September 18, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: September 18, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more.
September 11, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: September 11, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
September 5, 2014

Lock Yourself in Weekend: Bill Murray Movies, Five Ways

Lock yourself in weekend for Bill Murray movies? Forget about it. To create list of five or six essential Bill Murray films would be just silly. The man is a national treasure. So instead of creating just one weekend of Bill Murray fun, we created five. One for every Murray Mood: The Cameos, Supporting Roles, The Serious Stuff, Under-appreciated Gems, and Comedy Classics.
September 4, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: September 4, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
August 28, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: August 28, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks editor's picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
August 27, 2014

Six Essential Performances By Ben Mendelsohn

More than a few great character actors have found themselves on the rise after long, distinguished careers which fell “under the radar.” In America, Ben Mendelsohn (currently in Starred Up and upcoming Lost Rivers, Black Seas, Exodus, and Slow West) is a name that has only emerged as one to watch a couple years ago, but according to director Derek Cianfrance, he’s long been “Australia’s hidden treasure.” He’s only made a few appearance in “big budget” films (Dark Knight Rises and Australia) but in the indie world, his filmography is an impressive blend of romantic leads, impulsive man-boys, and maniacs for more than three decades.
August 21, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: August 21, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more:
August 14, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: August 14, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more. This week, Robin Williams, Steve Coogan and more!
August 7, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: August 7, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more.
August 1, 2014

Six Essential Performances By John C. Reilly

Our newest feature salutes some of the great character actors with a primer on their greatest performances. In our first, we saluted the outstanding performances of recently deceased actor Bob Hoskins with Six Essential Performances. This week, a look at six brilliant, and sometimes overlooked roles of John C. Reilly.
July 31, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: July 31, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more.
July 21, 2014

The 5: Boyhood Movies for Adults

With the recent release of the excellent Boyhood by Richard Linklater, it’s time to look at some of the very best movies about boyhood (note boys…girls have been criminally underserved) Here are five of the best which still hold-up for kids and adults today.
July 10, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: July 10, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more
July 3, 2014

Six Essential Performances by … Stanley Tucci

Our newest feature salutes some of the great character actors with a primer on their greatest performances. In our first, we saluted the outstanding performances of recently deceased actor Bob Hoskins with Six Essential Performances. This week, a look at six brilliant, and sometimes overlooked roles of Stanley Tucci.
June 26, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: June 26, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more:
June 19, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: June 19, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more:
June 16, 2014

Liberty Hardy’s Perfect Comedy Summer Reading List: 42 Comedy Books

Need new book suggestions? We've got em in our 2014 Comedy Summer Reading List! Summertime means outdoor grilling, trips to the beach, road trips and poolside sitting. And summer reading is a mandatory part of all of those things. Let us help you find some great books to take along with you all summer long. This year we are celebrating 42 of the funniest, smartest, and most interesting books that have comedy as a component. A few books written by your favorite comedians, novels from some of the world's funniest writers past and present, and a few quirky off-beat options thrown in.
June 12, 2014

The Filtered Excellence: June 12, 2014

Bob Geldof once asked us, “Where is the filtered excellence!?” It’s right here. Here are this weeks picks of the best things to watch, the most interesting things to do, great things to try, the best picks to read, our favorite things to listen to and more: