AltWeeklies Wire
So Long, Summer Movies -- Hello, Fall Filmsnew
Fall is the best time of year for film critics, because the award-oriented prestige films finally get trotted out for judgment. Here's a handy clip 'n' save list of movies I'm personally looking forward to.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
08-27-2008 |
Movies
San Diego's The Sess is Probably Too Good to Lastnew
What's most impressive about The Sess is their ability to scare you. Their live shows conjure that tingling sensation you felt in the space between your navel and crotch when you saw your first wild concert without adult supervision.
San Diego CityBeat |
Seth Combs |
08-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Sess
LBJ, The Texas Observer & Menew
The Texas Observer cut its teeth on LBJ and the politics of the late 1950s. In his drive to accrue power at the state and national levels, Johnson played on both sides of major issues and Ronnie was there to hold him accountable.
The Texas Observer |
Ronnie Dugger |
08-27-2008 |
Politics
Alt Prez: There are a Hundred Ways to Buck the Ballotnew
We've got more than 100 deluded losers and promising dreamers all begging for attention in America's sideshow election. Just because every one of them will lose, that's no reason to ignore them.
San Antonio Current |
Richard Wall |
08-27-2008 |
Politics
Four Congressional Races Will Test the Democratic Resurgence in Texasnew
In a year where Republican is a four letter word, we explain the vulnerabilities of candidates in four key congressional districts in Texas -- and how the impending elections will provide a litmus test for the strength of Democratic resurgence.
The Texas Observer |
Staff |
08-27-2008 |
Politics
San Diego Political Guru Tom Shepard's Career Begins its Gradual Descentnew
His long string of victories and his connections to some of San Diego's wealthiest and most powerful residents has earned him the enmity of the political left. Professor Peter Navarro refers to him as "a tragic figure in San Diego politics," but others simply deride Shepard as a mudslinger. To the perception of many, he's the man pulling the strings behind many a puppet mayor.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
08-27-2008 |
Politics
Obama Needs to Talk Tougher on Abortionnew
It's not that Obama doesn’t have sound bites. It's that he's got to lead with the right ones before he delves into the complexity of framing an issue -- and he needs better ones on abortion.
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
08-27-2008 |
Commentary
Lobbyists Woo Oregon Delegages in Denvernew
Maybe the change we’re all supposed to believe in is that lobbyists are OK, provided they’re Democrats who represent progressive causes.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
08-27-2008 |
Politics
Charles R. Morris on the Madness of Bankersnew
Millions of words have been written about the ongoing financial disaster largely caused by the subprime mortgage mess. But the most concise and easiest to understand handbook on the issue is almost certainly Charles R. Morris' The Trillion Dollar Meltdown.
The Texas Observer |
Robert Bryce |
08-27-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Brian Azzarello's '100 Bullets' Comic Coming to an Endnew
The awe-inspiring creation will end its decade-long run after just seven more issues. Since its inception, the stars have aligned to enable Azzarello's labyrinthine revenge/noir series to evolve into one of the most memorable comics in recent years.
Chicago Newcity |
Michael Moreci |
08-27-2008 |
Books
The Album Formerly Known as the "N" Wordnew
Nas always seems to be at the center of intense debate. Respected for his lyricism and creation of “Illmatic” (widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time), Nas has released inconsistent, and at times, uninspired albums.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
08-26-2008 |
Reviews
Northwest Cool Meets Jackson Soulnew
West Coast transplant Johnny Bertram came to Jackson to help kids, but stayed to make music.
Jackson Free Press |
Michael Patronik |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Johnny Bertram
Jason Aldean Keeps Using What He's Gotnew
Thanks to a string of successful singles, Aldean has spent much of the past two years touring with two of the biggest acts in country music: Rascal Flatts in 2007 and Tim McGraw this summer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: country, Jason Aldean
Domestic Life Catches Up Asian Man Records Founder Mike Parknew
The birth of his daughter less than two years ago and the impending arrival of his second child have forced him to do something that managing Asian Man Records, performing with Skankin' Pickle, the Chinkees and the Bruce Lee Band, and organizing the nonprofit group Plea for Peace couldn't: cut back.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Jason Notte |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Asian Man Records, Mike Park
Finders and Youngberg Question Marital Perfectionnew
Keep Your Suitcase Packed, Finders and Youngberg's debut album, is compelling, in part, because of this tension between fact and fantasy.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Elliott Johnston |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
