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'House'

It's time to tune in

Curious about fall TV? Fear not. "House" is back along with your other favorite shows.
Special section
Fall 2008 Arts preview

Fall 2008 arts preview

Globe writers take a look at music, performing and visual arts, pop recordings, and movies coming up this fall.

Games and more

Crosswords

Puzzled?

If not, give these mind-bending crosswords a whirl.
Daily horoscopes

What's your sign?

Find out what the stars have in store for you today.
Comics

Comics

Are you a Doonesbury fan? Never miss Garfield? Stop here.
Sudoku Daily

Daily Sudoku!

Need a distraction? Sudoku's now at your fingertips.
Dining Out
Arugula pizza from Tavolo in DorchesterTavolo is unpretentious
2.0 Stars  This Dorchester spot fits into the neighborhood.

CD Reviews

T.I.'Paper Trail'
T.I. has made his troubles with the law the centerpiece of his new album.

Blogs

Exhibitionist blog
When Political Parody Is Not Funny We all know how effective a political spoof can be...
Movie Nation blog
Ty's weekend movie picks for Friday, October 10 Tolkien maniacs dust off your halberds and brush up...
Viewer Discretion blog
Obama to Run Network Infomercial Barack Obama has just signed a deal with CBS...

Globe critics

Joanna Weiss
TV writer
Joanna Weiss
Sebastian Smee
Art critic
Sebastian Smee
Wesley Morris
Film critic
Wesley Morris

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Talking heads

What celebrity photographs tell us about the famous, the photographers, and us.
Madonna's golden opportunity
Critic's Notebook

Madonna's golden opportunity

50 years old: For some it's a time of reckoning and reflection. Madonna celebrated by giving herself a new body and another dance record.
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Movies

He's back

He's back

In his new film, "Rachel Getting Married," Jonathan Demme returns to his quirky, clear vision of what we hold most dear.
Featured review
'Rachel Getting Married'

'Rachel Getting Married'

3.0 Stars  All the movie's goodness is ultimately contagious, since director Jonathan Demme makes you feel like you've been cordially invited to sit at the table.

Music

Critic's Notebook
Jason Mraz

Does that sound familiar?
Blame it on John Mayer.

"Garden-variety" is the term that suits a whole slew of singer-songwriters making the rounds of theaters, airwaves, and soundtracks.

Theater/Arts

Art review
'Untitled (Styrofoam Cups)'

Delight in detail

Most of Tara Donovan's hypnotic works at the Institute of Contemporary Art are so straightforwardly beautiful, so right, that you have no choice but to submit.

Celebrity news

Miley Cyrus
celebrity quiz

Stage names or given names?

Stars like Miley Cyrus (left) have become household names, but can you match these celebrities with their real names?

TV/Radio

Television review
'Weekend Update,' May 10

'Saturday Night Live' cranks up political humor mill

The first of three "Weekend Update Thursday" specials was a welcome fix for anyone who needed to run Tuesday's dull town hall debate through a humor filter.

Books

review
Roland Merullo

Jesus running for president? A divine novelty in 'American Savior'

In Roland Merullo's new novel, "American Savior," Jesus returns to earth to run for president of the United States.