Maybe it’s that whole exiled-from-the-Motherland, terrorized-by-a-ruthless-dictator thing, but Cubans tend to be a little paranoid. Of course, just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not watching you. And the fact that Michelle Obama, First Lady, Democrat, former WNBA power forward, closet lesbian, and professional beard, will be visiting South Florida…
Oh, Kirstie Alley! Maybe you lost 100 pounds since your stint on Dancing With the Stars last year, but no way in deep-fried-stick-of-butter hell are you a size 6 and 130 pounds. You may be well on your way, thanks to your new 100 Days of Dance blog where you’ve…
Presidential candidates undergo intense scrutiny, from the words they say, to the clothes they wear, to the hair (or lack thereof) they have on their shiny scalps. Reporters leave no stone unturned in seeking for clues to the inner psyches of these candidates, who could become leaders of the free…
You remember John Kerry. He’s the Massachusetts senator, the one with the snooty Yale degree, the hundred-dollar haircuts, and the hoity-toity heiress for a wife. When he ran for president in 2004, Republicans said he was too soft to lead our nation; he was a flip-flopper, a delicate guy with…
The nationwide comedy tour known as the Republican presidential race is in Florida this week. Over several months, rich candidates have perfected the game of politics in their quest for the Republican Party’s nomination and the chance to go up against President Barack Obama in November. Promising horseshit disguised as budget…
News is scurrying across the world about this morning’s 2012 Oscar nominations.That means it’s crunch time.Your inner cinephile has been slacking and you haven’t seen as many of the lesser-known films as per your usual yearly standards.Catch these flicks at our local independent cinemas, but hurry — some are ceasing…
Haters will always claim that Miami has no culture. But try telling that to the wide range of arts organizations who are always looking for new talent in the Magic City. We’re inundated with calls for submissions, audition notices, and other offers for cultured folks like yourselves here at Cultist…
Miami may be one of the vainest cities in the country — but at least we look good doing it. In that spirit, we’re indulging our love of the superficial by spotlighting fashion finds in the 305.The Find: Neon-melon woven leatherish bag with purple trim and patterned interior lining by…
…almost exactly as we predicted, as it turns out.Announced just this morning, The Academy has recognized the best films of the past year with its award nominations, and the surprises are few. Martin Scorcese’s Hugo is the big winner, with 11 nominations in everything from Best Picture to Sound Mixing…
Yesterday, Riptide reported that Miami’s ban on pit bulls could finally come to an end. This was great news to us at Cultist, because if there’s one thing we love more than adorable puppies, it’s adorable puppies on the Internet.So in the spirit of freeing the pit bulls, here are…
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney released his tax returns this morning, the result of a long and whiny campaign by his opponents to counter his “I’m just an average dude” stance. Unsurprisingly, the documents show an income of $45 million, with $3 million paid in taxes and gifts of over…
If you’re a fan of basketball, but also a big fan of competition as well as innovation, then this Miami Heat article from Innovation Excellence is for you. Revolutionary and outstanding things! All in one website for your convenience!Amazingly, the article doesn’t bash the Heat, but instead gives its readers…
When you heard the news about Heidi Klum and Seal’s separation this weekend, you probably felt kinda sad. But admit it: the twisted, schadenfreude-loving part of you was a teeny bit thrilled. They were just too perfect, weren’t they? With their beautiful bodies and accents and adorable babies?And they’re not…
We can’t say we’re surprised. If you’ve seen even part of Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke, the home-grown film starring Miami’s most famous rapper-turned-columnist, then you know it’s impossible to look away. And judging from the response it’s getting at the Sundance Film Festival, the film has that…
Cultist is getting its jazz hands ready; Dance Moms are in our midst! Lifetime has ordered a Miami-based spin-off of its hit show about talented torjeting tykes and their snide-remark-spewing stage moms that will be appropriately titled Dance Moms: Miami.In lieu of Abby Lee Miller, the show will feature Stars…
Near the entrance of the Miami Art Museum, a self-portrait depicts artist Dana Schutz wide-eyed and gazing heavenward. Traffic-cone-colored locks frame her gray, wrinkled face. Her nose, rendered in slashing brush strokes, looks like an elephant’s trunk. It juts out from the canvas in a bubbled welt. Across the way…
In these very serious and not at all snarky Oscar nominations predictions, I wanted to begin by criticizing AMPAS for being conservative, self-serving and too politically correct, singling out members that double as nominees. I also wanted to discuss how demanding it is to watch an absurdly long and lackluster…
Are you “captivated by the real-life drama of the Costa Concordia disaster?” Well, brace yourself for springtime, when Discovery Channel’s diving head first into the Mediterranean with a documentary. The Hollywood Reporter says that the special will “dissect the devastating disaster that wreaked havoc on a luxury cruise ship off…
Good news: January is almost over, which means summer — and impromptu trips to the beach while playing hooky from your crappy job — is that much closer. Bad news: it’s only Monday, which means you have five full days of being stuck at your aforementioned crappy job until the…
Fashion Breakdown Knitted shawl from Newmans; leopard pants from Forever XXI; combat boots from Zappos; headband is a Karlee Feed Your Head — designed by me…
We’ve all seen her many times, her eyes sadly scanning the strip for her peers as she sips coffee or a martini at Segafredo on Lincoln Road. That young woman with the bangin’ body and the face of an angel, hanging on the arm of some dude you’re hoping isn’t…
After attending the Actors’ Playhouse premiere of Next to Normal at the Miracle Theatre, I can see why the musical won the Pulitzer for drama in 2010. The writing of the show is magnificent; every interaction and every word either serves the purpose of developing the plot, yanking deftly at…
