Review: 'The Love Guru'

Mike Myers pulls off some hilarious moments in this crude but funny comedy.

Review: Brick Lane

In this lurching narrative, a young Bangladeshi woman is shipped off to London to marry an older man.

Review: 'Get Smart'

Remake of television series for the wide screen could be a lot smarter.

CD REVIEWS: Bon Iver, Coldplay, Fleet Foxes, My Morning Jacket, and Shearwater

A debut album written from heartbreak, a Brian-Eno assisted attempt at reinvention, strikingly catchy Southern rock, and more.

U.S. plan to ease air congestion runs into head winds

Some critics say a proposed cap on New York flights would raise costs. Others say better traffic management is the key.

Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

A peek into cutting-edge science, some songs for a long hot summer, a choice of chairs for sitting stylishly, and more.

Scriptwriters pursue their screen dreams

Tapping technology, aspiring writers hope to break into the entertainment industry, but competition is fierce as thousands join the race.

A Chinese star's rare rise in Western opera

Hao Jiang Tian's hard upbringing in the Cultural Revolution helped him find his voice.

Finding unity in three minutes of silence

Following the earthquake in China, we were all connected – foreigners and locals alike.

Peanut-butter kiss

She couldn't have been happier with her unexpected get-well gift.

The language of the broad brush

Reporters often sketch their stories in a few quick strokes; news consumers, beware!

Fortitude and the U.S. Open

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

What's deadheading?

A four-legged gardener finds a job

A dog's knack for weeding makes gardening lively.

Flowers and fashion in Chicago

Each summer Chicago's Magnificent Mile bursts into bloom.

Bono and Geldof: France and others fail to deliver Africa aid

G-8 nations called on to fulfill pledges to fight poverty and AIDS.

Kuwaiti author creates 99 new superheroes

Naif al-Mutawa wrote 'The 99,' a comic book series based on Islamic ideas, which aims to promote tolerance.

In L.A., valet is everywhere – and not just for cars

In the city where parking your own car is so yesterday, residents rely on valet service for their bikes as well as BMWs.

Modern crews sign on for ancient Chinese dragon boat racing

With no jock hierarchy to discourage participants and a lot of colorful visual exposure via the Beijing Olympic festivities, this paddle sport is seeing a growth spurt in the US.

In Spain, a 500-mile trek to self-discovery

Spain's 'El Camino de Santiago' pilgrimage teaches a college graduate important life lessons.