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Networking Trapsnew
A message for Facebook users: you're being watched.
Boston Phoenix |
Ashley Rigazio |
09-06-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Who Was That 'Stashed Man?new
A night out with a Boston street artist, spreading the fame of Goldenstash one lamp post at a time.
Boston Phoenix |
Caitlin Curran |
09-06-2007 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Will the Larry Craig Scandal Bolster Anti-Gay Bias?new
The Senator's bathroom bust won't make social conservatives realize that gays are people, too; it'll just make them creeped out every time they walk by an airport men's room.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
'The Singing Bee' Creates Sweet TVnew
It's easy to dismiss NBC's ratings smash as the kind of eye candy/ear Muzak that contributes to the decline of Western civilization -- but make no mistake, this game show is a genius mix of the washed-up and the newly found.
New York Press |
Stan Friedman |
09-06-2007 |
TV
Comedian Jeff Garlin Directs a Bittersweet Flicknew
This indie film carries the remarkably unpretentious air of a small movie, simply shot with an utterly straightforward story.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
John Tuturro Loves Pop Musicnew
Taking the movie-musical seriously puts Turturro miles ahead of the recent awful Hollywood musical resurgence that confuses personal musical expression with camp.
New York Press |
Armond White |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
'The Bubble' Combines Sitcom Premise with Authentic Perilnew
Eytan Fox upholds the dynamic with an ear for camaraderie not unlike that of Richard Linklater. Unlike Linklater, however, Fox is working in a part of the world generally perceived in these parts as a war zone.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Eytan Fox, The Bubble
Check Out Brooklyn's Outdoor House Partiesnew
Though the carefree days of laying poolside at the beach are nearly at end, a group of DJs continue with their series of free, outdoor house music parties that attract thousands with the fiery mix of high energy, soulful house music.
New York Press |
Derrick S. Edwards |
09-06-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
William Friedkin Thinks 'Cruising' Isn't Controversialnew
The director insists that certain gay groups' decision to assail the plot for being homophobic is akin to prostitutes complaining about a movie based on Jack the Ripper.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: William Friedkin, Cruising
'The Bubble' Redeems the Nihilism of 'Cruising'new
Cruising was never considered a model of superior filmmaking, and even 27 years ago, public protests questioned its credibility as a depiction of gay life.
The Bubble marks the distance movies have progressed since.
New York Press |
Armond White |
09-06-2007 |
Reviews
Maine Same-Sex Couples Move Closer to Marriagenew
Until last week, gays and lesbians could adopt in Maine, but only as single parents . A state supreme court ruling now allows couples to adopt together, taking another step forward in the move toward full family rights in Maine.
Portland Phoenix |
Tony Giampetruzzi |
09-06-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Inside the Growing Movement to Oust Mitch McConnellnew
The Iraq Summer coalition's growing strength has led to some deep, ugly chatter in political circles about the future of Senator McConnell and the Republican Party, both in Kentucky and nationwide.
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
09-06-2007 |
Politics
Etta James is Still Ragingnew
At 69, the firebrand performer is still sassy and brassy.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Paul Davis |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Etta James
Fred Thompson Finally Gets In The Deep Endnew
While covering Watergate, Hunter S. Thompson seemed oddly fascinated with the young lawyer from Tennessee -- and I think he would be surprised but not shocked to know that in September 2007, Fred Thompson would be announcing (finally) his campaign for Nixon's old job.
The Texas Observer |
Cody Garrett |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Bringing the Earth's Soundtrack to Your Computernew
Bio-acoustician Bernie Krause is working with Google Maps and Google Earth to allow people to hear field sounds from anywhere in the world.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Joy Lanzendorfer |
09-06-2007 |
Tech
Tags: Google, computers & technology
