Topic: This Is Spinal Tap

Culture Cafe Thanksgiving: Pop culture's forgotten holiday (sort of)

Sure, Halloween and the winter holidays get all the movies and songs. But Thanksgiving has gotten a few famous places in pop culture, from the Peanuts to Steve Martin trying to get home.

Culture Cafe 'New Girl': Who's signed on to play Jess's parents?

'New Girl' has signed two actors to play the parents of Jess (Zooey Deschanel).

GOP Pledge: Life, liberty, and steak! But where are the young Americans?

The photos in the House Republicans' new Pledge to America booklet show what conservatives love about America – and reveal a huge hole in their agenda.

The Transplanted Gardener: Where have all the flowers gone?

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Christopher Guest displays his musical talents, quirky 'This American Life' puts out a second DVD, Martin Luther King Day offers a chance to make a difference, and more.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Tally up your carbon footprint, giggle at 30-second 'bunnified' movies, lift your mood with some Depression-era blues, and more.

Review: 'The Rocker'

A superannuated, would-be rock star is so passionate about his second chance at stardom you want to cheer him on in this oddball comedy.