AltWeeklies Wire
'Street Kings' is Far from Kinglynew
David Ayer's first stab behind the camera was 2005's Harsh Times, and there are more than a few thematic similarities between that film and Street Kings -- namely, protagonists who can't be held responsible for their own flaws.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Drew Lazor |
04-15-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: David Ayer, Street Kings
It Ain't Easy Being a Pit Bull in Pasadenanew
Critics rip a proposed city ordinance that would force neutering of pit bulls.
Pasadena Weekly |
Andre Coleman |
04-15-2008 |
Animal Issues
Obama Can't Win as Black Radical, but He Can Win as MLKnew
In his Philadelphia speech, Obama tried to explain Rev. Wright to America. What America -- both black and white America -- needs to hear Obama do is explain America to Rev. Wright.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
04-15-2008 |
Commentary
Rational Decisions: Inside Baltimore's Mental Health Courtnew
Modeled after drug court, it is considered a "problem-solving court." But unlike its larger and older brother, mental health court has not strained under political pressure or the sheer number of cases, so far avoiding mandatory sentencing and other legislative restrictions.
Baltimore City Paper |
Laura Laing |
04-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Would a Proposed State Law Protect Philly's Dogs, or Just Put Breeders on a Short Leash?new
Proponents say that amended dog laws will finally protect the pups in Pennsylvania's infamous puppy mills and help law enforcement catch abusers. But to owners worried about reconfiguring or rebuilding kennels, regulating temperature or paying extra vet bills for things they've always done themselves, the proposals seem draconian and punitive.
Philadelphia City Paper |
J.F. Pirro |
04-15-2008 |
Animal Issues
A Gelato Master Branches Out with Her Own Line of Artisanal Preservesnew
Originally from the Bay Area, Janina A. Larenas picked up canning as a hobby from an ex-boyfriend's mother. It was never the plan to become an Alice Waters-brand artisan -- but that she did, creating Little Isobel, her own line of locally sourced seasonal jams.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Felicia D'Ambrosio |
04-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
Papertrigger Bravely Blends Rock and Showmanshipnew
The heady blend of circus carousing and rock energy of the Philly band got its start in Syracuse, where its five members grew up and studied music together. Sporadically, usually during semester breaks from college, they'd get together and play for kicks.
Philadelphia City Paper |
John Vettese |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Papertrigger
Ten Signs that Colorado's Environment is Heating Upnew
Signs of stress are already all over the state, and unless we rapidly alter our carbon-dioxide emissions -- and encourage China and India to do the same -- climate change will trigger even greater chaos on our landscapes and in our lives.
Boulder Weekly |
Joshua Zaffos |
04-15-2008 |
Environment
Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes While Washington Stalls on Immigration Reformnew
A million people, most believed to be undocumented immigrants, will file income tax returns with the IRS this year using Individual Tax Identification Numbers, in the hopes of establishing a work history to show the government they are worthy of citizenship.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler and Betsy Yagla |
04-15-2008 |
Immigration
Why Guns Keep Falling into the Wrong Handsnew
Gaps in a system intended to keep guns out of the wrong hands have led to tragedies around the state and country.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Ed Connolly |
04-14-2008 |
Crime & Justice
American Cinema Isn't All About Bush Anymore
Full-frontal male nudity achieves de rigueur R-rated status in American cinema thanks to the shameless efforts of Judd Apatow's gang of cutting-edge writers and directors that have delivered movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Superbad.
Lucero's Redneck Emo: Why Not?new
What Lucero espouses is mostly this: overtly sensible, poppy rock 'n' roll with an introspective vibe.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Andy Mulkerin |
04-14-2008 |
Reviews
'Slowcore' Legends American Music Club Play the Warholnew
AMC is back with a second album for Merge, The Golden Age, for which Eitzel and longtime guitarist Vudi recruited Sean Hoffman on bass and Steve Didelot on drums.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Aaron Jentzen |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Chiodos Makes It Majesticnew
Chiodos knew exactly what it was after on Bone Palace Ballet, a record that proves My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco aren't the only post-emo upstarts obsessed with classic-rock kings Queen.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Protest the Hero Demands Our Full Attentionnew
With Fortress, that path found Protest the Hero taking steps to ensure it wasn't ghettoized as a Canuck version of American concept-album kings Coheed and Cambria.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
