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Canned Shakespeare — Joss Whedon Falls on His Sword
Josh Whedon’s sophomoric attempt at swimming in Kenneth Brannagh’s waters of expertise — namely adapting Shakespeare plays to film — is akin to watching a wet cat lick itself dry.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
06-03-2013 |
Reviews
Phoenix’s ‘Bankrupt!’ Boasts Broader Rangenew
Thomas Mars and the band Phoenix show great growth on their new album.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
06-02-2013 |
Music
Oakland Airport Businesses Flout Living Wage Lawnew
The owners of Subway and Jamba Juice outlets are refusing to reinstate employees who were fired after they complained about the violations.
East Bay Express |
Shane Bond |
06-02-2013 |
Business & Labor
Tales From the Inside of Ohio's Private Prisonnew
Inmates described violence, staff ineptitude and unsanitary conditions inside Ohio's private prison. Then came the surprise inspections.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
German Lopez |
05-31-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Off to the College World Seriesnew
The field for the 2013 College World Series was announced Monday morning. Our state is well represented with three teams in the field. It was almost four teams, but Southern Miss' 10-inning loss to Rice in the C-USA title game ended that dream.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
05-31-2013 |
Sports
Roadtrip to Nowherenew
Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms reprise their franchise roles in “The Hangover: Part III.”
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
05-31-2013 |
Movies
Sweet Sangria Popnew
Sangria popsicles are a fun summer twist on a favorite beverage.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
05-30-2013 |
Food+Drink
Redefining Successnew
What makes on person successful when a person of similar intelligence, experience and means is not?
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
05-30-2013 |
Culture
HIV's New Normalnew
Christina Rock was born with the dreaded virus. Now she's a mother of two starting the holy grail of drug regimes.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
05-30-2013 |
Health
Tags: HIV Treatment
Council in American-Islamic Relations Demands Investigation of Todashev Shootingnew
On Wednesday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations requested a private investigation of last week's deadly shooting of an Orlando man by an FBI agent who was questioning his connection to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamarlan Tsarnaev.
Orlando Weekly |
Christopher Balogh |
05-30-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Jimmy Carter's Wrong on Marijuananew
Effort to legalize marijuana isn't just about people getting high - it's about fixing an unfair system
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Gwynedd Stuart |
05-30-2013 |
Drugs
Turn That Music Downnew
From loss of conversation to loss of hearing, music levels at bars are damaging for patrons.
VUE Weekly |
Ryan Stephens |
05-30-2013 |
Music
Wrung Drynew
How can a private water utility charge four times the going rate and get away with it?
North Bay Bohemian |
Rachel Dovey |
05-29-2013 |
Business & Labor
Confessions of a Strip Club Bathroom Attendantnew
Door George is Cleveland's adult entertainment ringmaster. His office just happens to be a strip club bathroom.
Cleveland Scene |
Sam Allard |
05-29-2013 |
Culture
Where did black love go?new
A new book of essays offers 44 answers on the state of marriage among African-Americans.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Rodney Carmichael |
05-29-2013 |
Race & Class
