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'Evan Almighty': Zoo Storynew
Steve Carell squawks with the animals.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Evan Almighty, Tom Shadyac
Cyclones Keep the Two-chord Tradition Alivenew
We're Livin' Like Weasels! is timeless punk you can skank to; it sounds just as good on the Warped Tour as at your favorite dive bar.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Putting In The Fix: Michael Moore Talks About 'Sicko'
Moore's knack for framing political and social issues in a surprisingly entertaining documentary format is a journalistic phenomenon that picks up where 60s-era activist filmmakers like Barbara Kopple left off.
Maui Time |
Cole Smithey |
06-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Michael Moore, Sicko
The Chariot on Firenew
Believe it or not: Christian metalcore dudes can rage without rage.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
06-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Chariot
Anybody But Bob Clementnew
Should Karl Dean or David Briley drop out of Nashville's mayoral race to save day the for progressives?
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
LA's 99 Essential Restaurantsnew
An essential restaurant here does speak with a Los Angeles accent, whether it is reflecting the vibrant strength of our immigrant communities, our funky soul, or the city's place at the center of one of the great agricultural regions of the world.
L.A. Weekly |
Jonathan Gold |
06-22-2007 |
Food+Drink
'1408': Haunted Hotelnew
Even though 1408 is one of the best Stephen King adaptations ever, this movie belongs to star John Cusack and director Mikael Hafstrom all the way.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: 1408, Mikael Hafstrom
'Fantastic Four' of a Kindnew
Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
'Sicko': Get Well Soon
U.S. health care pales to Canada, England, France and yes ... even Cuba.
Tags: Michael Moore, Sicko
Damage-Control Emailnew
Ten ways to evade certain termination.
Monterey County Weekly |
Daniel Asa Rose |
06-22-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
'Evan Almighty': Build It and They Will Comenew
Steve Carell's new film is a mild laffer instead of a divine comedy.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Evan Almighty, Tom Shadyac
Politics of Humilitynew
Learning from Jesus' favorite sinner.
Monterey County Weekly |
Staff |
06-22-2007 |
Commentary
'Bamako': Banking on the Futurenew
This Malian courtroom drama is like nothing you've ever seen: The people put the institutions of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on trial.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
06-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Abderrahmane Sissako, Bamako
Everyone's Talking About Girl Talknew
A year ago, Pittsburgh's don of desktop dementia was metastasizing mash-ups in dirty little nightclubs; today, he's partying with Paris Hilton, posing for Playgirl and conspiring with congressmen -- while a Montreal filmmaker catches it all.
Montreal Mirror |
Rupert Bottenberg |
06-22-2007 |
Music
Feel the Burn of Nordic Walkingnew
The new exercise fad takes Southern California by storm, and judging by its track record it stands a very good chance of becoming huge.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
06-22-2007 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
