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Fang Versus Fictionnew
The death of beloved Munsters star and leftist rabble-rouser "Grandpa" Al Lewis cemented his standing as one mysterious individual -- especially if you took the time to cross-reference the many inconsistencies in his obituaries.
Orlando Weekly |
Steve Schneider |
02-16-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
To Catch a Killernew
With the click of a button, Kurt Mausert located the man indicted in the stabbing death of his brother, something prosecutors failed to do for 27 years.
Metroland |
David King |
02-16-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Strike a Juxtaposenew
Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto renders himself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
02-16-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Meat Beat Manifesto
Asbestos Afirenew
The big fight on Capitol Hill last week wasn't the war, Iran's nukes or cartoons -- it was asbestos ligitation.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
02-16-2006 |
Politics
Indie Hip-Hopper P.O.S. Loses His Headnew
Indie hip-hoppers like P.O.S. quietly roam an underground circuit in increasing numbers, building a fan base despite a lack of media attention for their efforts.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-16-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Battles in Berlinnew
At the Berlin International Film Festival, George Clooney is treated like royalty, but the serious consideration is given to European and Asian directors and their bizarre films.
NOW Magazine |
Cameron Bailey |
02-16-2006 |
Movies
Doiron's Tripnew
Since leaving indie sweethearts Eric's Trip, Julie Doiron has returned to her roots.
NOW Magazine |
Brent Raynor |
02-16-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Julie Doiron
'Me Decade' Hedonismnew
Joseph F. Lovett's unimaginatively filmed talkathon fails to find meaning in the sexual cornucopia that was Manhattan.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
02-16-2006 |
Reviews
GIs Plea for Refugee Statusnew
The Canadian case of U.S. war resisters Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey hinges on war crimes in Iraq.
NOW Magazine |
Matt Mernagh |
02-16-2006 |
War
Unplugging the War Machinenew
Why We Fight shows clear merit in these convoluted, double-talking times, but thanks to the polarization of the American public, it's probably damned to preach to the choir.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
02-16-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Eugene Jarecki, Why We Fight
Technology Won't Set Us Freenew
Instead of a safe injection site for oil addicts, George Bush's energy plan is an arcade of mad science fantasies.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
02-16-2006 |
Commentary
Racial Tensions Crashnew
In the spirit of social issue films of the 1970s, Freedomland addresses a hot contemporary topic but nearly fumbles it, as if dazzled by celebrity and a desire to oversimplify its story.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
02-16-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Freedomland, Joe Roth
Top Gun Complexnew
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, a Boeing-funded IMAX film, softens us up for more military spending -- but Why We Fight paints a different picture.
NOW Magazine |
Kevin Temple |
02-16-2006 |
Movies
Healing Deniednew
A proposed bill in Georgia is a comprehensive crackdown on illegal immigrants and a broad denial of social services, including emergency health care, for illegal adults.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
02-16-2006 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Not a Lesbian Punk Bandnew
Femme Generation is part of a vibrant, still relatively underrated group of Toronto bands that are establishing a certain brand of multivalent arty melodic rock that bristles with originality.
NOW Magazine |
Sarah Liss |
02-16-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Femme Generation
