AltWeeklies Wire
'District 9' is Absolutely Grippingnew
The fact that Neill Blomkamp pulled off a successful, effects-laden action film for $30 million is praiseworthy. But that he succeeds in simultaneously making a film that will stick with you for longer than it takes to digest your grease-covered popcorn is far more impressive.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-28-2009 |
Reviews
Interpol's Paul Banks Strikes Out on His Own With an Alter Egonew
Since the album's title finds Banks literally describing his new alter ego for his audience, it's telling that he chooses to link this persona with the album's third track, "Skyscraper," an ambient, acoustic soundscape mostly sans vocals.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
08-12-2009 |
Reviews
Magnolia Electric Co.'s 'Josephine' is Somber and Deeply Evocativenew
Josephine finds Jason Molina bound by regret and fits of restless isolation, staring down his ghosts while forging a path of escape through deep shadows and the faraway horizon.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
08-12-2009 |
Reviews
Busdriver's Latest Album is Both Playful and Fiercenew
Like an auctioneer on speed, Busdriver's impressively fast rhyming skills help him stack the strange, intriguing Jhelli Beam with a word count generally reserved for major Russian literature.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
08-12-2009 |
Reviews
Los Campesinos! Refine and Conquernew
Set to embark on another globetrotting tour, Los Campesinos! barely blinked while losing a member, endlessly recording and making themselves available to fans.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
08-12-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
'A Perfect Getaway' is an Enjoyable Thriller With 'Cult Film' Written All Over Itnew
Director David Twohy's casting of Steve Zahn as his lead in A Perfect Getaway turns out to be a masterstroke. Zahn, a decent supporting actor in past comedies and dramas, gets perhaps his biggest chance to show off his chops in this surprising summer thriller that's far better than expected.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
08-12-2009 |
Reviews
'Summer Hours': French Feelingsnew
The final third of Summer Hours makes the film worthy -- but audiences may not have enough patience.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-12-2009 |
Reviews
John Leguizamo Goes from Chi-Chi to Sidnew
John Leguizamo is currently touring with his latest performance piece, John Leguizamo Live!. I recently talked to him about the show, his past performance pieces and some tumultuous moments in his Hollywood career.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
08-12-2009 |
Theater
Some in Congress Push DHS to Review the Border Fence's Environmental Destructionnew
Cutting a daunting swath from California to Texas, the border wall has degraded waterways, chopped up private property and wreaked environmental havoc by severing wildlife-migration routes and pummeling habitat. Now, Rep. Raul Grijalva is pushing for a fresh -- some would say first -- look at the environmental fallout from the Secure Fence Act of 2006.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
08-12-2009 |
Environment
After 75 Years, the Mystery of Young Nature Writer Everett Ruess Has Likely Been Solvednew
Everett was last seen by a sheepherder near Escalante, Utah, on Nov. 19, 1934. Four months later, his burros were found southeast of Escalante in Davis Gulch, and in a nearby cave, where the wanderer made his last camp, searchers found his footprints and discarded food cans. But Everett himself had vanished. He was 20.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
08-12-2009 |
History
Cobra Starship's Ephemera Has Its Placenew
Hot Mess is a consummate piece of throwaway pop music: vapid and empty, but fun.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
08-05-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Hot Mess, Cobra Starship
Vicious Fun with the Dead Weathernew
Members of well-known decibel-heavy groups constitute the Dead Weather, who have just released a sludgy, nasty and--not shockingly--loud album of excellent blues-rock.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
08-05-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Horehound, The Dead Weather
'The Legend of God's Gun': Spaghetti Trailblazingnew
Whether you're into jazz, film scores or instrumental music in general, this Gun's aim is dead-on.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
08-05-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Spindrift, The Legend of God's Gun
Bowerbirds' Natural Soundsnew
Bowerbirds get inspiration from the wilds for their acoustic, spare arrangements.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
08-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Upper Air, Bowerbirds
'Funny People': Seriously Humorousnew
Funny People masterfully mixes heavy moments with ample hilarity.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
08-05-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny People, Judd Apatow
