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Moodswing: The Year of Things Happeningnew
Right in the middle of it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
03-27-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Corkscrew: The Business of Winenew
Rosenblum Cellars' rosy fate?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-27-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: wine column
Asses and Diamondsnew
Supporting actors steal the show in both the frantic comedy Run Fatboy Run and the sour heist pic Flawless.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
03-27-2008 |
Reviews
Revealing the Secretnew
Although the national visibility of The Secret may be on the wane, its true believers are still going strong.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
03-27-2008 |
Culture
Raging Bullnew
The National Zoo endures some growing pains with its young elephant.
Washington City Paper |
Angela Valdez |
03-27-2008 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
'Run Fat Boy Run': Marathon Mannew
With first-time feature director David Schwimmer shooting a screenplay originally credited solely to Stella's Michael Ian Black, the film gambles on alienating Simon Pegg fans, painting by every rom-com number save for doggie reaction shots.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
03-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: David Schwimmer, Run Fat Boy Run
'Flawless' and '21': Cash Coursesnew
The get-rich-quick schemes in two new films don't have much of a payoff.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
03-27-2008 |
Reviews
Howlin Rain Finds the Link Between Punk and Bluesnew
At some point, trend-chasing music fans -- like those who embrace Vampire Weekend's self-described "Upper West Side Soweto" -- are going to have to struggle with albums like Magnificent Fiend and come to terms with exactly what makes the blues seem so frozen in pre-punk amber.
Washington City Paper |
Brent Burton |
03-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Howlin Rain, Magnificent Fiend
The Capitol Letters Writing Center's Alphabet Soupnew
Capitol Letters' volunteers want youngsters to get creative.
Washington City Paper |
Amanda Hess |
03-27-2008 |
Books
Uncle Sam Wants YOU for the U.S. Army (Really Badly)new
As the Iraq War enters its sixth year, the U.S. Army has steadily lowered its recruiting standards to fill its ranks.
Obamalotnew
Can Barack ever measure up to Jack? We ponder the endless Kennedy comparisons.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
03-27-2008 |
Commentary
Kevin Costner Not Just Actingnew
Things are going mighty fine for Kevin Costner's side project, Modern West. The band goes back over 20 years when Kevin met actor/musician Coinman in L.A. during an acting workshop.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Modern West
Kimya Dawson's Solo Endeavor Stays Sweetnew
At first listen, the acoustic music of folk-pop singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson may seem childlike, sparse, and uncomplicated. After a few spins, however, her personable charm, positive vibe, and self-assured sense of intimacy are anything but kids' stuff.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kimya Dawson
The Fleshtones Won't Go Quietly Into the Nightnew
More than 30 years into a career that's seen them laugh in the face of ridicule and spit in the face of imminent success, the Fleshtones are staging their own revival.
San Antonio Current |
Chris Parker |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Take A Good Look, The Fleshtones
Can We All Agree Scott Weiland is a Tool?new
At a March 20 Velvet Revolver concert in Glasgow, Scotland, he surprised the audience -- and his band -- by announcing that this is VR's final tour.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
03-26-2008 |
Music
Tags: Velvet Revolver
