The Georgia Straight

'The Bone Sharps': A Study of Conflictnew

Based on the true story of Charles Sternberg, the visionary fossil collector who found his El Dorado among the Drumheller hoodoos, The Bone Sharps is both a historical novel, rich in period detail, and a poignant meditation on dreams.

The Georgia Straight | Alexander Varty | 11-02-2007 | Nonfiction

Tags: The Bone Sharps, Tim Bowling, Nonfiction Reviews

Don't Be a Wussnew

Howard Dully never wimps out. The eloquent, non-self-pitying narrator of this fascinating, disturbing memoir is one of the youngest lobotomy recipients on record.

The Georgia Straight | Patty Jones | 11-02-2007 | Nonfiction

Tags: Howard Dully and Charles Fleming, My Lobotomy, Nonfiction Reviews

Whisky Cocktails Even Snobs will Drinknew

Let's pick up where we left off, whisky-wise. Scotch is Scotch, rye is Canadian, bourbon is American and Irish is spelled with an "e".

The Georgia Straight | Jurgen Gothe | 11-02-2007 | Food+Drink

Bruce McDonald Jazzes Up 'The Tracey Fragments'new

There have been several contradictions in McDonald's life and career, but in truth, he is a sensible man.

The Georgia Straight | Ian Caddell | 11-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Bruce McDonald, The Tracey Fragments

Jery Seinfeld on 'Bee Movie'new

Like the awkward little insects it's based on, Bee Movie manages to get off the ground against the odds.

The Georgia Straight | Ian Caddell | 11-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Bee Movie, Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith

Beats Without Borders Make Responsible Worldbeatnew

The group's tag has an alliterative hook, and gives a clear indication of the four spinners' music and ethos.

The Georgia Straight | Tony Montague | 11-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Beats Without Borders

The Locust Make New Symponies of Destructionnew

Formed in the mid '90s, the Locust used to specialize in short, shard-strewn blasts of terrifying, synthesizer-fuelled noise, but the group finds itself no longer satisfied with playing jarring salvos of bizarro punk.

The Georgia Straight | Gregory Adams | 11-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: New Erections, The Locust

Has 'Moneyed Elite' Kept Pols From Tackling Peak Oil?new

That's professor Bill Rees' take; he says that politicians should be "running for shelter" following the October 23 release of a report on peak oil by Germany-based Energy Watch Group.

The Georgia Straight | Matthew Burrows | 11-02-2007 | Environment

Tags: oil, environment, peak

Maroon 5 Hits the Sweet Spot Between Money and Mojonew

Maroon 5 isn't one of the biggest bands on earth because of its content. Adam Levine's lyrics are primed for rhythm and sound; the subject matter doesn't extend much beyond breakup testimonials and soft-focus relationship angst.

The Georgia Straight | Adrian Mack | 11-02-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: It Won't Be Soon Before Long, Maroon 5

BioWare's Space Opera 'Mass Effect' Blasts Offnew

Set in a future where humans have conquered the final frontier, Mass Effect is a space epic that sprawls across the Milky Way in a manner that would make George Lucas envious.

The Georgia Straight | Blaine Kyllo | 11-02-2007 | Video Games

Tags: video games

What to Do When Your Tattoo's Appeal Fadesnew

"The amount of regret we see is amazing," says Dr. Sachit Shah as he's about to perform a tattoo removal at Surrey's Beautiful Canadian Laser and Skincare Clinic.

The Georgia Straight | Jon Azpiri | 11-02-2007 | Science

Tags: Health & Science

A Hard Drive to the Bordernew

A Vancouver recording studio has become involved in an international incident involving a member of Death Cab for Cutie and the United States Department of Homeland Security.

The Georgia Straight | John Lucas | 10-29-2007 | Music