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  • Blogs

    March 30, 2012

    Casa de Mi Padre & Puerto Vallarta Both Embody American Perceptions of Mexico

    The Dinner: An enormous beef burrito at Puerto Vallarta in West Seattle's Alaska Junction. The Movie: Casa de Mi Padre at Pacific Place in Downtown Seattle. The Screenplate: Casa de Mi Padre is easily the most self-indulgent piece of cinema Will Ferrell has ever been involved in--and that's saying ... More >>

  • Music

    March 28, 2012

    An Evening With the Whale Riders

    Orca Team holds back, looks sharp.

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Whale Riders: Orca Team Holds Back But Looks Sharp

    The situation I'm spending the evening with the surf-rock trio Orca Team--vocalist/bassist Leif Anders, guitarist Jessica B., and drummer Dwayne Cullen--in the back room of Capitol Hill's Liberty Bar. The South Park episode in which Cartman's hand is Jennifer Lopez is playing distractingly on a larg ... More >>

  • Music

    December 21, 2011

    This Week's Music News & Notes

    Pearl Jam sabotaged? Plus second stages for the Croc and Neumos.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    Big Mario's Pizza Perfect for Beavis and Butthead Rebirth

    This week, TV Dinner seeks MTV's redemption with an emptyheaded, ceaseless snicker towards the reanimated Beavis and Butthead, to be interrupted solely by slices of delicious New York style pizza from Capitol Hill favorite Big Mario's.

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Up All Night and A Pizza Mart Pull Through When It Counts

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ While the fall television season may bring cheer to more discerning couch potatoes through bringing back time-tested serial delights, it's also the time for television newcomers to step up to the plate and get crowds buzzing for the next big thing. NBC has no shortage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    Archer and Pike Place Chinese Break New Ground

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ As the Fall TV premieres begin to burst forth onto our screen like a giant, whacked pinata full of illegitimate Mad Men progeny and "supernatural dramas," TV Dinner is here to help you sort the wheat from the chaff. This week will investigate a particularly golden bale ... More >>

  • Film

    July 20, 2011

    A Little Help: Jenna Fischer Is Trapped on Long Island

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ As the Fall TV premieres begin to burst forth onto our screen like a giant, whacked pinata full of illegitimate Mad Men progeny and "supernatural dramas," TV Dinner is here to help you sort the wheat from the chaff. This week will investigate a particularly golden bale ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Shima Sushi Is Better Than Horrible Bosses

    ​The Dinner: delicious rolls and sashimi from Shima SushiThe Movie: Horrible Bosses at Metro Cinemas, 4500 NInth Ave. N.E. The Screenplate: It'd be too easy to call Horrible Bosses a horrible movie. It wasn't all that bad, and in some parts, even funny. The movie itself was like an off-day a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Minimize Your Night-In Guilt with Modern Family and PCC Natural Markets

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ The Night-In: Grilled Rosemary Chicken, Asparagus Bread Pudding, Macaroni and Cheese and Potato Salad from PCC Natural Market to be eaten in front of ABC's Modern Family. The Dinner: It didn't seem too long ago that a pre-made dinner at the average grocery store deli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Beth's Cafe and Parks & Recreation Invigorate the Dependable

    Jessica Spengler, 2010.As anyone who has ever gotten food from Beth's Cafe might've noticed: this is not from Beth's.​ The Night-In: Bacon and Eggs (with hashbrowns and toast) from Beth's Cafe to be eaten in front of NBC's Parks and Recreation. The Cuisine: Beth's Cafe more or less marks the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    Does the Return of "120 Minutes" to MTV Even Matter?

    Last week, MTV announced the impending relaunch, on MTV2, of 120 Minutes, the "alternative" music video showcase that introduced viewers to bins full of buzz bands throughout the late '80s and '90s--complete with lovable mid-'90sw host Matt Pinfield. This summer, Beavis and Butthead, are scheduled ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2011

    Stick It to the Man! Buy "Fee-Free" Yo La Tengo Tickets at Easy Street on Queen Anne

    ​The Showbox at the Market has a solid winter/spring season ahead, including Yo La Tengo's February 17 concert. Tickets are going for $18 in advance and $20 at the door--and the legendary group is definitely worth that much. But the show's sponsor, Easy Street Records, is making things easier ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    Matt Hasselbeck's Strange South Park 'Cameo' (VIDEO)

    ​South Park did an "Inception" spoof on Wednesday night. *BRAHHHM* If you're familiar with South Park and familiar with "Inception" (*BRAHHHM*) then you can probably already guess that the spoof centered around the movie's increasingly disorienting, dream-within-a-dream plot twists. But I bet ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 20, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​South Park did an "Inception" spoof on Wednesday night. *BRAHHHM* If you're familiar with South Park and familiar with "Inception" (*BRAHHHM*) then you can probably already guess that the spoof centered around the movie's increasingly disorienting, dream-within-a-dream plot twists. But I bet ... More >>

  • Film

    September 15, 2010

    Bunny and the Bull: Brits Traverse an Imaginary Europe

    ​South Park did an "Inception" spoof on Wednesday night. *BRAHHHM* If you're familiar with South Park and familiar with "Inception" (*BRAHHHM*) then you can probably already guess that the spoof centered around the movie's increasingly disorienting, dream-within-a-dream plot twists. But I bet ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Witchburn

    ​South Park did an "Inception" spoof on Wednesday night. *BRAHHHM* If you're familiar with South Park and familiar with "Inception" (*BRAHHHM*) then you can probably already guess that the spoof centered around the movie's increasingly disorienting, dream-within-a-dream plot twists. But I bet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Tonight: Hobosexual at the Blue Moon, Too Beautiful To Live with the Long Winters at Columbia City Theater

    ​Hobosexual, with What What Now, Greenriver Thrillers. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 N.E. 45th St., 675-9116. 10 p.m. $6. Two-man band Hobosexual sounds like a hybrid between '80s hair metal, dirty blues and Southern rock. As in, John Lee Hooker crossed with Warrant's "Cherry Pie" crossed with "Gimme ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2010

    Too Beautiful to Live

    ​Hobosexual, with What What Now, Greenriver Thrillers. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 N.E. 45th St., 675-9116. 10 p.m. $6. Two-man band Hobosexual sounds like a hybrid between '80s hair metal, dirty blues and Southern rock. As in, John Lee Hooker crossed with Warrant's "Cherry Pie" crossed with "Gimme ... More >>

  • Film

    April 7, 2010

    Date Night: Yes, Your Love for Tina Fey and Steve Carell Will Trump the Reviews

    ​Hobosexual, with What What Now, Greenriver Thrillers. Blue Moon Tavern, 712 N.E. 45th St., 675-9116. 10 p.m. $6. Two-man band Hobosexual sounds like a hybrid between '80s hair metal, dirty blues and Southern rock. As in, John Lee Hooker crossed with Warrant's "Cherry Pie" crossed with "Gimme ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    The RZA has a Feminine Side....

    NBC's Parks and Recreation is hot on the heels of my beloved 30 Rock as the funniest thing on Thursday night, and now it's Wu-Tang approved! Check out the RZA's screen test for the role of Leslie Knope after the jump.

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2009

    Ultimate Halloween Bash

    NBC's Parks and Recreation is hot on the heels of my beloved 30 Rock as the funniest thing on Thursday night, and now it's Wu-Tang approved! Check out the RZA's screen test for the role of Leslie Knope after the jump.

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Food News: Completely Useless Edition

    It's too hot to look for serious journalism: In the most relevant news story of the batch, former P-I reporter Andrew Schneider discovers local yak burgers in Elma, Wash. Someone may want to send this link on to the owner of Ed's Kort Haus. Good news for all of you who were worried that Top Chef w ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 13, 2009

    Sita Sings the Blues

    It's too hot to look for serious journalism: In the most relevant news story of the batch, former P-I reporter Andrew Schneider discovers local yak burgers in Elma, Wash. Someone may want to send this link on to the owner of Ed's Kort Haus. Good news for all of you who were worried that Top Chef w ... More >>

  • Music

    March 4, 2009

    Life in Your Brother’s Shadow

    Exploring the phenomenon of the lesser showbiz brother.

  • Diversions

    January 7, 2009

    Reality Check, Please

    Exploring the phenomenon of the lesser showbiz brother.

  • Arts

    October 15, 2008

    Brick-Solid

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    "What is the deal with a browser called 'Safari'?"

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2008

    Screwball at SAM

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2008

    Arrested Development: The Movie. Please Make It Happen!

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Film

    November 14, 2007

    Finishing the Game: Bruce Lee, Still Dead

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2007

    The Office Goes to Bangalore

    The career of the prolific Steven Dietz is an authentic Seattle success story.

  • Music

    June 27, 2007
  • Film

    May 2, 2007

    The Valet: Another Unfunny Farce From Francis Veber

    A new series about paying the bills.

  • Diversions

    December 6, 2006

    Help, Chapulin!

    Never forget his astuteness.

  • Film

    November 1, 2006

    Slither and Other New Releases

    Space slugs and zombies make for wholesome home video alternative to Saw III.

  • Arts

    May 11, 2005

    Ph.D'oh!

    Kids, put down that homework and watch some television immediately!

  • Arts

    December 29, 2004

    This Week's Reads

    Brendan Halpin and Jennifer Traig.

  • Arts

    September 1, 2004

    Labor Days

    Brendan Halpin and Jennifer Traig.

  • Arts

    December 31, 2003

    Ten Triumphs, Ten Downers

    The year in review.

  • Diversions

    December 3, 2003

    Farrah Forever!

    Guilty favorites, hidden pleasures, and obscure treasuresthe TV vaults have opened up and are flooding onto DVD.

  • Arts

    October 8, 2003

    This Week's Reads

    Leah Bendavid-Val and Laurie Notaro.

  • Film

    October 1, 2003

    Mambo Italiano: The Glorious Devolution

    Learning to love formula filmmaking for now, at least.

  • Diversions

    September 10, 2003

    Down and Out

    Learning to love formula filmmaking for now, at least.

  • Film

    April 10, 2002

    Out of the past

    Sixty-year-old movies seem contemporary indeed.

  • Music

    February 27, 2002

    Freaks and geeks

    The Moldy Peaches talk shop about touring, Nintendo, and taking over.

  • Arts

    October 4, 2000

    Ceci n'est pas un fall TV preview

    I've got my couch and my pills and my remote control.

  • Music

    May 24, 2000

    The 'Grass is greener

    Young and experienced, Gaz Coombes and his band just keep getting happier.

  • Film

    September 29, 1999

    Mouse in the house

    Cry 'havoc' and let slip the rodents of repression.

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