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'30 Days of Night' = Half-assed Horrornew
Though it's based on the gloriously grotesque graphic novel by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, director David Slade and his screenwriters don't appear to be up to the task of transforming the source material into a viable horror film.
Dig Boston |
Shaula Clark |
10-17-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: David Slade, 30 Days of Night
Conservationists Are Betting on the Farm Billnew
Just when it seemed as though politicians were willing to give conservation programs a little attention (and a little money) through the 2007 revised farm bill, the tide began to turn.
Port Folio Weekly |
Jennifer O'Donnell |
10-17-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
From Vine to Winenew
An exploration into the art and science of winemaking.
Port Folio Weekly |
Hannah Serrano |
10-17-2007 |
Food+Drink
Protofascism with Bright, Patriotic Logosnew
It's long past time for people to stop treating Fox-style, Malkin-style, Limbaugh-style conservatism as merely a "political" phenomenon -- as of this millennium, it's nothing but a hate movement with neckties.
Dig Boston |
Hunter |
10-17-2007 |
Commentary
Mass. Turnpike Toll Hike Will Do Little in the Long Runnew
The hike smacks of sticking a finger in the leak of a bulging dam.
Dig Boston |
Cara Boyles |
10-17-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Jennifer Johns: Soul with Swaggernew
The singer shakes it up with new confidence and a remarkable new album.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jennifer Johns
Wineau: Coke and Smartiesnew
To meet organic standards, some red wines sacrifice their best qualities.
East Bay Express |
Blair Campbell |
10-17-2007 |
Food+Drink
Your Black Muslim Bakery: From Bean Pies to Real Estatenew
Since Yusuf Bey's death, his sons have quietly transferred millions worth of property from Your Black Muslim Bakery to themselves and close family members.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
10-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Welcome to Celiac Campnew
Where Bay Area kids catch a gluten-free break from the daily grind.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-17-2007 |
Food+Drink
SF Connect, the Unaccountable Branch of Governmentnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom uses a shadowy private organization to shield his administration's actions from public scrutiny.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
The Case of Minneapolis' Disappearing Sex Crimes Unitnew
With rapes on the rise, there's a shortage of resources in the department dedicated to solving them.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jeff Severns Guntzel |
10-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Is Oregon Congresswoman's Bill a 'Blank Check' for Bush Spies?new
U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley is in an odd spot for a Democrat -- sponsoring a wiretapping bill that civil libertarians warn is a ripe for abuse.
Willamette Week |
Corey Pein |
10-17-2007 |
Politics
Dr. Oliver Sacks on 'Musicophilia'new
Sacks' latest book tackles our intimate mental connection to all things musical. It dallies in the minds of inspired amnesiacs and melodious Alzheimer's patients in an effort to explain just what it is about music that can move us so profoundly.
Willamette Week |
Claire Evans |
10-17-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Best New Show of 2007new
Getting to the point: Pushing Daisies the best new series of the season, and another idiosyncratic triumph for Bryan Fuller who last produced the cancelled Wonderfalls.
Willamette Week |
Daniel Carlson |
10-17-2007 |
TV
Stars and Gripesnew
If you don't want people to burn down the U.S.A., you'd better let them burn the flag.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
10-17-2007 |
Commentary
