AltWeeklies Wire
'Charlie Wilson's War': The Funding Factorynew
Mike Nichols and Aaron Sorkin grapple with pragmatism and idealism.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Mike Nichols, Charlie Wilson's War
'The Kite Runner': Out of the Pastnew
Forster's take on Khaled Hosseini's beloved book feels both consistent with the director's thematic interests but also like a further diminishment of his iconoclastic style.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Marc Forster, The Kite Runner
'Juno': Girl, Interpretednew
A novice screenwriter, and actress, nurture a grown-up film.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Juno, Jason Reitman
'Sweeney Todd': Slice of Lifenew
Tim Burton's adaptation hits razor-sharp notes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
12-20-2007 |
Reviews
Mayor's Daughter Admits Guilt, Will Assist Cocaine Probenew
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's daughter, Kai Franklin Graham, pleaded guilty in federal court Dec. 18 to playing a minor role in her ex-husband Tremayne Graham's crime ring.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
12-20-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Spin Doctornew
DJ Toomp graduates from the old school and learns hard lessons about the business of music along the way.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
12-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: DJ Toomp
A Split Secondnew
It's safest to shop with a fairy grandmother.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
12-20-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Karma Cleansernew
Boyfriend owes more than late fees for bill screw-up.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
12-20-2007 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Which Nations Have Nuclear Weapons?new
With the march to war with Iran now slowed to a mosey, let's pause to take a look at who already has nuclear weapons and why.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
12-20-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Playing favorites: The Best Wines of 2007new
For me, deciding favorites depends precariously on mood and circumstance, so I measure my favorite bottles with my wallet -- what did I buy for "off duty" consumption?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-20-2007 |
Food+Drink
John is Leaving the Buildingnew
But he's still damned determined to save the world and Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
12-20-2007 |
Commentary
A Rare Treat Indeednew
The Wilsons revisit their debut, performing Dreamboat Annie live for the first time in the sequence of the original record.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
12-13-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Dreamboat Annie DVD/CD, Heart
Three-Night Standnew
Film documents the group at Madison Square Garden on the Houses of the Holy tour.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hal Horowitz |
12-13-2007 |
Reviews
Cult Cross-Sectionnew
Final Chapter presents the complete original record, with some grand and gritty bonus tracks.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
12-13-2007 |
Reviews
White Magic's Sparse Departurenew
Less is more when crafting a song upon which listeners can project and relate.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
12-13-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Dark Stars EP, White Magic
