Tom Wolfe

Too Much Space

The Talking Penis

Basic Instinct author crawls up Bill Clinton's pants and hangs on tight

Political Communion

Did Annunciation use its connections to knock the head off Little Woodrow's beer permit?

Tender Is the Nightlife

Going against the Village's collegiate atmosphere, the Gatsby exudes a porcelain sophistication

Real Astronauts Don't Drink Pee

Everyone is breathlessly following the latest space mission to see if astronauts will one day successfully be able to drink urine (NASA -- the kinkiest space agency evah!!)It's a bit of a comedown from the moon days.As it turns out, at this time in 1969 NASA was just getting ready to launch Apollo 1 ... More >>

Rocket Men

Two starry-eyed entrepreneurs shoot for the moon -- or at least for suborbital space

Rotation

Two starry-eyed entrepreneurs shoot for the moon -- or at least for suborbital space

Tonight: Will NASA Discover A Sense Of Humor?

Photo courtesy The Colbert ReportTonight's the night!On tonight's Colbert Report, the nation will learn whether NASA has a sense of humor or not.They famously had a contest to name the new node on the space station; they didn't take any of our suggestions. But Colbert's fans put him over the top thr ... More >>

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson

A documentary reveals the rise and fall of an influential writer

In the Shadow of the Moon

Reliving the glory of America's giant leap for mankind

Goat Tales

In which intrepid Chauncey tangles with a stray dog followed by a frantic ride for help

Letters

In which intrepid Chauncey tangles with a stray dog followed by a frantic ride for help

Animal Crackers

Plot-light Madagascar still manages clever gags for grown-ups

Take a Number

Does the health department's grading system ensure safe restaurants? Or is it just fuzzy math?

The redemption of Bret Easton Ellis

A decade ago, the American Psycho author was vilified. Now, he could launch a franchise.

Public Places, Private Emotions

Maya Lin's Topologies

Lofts' Labor's Lost

Maya Lin's Topologies

Moon Shots

At the MFA, lunar imagery blurs the line between science and art

Idol Beat: The Top Five

That Jamie Foxx, right? A Rennaisance man if there ever was one: the guy's a comedic genius (see In Living Color; tons of flicks), a big-screen leading man, credible action star, R&B champion - plus, as it turns out, he's a natural at mentoring American Idol hopefuls. I wouldn't have figured on ... More >>

Ten Movies You Won't Get Into at Sundance

​The Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. The venerable fest enters its 33rd year with many once again questioning the organizers' commitment to independent film. Recent incarnations have debuted underground fare from art houses like Fox Searchlight and Sony Pictures ... More >>

The 10 Best Warplane Films, According to Real Aviation Buffs (No Top Gun, Thank You)

Featuring a proto-beatnik jet pilot​With the possible exceptions of horses and ships, no other non-speaking entity has starred in so many motion pictures as the airplane. And we love airplanes. We love them so much we've probably seen every last airplane movie worth watching, and even more tha ... More >>

Let It Bleed

Hard at work on his eighth novel, Deadwood author Pete Dexter still packs a punch.

Hands-On Experience

Dozens of teenage Explorers have been sexually abused by police officers. Critics say the Boy Scouts, who oversee the program, should share the blame.