No, the Other Theater: The new movies out this weekend are shite, so this is your chance to catch up on the wealth of quality films already in theaters. Babel, Borat, Casino Royale, For Your Consideration, The Fountain, Little Children, Marie Antoinette, The Queen, Stranger Than Fiction, and Volver are all continuing their Seattle runs. Go now before you get back-logged further with the scads of Oscar contenders released later this month. more ›

Seattlest can't claim to understand the obsession in hipster fashion with the eighties. At last week's edition of Rag$ to Riche$, it seemed every other female was sporting something inspired by the Reagan era. That fit with some of the tunes being thrown in the mix, but in the case of both apparel and music, age is not enough to denote quality. Many of the songs and clothing choices from that evening need to regain their forgotten status. more ›

Seattle takes itself much too seriously. We drive (badly) as if there are lives on the line. We go to shows, whether of the rock or DJ variety and stand, arms crossed, wearing our "impress me" faces. We cause big stinks over trivial incidents, bloviating ad nauseum with a sense of self-importance. Really, we just collectively need to lighten up. Luckily this week offers two prime opportunities to, as the kids might say, "act a fool." more ›