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Sarcasm takes place of satire in 'SantaLand Diaries' - 12/1/2008
A word to the wise when visiting the Provincetown Theatre Company at the Art House: Don't ever, ever use the word "merry" to describe Christmastime.
'The Mentalist' reads its audience well - 11/30/2008
In a ho-hum TV season in which most new shows have been greeted with a collective shrug and a click of the remote control, CBS' freshman "The...
Is there 'Life' after writers strike? - 11/30/2008
NBC shows faith in quirky detective series with better time slot, full-season pickup.
Family filmgoer - 11/30/2008
A guide to current movies and whether they'd be appropriate for your kids.
Playing to his strengths - 11/30/2008
Elvis Costello gets fellow musicians to open up on his new talk show.
Down Under epic is over the top - 11/29/2008
I have it on good authority that a certain population of moviegoers won't care anything about Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" except whether it's a good...
Mindless, yes, but 'Transporter' entertains - 11/29/2008
To call an action movie mindless often seems redundant.
Weiland wraps rough year with album - 11/29/2008
The 41-year-old rocker continues to be dogged by his drug addiction, though trips to rehab and jail have become less frequent.
TV breaks out of the box - 11/28/2008
This has been a big year for both Netflix and online video services like Hulu.
Human skull used in 'Hamlet' production - 11/27/2008
LONDON — A Polish pianist has made his stage debut in Britain, 26 years after his death.
Setting the stage for holidays - 11/26/2008
Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, George Bailey, Clara and Madeline — there's quite a crowd of iconic characters appearing on local stages this...
Better grades for video-game makers - 11/26/2008
Watchdog group notes progress in protecting children; parents get 'incomplete.
'Striped Pajamas' a wake-up call - 11/26/2008
This film is well worth whatever effort it takes: "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" delivers a couple of twists on its topic that make it a powerful,...
The week's Best Bets - 11/26/2008
The Gloriae Dei Cantores choir, which recently returned from its fall tour and is about to embark on a holiday tour with the Boston Pops, will sing a...
Montano's offers taste of Italy - 11/26/2008
With delicious food and generous servings, North Truro restaurant provides North End experience close to home.
Sound choice column - 11/26/2008
In the early 1970s, Bryan Bowers honed his talent by playing for coins as a street performer in Seattle.
Payment due - 11/23/2008
Rogue cop Vic Mackey faces the music in the game-changing finale of 'The Shield.
Family filmgoer - 11/23/2008
A guide to current movies and whether they�d be appropriate for your kids
Relationships are the heart of Simon's 'Barefoot' - 11/23/2008
FALMOUTH — There's an odd couple at the heart of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park," but there's no Felix or Oscar in sight.