AltWeeklies Wire
Renaissance Mennew
Filmmaker Rodney Evans builds a bridge between generations, linking young, gay African-American artists of today with those of the Harlem Renaissance. The film's subject proves so rich with potential that Evans doesn't know what to do with it all.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Brother to Brother, Rodney Evans
Gripping Hotel Rwanda Salutes Unlikely Heronew
Just as Schindler's List recounted the unexpected heroism of the apolitical industrialist-turned-savior of Holocaust-era Jews, Hotel Rwanda salutes an obscure hotel manager who rescued 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide of 1994.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Terry George, Hotel Rwanda
The World According to Playwright Karen Wurlnew
With an abundance of tough "life experience," it's no surprise that Karen Wurl draws on her background for her intimate, darkly comic work. Her latest play, Miss Macbeth has its world premiere at Atlanta's Essential Theatre beginning Jan. 10.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-06-2005 |
Theater
Tags: theater
Atlanta Mayor's Swing at Druid Hills Golf Club Looks Way Offnew
A frustrated Mayor Shirley Franklin decided to cut off negotiations with Druid Hills Golf Club officials, informing the club that it's subject to fines of up to $500 a day for violating the city's 4-year-old, yet-untested nondiscrimination ordinance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Love at the Gov'snew
The story of love at the governor's mansion is unlikely to end up on the silver screen. But it did find its way into the local daily paper, setting off a bitter counterattack by Republican leaders in another eruption of the culture war that constantly rages around us.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Spacey Serves up Ham and Cheese in Darin Biopicnew
This insufferable vanity project is most excruciating for revealing that beneath the super cool, ironic distance of Kevin Spacey's actorly street cred beats the heart of a hambone.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Kevin Spacey, beyond the sea
The Worst of Times vs. the Best of Timesnew
A reviewer who found this year's films uninspiring debates with a colleague who asserts it's been an incredible year for movies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman and Felicia Feaster |
12-30-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Conscious Reviewnew
Review of Julie Dexter's new album Conscious
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Julie Dexter, Conscious
Don't Panic! Why Do Terrorists Hate Us?new
Contrary to what we've heard, a Defense Department report says that Muslims hate the United States not for our freedoms but for our policies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
12-30-2004 |
Commentary
Karma Cleanser
Don't settle for sloppy seconds when you deserve a full-time love affair, Karma Cleanser advises.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tray Butler |
12-30-2004 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Album Features Dozen Finely Crafted Tunesnew
Recorded informally over two evenings at the legendary Station Inn, Nashville's premier bluegrass club, Camp uses the forum to showcase his lyrical collaborations with the likes of Guy Clark, Jim Lauderdale and Cowboy Jack Clement.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-16-2004 |
Reviews
New Album May be Most Defining of Careernew
This album is Buddy Miller's version of a gospel album, and he nails it. All the signifying Miller traits are there, from his rich and soulful vocal style to his amazing guitar work.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-16-2004 |
Reviews
The Blind Boys of Alabama Spread Christmas Cheernew
Today, the Blind Boys' music is much broader than the traditional gospel fare of their early years. The Christmas album is one example of how the Blind Boys have drawn music from other styles and made it their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mark Gresham |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dierks Bentley Turns Heartache into Country Hitsnew
His nouveau-retro style has earned him three No. 1 hits and a host of accolades, including Top New Artist from the Academy of Country Music. His long, lean looks -- and fully refurbished curls -- have also placed him at No. 3 on CMT's ranking of "20 Sexiest Men" and landed him a spot on People's list of "50 Hottest Bachelors."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Craig Seymour |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dierks Bentley
Corkscrew: Add Some Sparkle to Your Season (And Your Wine)new
Thanks to the growing popularity of bubblies in other countries, decent deals are more available now. But finding them, besides relying on the stereotypical bottle shape, can be a little more difficult because of naming rights.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-16-2004 |
Food+Drink
