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“I wrote 63 songs this year. They’re all about Jeter.” Just kidding. The game we love, the players we hate, and more.

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From Norman Mailer to Wendy Pepper — everything on film, TV, books, music, and snacks (shut up, raisins), plus the Girls’ Bike Club.

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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

Suddenly, Last Summer
June 7, 2008 · 24 Comments
<I>Suddenly, Last Summer</I>

The temperature in NYC today has finally made the 12 Days Of Summer Movies feel seasonal — 95 stinky degrees, ladies and germs — and it doesn’t get any more overheated than Tennessee Williams and …

Flotsam and jetsam
June 6, 2008 · 10 Comments

1. Reader Tina emailed to remind me that, if you haven’t used your philanthropy credits from the TN fall contest, you should head over to DonorsChoose.org pronto — they expire June 11.
2. The summer-movie fest …

The Vine: June 6, 2008
June 6, 2008 · 16 Comments

Hey Sars,
I’ve got a Vine question for you and perhaps the readers. It’s kind of gross, so maybe not so much with the lunchtime reading on this one.

Stolen Summer
June 6, 2008 · 16 Comments
<I>Stolen Summer</I>

It’s Bunting’s debut on the 12 Days Of Summer Movies stage — with, fittingly, the worst of the films on her review draw. She’d like to thank Mr. Stupidhead for suffering through Stolen Summer with …

One Crazy Summer
June 5, 2008 · 31 Comments
<I>One Crazy Summer</I>

The Couch Baron is back with today’s summer-movie offering…and he’s not happy about it. Bad acting, contrivance, a series of cutesy nicknames, and a boat race all add up to One Crazy Summer.
Dude, I don’t …

The Vine: June 5, 2008
June 4, 2008 · 43 Comments

Hi Sars,
I think this may be a “heavy” topic, to say the least, but I would love your advice on this matter. I have a friend that I’ve known for over 15 years, that was …

My Summer Of Love
June 4, 2008 · No Comment
<I>My Summer Of Love</I>

On the fourth day of summer, my Netflix sent to meee…okay, the “12 Days Of Christmas” song conceit is too hard to sustain, so I’m going to just let it go. Joe R is back …

Sex And The City: The Movie
June 3, 2008 · 19 Comments
<I>Sex And The City: The Movie</I>

However you felt about the show is how you’ll feel about the film: if you despised it, you’ll despise the movie version, too. If you adored it, you’ll have a great time at the movie. …

Indian Summer
June 3, 2008 · 13 Comments
<I>Indian Summer</I>

On the third day of summer, my Netflix sent to meee…three pairs of dullards, two three-name actresses, and a Corvette and a Bonadoo-cheeeee! It’s Joe R’s turn at the summer-movie helm, and if you need …

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
June 2, 2008 · 15 Comments
<I>Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil</I>

A fast, enjoyable read, easy to get right into. Berendt has just the right touch for the material, too, which focuses on the kookier citizens of Savannah and is therefore in danger of going to …