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MediaStorm and the 2013 ICP Infinity Awards

K.J. Wetherholt | Posted 05.10.2013 | Media
K.J. Wetherholt

On May 1, the International Center of Photography hosted the 2013 ICP Infinity Awards, honoring one board member and seven photographers in what is considered one of the most respected series of awards for photographic excellence internationally.

For St. Patrick's Day, the Best Drinking Movies Ever Made

John Farr | Posted 05.16.2013 | Entertainment
John Farr

I love St. Patrick's Day. It's so inclusive. By that I mean that though it's a bona fide religious holiday, you don't need to be particularly pious to enjoy it. Wishing everyone a safe and (reasonably) responsible holiday, I present my own candidates for the top drinking movies of all time.

Watching 'The Big Lebowski' 15 Years Too Late

Mike Ryan | Posted 05.11.2013 | Entertainment
Mike Ryan

"Living a lie," seems a tad too dramatic of a way of admitting that I had never seen The Big Lebowski. I mean, I never technically lied to anyone about this. No one has ever asked me if I've seen The Big Lebowski because, at this point, everyone just assumes that I have seen The Big Lebowski.

Madeline Boardman

Meet The Real Life 'Dude' Who Inspired 'The Big Lebowski'

HuffingtonPost.com | Madeline Boardman | Posted 03.06.2013 | Entertainment

Wednesday marks the 15th anniversary of the Coen brothers' cult classic "The Big Lebowski." To celebrate, we metaphorically mixed up a White Russian a...

5 Oscar-Worthy Cocktails

Liquor.com | Posted 04.24.2013 | Taste
Liquor.com

While there's an Oscar for just about everything movie-related, we couldn't help but notice that the Best Cinematic Cocktail category still hasn't made the Academy's cut.

How Oscar Lost Its Sense of Humor -- and 20 Comedies Worthy of Best Picture

John Farr | Posted 04.21.2013 | Entertainment
John Farr

Is this oversight wholly the fault of the Academy? Who else, unless we all agree it's somehow natural or fitting for great comedies to be treated like the second-class citizens of cinema.

'Vagina': The Authorized Biography?

Paul Raeburn | Posted 11.18.2012 | Books
Paul Raeburn

I have not read the book. And I don't plan to. But I thought I should note that Vagina: A New Biography, by the feminist writer Naomi Wolf, has drawn scorn from science bloggers and literary critics alike.

"President Ryan": Another Shrewd Move in the Corporate State's Long Game

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 10.12.2012 | Politics
Richard (RJ) Eskow

If Obama's re-elected and we're still suffering in 2016, as now seems likely, our "electable extremist" Paul Ryan will be in the perfect position to become the next President. Heads we win, says Corporate America, and tails you lose.

The Importance of Being Dude!

Dusty Wright | Posted 09.11.2012 | Home
Dusty Wright

I suddenly became obsessed with defining what makes a guy a dude. And more importantly, did I possess any of the dude DNA?

'Big Lebowski' Actor Dead At 81

AP | CRISTIAN SALAZAR | Posted 04.05.2012 | Celebrity

NEW YORK — Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in suc...

Jordan Zakarin

John Goodman On Death Hoaxes, 'The Artist' And Roseanne

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Zakarin | Posted 01.31.2012 | Entertainment

In a career that spans more than three decades, John Goodman has seemingly done it all. He's starred in the nation's No. 1 sitcom ("Roseanne"), earned...

Mozart At The Movies

Posted 01.30.2012 | Home

Today marks the would-be 256th birthday of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Throughout his life, Mozart created more than 600 classical pieces. Thoug...

Beyond Random Acts of Kindness

Stuart Muszynski | Posted 02.26.2012 | Home
Stuart Muszynski

During the holidays, there's no dearth of goodness in America. But after the New Year's ball drops, we go back to same old same old, where ordinary, everyday niceness is undervalued in our culture.

Major Oscar Winners Making Giant TV Leap

Posted 12.05.2011 | Entertainment

From Zooey Deschanel and Christina Ricci to Dustin Hoffman, Ashton Kutcher and Jeff Daniels, TV has taken in an unusual number of established movie st...

It's Too Late for Chris Christie to Run for President

Jamal Simmons | Posted 11.28.2011 | Politics
Jamal Simmons

A candidate doesn't have to win every contest, but he does have to win some and be competitive in others. Here are a few of the reasons Christie should not fall for the late entry trap.

Sexpert Susie Bright: The Novel I Read a Million Jillion Times

Susie Bright | Posted 11.08.2011 | Books
Susie Bright

How did reading get to be such a faster-pussycat-hurry-up activity? We listen to favorite songs over and over without apology or distraction. They make us feel good, no explanation necessary. But with books, there's this myth that it takes a "long time".

The Dude, The Buddha And A Joyful Mind Make Beautiful Music Together

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 10.20.2011 | Religion
Cathleen Falsani

With Jeff Bridges' new album, Dudeists have music to go along with their scriptures. Could a Dudeist liturgy be on the horizon as well?

How To Watch 'The Big Lebowski' On Facebook

The Huffington Post | Cooper Smith | Posted 10.19.2011 | Technology

"The dude abides." Cult classic comedy "The Big Lebowski" is now available to watch on Facebook, according to an announcement on the movie's Facebo...

WATCH: Big Lebowski Cast Reunites In New York

Posted 10.17.2011 | New York

The Dude abided Tuesday night in Manhattan. 13 years after the release of "The Big Lebowski", the cast of the Coen brothers classic reunited at The...

The Dudeist Bible: Just Take It Easy, Man

Cathleen Falsani | Posted 09.19.2011 | Religion
Cathleen Falsani

What would the Dude do? That is the central spiritual, if not theological, concern of the Church of the Latter-day Dude, the totally not-fake religion based on the ethos of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski.

You'll Never Believe What Scholars Are Deconstructing Now

Miller-McCune | Posted 09.11.2011 | College

In honor of the 10th annual Lebowski Fest in Louisville, Ky., Miller-McCune looks at the scholarly papers inspired by the Coen brothers' 1998 film "Th...

PHOTOS: The Funniest Stoner Movies

Posted 06.20.2011 | Entertainment

For a bunch of corporate suits, Hollywood, like, loves to get stoned. Or at least pretend, anyway. The big film studios know their audience: people...

Tara Reid Makes Major Fail, Filmmakers Mock Her

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

In the mid-to-late-90's, Tara Reid made her name playing dumb blondes. If she has any complaints about type casting, this may not help. Speaking at a...

Jeff Bridges: I Get Trashed After Every Film

Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

The Dude would abide this: Jeff Bridges breaks out the party after every film he wraps. Long known as a party guy, the 'True Grit' star has mellowe...

'True Grit' Wins Box Office With $15 Million Weekend, 'Country Strong' Flops

AP | DAVID GERMAIN | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

LOS ANGELES — "True Grit" seized the reins at the weekend box office with $15 million, taking the No. 1 spot and becoming the first Western to top t...