The Mounting Evidence That Avatar Will Suck, Part 1

Richard Rushfield · 11/23/09 07:34PM

For over a decade, the world has waited for James Cameron's follow up to Titanic. But now that Avatar has at last arrived how are we to prepare ourselves for the fact that it might be godawful?

Bill of Wrongs

Brian Moylan · 11/23/09 07:05PM

[Sarah Palin autographed an Iraqi dinar with the image of Saddam Hussein on it for a military sergeant during her book signing in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, today. Image via Getty]

You'll Miss Paris Hilton Now That She's Gone

Richard Rushfield · 11/23/09 05:54PM

Seems only yesterday our culture was run by racism-ranting heiresses, rampaging redheads and self-mutilating pop stars. Suddenly, the whole culture is being run by bleacher-sitting T-shirt-wearing dorks who celebrate life-long commitment. This can't be good for democracy.

The "Super Glue an iPhone to the Sidewalk" Prank

Richard Blakeley · 11/23/09 05:51PM

Oh check it out guys! A brand new iPhone 3G just laying on the sidewalk in New York City! It must be your lucky day. Watch what happens when want quickly turns to fail.

cityfile · 11/23/09 05:43PM

• A list of restaurants that just opened or are opening shortly. [Eater, TONY]
• A peek around the East Side Social Club, which opens tonight. [TONY]
• Brunch is getting a boost thanks to the sour economy, apparently. [Time]
• The In-N-Out knockoff that opened last week is no In-N-Out, clearly. [AHT]
• If you're an alcoholic in search of a Thanksgiving meal, look no further. [NYP]
• Martha Stewart says she has no beef with Rachael Ray. Phew! [EMD]

The Transgender Cultural Terrorist and the Sea

Daniel Barnum-Swett · 11/23/09 04:30PM

Man's eternal struggle with the primeval power whence he came: the oceans. The Divine David warns: "Where there is beauty... there is danger". Like Hemingway, but with more eyeshadow.

The Twilight Economy

cityfile · 11/23/09 04:02PM

It's safe to say the Twilight sequel has been thoroughly exploited at this point: Baggies of Twilight-branded heroin featuring drawings of the movie's characters have now turned up on Long Island. [TMZ]