AltWeeklies Wire
James Dawes on the Worst News in the Worldnew
Anyone concerned with human rights will come away from That The World May Know troubled and well informed.
The Texas Observer |
Thomas Palaima |
02-11-2008 |
Nonfiction
Gentle Romeo Risingnew
From birth to victory, the saga of a Santa Ynez Valley racehorse.
Santa Barbara Independent |
John Zant |
02-11-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
How to Bankrupt Militant Gazanew
Between the prospect of a bolstered Palestinian economy and the recent commitment by Arab states, a plan to undermine the militant ideology in Gaza is coming into realization. But now is not the time to stop.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jesse Aizenstat |
02-11-2008 |
International
Tags: international
Not So Pleasurable 'Pleasure for Sale'new
Take HBO's softcore Cathouse, suck out all the fun and frivolity, throw in a bunch of traumatic sexual baggage and you have Pleasure for Sale, the six-part documentary series on the Sundance Channel.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
02-11-2008 |
TV
Recipe: Skillet Potatoesnew
Holding one potato in each hand, you can forgo a bag altogether. Serves two.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Mara Zepeda |
02-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Power of Soulnew
Marvin Gaye's Here, My Dear -- the biggest fuck-you album ever -- gets reworked.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
02-11-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Marvin Gaye, Here, My Dear
Seeing Rednew
Supported through Drexel Univeristy's groundbreaking music industry program, Mad Dragon is an award-winning, fully functional independent record label that teaches students the business side of the music industry.
Philadelphia Weekly |
John Steele |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Enemy of the Statenew
Director Cristian Mungiu discusses his acclaimed film about illegal abortion in Communist Romania.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Matt Prigge |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Spicy Tributenew
Sara Roahen was four chapters into writing her just-published book -- Gumbo Tales, an exploration into the culinary wonders of New Orleans -- when Katrina hit her adopted city.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tim Whitaker |
02-11-2008 |
Nonfiction
Pop Tartnew
To most people Fashion Week means nothing.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Caralyn Green |
02-11-2008 |
Commentary
Tanks for the Memoriesnew
The Philadelphia Brewing Company fired up its kettle this week, and again the sweet, biscuit-y smell of malt floats around the 123-year-old building. The distinctive and enticing odor once permeated much of this old industrial neighborhood that had dozens of breweries a century ago.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
02-11-2008 |
Food+Drink
Goin' Down to Georgianew
Susan Gregg Gilmore's debut novel keeps the small-town spirit alive.
Nashville Scene |
Claire Suddath |
02-11-2008 |
Fiction
Black and White and Red All Overnew
After selling off 17 newspapers, Morris Communications remains saddled with $400 million in debt, dwindling revenues and the outlook of a rough ride ahead.
Metro Spirit |
Murfee Faulk |
02-11-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Murder He Wrotenew
Nashville judge pens historical fiction based on true-crime 1913 murder.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
02-11-2008 |
Fiction
Can Mike Foley House Santa Barbara's Homeless?new
Life is not always peaceful when you're at the helm of Santa Barbara County's largest homeless shelter.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Isabelle T. Walker |
02-11-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
