Harry Potter

Harry Potter Fights His Final Battle

Make Your Own Harry Potter Butterbeer

Food alchemy: Trying to turn ordinary cream soda into butterbeer.​In honor of this Friday's release of the long-awaited Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, The Virgin found it fitting to try to recreate one of the most magically delicious-sounding libations from the film series: Butt ... More >>

Arizona Cops Spend the Day Learning How to Combat Voodoo Used by Mexican Drug Cartels

catalog.com​In case you're wondering what 350 Arizona police officers were up to today, they were learning how to deal with any voodoo, witchcraft, or demonic possession that Mexican drug cartels might try to cast on law enforcement. According to the East Valley Tribune, Robert Almonte, the U.S. ... More >>

Modified Arts Alters Perceptions with "Shapeshifters" by Ingrid Restemayer and Christy Puetz

catalog.com​In case you're wondering what 350 Arizona police officers were up to today, they were learning how to deal with any voodoo, witchcraft, or demonic possession that Mexican drug cartels might try to cast on law enforcement. According to the East Valley Tribune, Robert Almonte, the U.S. ... More >>

The Parting Gifts: Strychnine Dandelions

​Artist: The Parting Gifts Title: Strychnine Dandelions Release date: November 9 Label: In the Red Last week, I didn't have many good things to say about the new record from Kanye West. This morning, a white co-worker walked into my office and said, "I read what you said about Kanye West. Whe ... More >>

9/11 "Troofers" Return! "4409" Burns a Library Book, Guess Which One?

Jason Shelton lights one up. Too bad it ain't a doobie They're baaaaaack. Yep, like a rash of bed bugs you thought the exterminator had smoked out, the "troofers," those nutty guys and gals who believe 9/11 was an "inside job" by the Bush administration will be active once again come this ninth ann ... More >>

Shapiro: It's Nice to See Virginia's Best-Kept Secret on the Road

Jason Shelton lights one up. Too bad it ain't a doobie They're baaaaaack. Yep, like a rash of bed bugs you thought the exterminator had smoked out, the "troofers," those nutty guys and gals who believe 9/11 was an "inside job" by the Bush administration will be active once again come this ninth ann ... More >>

Nerdapalooza: 5 Geeky Events to Look Forward to in 2010

We're done with resolutions to eat healthfully and quit our vices. This year we're resolving to reconnect with our nerdolicious self -- basically to let our geek flag fly. And it looks like we won't be alone. 2010 is shaping up to be the year of the geek, with scores of ... More >>

Concert Review: Brett Dennen's Ginger Pride On Display At Marquee

​ You'll never guess which one of these guys is a "cool" and successful musician and which one plays a nerd in child-oriented movies.Even if you're inclined to believe Gingers do indeed have a soul -- and as a matter of policy I take no position one way or the other on the matter -- you must conc ... More >>

Top 10 Geek Obsessions of the Decade

Doomsayers and the easily fooled are focused on 2012 right now (so much so that poor NASA had to issue statements debunking the movie myths). But we've got a different date in mind: 2010. The New Year begins the end of an era. Well, a decade actually. Technology has certainly advanced in ... More >>

Paranormal Activity: Arizona Ghostbusters Go to Extremes for Good Causes

Doomsayers and the easily fooled are focused on 2012 right now (so much so that poor NASA had to issue statements debunking the movie myths). But we've got a different date in mind: 2010. The New Year begins the end of an era. Well, a decade actually. Technology has certainly advanced in ... More >>

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant Fails to Get In on the Vampire Trend

Doomsayers and the easily fooled are focused on 2012 right now (so much so that poor NASA had to issue statements debunking the movie myths). But we've got a different date in mind: 2010. The New Year begins the end of an era. Well, a decade actually. Technology has certainly advanced in ... More >>

“Summer 2009 Show” at Paulina Miller Gallery Proves an Art Retrospective Doesn’t Need a Theme to Be Cohesive

Doomsayers and the easily fooled are focused on 2012 right now (so much so that poor NASA had to issue statements debunking the movie myths). But we've got a different date in mind: 2010. The New Year begins the end of an era. Well, a decade actually. Technology has certainly advanced in ... More >>

Jack's Mannequin Out Shines Chart-Topping The Fray as Opener at Dodge Theatre

Luke HolwerdaThe Fray and Jack's Mannequin made the perfect touring partners when their show stopped into the Dodge Theatre Tuesday. Both bands produce piano-driven melodies and songs that can get haunt your head for days. Both tend to attract a late teen to twentysomething crowd of starry-eyed girl ... More >>

Guantánamo’s Final Days: America Prepares to Shutter the Infamous Prison Camp, and Jihad Looms

Luke HolwerdaThe Fray and Jack's Mannequin made the perfect touring partners when their show stopped into the Dodge Theatre Tuesday. Both bands produce piano-driven melodies and songs that can get haunt your head for days. Both tend to attract a late teen to twentysomething crowd of starry-eyed girl ... More >>

Pocket-raped at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

This Weekend: Unlimited Enthusiam, Ukulele Ray and the KoKonutz and Frida Kahlo's 101st Birthday

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

Narnia sequel ups the action and loses some magic

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

New Times' top DVD picks scheduled for release this week

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

Special Delivery

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

Future Shock: The Hold Steady, Regina Spektor, Saosin, and more

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, July 26, 2007

Ever since the Aquarium opened at Wildlife World Zoo, I've been dying to go. Yes, as of last month, Phoenix has an Aquarium! Like a real city! Through the oh-so-fab "crappy coupon booket o' the week" I get delivered to my doorstep, I had a coupon good for $3 off up to 4 adult admissions. So me, my ... More >>

Charmed

Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance novels made a Mormon mom an international sensation

Now Watch This

Coming soon to an air-conditioned theater near you

Don Imus, "Nappy-Headed Hos," the Rev. Jarrett Maupin, and me.

Coming soon to an air-conditioned theater near you

Don't Believe the Hype

Despite nonexistent marketing, Cuarón’s latest is not to be missed

Cruella De Vogue

The Devil Wears Prada slaps the latest duds on an infamous fashion editor

Bring On the Backlash

Stirring up hype and spiting the haters

Heavenly Hag

A thing of beauty

Origin of Innocence

Boldly reclaiming Pocahontas from Disney

The Reel Truth

Hollywood claims the sky is falling. To which we say, Puh-lease

Lion in Winter

C.S. Lewis' world comes to life

Spent

A Broadway schmaltzfest spawns a big-screen travesty

Say Cheese

A long-overdue feature debut

New Times' top DVD picks for the week of September 6

A long-overdue feature debut

Drawn That Way

AniZona 01: Watch line drawings of teenaged martial arts masters kicking heck out of demonic entities

Skip It

Kranks need a shovel for more than just snow

Gender Bender

Stage Beauty provides "marvelous entertainment"

Poll Position

It's the Trunk Space on Election Night

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

It's the Trunk Space on Election Night

Making a Scene

Acting workshops spread the drama bug

The Bleeding Edge

A decade ago, Vertigo started a revolution by making comics for adults

Ahoy, Oh Boy

Treasure Planet reveals an embarrassment of riches

Coffee, Tea or Mead?

Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned human sacrifice? Pagans today are such wimps.

Hot Legs

Eight Legged Freaks skitters most sexily

Letters

From the week of December 6–12, 2001

Boo Who?

Monsters, Inc. opens the door to a world so good it's scary

Surf 'n' Turf

Disney recatches the animation wave with Atlantis: The Lost Empire

What, Them Worry?

As Mad celebrates its 400th issue, its editors wonder how to stay funny in a world gone mad

Dream Weaver

Sandman author Neil Gaiman finds magic in the damnedest place