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From Toronto, a Glimpse of this Year’s Most Bracing Films

A critic's report from a film festival like Toronto, where something like 300 features were unveiled from September 6 through 16, can be something like a Rorschach test — or, at least, it can be something like the Rorschach test depicted in Paul Thomas Anderson's TIFF entry, The Master, in...
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Psychedelic Button-Up at Eclectic Monkey Emporium

See also: 2012 Olympic Fashion: The Good, The Bad, and The GloriousSee also: Five Favorite Project Runway Moments Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: For those scared (but eager) to try out a summery...
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Geisha Top at Studio Joy Li

See also: Phoenix Fashion Week: 12 Emerging Designers Announced, Half Arizona-Based See also: Three Phoenix Fashion Designers to Watch in 2012 Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: We're not sure who originated the phrase...
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Basket Woven Bag at Mercantile

See also: Mercantile Brings Vintage Finds and Cutting Edge Styles Downtown See also: Misty Guerriero Craves Cartier, Collects Hats, and Travels the World to Get Dressed Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This vintage...
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Scottsdale International Film Festival Announces 2012 Lineup

See also: Jackalope Ranch film coverage See also: Five Must-See Movies in July After a summer of Blockbusters, the Valley should be more than ready to welcome the lineup of 36 international films set for screening this October at the 12th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival. The titles of 20...
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10 Favorite Concerts of the Summer

See also: Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend See also: Five Albums Every Man Should Have In His Bachelor Pad See also: 10 Black Pop Stars Who Should Go Country See also: Maynard James Keenan: These Are the End of DaysWe don't want to jinx it, but a string of...
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Miss Match

The Odd Couple premièred on Broadway in 1965. By now, entire generations haven't even seen Felix and Oscar quibbling in TVland reruns of the ensuing sitcom. (Not to mention The New Odd Couple, starring Lamont Sanford and Detective Ron Harris, or The Oddball Couple cartoon about dog and cat roommates.)...
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Jokers Run Wild

The founders of The Latin Comedy Jam call it Loco Comedy. Considering the wide mix and backgrounds of the six comedians on the bill, said descriptor is probably apt. Presented by radio stations Power 98.3 and Latino Vibe, Michele Melean and Ernie G. top the bill. Melean has appeared on...
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Los Tigres del Norte, Wild Horse Pass Casino, 8/3/12 (Video)

Los Tigres del Norte Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino Friday, August 3, 2012 With a career that's spanned four decades, immensely popular norteño group Los Tigres del Norte has plenty of practice making Grammy-award winning music. So when I say last night's show was riveting, electric, compelling, or any...
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Red Blank NYC Jeans at Boutique Solie

See also: Boutique Solie Opens in My Florist Center See also: Vintage My Florist Sign Saved -- For Now See also: Neiman Marcus' Ken Downing Loves Fancy Pants, Lists Five Wardrobe Must-Haves Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on...
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Paul Thomas Anderson on Researching Scientology for His New Film

"I've made six movies, and I feel like I'm only just finally figuring out how this business fucking works," Paul Thomas Anderson says on an August afternoon in Queens, New York, where later that night he will preview his latest film. The movie is The Master, Anderson's first in the...
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Sheer Blue Dress at Arcadia Vintage

See also: Boutique Solie Opens in My Florist Center See also: Seven Summer Trends to Avoid (Please) Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: Airy dresses are a must-have when it comes to summer duds...
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Stella McCartney Skirt at Klury

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: Stella McCartney's bold floral and citrus prints are perfect and playful for summer, and this structured linen, sequin-embellished skirt with a tulip silhouette fits the sweltering bill beautifully...
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Top Phoenix Arts and Culture Stories of the Week

If Bob Ross were alive today, he'd be painting happy little trees all over the place in ecstatic fervor for all the arts and culture happenings in Phoenix. To help you see the forest for the trees, here's a recap of the top arts and culture stories of the week...
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Vintage Needlepoint Purse at Waistland

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: No longer is needlepoint restricted to your grandmother's pillows and your "cute stuff!" Pinterest board. With designers including Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Balmain, and Marchesa showing pieces for...
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New Belgium Tart Lychee

Beer: Tart Lychee Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Co. Style: American Wild Ale ABV: 7.5 percent To get to know many of New Belgium's sour ales, you must first acquaint yourself with Oscar and Felix. An odd couple of beers (see what I did there?), these two act as the base...
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Can/Should Anyone Curate an Art Exhibition?

Welcome to Jackalope Ranch's Questionable Content, where local creatives and experts sound off on topics posed by New Times staff blogger Claire Lawton and the community. Have a question you'd like to ask? E-mail Claire.Lawton@newtimes.com. Curators are responsible for most of the artwork we're exposed to on a daily basis,...
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R&R Surplus Thermal Henley at The Duce

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: This versatile casual top from R&R Surplus' new summer collection could go anywhere, from camping to shopping to long-lunching in a matter of accessories. And that makes it...
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In The Navy

Frank Sinatra was many things: serial husband, blue-eyed crooner, alleged mafia participant, and Oscar winner. But a fashion plate? That typically doesn’t make the list of his defining characteristics. But Phoenix Art Museum’s ongoing nautical fashion film series includes Anchors Aweigh, the Sinatra-starring musical in which he wears sailor outfits...
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Hannah Playsuit at Nostalgic Boutique

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have list. What: Blame The Sartorialist and his snapshots of gorgeously effortless outfits if you must. But with inspiration from those striking ensembles we're jumping on this playsuit bandwagon and not...