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Film critics Wesley Morris and Ty Burr discuss new releases, including "Source Code."
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From Wheelock Family Theatre's take on "Aladdin" to the Boston Cyberarts Festival, check out these events for the whole family.

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Take 2 Movie Reviews
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Look for new reviews by Ty Burr and Wesley Morris at the end of each week in multiple formats.
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Restaurant critic

Dining Out

Critic Devra First chats every other Wed. at 11.

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Mallard Fillmore

Mallard Fillmore

Are you a fan? If so, get the latest strip right here.
Horoscopes
Daily horoscopes

What's your sign?

Find out what the stars have in store for you.
Crosswords

Puzzled?

If not, give these mind-bending crosswords a whirl.
Sudoku Daily

Sudoku!

Need a distraction? Sudoku's now at your fingertips.
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Culture Desk blog
And your Rumble winner is...John Powhida International Airport!
John Powhida International Airport at the Rumble Semi-Finals, April 15. Video via hitandrunboston.com By Jonathan Perry, Globe Correspondent THE ROCK 'N' ROLL RUMBLE FINALS......

Restaurants

Dining Out | Newton
Small plates in a big hurrySmall plates in a big hurry
1.5 Stars  If service slowed, there'd be plenty to enjoy at 94 Mass Ave.

Album Reviews

Paul Simon‘So Beautiful’ has all Simon charms
A new Paul Simon record is predictable in the most comforting of ways.

Blogs

Sound Effects music blog
And your Rumble winner is...John Powhida International Airport! John Powhida International Airport at the Rumble Semi-Finals, April...
Names Blog
With a little help from his friends, Youkilis raise money for charity
                       Youk gets a rare smile from Bill Belichick (Photo: Rick Bern)  Kevin Youkilis hosted a benefit for his charity, Youk's Kids, at the Liberty......
Viewer Discretion blog
Boston hearts ABC's Modern Family Ratings for ABC's "Modern Family" continues to grow in...
Movie Nation blog
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Kylie Minogue
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Upcoming concerts

Can't get her out of your head? See Kylie Minogue live.
Breakfast at Tiffany's at Coolidge Corner Theatre
Who was there?

Hot Shots

See fabulous pics from Boston's dance nights and clubs.

25 under $25

Get more out of Boston for less. See 25 recession-proof (and fun) things to do.
Prince William and Kate Middleton

Royal wedding trivia quiz

In preparation for Prince William and Kate Middleton's April 29 wedding, we've compiled some bits of trivia about the prince and his bride-to-be.
'Andy's New Year's Party' (Heidi Gutman/Bravo)

A week watching Bravo

The thing about Bravo is that, while it’s one of TV’s most decadent channels, along with E!, it is quite brilliantly conceived and enacted.
Kylie Minogue

Finally Kylie Minogue has first date with Boston

On her first extensive tour of US cities, the global pop icon is on the verge of properly introducing herself to American fans who have idolized her from afar.
Kyle Minogue 101: A few things you should know
'American Idol'

'American Idol' final 6

There are six contestants left on "American Idol," as we said goodbye to one of this week's bottom three: Stefano Langone.
Latest headlines

Celebrity news

Lindsay Lohan

Prosecution rests in Lohan theft hearing

Lindsay Lohan's grand theft case has been reduced to a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison.
Matt Damon

Locals make the list at Time

Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people includes Burlington's own Amy Poehler, Matt Damon (pictured), Facebook founder and Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerberg, and Mark Wahlberg.

Movies

Review
'Water for Elephants'

'Water for Elephants'

2.0 Stars  This beautiful and boring movie liberates Robert Pattinson from "Twilight" and puts him beside Reese Witherspoon and an elephant.
Review
'POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold'

'POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold'

2.0 Stars  The director of "Super Size Me" is back with another jab at consumer culture. But he isn’t exactly knocking down the gates of corporate America.

Music

Low

Low embraces the pretty

Low has made its exceedingly acclaimed name with rock music of slow, stark, and sometimes solemn beauty, and entrancing harmonies.
Concert Review
New Mastersounds

New Mastersounds funky beyond words — and sleep

When the New Mastersounds finished up a hundred-minute set just shy of midnight, the band members had been awake for around 24 hours.

Theater/Art

Art Review
Paris exhibition puts Manet's genius on display

Paris exhibition puts Manet's genius on display

To 21st-century eyes, Édouard Manet’s way with paint seems more ravishing than ever.
Boston Ballet principal discusses multiple roles

Boston Ballet principal discusses multiple roles

The program "Bella Figura" comprises three pieces: Jirí Kylián’s “Bella Figura,’’ William Forsythe’s “The Second Detail,’’ and Helen Pickett’s “Pärt I, II, and III.’’
Art critic Smee wins Pulitzer Prize for criticism

Art critic Smee wins Pulitzer Prize for criticism

Globe writer Sebastian Smee was praised for "bringing great works to life with love and appreciation."

TV/Radio

TV Review
Urgency still flows in unconventional 'Treme'

Urgency still flows in unconventional 'Treme'

As it picks through the urban and psychological wreckage in the aftermath of Katrina, the show is a sad journey through devastated lives.
TV Review
'Talking Funny'

'Talking Funny' an enjoyable breakdown of crack-ups

HBO’s “Talking Funny’’ puts Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Louis C.K., and Ricky Gervais around a coffee table together to dissect their profession.
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Spring TV guide

Spring TV guide

Though summer programming won't start until after May sweeps, there are a slew of mid-season programs – both new and returning – on the small screen in the coming weeks. Check out our guide to spring TV.

Books

Review
Memoir details Styron’s public, private personas

Memoir details Styron’s public, private personas

In "Reading My Father," Alexandra Styron creates a respectful warts-and-all portrait of her father, William, one of the most significant American novelists of the 20th century.
Review
Delivering care to youths in need

Delivering care to
youths in need

In "Ask Me Why I Hurt," Randy Christensen embodies the kind of devotion and dedication we all would wish for in any doctor caring for us when we are ill.