AltWeeklies Wire
The Grapes of Mirthnew
Jonathan Nossiter's documentary exposing the globalization of the wine industry is subversive, funny and humane.
Marty Anderson Is Okaynew
The prolific young songwriter Marty Anderson has been so ill with Crohn's disease he feared he wouldn't live to see the release of his band's first two albums.
SF Weekly |
Garrett Kamps |
04-09-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The River's Edgenew
While Okkervil River's Will Sheff ranks among modern music's most literary songwriters, he stops short of turning lyrics into inaccessible, unfeeling academic exercises.
SF Weekly |
Andrew Miller |
04-02-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Commercial Ethnography' Is Latest Marketing Toolnew
Jesse Kipp's job in the emerging field of commercial ethnography could make you the star of your very own advertisement.
SF Weekly |
Nate Cavalieri |
03-21-2005 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Love, African Stylenew
A drama about Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in post-apartheid South Africa devolves into a clumsy romance.
Finder's Feenew
Damian Cunningham is an angel-faced, 7-year-old boy who's lost his mum and gets advice on how to spend a load of cash from the late, great saints.
Quiz: Are You an Apologist for Michael Jackson?new
Now that Michael Jackson is on trial for child molestation, thousands of his fans have flooded California to voice their support, arguing that the King of Pop is a victim of media manipulation. Take a quiz to determine where you stand on the issue.
Program Has a Dream for Low-Performing Schoolsnew
In spite of campus facelifts, mandatory uniforms and new resources, San Francisco's first three "Dream Schools" have a long way to go before they become the dazzling college-preparatory academies to which San Francisco parents will be clamoring to send their kids.
Get Shoddynew
Be Cool is redundant to the point of being absolutely pointless, a sequel that's almost a note-for-note, beat-for-beat redo of its predecessor, only with all the entertaining stuff left out.
Tags: Be Cool, F. Gary Gray
Former Director of Indian Affairs Hawks New Casinonew
On his last day as director of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Kevin Gover -- against advice of those on his staff -- granted land rights to the Koi Nation. Now he's in the middle of the tribe's casino deal.
SF Weekly |
Ron Russell |
03-02-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
New York Cabaret Singer Finds Folky Companynew
For believers, Antony & the Johnsons are the latest bright spot on whatever this new movement is that has been dubbed "freak folk" or "people with cartoon voices playing chamber instruments," which includes Joanna Newsom and Devendra Banhart.
SF Weekly |
Katy St. Clair |
03-02-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Antony
The Camera's Weeping Eyenew
This is a gorgeous, wrenching film in which a concerned Westerner enters a dark and hidden world and, instead of merely observing it, endeavors to change it.
A Friend Indeednew
A reviewer and his best-friend band, Luna, have reached the end of their relationship. The split is amicable. It makes sense. But it's sad.
SF Weekly |
Garrett Kamps |
02-11-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Luna, Rendezvous
Fight Over Ethnic Studies Dean Imperils Programnew
A bitchy academic fight within San Francisco State University's College of Ethnic Studies centers around former Dean Tomás Almaguer, who was accused of crossing the boundaries of political correctness.
Dogs Have Right to Comforts but No Public Sexnew
A blue law in San Francisco's Health Code says it's illegal for animals to "breed on public property." There's apparently no place for pets in this Mecca of free sexual expression.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
01-26-2005 |
Animal Issues
