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Truth being dropped over beats

Contemporary hip-hop: ideal for working out, chilling out and rocking out. Yet, embedded in its entrancing hooks and steady beats are memoirs deemed unsuitable for […]

Meet Joe Six-Pack Brown the Plumber

  In the months preceding the presidential election, much has been said about the proverbial “Joe Six-Pack.” He is, according to many political commentators, the […]

FILM BRIEFS | Beau Travail

Brawny, sun-drenched males scattered upon the African coast: It is an image fit to rival any one of David Beckham’s sultry Armani ads. But, such […]

Vote first, drink later

November 4th. The countdown has begun, and it’s time to get down to logistics. As you watch this epic showdown — what might be the […]

FOOD COLUMN | FDR would RRR with the AAAA

Agricultural Attitude Adjustment Act: Let’s call it the AAAA, or quad-A for short. It’ll be the headline of the new presidency, endorsed with vigor by […]

I'm Barack Obama

I was strolling home last Monday through New Haven’s clubbing district. By district, of course, I mean Crown Street. Sweet, sweet Crown Street — that […]

How the other half pongs

It’s Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Hula Hank’s is host to the New Haven stop of the World Beer Pong Tour. I’m here to play, and […]

Postmodern David Rudnick: Save our party!

The smell of sweat may have gone from the basement of 73 Edgewood Ave., the beer in the Solo cups may be three weeks dry, […]

Zac Efron’s face: WIN

Two middle-aged film reviewers, Peter and Janet, sit in a theater. They are waiting for “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” to begin. PETER (with […]

FILM BRIEFS | Starship Troopers

Invigorating. There are few motion pictures as stimulating as “Starship Troopers,” an epic romance fueled by gut-wrenching drama, adrenaline-filled battles and thought-provoking news broadcasts. And […]

Mirkinson: 'W' goes nowhere, will be forgotten, sucks

Just as we get ready to elect a new president, “W” is here to remind us how insane the last eight years have been. Only […]