dr. Dog played the Showbox Sodo on Friday, October 29, 2010. Photo by Laura Musselman. ​ Dr. Dog Showbox Sodo Friday, October 29, 2010 Watching a scrappy little band climb up the ranks of the rock and roll clubs can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster. We, as music fans, develop these ri ... More >>

Get Him to the Greek: Jonah Hill Has a Man-Crush on Russell Brand

Dr. Dog played the Showbox Sodo on Friday, October 29, 2010. Photo by Laura Musselman. ​ Dr. Dog Showbox Sodo Friday, October 29, 2010 Watching a scrappy little band climb up the ranks of the rock and roll clubs can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster. We, as music fans, develop these ri ... More >>

She's Out of My League: Wingman Steals Movie

Dr. Dog played the Showbox Sodo on Friday, October 29, 2010. Photo by Laura Musselman. ​ Dr. Dog Showbox Sodo Friday, October 29, 2010 Watching a scrappy little band climb up the ranks of the rock and roll clubs can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster. We, as music fans, develop these ri ... More >>

The Midlife Power of Canadian Jewish Metal!

​Anvil, the band, was born before MTV, before the Internet, and before the movie This Is Spinal Tap, to which the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil is often unfairly compared. One of the best reviewed docs of the year, the Anvil! DVD (VH1 Films, $24.99) came out earlier this month, and the ... More >>

Funny People: Apatow and Sandler Confront Middle Age

​Anvil, the band, was born before MTV, before the Internet, and before the movie This Is Spinal Tap, to which the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil is often unfairly compared. One of the best reviewed docs of the year, the Anvil! DVD (VH1 Films, $24.99) came out earlier this month, and the ... More >>

Hip-Hop: a Young Man’s Game?

The Wu-Tang Clan defies hip-hop’s youth obsession—none more than RZA.

Humpday: Would-Be Seattle Pornographers Talk About Transgressive Art

The Wu-Tang Clan defies hip-hop’s youth obsession—none more than RZA.

Late Review: Year One

Oh, Michael Cera! Dear, sweet Michael Cera. What have you gotten yourself into now? Our Robert Wilonsky went to see the new Old Testament comedy (which opens Fri., June 19 at the Metro and other theaters), and here's his report: Unbearably painful from shrugging start to outtakes-laden finish (alwa ... More >>

The Weekly Wire: This Week's Notable Events

Oh, Michael Cera! Dear, sweet Michael Cera. What have you gotten yourself into now? Our Robert Wilonsky went to see the new Old Testament comedy (which opens Fri., June 19 at the Metro and other theaters), and here's his report: Unbearably painful from shrugging start to outtakes-laden finish (alwa ... More >>

Embarrassed!

Oh, Michael Cera! Dear, sweet Michael Cera. What have you gotten yourself into now? Our Robert Wilonsky went to see the new Old Testament comedy (which opens Fri., June 19 at the Metro and other theaters), and here's his report: Unbearably painful from shrugging start to outtakes-laden finish (alwa ... More >>

PICK I Love You, Man: Paul Rudd Puts the Romance Back in Bromance

Oh, Michael Cera! Dear, sweet Michael Cera. What have you gotten yourself into now? Our Robert Wilonsky went to see the new Old Testament comedy (which opens Fri., June 19 at the Metro and other theaters), and here's his report: Unbearably painful from shrugging start to outtakes-laden finish (alwa ... More >>

Last Night: Aziz Ansari at Triple Door

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Paul Feig

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Don't Forget Sarah Marshall

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Pineapple Express: James Franco and Seth Rogen Are Almost Totally Gay for Each Other

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Superbad

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Mary Pols

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Forgetting Sarah Marshall : Enough Penis; More Jokes, Please

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

A Defense of Adam Sandler

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

2008 Prediction: Judd Apatow Backlash

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Walk Soft: The Dewy Cocks Debate

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Eastern Promises and the Best Discs of 2007

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

The 10 Best Films of 2007

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story: Spinal Tap It’s Not

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

New on DVD: Behold the Power of Seth Rogen’s Super Sperm!

Who: Aziz Ansari Where: Triple Door When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs., November 13 I stared blankly at my computer screen after receiving an e-mail from our Brian Barr yesterday asking if I wanted to check out Aziz Ansari at the Triple Door. Who the fuck is Aziz Ansari? I wondered. Barr then went on explai ... More >>

Mumblecore!: Generation IM Discovers Its Navel

Northwest Film Forum presents an early—premature?—salute to post-indie cinema.

Balls of Fury: Christopher Walken Turns Chinese!

Northwest Film Forum presents an early—premature?—salute to post-indie cinema.

Superbad: Supergood, Thanks to Producer Judd Apatow

Northwest Film Forum presents an early—premature?—salute to post-indie cinema.

A Harshly Funny Uncle Vanya Stings

The gravest danger to this production is in the audience, not among the skillful ensemble onstage.

Knock it Up

The gravest danger to this production is in the audience, not among the skillful ensemble onstage.

SIFF Week One: Picks and Pans

The gravest danger to this production is in the audience, not among the skillful ensemble onstage.

The TV Set

Jake Kasdan defeats his brother at the box office.

Nibbling at Hannah

SXSW '07 produces one breakout indie star—and a Michael Moore backlash.

The 10 Best Films of 2005

Gay cowboys, a giant monkey, killer bears, abandoned Japanese kids, and a 40-year-old who can't get laid. So much for politics at the movies this year.

All Sexed Up

The naughty and nice. Plus five more picks.

Asylum

Also: À Tout de Suite, This Divided State, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, My Date With Drew, 9 Songs, Red Eye, and Tropical Malady.

Popcorn Junkie

You want Shakespeare? Go to the park, Einstein. Here are six multiplex picks to gloriously disengage your brain.