AltWeeklies Wire
Class of 2008new
Here are six artists worth keeping an eye on this year: Iuengliss, The Titan Courageous, Spools of Dark Thread, b.Sous, Rehab Hymn, Jessica Sonner.
V-Day Movie Shoots a Quiver of Arrows
For a Valentine's Day romantic comedy Definitely, Maybe hits all the right notes of commitment, honesty and maturity that go into a young father's explanation to his daughter about the women he dated before she was conceived.
Tags: Adam Brooks, Definitely, Maybe
American Gladiator Auditions the Best of the Worstnew
If your wife can kick your ass, you might be an American Gladiator.
Stoners Take a Very Bad Tripnew
In Hollywood marketing parlance, this low-budget Irish horror flick should appeal to the sacred "four quadrants" of the filmgoing public: (1) stoners, (2) fans of the Leprechaun movies, (3) mycologists, and (4) people who can't handle Saw IV-level torture porn.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
02-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Paddy Breathnach, Shrooms
How Mick Collins and the Dirtbombs Killed Classic Rocknew
It's been nearly three decades since Collins first picked up a guitar with the sole intention of "murdering the Eagles." Since then, the tall, bespectacled, deep-voiced rock 'n' roller from Detroit has been scorned, worshipped, categorized and just plain misunderstood by a music world often more interested in labeling than listening.
Metro Times |
Michael Hurtt |
02-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Dirtbombs
When There is a Peace That I Agree Withnew
Fatima Haroun's delicate handshake reveals nothing of her tormented life back in Darfur. Today she is a social worker for the City of Philadelphia, a mother, and the vice president of the Darfur Alert Coalition, a nonprofit based in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sarah Mason |
02-12-2008 |
International
What Would a New Open Records Law Mean for Pennsylvania?new
The state's current open records law is widely regarded as one of the worst in the country -- but that may be about to change.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy M. Williams |
02-12-2008 |
Media
If Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Cared About Detroit, He'd Resignnew
Any sane person would conclude that, for the sake of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick needs to resign or be removed. Right now.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
02-12-2008 |
Commentary
State of the Gay Nationnew
Attitudes of younger Americans give activists hope.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
02-12-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
A Cartoon Creator's Grisly Murdernew
Curious George director Alan Shalleck's curiosity killed him.
Miami New Times |
Amy Guthrie |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Has Sen. John McCain Become a Schmuck?new
I hope we get some straight talk on McCain's "other wars," because if he wins in November, it's just that much more blood on our hands.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
02-12-2008 |
Politics
Can You Find the 10,000 Men?new
The 10,000 Men movement has been marred by declining momentum, poor communication and shoddy organization.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
02-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Major League IV: Scripting the Sonics Movienew
The uncertainty surrounding Seattle's oldest pro sports franchise is worthy of a sequel to its cinematic progenitor. Here's the script.
Seattle Weekly |
Damon Agnos |
02-12-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Families Blame Dallas' VA Hospital for Two Vets' Suicidesnew
They're putting the troubled institution back in the spotlight. In 2005, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs ranked the hospital the worst VA facility in the country. Dallas VA spokesperson Susan Poff says the hospital has cleaned up its act since then, but family members of both men remain unconvinced.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
02-12-2008 |
War
Phil Van Cise: Scourge of Denver's Underworldnew
Fearless DA Phil Van Cise cleaned up Denver -- and it cost him his career. Can a new justice center right an old wrong?
Tags: history
