AltWeeklies Wire
Joe Henry Sings of War, Salvation & Willie Maysnew
These war-afflicted times resonate throughout Henry's new album, Civilians, like "a wind that blows the hats off of many heads," as the singer-songwriter and producer puts it during a recent interview in his home studio.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Natalie Nichols |
09-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
'In the Valley of Elah' Looks at The War Once Homenew
Paul Haggis fights to reveal one of combat's most dismissed consequences.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mark Keizer |
09-14-2007 |
Reviews
Democratic 'Victory' Over Larry Craig is Unsatisfyingnew
We take no pleasure in defending the likes of Senator Craig, but it is even less appetizing to contemplate a society where important law enforcement activities are under-resourced while people are arrested and prosecuted for crimes as thin and unproven as this one.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
09-07-2007 |
Commentary
3rd Degree: Rev. Roy Bourgeoisnew
The peace crusader on why he wants to shut down the infamous School of the Americas.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
09-07-2007 |
War
Conny McCormack's Final Ballotnew
L.A.'s elections chief is gone, but it's no loss for fans of democracy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
09-07-2007 |
Politics
Rescuing Southern California's Portsnew
Massive plan to stem pollution could create a truckers' utopia.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Greg Katz |
09-07-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy Finds Herself at the Pianonew
"I still don't consider myself a pianist, but I can definitely get through it. It's like learning to swim by getting kicked into the deep end. You either sink or you swim."
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alison Sudol
'Lonely' So Much Morenew
Soul pioneer Arthur Alexander's stellar final release receives a lively reissue.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
'Exiled' and '3:10 to Yuma': From Macau to Yumanew
Johnny To's eastern western and James Magold's western western both deliver the goods.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andy Klein |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
Truth Only Follows Lies in Latest Wikipedia Skirmishishesnew
Now that tracing is possible, all those seeking to use Wikipedia for propaganda are busily creating "sock puppets" -- phony characters to fool Virgil Griffith's scanner, and disguise the origins of deception and confusion.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
09-07-2007 |
Tech
Breathing (and Dying) in L.A.new
Top smog doctors find new maladies.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Matthew Mundy |
09-07-2007 |
Environment
Sam Sparro Goes for 'Gold'new
Sam Sparro's debut EP, Black & Gold, hit the streets last week with a range of up-tempo bounce, digitized soul, and break-dancing elements that show remarkable range for a six-track release.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dennis Romero |
08-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black and Gold, Sam Sparro
Ceding the Immigration Debate to Right-Wingersnew
You might not know it from listening to ever-cautious Democrats, but what passes for a national conversation on immigration is as heated as ever.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Greg Katz |
08-31-2007 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Lead Further Endangers Condorsnew
A California bill would protect state's fragile condor population from lead poisoning -- opponents see it as a disguised attack on hunters.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Daniel Harju |
08-31-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Fashion's Gender Junctionnew
Menswear for women is a big deal again, hearkening back to the days when Yves Saint Laurent sweet-talked women out of their skirts and into his pants, suits, tuxedos, and more.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Kendra Gilbert |
08-31-2007 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion
