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Grim 'Precious' Treasures Passionate Actressesnew
Oprah's film has enough sorrow for several Greek tragedies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
11-10-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Precious, Lee Daniels
'Antichrist' Canonizes Genital Mutilationnew
An instantly notorious award-winner at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Antichrist proves to be an alternately draggy, repellent and opaque cinematic experience, while clearly representing devoted efforts from several master screen artists.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
11-10-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Antichrist, Lars von Trier
'Damned United' and 'An Education' Upend Clichesnew
The establishment seems more firmly established in England than anywhere else. Two terrific new British films depict prodigiously intelligent characters who challenge entrenched English institutions and nearly outsmart themselves along the way.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
11-10-2009 |
Reviews
After a Near-Death Experience, Eyedrum is Poised for a Revivalnew
It's appropriate for Eyedrum that, even when discussing such a mundane subject as financial viability, the arts organization's board chairman, Allen Welty-Green, speaks in terms of colors.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
11-10-2009 |
Commentary
Why is the Political Settlement in Honduras a Big Win for Americans?new
It's harder to justify your existence as a bulwark against U.S. bullying when the U.S. has quit acting like a bully.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
11-10-2009 |
Commentary
Smokey Robinson's First CD in Three Years is Well-Timed but Misses the Marknew
Though Robinson's name is practically synonymous with Motown, its signature soul and pop sounds are nowhere to be found on this work, which skews toward contemporary R&B and smooth jazz.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Slaughterhouse's Four MCs Display Pure, Old-School One-Upmanshipnew
Composed of critically respected but commercially unheralded underground MCs Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9", Crooked I and Joe Budden, the group's self-titled debut serves mainly as a platform for each man to attempt to one-up the others through punchlines, dexterity and flat-out velocity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Dan Sartain Wonders into Darker Terrain With His Latest Releasenew
On the A-side, "Bohemian Grove" glows with skeletal, moonlit arrangements. Adam Renshaw lays down drums over a minimal and motorik piano plod courtesy of Jack White. There's a devil-as-crooner quality to it all, and what really gives the song girth is White's glassy production.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Dan Sartain, Bohemian Grove
Finally Punk's Debut Full-Length Features No-Wave Aestheticsnew
Jagged sounds and riot grrrl sneers provide the backbone to Casual Goths.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Casual Goths, Finally Punk
Killer Mike Lets a Diverse Group Loose on 'Underground Atlanta'new
The two-disc set is charming and solid all the way through, and features highlights from such lesser-known talents as Rich Kidz ("Bowling") and Prynce Cyhi ("Don't Go Outside"), as well as winners from veterans including Pastor Troy and Trillville, whose "I Be Off Dat" recalls the group's crunk-era glory.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Blue-Eyed Soulster Mayer Hawthorne Proves His Songwritingnew
These tunes are just slightly more soulful than the pop ditties that made the Rascals, the Association, and the Lovin' Spoonful '60s favorites. What's strange is how often you find yourself pressing repeat.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Calvin Richardson Pleasantly Reimagines Bobby Womacknew
Richardson's commitment to traditional interpretations of this popular material highlights Womack's skill as a lyricist and arranger on par with Barry White, Leon Ware and Willie Hutch -- a fact often lost because of the prominence of Womack's unique vocal ability.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Visceral Hooks Reign Supreme on The Pinx's Latestnew
Rock exuberance a la Sabbath, Zeppelin and Queens of the Stone Age puts an emphasis on skewed pop, which comes across in the bellow and chug of frontman Adam McIntyre.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Look What You Made Me Do, The Pinx
On 'Time to Grow,' The Lovell Sisters Prove to be Bluegrass' New Standard-Bearersnew
Bluegrass and acoustic music are experiencing intriguing paradigm shifts as old-guard traditionalists like Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin pass on, and crews of youthful, energetic musicians bring their contemporary ideas into the mix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
Circulatory System's 'Signal Morning' is a Mess of Noisy and Bombastic Experimentsnew
Former Olivia Tremor Control leader Will Cullen Hart is at his hallucinogenic best when focusing on melodies and songwriting, but he rarely allows Signal Morning's songs to exist free of layers of sonic clutter.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
09-22-2009 |
Reviews
