This week back in 1814, enormous vats of ale at London’s Meux Brewery burst, letting loose a tsunami of beer. Sound awesome? Not for the people it killed. Hear the sobering tale, and chase it with a cocktail that won’t help you dry out.
Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Breaking’ Bliss & ‘The Birthday Boys’
Actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk is best known as Saul on "Breaking Bad" and for his own influential sketch show "Mr. Show." His latest project is a generally upbeat and silly new sketch series, but he's not giving up his "angry old man energy" just yet.
Five Filipino Foods to Try Right Now
Food-trend followers are always looking for the next ethnic cuisine to bubble up into a trendy dining delight. Step aside Peru and Scandinavia, because the new hip dishes are coming from the Philippines.
Woody Allen Turns the Tables – and Cameras – on a Hollywood Bigwig
David Picker ran Hollywood studios like Paramount and United Artists, and in his new memoir,"Musts, Maybes, and Nevers: A Book About the Movies" he tells tales from fifty years of producing films. Here he shares a story about working with one particular creative talent, and how whatever Woody wants, Woody gets.
Bill Callahan Fords a ‘Dream River’
Gravelly singer-songwriter Bill Callahan (who also records as Smog) recently released his eighteenth album, "Dream River" - and it's soft Americana sounds have been flowing through our speakers ever since.
Massimo Vignelli on Design & Civility
The man who designed the New York subway map and brought the Helvetica font to the USA talks about what a designer does, why he's not an artist, and how his work civilized Americans.
The Posts Go Fairly Laissez-faire
Let people seat themselves and smoke where they want. Our etiquette experts from the Emily Post Institute are going all West Coast casual this week.
Dane DeHaan Talks Beats, Old and New
After shooting from Broadway understudy to rising movie star in just five years, Dane DeHaan isn't quite sure where he'll be in 2018. But he knows what he'll be drinking...
Anna Calvi Prefers Her Pop Unprocessed
Mercury and Brit Prize nominated singer-songwriter Anna Calvi is back with her second record. She told us she does not to listen to much pop music, but if her party playlist selections are indicative, she's picking only the best.
Little Richard’s Own Great Balls of (Hell)Fire
Little Richard was a huge star when he suddenly thought omens were telling him to become a man of God. That lasted about five years.