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Sparkling Waters of Characternew
“It almost seemed like a dream, a long dream but a good one” states Marshall B. Allen, Jr. in his second collection of stories about Newton Fiveash, Jr, “Newt in the World of Tarzan” takes the reader on a splendid joyride among the flavorful characters of the Sparklin’ Waters Park in Okena, Florida, and in so doing, highlights the life of a man in a time gone by.
Metro Spirit |
Jason Sumerau |
04-27-2008 |
Nonfiction
Young Statesman Guiding Today’s Youthnew
With wonderful illustrations and poignant storytelling, the acclaimed Young Patriots Series offers a fascinating look at one of the more interesting Founding Fathers of the United States of America. An architect of the Constitution, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and a participant in a legendary political duel, Alexander Hamilton is a captivating historical figure.
Metro Spirit |
Jason Sumerau |
04-27-2008 |
Fiction
Have Movie Stereotypes Returned?new
Officially, stereotypes don't exist in Hollywood, only archetypes -- representative characters based on real people. To complain about movie stereotypes is to risk being labeled a humorless, P.C. crank.
L.A. Weekly |
Steven Mikulan |
04-25-2008 |
Movies
The New Frenchnew
To compete in the global market, both new and established importers are seeking out more unique, interesting, and value-driven wines from all over France.
The Memphis Flyer |
Greg Akers |
04-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
History Lessons, Courtesy of Nicholson Baker and Howard Zinnnew
Human Smoke is itself a kind of reference work: a series of short reports -- some only a paragraph long and most of them drawn from newspaper accounts, diaries, documents, letters, memoirs, memos, and public speeches, with Baker doing the assembling and providing the timeline and context.
The Memphis Flyer |
Leonard Gill |
04-25-2008 |
Nonfiction
The Breeders Make a New Splashnew
The box-office returns of the Pixies reunion apparently roused the sleeping ambition of bassist and Breeders mastermind Kim Deal.
The Memphis Flyer |
Werner Trieschmann |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
Robby Grant's Pretty Meets Alicja Trout's Loud for Mouserocketnew
Mouserocket started out, a decade ago, as a Trout side project of sorts -- an outlet for lighter, poppier, more playful songs that didn't fit her other projects. But it's developed over the years into a classic, collaborative band.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
04-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jet Li and Jackie Chan Team Up for Fun Action Flicknew
Director Rob Minkoff has crafted the first great action flick of the year, the kind of film you want to roll up and stick in your back pocket so you can whip it out and whap action-movie naysayers on the nose.
The Memphis Flyer |
Addison Engelking |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
A Demi Moore Thrillernew
Flawless is a suspenseful period thriller populated by characters whose potential was curbed by a world that gave them few chances.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
R.I.P. Since By Man, 1999-2008new
After a year and a half of inactivity, the Milwaukee hardcore band Since By Man made it official, announcing plans to break up following one last show this Saturday.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
04-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Expelled': Intellectual Bankruptcynew
The most bizarre thing about the new intelligent design propaganda film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed isn't that former Nixon speechwriter Ben Stein is being paid to extol a pseudoscience whose hypotheses can't be tested. It's that the filmmakers don't seem to understand the tenets of intelligent design.
The Portland Mercury |
Annie Wagner |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
Our Presidential Candidates Won't Talk About the Death of Cities -- Will Our Governors?new
Americans tend to believe that sprawl is a natural consequence of "free market" forces when, in fact, it is a consequence of governmental decision-making. Alas, the people who would lead our national government are not addressing sprawl. That means that the long-avoided discussions America ought to have on race, climate change, energy, highway construction, and agriculture will all continue to lack a certain element of reality.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
04-25-2008 |
Housing & Development
Utah Schools Hassling Immigrants About Enrolling Their Children in Public Schoolsnew
The ink on the state's sweeping new get-tough-on-immigrants law isn't even dry yet. In fact, the law doesn't take effect until July 1, 2009. But reports that immigrant children are being denied enrollment or being told they must pay tuition of around $6,000 to attend a free public school are trickling in.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Ted McDonough |
04-25-2008 |
Education
Violinist Tim Fain Breathes New Life into Classical Musicnew
Young musicians like Fain seem hellbent on flipping the stodgy classical world on its head, if for no other reason than pure survival.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jacob Stringer |
04-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Baby Mama' is Enough to Put You Off Your Popcornnew
I expected more from Tina Fey, who at least seems like a grownup, yet here lets herself be treated like she's not worthy of respect we'd accord a dog.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
MaryAnn Johanson |
04-25-2008 |
Reviews
