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The Forgotten Oscars 2011

A slew of genre films that hold a special place in our hearts -- but not in the Academy's
It's Oscar time again, and, as usual, the Academy is trotting out the same old bullshit.  
By: MICHAEL NEEL  |  February 28, 2011
 

Arts

The house that House of Sand and Fog built
Son of a famous-author father, novelist Andre Dubus III had to write his own way out of a violent youth
The Mariinsky In Stravinsky
Coolidge Corner Theatre | February 20, 2011

Food

Review: Deluxe Station Diner
The spread is homey, and the décor is steampunky — but the drinks are where it’s at
Review: Tawakal Halal Cuisine
The eclectic, beguiling cuisine of Somalia makes its Boston debut in Eastie  

Life

Draft season
Hoopleville
How tough are those Boston Derby Dames, really?
Our intrepid reporter gets his ass beat for science
Photos: Anonymous at 'Freedom of Information' Rally
Anonymous on the Boston Commons | February 19, 2011
Photos: Boston Derby Dames at Roller World
The Boston Derby Dames graciously bestow a savage beating upon our intrepid reporter
Whiskey Slap
Failure

Movies

Complete 2011 Oscars coverage
Predictions, reviews, quizzes, and a live chat on Oscar Night
Review: A Somewhat Gentle Man
Deadpan Scandinavian comedy, anyone?
Review: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Granny-panty flimsy plots a-poppin'
Review: Hall Pass
A tepid hornball farce you might wanna pass on
Review: Unknown
An far-fetched probing of the nature of identity, memory, and guilt
The Forgotten Oscars 2011
A slew of genre films that hold a special place in our hearts -- but not in the Academy's

Movies Continued

Music

Beach Fossils | What A Pleasure
Captured Tracks (2011)
Dennis Taylor | Steppin' Up
Kizybosh (2011)
Hekseri | Hekseri
Time Before Time Records (2011)
Il Giardino Armonico
Venice Rising
Photos: Earthquake Party! at Great Scott
Earthquake Party! + Thief Thief + Avrid Noe + Big Big Bucks
Photos: Interpol at House of Blues
Interpol | House of Blues | February 19, 2011
Photos: Rooney and Eisley at Middle East Downstairs
Rooney and Eisley | Middle East Downstairs | February 16, 2011
Photos: Winter Rock Formal at Church, with Gene Dante and Parlour Bells
Winter Rock Formal | Church, Boston |  February 18, 2011

News

Photos: Rally for Wisconsin at Massachusetts State House
Rally for Wisconsin | Massachusetts State House | February 22, 2011
Scott Brown's dilemma
Now that he has revealed his sexual abuse, will he confront his party's rape deniers?

RecRoom

Crossword: ''That Certain Chemistry''
 Watch where you drink
Review: Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Flashy fan service

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