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Dueling With the Demonsnew
This new documentary reveals the ghost of a musical genius, in a lifelong battle with his monsters.
L.A. Alternative |
Steven Chen |
03-28-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guns, Spurs & Shroomsnew
Is the "psychedelic Spaghetti Western" band Spindrift leading the Western revival?
L.A. Alternative |
Shana Ting Lipton |
03-21-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Spindrift
Out of the Water Closetnew
Some Los Angeles bathhouses see newly enforced rules -- and being designated "commercial sex venues" -- as intrusive and unfair.
L.A. Alternative |
Cord Jefferson |
03-21-2006 |
Recreation
Tags: bars & clubs
Get Your War Wrongnew
Bush keeps his posi-attitude in the face of countless blunders in Iraq.
L.A. Alternative |
Robert Scheer |
03-21-2006 |
Commentary
Killing Brian Jonesnew
Stoned shoots for truth and hits itself in the foot.
L.A. Alternative |
Eric Otto |
03-21-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Stephen Woolley, Stoned
Soldier of Misfortunenew
Bush's lies dressed up Pat Tillman's friendly-fire death.
L.A. Alternative |
Robert Scheer |
03-15-2006 |
Commentary
Dubya’s Dubai Debaclenew
Maybe this port deal isn't really that big a threat, but neither was Hussein -- but that didn't stop Bush from turning Iraq into a showcase for religious fratricide.
L.A. Alternative |
Robert Scheer |
03-08-2006 |
Commentary
Will Work for Foodnew
Inside Whole Foods, the best nutrition comes at the highest price -- one too high for its own workers.
L.A. Alternative |
Stan Cox |
03-08-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
I Is for Interviewnew
Indie-rock hero Frank Black goes one-on-one with his literary hero, the indomitable Ray Bradbury.
L.A. Alternative |
Frank Black |
05-01-2005 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Two Top-10 Lists of Picture Perfect Filmsnew
Two L.A. Alternative Press critics agree that The Aviator, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Vera Drake are among the year's best films.
L.A. Alternative |
Jay Antani and Luisa F. Ribeiro |
12-28-2004 |
Reviews
Reel Musicnew
The rock documentary Dig! charts the unpredictable trajectory of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols. For L.A. filmmaker Ondi Timoner, it was an eight-year labor of love that earned Dig! a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance — as well as both the love and vitriol of her film's subjects.
L.A. Alternative |
Jay Antani |
10-06-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dig!, Ondi Timoner
L.A. Weekly Woesnew
At least five L.A. Weekly senior editorial and art department employees have filed grievances with management. Most are alleging that they are being pushed out of their jobs without adequate union process.
L.A. Alternative |
Marc Haefele |
10-06-2004 |
Media
Tags: media
