AltWeeklies Wire
Who Won Iraq's Elections?new
So far, democracy in Iraq doesn't much look like a path to freedom, peace and prosperity, but instead like a path to disintegration, preceded by civil war.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
02-09-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
You Have to Be Toughnew
It's hilarious the way guys pretend not to want kids at all, while maintaining they're inherently incapable of fidelity because they are genetically predisposed to fuck around in order to propagate the species.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
02-09-2006 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire, moodswing
Dog Treatsnew
To celebrate Chinese New Year, try this 15-minute recipe for stir-fried garlic lettuce.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
02-09-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Wines for Valentinesnew
With the myriad choices out there, what wine defines romance?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-09-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Remembrance of Persons Pastnew
Death, like magic and insanity, has always provided a good excuse for authors to go nonlinear with their writing, and Brockmeier uses the opportunity to gorgeous effect.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Bell |
02-09-2006 |
Fiction
Wal-Mart's Evangelistnew
Michael Mills, the new "face" of Wal-Mart -- 32, with twinkly blue eyes, a natty blue blazer and a never-flagging, big-tooth grin -- is not the corporate spokesman of bygone days.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
02-09-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: Fishwrapper, hottopic
More Than a 'Snap Music' Actnew
They may be gangsta, but Dem Franchize Boyz are still entertainers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Minstrel With Mayhemnew
At the heart of the album is conflict -- the thin line between consumer and critic, hip-hop's soul vs. hip-hop sold -- and Little Brother isn't immune to the syndrome.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
02-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Little Brother, The Minstrel Show
Persistence is Her Fortenew
Although the Scottish virtuoso percussionist has possessed only limited hearing since age 12, she wants audiences to focus on her music rather than her deafness.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mark Gresham |
02-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Georgia Artists Represent at Grammysnew
We'll be rooting for Atlanta stars that are all up in this piece, like Jermaine Dupri and Ciara.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Solitary Successnew
The Canadian singer/songwriter has grown and evolved, much like the cover art for her album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-02-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Leslie Feist, Let It Die
Almost Dreamlikenew
Populated with a congregation of one-dimensional characters and an amazingly predictable plot, this film fails to shed new light on the complexities of interracial romance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro |
02-02-2006 |
Reviews
Go, Speed Racernew
With a feisty codger taking an allegorical American journey on an unlikely vehicle, this film evokes the lawnmower road trip of David Lynch's The Straight Story.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
02-02-2006 |
Reviews
Anonymous Sex Leads to Alienationnew
If Middle America isn't yet ready for Brokeback Mountain's sensitive cowboys in love, then it probably won't take too kindly to this flagrant display of gay lust.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
02-02-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Garcon Stupide, Lionel Baier
Hot-Button Topicsnew
Amalia Amaki is an artist of remarkable complexity who bridges the gap between the worlds of high and popular art.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
02-02-2006 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
