Whether you’re a documentary junkie or simply a fan of free flicks, this week’s Freebie invites you to take colorful tour of the Ganges River from the comfort of your air-conditioned theater seat. From Dudes on Media comes an award-winning documentary that explores a river that is simultaneously one of…
For those of you who were captivated by the Ikea monkey, inspired by a little girl’s daily affirmations on YouTube, or downright giddy about news of Grumpy Cat’s new movie — oh, do we have a Tumblr for you. Art history majors, this one’s for you, too. See Also: The…
There’s always one. That dinner guest whose loose definition of “business casual” boils down to cargo pants, a baseball cap, and shower flops. Just because you paid $200 for that limited edition basketball jersey and have enjoy many an alcoholic beverage in it, doesn’t make it an appropriate outfit for…
Father’s Day is Sunday, and because we at Jackalope Ranch can think of nothing sexier than a man willing to change a diaper, see the Wiggles, and sing “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” we’ve compiled a list of our five favorite FILFs; fathers we’d like to… y’know. The Rocker: Josh Homme…
Move over Hollywood actresses, there’s a new mini-marvel in the media and her figure is literally taking her (and our) breath away. 24-year-old Michele Koebke is on a mission to have the smallest waist on record. The young German woman who once held a natural waist circumference of 25 inches…
Call it denial or call it adaptation, but Phoenix locals aren’t going to let the summer heat stand in the way of some good outdoor fun. Armed with the proper sunscreen and enough hydration, fitness junkies can easily use the season’s hottest temperatures to mold the Valley’s hottest bodies.That is…
Chances are, if you survived middle school, you probably were forced to play seven minutes in heaven, a game that trapped two hormonal adolescents in a closet for seven minutes of pure nervous tension, excitement, comedy, and drama. If only we could bottle the energy of these improvised closet encounters…
Don’t let her size fool you; Whitney Cummings is a comedy machine. The actress, writer, comedian, and executive television producer has made a name for herself as a former cast member of Punk’d, a frequent contributor to Chelsea Lately, a co-creator of CBS’ 2 Broke Girls, and the creator and…
DRIVE-THRU by Katie Johnson “Welcome to McDonald’s. May I take your order?” I’m 7 years old and I’m kneeling behind a low wooden chest in my parent’s cookie-cutter home in Ahwatukee. My stepfather, Jim, is on the floor with me. Hunched over in wilted work clothes, he studies a nonexistent…
Well all know that girl. Hell some of us are that girl — the girl whose facial default is downright bitchy. Blame it on bone structure, PMS, or the fact that she is simply not amused, but Bitchy Resting Face (or BRF) is condition that countless women are plagued by…
Better press pause on that breakfast burrito because this post is not for the faint of stomach. A free photo app has recently become available on iTunes and its creators aim to revolutionize the medical community — as well as the community of hypochondriacs and those with a morbid fascination…
If you can’t stand the heat — get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at the Lounge at Crescent Ballroom, Chow Bella writers are warming up for summer with “Fried,” an evening of true stories. Admission is free; food and drink will be available for sale…
In the age of Etsy, Pinterest, and even Kickstarter, we’re hearing the term “craft-preneurs” more than we ever thought possible. From knitted knickknacks to glass-blown tchotchkes, business-minded creatives are taking the DIY approach to retail — and they’re doing it, with CraftHackEV. See Also: Weekly Freebie: Open Knit at Practical…
You know your government’s bad when a cat is running for office. Political candidate Morris the Cat is running for Mayor in the town of Xalapa, Mexico. The cat was nominated by two men who were so fed up with their government, they figured a cat who sleeps and does…
Although you might not admit it, we’re guessing a good amount of your time on the Internet is spent looking at baby animals. It’s okay, we’re just as guilty for wasting countless productive hours oohing and awwing over the world’s fluffiest creatures. In fact, to solidify our obsession with the…
With food on the brain and recipe books falling short of a good beach read, Chow Bella has put together a list of our top 5 picks for summer food reading. Savor them in small bites or gorge yourself on all five because these summer reads are guilt-free foodie non-fiction…
Ah, ‘Merica. Land of the free, home of the brave, and the place where proper dialects go their separate ways. Let’s face it, in a country this big, it was bound to happen. Nevertheless, it jars us when someone from the East Coast asks for a “car-a-mel” or when we…
The Phoenix Art Museum invites you to work some culture into your Wednesday with a special screening of of the cult classic film Chelsea Girls. Co-directed by Paul Morrissey and Andy Warhol, this underground experimental film takes a split-screen look at 12 vignettes shot in the historic Chelsea Hotel and…
Oh, the clown conundrum. You either love them, hate them, or simply can’t understand the point of them. From Barnum and Bailey Circus to Stephen King’s IT, the clown has fallen on all points of the spectrum as friend, foe, and absolute freak show.This month, New Times contributor Robrt L…
A few years ago, no one could have predicted the level of success in Marc Maron’s late-blooming stardom — not even Maron. The lifelong comedian reframed his image in the entertainment world when he converted his Los Angeles garage into the studio for WTF with Marc Maron. On of the…
With spring cleaning said and done and the endless summer upon us, we can’t think of a better use for your time than converting your newly cleaned space into a fresh look. Like anything trendy — food, fashion, phrases, and even pets — home décor has its share of fad…
Have you ever taken a whiff of someone who’s been playing video games for that days straight? Did the combined odor of leftover pizza, Mountain Dew, and unwashed pit sweat make you wish you could bottle it into a fragrance and have it with you always? Yeah, we didn’t think…
