“Ted 2” continues the saga of Bostonian John (Mark Wahlberg) and his animatronic, trash-talking, weed-smoking teddy bear, Ted (voiced by MacFarlane). Married life isn’t everything he thought it was, however, and when Ted and his blonde new wife, Tami-Lynn, decide that having a baby will save their relationship, Ted and John embark on a medical-cum-political adventure to find a willing donor, navigate the pitfalls of adoption, and prove to the courts Continue reading >>>

“Ted 2” continues the saga of Bostonian John (Mark Wahlberg) and his animatronic, trash-talking, weed-smoking teddy bear, Ted (voiced by MacFarlane). Married life isn’t everything he thought it was, however, and when Ted and his blonde new wife, Tami-Lynn, decide that having a baby will save their relationship, Ted and John embark on a medical-cum-political adventure to find a willing donor, navigate the pitfalls of adoption, and prove to the courts Continue reading >>>

Improper Bostonian critic MC Slim JB optimistically approached Mario Batali's first Boston venture, Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca, and it begins well, with "excellent" bread service and "inexpensive" small plates. A $5 peperonata dish is "vivid" and "unimpeachable," and even lentils Toscana, which Slim finds bland, "deliver[s] solid peasant comfort." While the pizzas come to the table with "fantastic" char and chew, the toppings don't always hold up, Slim assesses. The vongole pizza, for example, is a victim of "brutal oversalting." Some pasta dishes are also "puzzling." "Quintessentially simple" Continue reading >>>

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“I really wanted to humanize somebody with mental illness, and I wanted to make clear that it’s a family issue,” she said. “It’s not a person suffering alone. When someone in a family is mentally ill, it affects everybody. So the more it can be talked about, the more it can be treated.”Mr. Ruffalo watched videos of his character’s namesake to get a better sense of the man upon whom his portrayal was loosely based. The writer/director also provided her leading man with letters written by her father and told him of his unique habits. Mr. Ruffalo even learned to tie his own bow tie without Continue reading >>>

“I really wanted to humanize somebody with mental illness, and I wanted to make clear that it’s a family issue,” she said. “It’s not a person suffering alone. When someone in a family is mentally ill, it affects everybody. So the more it can be talked about, the more it can be treated.”Mr. Ruffalo watched videos of his character’s namesake to get a better sense of the man upon whom his portrayal was loosely based. The writer/director also provided her leading man with letters written by her father and told him of his unique habits. Mr. Ruffalo even learned to tie his own bow tie without Continue reading >>>

By EDDIE PELLS and EMILY SWANSONAssociated Press While Bostonians are hesitant to host the Olympics, Americans across the country overwhelmingly support the idea of the games on home turf, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The support decreases when people are asked if they would want the Olympics in their local area. It dips even further when they are asked if public funds should be used to pay for them. Nearly nine of 10 Americans - 89 percent - support a bid to host the Olympics somewhere in the United States. Yet just 61 percent Continue reading >>>

By EDDIE PELLS and EMILY SWANSONAssociated Press While Bostonians are hesitant to host the Olympics, Americans across the country overwhelmingly support the idea of the games on home turf, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The support decreases when people are asked if they would want the Olympics in their local area. It dips even further when they are asked if public funds should be used to pay for them. Nearly nine of 10 Americans - 89 percent - support a bid to host the Olympics somewhere in the United States. Yet just 61 percent Continue reading >>>

Continue reading below Cancer patients and staff from Boston Medical Center joined former Olympic figure skater and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton at the annual Catwalk for BMC Cancer Care at the State Room. The models featured unique looks by local designers and stylists, including Candice Wu Couture, Drea Designs Couture, Bryan Finocchio, Macy’s, Kinda Touma Fashion, Julie Kontos, Christina K. Pierce, and Stephanie Raymond. WHDH-TV anchor Kim Khazei emceed and guest models included WHDH reporter Janet Wu, Improper Bostonian columnist Jonathan Soroff, Continue reading >>>