AltWeeklies Wire
LA People: Bob Barkernew
Come June 6, the 17-time Emmy winner will remind viewers to help control the pet population for the final time.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
05-11-2007 |
TV
Michael Chabon Doles Out Wisecracking Oddnessnew
There's all manner of weirdness flavoring The Yiddish Policemen's Union.
The Georgia Straight |
John Burns |
05-11-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
IFC's Anime Block: Beware the 'Basilisk'new
The good folks over at the IFC have presently legitimized animation as a viable subdivision of film snobbery -- if it wasn't already.
New York Press |
Drew Toal |
05-11-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Freaks and Geeksnew
Bling Kong knows how to choose a hot and sexy adventure.
New York Press |
Maggie Serota |
05-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bling Kong
Mo Rocca Rocks Broadwaynew
He talks about his Broadway debut playing the vice principal in the musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
New York Press |
Leonard Jacobs |
05-11-2007 |
Performance
Tags: performance
Feist Delights in Her 'Massacre of Bleed'new
Rather than aim for a sonically perfect recording, Leslie Feist opted for one that's full of soulful intersections and happy accidents.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
05-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Feist
Geek of the Week: Placeblogger.comnew
Placeblogger organizes blogs by neighborhood, city, region and country to make it easier to pick up the chatter from far-off locales.
The Georgia Straight |
Dave Watson |
05-11-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Curtis McCarty, Free at Lastnew
A man sitting on death row for nearly 20 years was released due to questionable actions by former Oklahoma City police chemist Joyce Gilchrist.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
05-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Fighting Dirty Wordsnew
Could successful prosecution of written stories -- even "vile" ones -- set a dangerous precedent?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
05-11-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Olympic Benefits Disputednew
As Vancouver unveils a $1.63-billion operating budget for the 2010 Games, some wonder if it's worth it.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
05-11-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Extreme Closeupnew
Portrait of a Times Square suicide bomber.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
05-11-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Day Night Day Night, Julia Loktev
Totally FUBARnew
Raging against the military machine (and zombies).
New York Press |
Armond White |
05-11-2007 |
Reviews
3rd Degree: Benjamin R. Barbernew
The noted political theorist on the dumbing-down of adults, faux needs and saving capitalism.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
05-11-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Can L.A. Find Room for Affordable Housing in its High-rise Future?new
As L.A. and its mayor see the end of single-family homes and the growing Manhattanization of the city, they wonder: What about affordable housing?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Marc B. Haefele |
05-11-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
9/11 Families Fight to Get Loved Ones' Bodies Out of the Dumpnew
Next month, a federal judge is expected to rule on whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the city by 17 family members of 9/11 victims, which claims it negligently handled human remains that were brought to Fresh Kills following the WTC attacks.
New York Press |
Joe Pompeo |
05-11-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: 9/11
