AltWeeklies Wire
Globalization Squeezes the Wine Industrynew
A documentary about the changes globalization has wrought on the wine industry, Mondovino, takes a concept that on its surface would have limited appeal, and makes it feel like a matter of profound urgency.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
05-19-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Jonathan Nossiter, Mondovino
Oldboy an Operatic Tale of Revengenew
Oldboy is explosive and crazed. But at moments, the film is also remarkably still and dead calm, suggesting the merry-go-round rhythms of a disturbing dream.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
05-19-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Chan-wook Park, Oldboy
Sith's Tragic Tone Redeems Prequel Trilogynew
George Lucas's operatic finale, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, nearly redeems the whole prequel trilogy by dramatizing the downfall of Anakin Skywalker.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
05-19-2005 |
Reviews
Grape Gluts, Foreign Subsidies -- and Bargains All Aroundnew
A cheap buzz is hard to come by. But some wineries aim for the cash-impaired -- those who just want decent-tasting juice that won't chomp into the bank balance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
05-19-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Who's Responsible for Guests' Behavior?new
A reader's sister is mad because the reader brought the asshole who ruined her rock star boyfriend's big night by yelling, "You guys suck!" in the middle of a show. Who's to blame?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
05-19-2005 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns, Karma Cleanser
What's the Status of Our Mission to Denuclearize North Korea?new
The only way we'll get North Korea to surrender its nuclear program is through negotiations. As of now, however, the negotiations are kaput.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
State Senator's Scandal Makes You Ashamed to be a Democratnew
According to a federal indictment, Georgia State Sen. Charles Walker's temp company earned $2.5 million from a public hospital between 1996 and 2000. The workers were hired under pressure, a former human resources director alleges.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
05-19-2005 |
Politics
Neal Horsley Admits Mule Was First Girlfriendnew
Here's the transcript of FOX News Radio host Alan Colmes' interview with Neal Horsley, in which the anti-abortion activist is asked to respond to media reports that he admitted to engaging in homosexual and bestiality sex.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
05-19-2005 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Georgia GOP Eases Up on Mortgage Lendersnew
Now that a pro-business, anti-consumer version of the Georgia Fair Lending Act has replaced its original strong anti-predatory lending law, the state appears to need the original law's protections more than ever.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
05-19-2005 |
Politics
Fava On My Mindnew
Create an easy fava bean snack.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kim O'Donnel |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Kitchen Witch
Detroit Band Moves Upnew
When the trio tears into the dozen grinding rockers on its album, you won't care about the extra "t" in its moniker any more than anyone ever missed the "a" in Led.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hal Horowitz |
05-12-2005 |
Reviews
Band Finds its Apotheosis on Latest Albumnew
Working a shoe-gazer vibe that echoes acts like Ride and Lush, lead vocalist Jason Martin outfits the velveteen textures with strings and percolating electronics, crooning over gilded hooks and drummer Frank Lenz's bubbling backbeat.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
05-12-2005 |
Reviews
Band Takes Well-Deserved Step Into Forefront of Genrenew
Doylel Lawson & Quicksilver are best known for their gospel work, but their forays into the secular realm are just as fruitful and entertaining.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-12-2005 |
Reviews
Reticent Pinback Delivers More Sophisticated Popnew
Pinback is pop, but its approach is by no means craven, cloying or simple. The band's finely detailed, indie-pop sensibility recalls Built to Spill.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
05-12-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Pinback, Summer in Abaddon
Southern Band Brings Rock 'n' Roll Homenew
The Black Crowes had a few surprises up their sleeves when coming home to Atlanta on their reunion tour after a four-year hiatus.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lea Holland |
05-12-2005 |
Concerts
Tags: Lions, Black Crowes
