You’d have to be a monster not to be sniffling by the end of Peter Sollett’s Freeheld, a weepy/rousing retelling of real-life gay rights triumph that serves as a helpful reminder that the dark ages were just, like, 10 years ago. It’s love that lights up that darkness, of course,…
There’s much to sadly shake your head at in Pan, a sort of Peter Pan Begins that manages the unlikely feat of making battles between flying pirate ships a crushing bore. Most miserably, there’s the great heap of action set pieces that are easier to wait out than to track…
Right up into the 1960s, the Hays Code demanded that criminals in American movies face punishment by the final reel, a stricture that, however well-intentioned, served to propagate our national myth: that the only route to success is hard work and decency. Crime still doesn’t pay, exactly, onscreen. The code…
Those of us who have been waiting forever for Joseph Gordon-Levitt to make a musical now have the next best thing: In Robert Zemeckis’ The Walk, this breezy Puck of an actor plays high-wire artist Philippe Petit, who walked the space between the World Trade Center’s twin towers in 1974…
Surveillance. Militarization. Vigilantism. A trio of interdisciplinary artists known collectively as Postcommodity has seen it all during eight years working along the U.S.-Mexico border. The tangible fruits of their labor — a work of land art created with community members in Douglas, Arizona, and Agua Prieta, Sonora — will be…
Even as digital devices have made photographers of us all, a select few continue to excel in the sort of fine art photography that’s best appreciated by seeing the depth and breadth of its offerings — which capture, cajole, and create the many worlds we live in. If taking in…
Special events are getting a lot of attention from the Scottsdale City Council these days, fueled by gallery owners who say the nature, length, and timing of some events are hurting art galleries located along Main Street and Marshall Way, the section of downtown Scottsdale dubbed Old Town. It’s certainly…
You work hard for your money, and you shouldn’t have to spend it all just to have a good time. This week, metro Phoenix offers plenty of options for those looking to socialize and save, including talks, presentations, yoga, and poetry. Take some time to relax your mind, spirit and…
On September 30, Phoenix took a walk with the latest edition of New Times’ reading series, Bar Flies. Now, the conversation will continue on Tuesday, October, 6, at the opening reception of “Talking Walking,” an exhibition from the Museum of Walking. Museum of Walking founder Angela Ellsworth explains: “At the…
Was this the best edition of Phoenix Fashion Week yet? We think yes. However, that certainly doesn’t mean the 2015 edition of the runway event at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. Designers were more together than ever, but they also seemed more repetitive than ever. Here’s a look back at…
Sophia Amoruso If BossyPants made you want to Lean In, maybe you should add #GIRLBOSS to your nightstand. And if you have no idea what we’re talking about, maybe you should spend more time at Changing Hands Bookstore, 300 West Camelback Road. That’s where Sophia Amoruso will be signing her…
I was relieved to read that authorities have arrested a man they believe to be responsible for all those awful freeway shootings in Phoenix. Now if only we could track down and punish the desperado who’s cursed us with the man bun, justice would truly be served. Of course, apprehending…
It was a good year for returning to the Phoenix Fashion Week emerging designer of the year competition. In 2015, three brands — Charmosa Swimwear, Medium Apparel Co., and Hues of Ego — that had competed previously and lost were re-admitted to the program, which involves a rigorous bootcamp-style educational…
Day one of Phoenix Fashion Week 2015 was off to an exciting, if imperfect, start, but day two quickly lost that momentum. Thursday night’s emerging designers made an effort to create a spectacle, with Charmosa hosting a fire dancer and Medium Apparel Co.’s runway show started with a performance from…
At Phoenix Fashion Week 2015, change is in the air — and not just backstage. Thursday, October 1, marked the start of some major changes for the fall runway event, now in its eighth year, including nightly awards for emerging designers and a dedication to showcasing a range of work…
It’s actually kind of amazing that Sophia Amoruso took the time to sit down and write a book. Not because she’s too cool for school (though she is), or because she doesn’t care what people think about her rise to fame (though she doesn’t). It’s because she is just too…
Just what does 22,000 square feet look like? This is about half an acre. A typical suburban lot. A cozy swathe. Of course it’s what you do with 22,000 square feet that matters, and DIG IT Urban Gardens has some fertile plans: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,…
“Sirens and Serpents” If “Sirens and Serpents: The Art of Tara Sharpe” had a rating, it would probably be “R,” for nudity and post-impressionist expressionism. {9} The Gallery, 1229 Grand Avenue, is hosting the exhibit on Friday, October 2, and the installation will feature hand-pulled block prints and works on…
The American Planning Association announced on Thursday, October 1, that Roosevelt Row Arts District has been named one of 15 great places in America. Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation shared the news via Facebook that morning, with the message, “Thank you to all who have made this amazing community a great place…
There’s plenty to see in and around downtown Phoenix during this month’s First Friday, which promises everything from monsters to robots exhibited in venues including a former warehouse and a performing arts center. A couple of exhibitions open at 5:30 p.m., so it’s a good night to get an early…
Nothing goes together quite like bikes and beer. For many a scruffy cyclist, a day of hard-core riding is only complete after guzzling a pint of frothy IPA. Gear-heads and craft brewers have a lot in common, after all: They like their toys, they savor their experiences, and they like…
From the outside, things look quiet over at the Icehouse, the former warehouse that’s been an on-and-off staple of the downtown Phoenix arts scene for 25 years. But behind the scenes, there’s been a flurry of activity — including efforts to sell the place. It’s currently owned by Icehouse Arts…
