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Skip the 'Super High Me', Score Your Own Laughsnew
Stoner comic Doug Benson is nothing if not scrupulous about crediting the inspiration for this cold-turkey/baked-turkey documentary -- Morgan Spurlock's Super Size Me.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
04-14-2008 |
Reviews
A Defense of Adam Sandlernew
I will argue that, beneath their frat-house veneer, Sandler's movies are as clever and heartfelt as Judd Apatow's -- and that he is the bigger influence on today's Hollywood comedies, including those made by his old roomie.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Music Biz's Latest Villain: The Price of Gasnew
Bands are scaling down their crews and itineraries.
Seattle Weekly |
Karla Starr |
04-14-2008 |
Music
Tags: fuel prices, touring
Can Sasquatch's 'Carbon Negative' Efforts Help Save the Planet?new
Last year, the indie-rock festival went carbon neutral. Now it's aiming to be carbon negative.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
04-14-2008 |
Concerts
Meet Washington's DUI Kingnew
A new state law may finally catch up with Bob Castle.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
04-14-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: DUI, crime & justice
Can Taxpayer-Funded Political Campaigns Even the Scale?new
As always, Seattle is looking to match the progressive ideals of Portland and its Voter Owned Elections system -- but the plan doesn't look as pretty up close.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
04-14-2008 |
Politics
The Seattle Mariners' $2.5 Million Paint Jobnew
Due to an alleged missed filing deadline, taxpayers may be on the hook for a multi-million-dollar stadium paint job.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
04-14-2008 |
Sports
Washington Cracks Down on Foreclosure 'Rescue' Schemesnew
The state's new law establishes a five-day opt-out period if the homeowner smells a scam; it requires that the homeowner be able to afford all the terms and receive 82 percent of the fair market value if the house is sold.
Seattle Weekly |
Jesse Froehling |
04-07-2008 |
Economy
How Gay Porn Gets a Pass in Seattlenew
Would female strippers on city-owned property go over as well as Mr. Nude Seattle?
Seattle Weekly |
Mark D. Fefer |
04-07-2008 |
Commentary
A Field Guide to Seattle's Ugliest Housesnew
The FAR Monster, The Encroacher, The Green Zone Special and other species ruining your neighborhood.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
04-07-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Why George Clinton Loves O. Yale Lewisnew
Because the attorney can see right through the entertainment industry's purple haze.
Seattle Weekly |
Damon Agnos |
04-07-2008 |
Music
'Analog America': After the Beepnew
A new compilation of old answering machine tapes reveals what we talk about when we talk to machines.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
04-07-2008 |
Music
Are You Sure Your Delegate is Registered to Vote?new
Some counties aren't vetting their delegates to make sure they pass muster.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Should Bruce Springsteen Be Forgiven?new
Arguments for reconsidering the missteps on the Boss' otherwise impeccable track record.
Seattle Weekly |
Mike Seely, Hannah Levin and Brian J Barr |
03-31-2008 |
Music
Communist States Aren't the Only Ones Denying Jury Trialsnew
In Washington, juveniles have no right to one.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
03-31-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
