Braving the Terrorists at the Cable Car Cinema
The Cable Car Cinema in Providence was among a phalanx of independent theaters that screened The Interview after all of the major chains abandoned it, fearful of controversy and terrorist threats […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Interview: More Than Just Poop and Fart Jokes
No motion picture could live up to its hype after the unprecedented rollercoaster ride The Interview has had. Still, The Interview is a much better film than many of the […]
Funda Fest Returns to RI
It’s story time once again as Rhode Island Black Storytellers puts on their 17th annual family festival, Funda Fest. FUNDA, meaning to teach and to learn in Zulu and KiSwahili, is […]
Documenting an Emergency (R)Evolution
To say that emergency medicine has changed a lot over the last 60 years would be an understatement. Frankly it was built from the ground up in that time. The documentary […]
Monster of the Month : JANUARY
By erminio pinque/ big nazo
Inspiration and Insanity
The notion that creative people are a little nuts has been around for generations. While that may or may not be true, there is certainly plenty of evidence available to […]
Locale Profiles: Asian Bakery & Fast Food — An Unsettling Brilliance in Upper South Providence
On a blistery January day, comfort in any form is always welcome. Near the corner of Pearl and Broad Streets, cozied beside the sidewalk – recently coated by a dose […]
Locale Profiles: Red Stripe’s New East Greenwich Location — Cheese and Frites Hit Main Street
Red Stripe in Providence has always been a reliable choice when I crave rich food and a cozy ambience. Would their new East Greenwich location deliver on both fronts? I’d […]
Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner Is on DVD
Food truck fans, rejoice! If you like a side of history with your burger, you’ll be thrilled to know that you can now pick up a DVD of The Original Food […]
Locale Profiles: California Taco Shop
California Taco Shop, a small Rhode-Island based chain, has opened another restaurant a month ago, this time in Pawtucket. They have four existing locations: Providence (with locations on Manton Ave […]