Creative Loafing (Atlanta)

Christopher Bell Examines a Nation on Steroidsnew

Bell holds a personal stake in its justifications, though, which sets up Bigger, Stronger, Faster as both a balanced (if sometimes overstuffed) two-hour take on the country where size matters, big time.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | David Lee Simmons | 06-11-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Bigger, Stronger, Faster, movie review, bigger stronger faster, Christopher Bell, documentary film

Is al-Qaeda Near Defeat?new

If it is, no one has yet informed its A/V department. In the past year, Osama bin Laden and his loyal cavemate Ayman al-Zawahiri (the Smithers of jihadi terrorism) have swamped my al-Netfliqs queue with at least 19 audio and video missives between them.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Andisheh Nouraee | 06-11-2008 | Commentary

Tags: War on terror, politics, Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda

Moodswing: Young Addictionnew

More reality than you can handle.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Hollis Gillespie | 06-11-2008 | Comedy

Tags: satire, hollis gillespie, autobiography, humor & satire

Corkscrew: Scotch Basics, From 'E' to 'Y'new

I didn't think my tender, newbie palate (or stomach) could handle it, but I actually survived Scotch whisky.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Taylor Eason | 06-11-2008 | Food+Drink

Tags: wine column, whiskey, wine news, wine reviews, Scotch

'Hats Off': Dull at Heartnew

Mimi Weddell, at 93, remains an elusive subject.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | David Lee Simmons | 06-05-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Hats Off, independent film, Jyll Johnstone, movie review

'Surfwise': Room and Boardnew

Riding on a wave of the family dynamic.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | David Lee Simmons | 06-05-2008 | Reviews

Tags: Doug Pray, Surfwise, film review, independent movie

Moodswing: Beauty Productnew

Reflection is relative.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Hollis Gillespie | 06-05-2008 | Comedy

Tags: satire, hollis gillespie, humor & satire, cosmetology, nuclear design

What's the Latest from Pakistan?new

The next big event to keep an eye on in Pakistan is whether President Pervez "The Perv" Musharraf steps down.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Andisheh Nouraee | 06-05-2008 | Commentary

Tags: War on terror, Pakistan, political news, Pervez Musharraf

'Flight of the Red Balloon' Takes a Languid Strollnew

The lovely but languid film presents such commonplace activities, level emotions, and long, leisurely takes that it's perfect for mellowing out after a stressful day or a sensory-overload film like Speed Racer.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Curt Holman | 05-29-2008 | Reviews

Tags: flight of the red balloon, Movie, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, film review

'The Fall': Beautifully Blandnew

Tarsem's latest lacks substance but it sure does look pretty

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Curt Holman | 05-29-2008 | Reviews

Tags: The Fall, Movie, Tarsem, film review

'Standard Operating Procedure' and 'Body of War' Give Soldiers a Voicenew

The testimony of soldiers and veterans is invariably an Iraq war documentary's greatest strength.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Curt Holman | 05-29-2008 | Reviews

Tags: body of war, Standard Operating Procedure, film review, Phil Donahue, war documentary

Why is Somalia (Hannah Montana Nude) in Crisis?new

Because of the seriousness of your predicament, Somalia, I'm gonna recommend that you use the principles of SEO in a way search engine operators really hate. I want you to cheat the system by changing the way you describe people, places and events in your country so they resemble the names of popular search terms. Trust me, it's gonna work wonders for you.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Andisheh Nouraee | 05-29-2008 | Commentary

Tags: news, google search terms, SEO, Somalia