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The Last Winter
Writer/director Larry Fessenden (“Wendigo”) whips up a whirlwind of suspense and horror in the Arctic region of Northern Alaska where an oil company’s dredging plans meet with supernatural elements at their frigid base.
Tags: Larry Fessenden, The Last Winter
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
New Zealand director Andrew Dominik (“Chopper”) tells the story of Jesse James’s last days with a patient and unequivocal style that makes us want to turn back history. Based on the 1983 novel by Ron Hansen, Dominik presents a sparse western stripped down to its barest elements.
Matinée Recordings Celebrates 10 Years of Pristine Popnew
After stumbling across a band called Sweet Water, Jimmy Tassos decided he wanted to help the fledgling artists release a song -- the one-man record label quickly became a full-time concern.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Brett Leigh Dicks |
09-24-2007 |
Music
Is an Immigration Crackdown in the Wings?new
Activists and business owners await "No Match" ruling.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
09-24-2007 |
Immigration
'The War' Is Swellnew
Ken Burns's WW2 documentary seeks to impose truth on the legend. Still, the specifics of WW2 have been such a closely guarded (Greatest) generational secret that you want him to say more.
Boston Phoenix |
Clif Garboden |
09-24-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Has the Islamic Society of Boston Scared the Press Silent?new
Three lawsuits have been dropped, but local media still seems reluctant to tackle the ISB.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-24-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
More Angels in Americanew
Has well-traveled atheist Christopher Hitchens ever had doubts about his doubts?
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
09-24-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
2008's Candidates Have Yet to Define Their Campaignsnew
Presidential campaigns are won by unifying ideas, and because no candidate in either party has yet to articulate the kind of broad theme that can galvanize an electorate, this year's race remains undefined.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
09-24-2007 |
Commentary
Another Attempt at Mental Health Paritynew
Budget proposals could increase insurance coverage in Wisconsin.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Colin Hay Balances Solo Career with '80s Famenew
"My experience is that people are either interested in what you're doing now or they’re not," says the ex-Men at Work singer.
Birmingham Weekly |
Brent Thompson |
09-24-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Colin Hay
Jodie Foster Serves Up Revenge in 'The Brave One'new
Neil Jordan has directed a powerful film, but in the end, you wind up wishing it had looked more fearlessly for answers to the questions they raised.
Birmingham Weekly |
Carey Norris |
09-24-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Neil Jordan, The Brave One
Lost on the Georgia Wine Highwaynew
Ernest Hemingway said a bottle of wine makes good company -- but just for good measure I took along some Lucinda Williams recordings so I would feel like I had someone to talk to.
Birmingham Weekly |
Stephen Humphreys |
09-24-2007 |
Food+Drink
Race for the Future: The 2007 Birmingham Mayoral Racenew
The four front-runners talk about their visions for the future of the city.
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
09-24-2007 |
Politics
They are Definitely Giantsnew
John Flansburgh bares his soul and the little birdhouse that lies within.
Boulder Weekly |
Dave Kirby |
09-24-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: They Might Be Giants
Adaptation of Charles Baxter's Novel Draws Bad Laughs
Charles Baxter's acclaimed Midsummer Night's Dream-inspired romantic novel receives a clumsy screen adaptation from director Robert Benton (Kramer vs. Kramer).
Tags: Feast of Love, Robert Benton
