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It's Time to Reread Gore Vidal's Enduring Lincolnnew
A reappraisal of Gore Vidal's 1984 novel about the 16th president, in his bicentennial year.
A Conversation with Errol Morris About the Abu Ghraib Atrocitiesnew

Errol Morris discusses Standard Operating Procedure and the way the Abu Ghraib scandal turned into a misleading and misunderstood episode: a "false narrative: false villains, false heroes, false everything."
INDY Week |
Douglas Vuncannon |
06-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Vanlifenew
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans living in their cars -- either by choice or economic necessity. When I was doing it, I tried to keep it a secret from practically everybody.
The 'Meat' and 'Missile' Mannew
The renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman is busier than ever.
INDY Week |
Douglas Vuncannon |
03-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Frederick Wiseman
Brutal Youthnew
Diamond Jubilee succeeds in unearthing the torments of adolescence, laying bare the manner in which children are bludgeoned into maturity.
Going Postalnew

Mark Mothersbaugh isn't just the co-founder of Devo -- he's a successful visual artist and Hollywood composer.
Tags: visual arts
Culture Skirmishnew
A local artist comes up with an innovative response to censorship of her nude paintings.
Tags: visual arts