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Fire and Ice: Scott Cooper Delivers on Promise
Scott Cooper’s American character study-thriller bursts at the seams.
A Manual for Creating Atheists
“This book is essential for nonbelievers who want to do more than just carp about religion, but want to weaken its odious grasp on the world.”
Weekly Alibi |
Staff |
12-10-2013 |
Books
Tags: Peter Boghossian
Domestic Violence in New Orleansnew
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the nation. In this series by Alex Woodward, we take a look at the problem and what's being done to combat it.
Gambit |
Staff |
12-09-2013 |
The War on Women
Tags: domestic violence
Christmas Gush: Emma Thompson Saves The Holidays
A Hollywood tailor made crowd-pleaser, “Saving Mr. Banks” utilizes as much fantasy as fact in the telling of Walt Disney’s tenacious efforts to transform “Mary Poppins” into a movie — with the necessary approval of its popular children’s-book author.
A Sloppy Con: Good Delivery — Bad Form
If awards were handed out for the sloppiest movies, “American Hustle” would be a dead ringer for just such a booby prize.
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW: COLE SMITHEY'S CLASSIC CINEMA
Formulated as a Nouvelle Vague-styled homage to Howard Hawks’s “Red River,” Peter Bogdanovich’s brilliant adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s 1966 novel is a haunting coming-of-age movie that encapsulates the death of the Old West through the microcosmic prism of a small Texas town.
Roll On, Johnnew
John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-06-2013 |
Music
'The Book Thief': Powerful Storiesnew
"The Book Thief" anchors itself in the reality of war, where true courage can mean ordinary people who keep promises to old friends.
Jackson Free Press |
Anita Modak-Truran |
12-05-2013 |
Movies
Heroin, LLCnew
The open-air drug market on the west side thrives in the same way that legal businesses do—by meeting demand, capitalizing on a cheap and plentiful workforce, and offering excellent customer service.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
12-05-2013 |
Features
The Making of a 'Molly' Dealernew
The story of how some random kid managed to become a successful drug dealer in Athens, Ohio.
The Athens NEWS |
Evan Peter Smith |
12-05-2013 |
Drugs
The Vibe of Flow Tribenew
Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Alexis Moody |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Where No Kerbal Has Gone Beforenew
“Kerbal Space Program” combines careful engineering with the simple pleasure of exploding little green men.
Jackson Free Press |
Nick Judin |
12-05-2013 |
Video Games
Baking Club Rulesnew
Baking chocolate chip cookies is easy if you understand the rules.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
12-05-2013 |
Food+Drink
Stairway Back to Heavennew
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Fun Runnew
Each marathon has its own spirit, from Boston's grueling heartbreak hill to the quirky costumes in New York City to the sunny California attitude in San Francisco.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
12-05-2013 |
Health
