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La La Land Is a Propaganda Film

By April WolfeFebruary 24, 2017
The one thing I know for sure is that most Oscar voters don’t care that a film as seemingly pleasant as Damien Chazelle’s modern musical La La Land has proven so divisive. Even as lyrics from “City of Stars” have become inspirational memes, artists like songwriter Elon Rutberg are calling...
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Best Improv Class

September 29, 2016
The Torch TheatreEver wanted to study the art of improv? You totally can at the Torch Theatre, where a dedicated cast of improvisers will walk you through the ins and outs of live, spontaneous comedy. Director of education Jacque Arend leads open classes on the art of taking an audience suggestion and building on it for hilarious […]
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Best Local Band

September 29, 2016
Playboy ManbabyPlayboy Manbaby is one of the most popular bands in Phoenix for good reason. The group makes punk rock with a trumpet, but don’t call it ska. The horn is just icing on the cake that is the manic energy of Playboy Manbaby. Onstage, frontman Robbie Pfeffer transforms into a screaming, flailing madman, shouting songs […]
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Best Cocktail Using Sotol

September 29, 2016
Sotol TaleThe Sotol Tale calls for what Bitter & Twisted proprietor Ross Simon describes as a “cheeky amount of sotol,” Chihuahua’s state spirit. Dusty-tasting and a bit herbal, it pairs nicely with Bitter & Twisted’s house blend of sweet vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and bitters. The end result? A dusty Martinez, if you will, as opposed to […]
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AZ’s Top Federal Prosecutor Blames “News Media, Social Media, and Some Politicians” for “Rush to Judgment” on Police Shootings

By Ray SternOctober 4, 2016
In a lengthy statement released to news outlets on Monday, Arizona's top federal prosecutor called for the public to curb its rampant speculation about police shootings, which he blamed on "news media, social media, and some politicians." The statement by John S. Leonardo, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, follows...
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Best Contract

September 29, 2016
Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Zack Greinke's $206.5 Million ContractWas it weird for the Diamondbacks to sign ace pitcher Zack Greinke to a $34 million-a-year contract? Well, in the context of a grown man getting paid $200,000 a day to throw a ball past another grown man, yes. In the context of baseball, even more so. The move placed the second-biggest salary in baseball […]
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Best Nontraditional Burger

September 29, 2016
Dragon Dumpling Burger at Bitter & Twisted Cocktail ParlourFans of Asian food have likely heard of sheng jian bao, the oversized Shanghainese dumplings that come stuffed with seasoned pork and wrapped in a thick, doughy casing. These hard-to-find treats have been on trend with Asian food aficionados for at least the last year, so chef Bob Tam, known for serving fun contemporary takes […]
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Honeywell Pops Up in WikiLeaks’ DNC E-Mail Trove

By Shanna HoganJuly 28, 2016
On the eve of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the Democratic National Committee was rocked by the release of an archive of nearly 20,000 internal e-mails — the result of a hack many believe was orchestrated by the Russian government. Amid the slew of documents the website WikiLeaks...
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Best Cannabis Festival

September 29, 2016
The Errl CupThe Errl Cup was created by Jim Morrison to help promote cannabis in Arizona while simultaneously holding dispensaries and caregivers accountable for delivering high-quality medicine to patients. The events — The Errl Cup, the 710 Degree Cup, and Errl Camp — all offer the opportunity for Arizona medical marijuana patients to enjoy consuming cannabis in […]
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Best Facial

September 29, 2016
Skin LaundryNinety minutes for a facial? In the immortal words of YouTube sensation Kimberly “Sweet Brown” Wilkins, ain’t nobody got time for that. Ten minutes, on the other hand, is a practically perfect amount of time to spend on professional skincare. And at Skin Laundry, that’s all the time you’ll need for a laser and light […]
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Best Coaching Shakeup

September 29, 2016
Phoenix SunsSanta gave the Phoenix Suns a stinker of a present at the end of 2015. Shortly after the holiday, the Suns fired two of head coach Jeff Hornacek’s assistants, Jerry Sichting and Mike Longabardi, after the team had sputtered to a start that meekly flirted with respectability. The move was disastrous. The Suns then proceeded […]
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With an Interior Epic, Ang Lee Gets Too Real for His Medium

By Bilge EbiriNovember 16, 2016
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is a small film burdened with the epic, thanks to both its subject and its setting. Based on Ben Fountain’s 2012 novel, it depicts a day in the life of a young soldier (Joe Alwyn) briefly returning from Iraq to be honored with his squad...