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Blue Mountain or BustTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Arabella: Three-piece band reunites for tour, possibly more.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Cannibal Corpse Stays Alive Despite ControversyTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Though the band has largely been ignored by the mainstream, Cannibal Corpse is proud to say they have always done what they wanted to do.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
The Last Chapter on Wonder Woman And An Interesting MysteryTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Wonder Woman Annual No. 1, Omega The Unknown No. 1: Wonder Woman goes out with a bang while Omega The Unknown will leave you scratching your head.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Shaggy Dog Story Wags a Fun TaleFri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Weirdsville: Weirdsville accomplishes something that is rare for Canadian-made comedies: It's actually funny.... From Austin Chronicle.
Fantasy DashedFri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising: This fantasy film, adapted from Susan Cooper's series of novels, is utterly devoid of anything but bombastically simplistic notions.... From Austin Chronicle.
Modern HusbandryFri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The Heartbreak Kid: Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.... From Austin Chronicle.
New Releases and a Cult ClassicTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Robinson Crusoe on Mars boasts some nifty special effects and the newly released Knocked Up boasts over three hours of extra features, including mock pieces and three hilarious gag reels.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Mostly Leftovers Served at This 'Feast'Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Feast of Love: Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.... From Austin Chronicle.
Reviews of New and Current ReleasesTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Interview: The hard work of an accomplished filmmaker pays off in 2 Days in Paris while Alba and Cook struggle to squeeze out even the smallest drop of chemistry in Good Luck Chuck.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Club Match: Looking For Love OnlineTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
A comparison of traditional and online dating.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Disconnected And DangerousTue, 09 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Take guided tour through the bizarre and frighteningly similar United Nations addresses of President Bush and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.... From Creative Loafing (Charlotte).
Tusko's Bad TripWed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
LSD experiment at zoo in 1962 killed an elephant.... From Oklahoma Gazette.
The Milwaukees Deliver Sounds of the Midwest, via JerseyThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
American Anthems Vol. 1: Oddly enough, the Milwaukees aren't from Milwaukee -- but it makes sense that this Jersey City quartet still chose our fine city as its namesake.... From Shepherd Express.
Of Montreal Twists Pop ConventionsThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Kevin Barnes talks about etiquette in hip-hop and his next album, which will be structured as one, long schizophrenic composition, comprised of eclectic 20- to 30-second snippets of music.... From Shepherd Express.
Rating Bill Richardson's DebatingThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
His performance during the Sept. 26 MSNBC debate was flat and meandering.... From Santa Fe Reporter.
Muslims in Milwaukee Show Many Shades of FaithThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
If you were to render an accurate portrait of Muslims in Milwaukee, you'd have to draw on a very broad palette, one that accommodates diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, not to mention different schools of Islamic thought -- from Shiite to Sunni.... From Shepherd Express.
The Sabor 2007 Festival Shows Our Demographic DestinyThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Slowly but surely, Hispanic culture will define West Texas.... From The Texas Observer.
After Exoneration, Billy James Smith Waits for His PardonThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Smith was released from prison one year ago after serving 19 years and 11 months for a crime he didn't commit -- today he is a man in purgatory, exonerated by the legal system but not yet pardoned by Gov. Rick Perry.... From The Texas Observer.
Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton Wins Fifth TermThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
In his victory speech Thursday night, Herenton said he now knew "who was for him and who was against him. For a man who'd just garnered 42 percent of the total vote, there is still ample evidence that there may more of the latter than the former.... From The Memphis Flyer.
Journalism in the Twilight ZoneThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Off the Record: The Press, the Government, and the War Over Anonymous Sources: In Off the Record, Norman Pearlstine tells his version of the leak-and-smear campaign to out CIA covert agent Valerie Plame, while looking at the current problems with Washington journalism.... From The Texas Observer.
Once and For All, There is No Myanmar!Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Even the CIA identifies the nation as "Burma," explaining, "since 1989 the military authorities in Burma have promoted the name Myanmar as a conventional name for their state; this decision was not approved by any sitting legislature in Burma, and the US Government did not adopt the name."... From Artvoice.
The Border Yields Bones, But Not AnswersThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Sometimes undocumented immigrants who cross the border find work and share the bounty with their families back home -- sometimes they die, leaving their families only questions that will never be answered.... From The Texas Observer.
Mort Sahl Pulls No Political PunchesThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The stand-up legend on presidential comedy, The Daily Show and why Hillary will be the last president of the United States.... From Montreal Mirror.
'The Seeker' Is Flat and BoringThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising: This film, based on the novel by Susan Cooper, is a grade-A turkey.... From Montreal Mirror.
The Holy Mission of Montreal's Christian Film FestivalThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The first-ever festival features some surprising choices.... From Montreal Mirror.
Craig Ferguson, the Unlikely Hero of Late NightThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The Late Late Show host on Nico, Betty White, and his novel.... From Artvoice.
The Cave Singers Discovers Folk RichesThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Giving a blind listen to the haunting Appalachian-style folk hymns that come creaking out of the Cave Singers, you'd never guess that guitarist Derek Fudesco had any connection to the trend-conscious Pretty Girls Make Graves.... From NOW Magazine.
Farming with a French TwistThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
I learn and laugh while volunteering on an organic farm outside Paris.... From NOW Magazine.
Alt.Health: You Can Do ItThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
Combat insecurities by visualizing your strengths and healing your heart chakra.... From NOW Magazine.
'Convictions' is a Three-Day SuccessThu, 04 Oct 2007 04:00:00 EDT
The Convictions of Leonard McKinley: When I first heard about the winner of the 3-Day Novel Writing Contest, in which contestants write a novel over Labor Day weekend, I assumed the output would be rushed, disorganized and unsatisfying, but this newest 3-Day winner is an emotionally powerful book and an intense read despite its mere 111 pages.... From NOW Magazine.
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