The nation’s second successful face transplant patient speaks out, and it appears Face Off may have been a tad liberal in its interpretation. Star Trek opens today, setting an astronomical benchmark for this summer’s blockbusters. Outside the filmhouse the summer is looking equally promising, from ice-cream salesmen to gyration-fueled, sexual pantomimes. Set your weekend in motion this Friday, May 8th, 2009.

EVENTS

Make that unemployment check go even further this weekend. Weekly

Just as safe as abstinence but with twice the hilarity. Weekly

FAMILY

Remember color-coordinated Christmas photos? Laughing Squid

FILM

Try as you might to deny it, the new Star Trek kicks cosmic ass. Ex, Chron

The man behind the ear munching, stair pushing, out of place facial tattoos, and other assorted faux pas. Tyson

FOOD

The best idea to hit the food cart since the deep-fried Oreo Mission Mission

HEALTH

Face transplant patient flexes those new jowls in interview. ABC7

MUSIC

There’s little room for Opera in the recession. Chron

Egos, tensions finally subside after Earth Day hip-hip fiasco Weekly

TV

Don’t panic, you can begin planning your Fall TV itinerary now. Chron

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