Break Out the Obituaries: Ted Kennedy
August 26, 2009 – 10:00 pm | Comments

BOTO salutes the Democratic Party’s greatest soldier and the heart of the liberal movement, Ted Kennedy, who passed long before his time. We need him now as much as ever. Read more »

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Articles by Matt Rothstein

District 9, or, I’m Fairly Sure Nelson Mandela Wasn’t a Shrimp-Like Alien
August 28, 2009 – 2:01 am | Comments
District 9, or, I’m Fairly Sure Nelson Mandela Wasn’t a Shrimp-Like Alien

But, you know, it’s been a while since high school history. Great sci-fi movie out of South Africa. Read more »

“Upper Air” by Bowerbirds, or A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow
August 7, 2009 – 6:00 pm | Comments
“Upper Air” by Bowerbirds, or A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow

Sweethearts make small-scale indie folk with poetic lyrics and a heightened sense of contentment and wonder. Ain’t love grand? Read more »

BRÜNO, or Defense Against the Dildo Arts
July 24, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments
BRÜNO, or Defense Against the Dildo Arts

While America remains bemused over the bizarre scandals of its politicians, one man is uncovering the answers—Sacha Baron Cohen. Read more »

Popping Very Small Fruits: Reviewing The Siren Music Festival
July 27, 2008 – 9:14 pm | Comments
Popping Very Small Fruits: Reviewing The Siren Music Festival

MATT ROTHSTEIN (Westchester, New York)
EDIT:  Now contains pictures!
As a first-timer to BOTO, this concertgoer/concert appraiser is a bit unsure of himself, especially in regards to the new writing style he is attempting, what with its … Read more »