It's easy for us all to chalk up the inflation of prices for our most basic grocery items to the economic downturn. We see a carton of ice cream getting smaller and think, "Well, there's just another way for Dryers to gouge us." But, what if you found out that it might not be old Uncle Sam's fault, but the dairy farms hoping to bank on your economic-slump tunnel vision? more ›

As you may recall, we love Mickey Rourke. Love love LOVE Mickey Rourke. We love that he's crazy (but completely self-aware in his craziness), love that he has a soft spot for his many dogs (RIP Loki), love that he cries in nearly every interview. So of course we were crestfallen when Sean Penn won the Best Actor Oscar last night. Sure, Sean gave a humble yet political speech (extra points for hands shaking), and we're sure our precious David was happy, but everyone at the Kodak Theatre would've lost their shit had Mickey won. more ›

We are less excited about the Oscar’s this year because of the lack of a funny host. Chris Rock (hooray), Jon Stewart (hooray), Hugh Jackman (?). Sure the guy is fricking hot, and he can sing and dance--we, however, want jokes. more ›

12:46 p.m.: Huge-ass line at the Egyptian for the 1 p.m. showing of the generally well-reviewed Gus Van Sant film. More showtimes here. more ›

EARLY DISMISSAL: All over the Puget Sound, schools are releasing their charges early today, in celebration of Thanksgiving so teachers can drink their way through an entire happy hour. If you have kids, make a special point to pick them up on time--letting them fend for themselves is one thing in spring, but it's cold out. Also, and we speak from personal experience, they take being forgotten at school personally. more ›