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Modifications to the MLK Memorialnew
A cartoon about art committees.
Portland Phoenix |
David Kish |
07-03-2008 |
Cartoons
Tags: cartoons
Examining Daddy Issues in 'When Did You Last See Your Father?'new
Based on the British poet Blake Morrison's written memoir, this film is a very particular yet universal story about the eternal knot between fathers and sons.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
Depression-Era Doll Has Little Movie Stuffingnew
It seems rather churlish to complain about entertainment aimed at little girls, who almost never get big-budget movies made just for them, nevertheless … this movie substitutes pluck and spunk for drama and sparkle.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
'Hancock': Superhero Without a Pastnew
Will Smith is the titular Hancock, a character as befuddling as the odd movie that surrounds him.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Peter Berg, Hancock
When the Hunter Thompson Legend Becomes Mythnew
Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney puts the famed journalist, icon, and myth Hunter S. Thompson, before his lens and comes away with a telling portrait of the man and his era.
Austin Chronicle |
Josh Rosenblatt |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
David Sedaris Cranks Out an Airplane Readnew
When You Are Engulfed in Flames does feature flashes of that off-kilter Sedaris wit, but more often the stories here are quickly read and more quickly forgotten: entertaining enough, but easy to put away when the wheels hit the tarmac.
The Portland Mercury |
Alison Hallett |
07-03-2008 |
Fiction
Blogger Christian Lander on White Peoplenew
The Definitive Guide to Stuff White People Like: The Unique Taste of Millions is 150 blog posts -- uh, make that chapters -- with titles like "Michel Gondry," "Modern Furniture," and "Knowing What's Best for Poor People." Although the book does recycle some of the website's original content, it's still snarkily funny and well, true.
The Portland Mercury |
Kiala Kazebee |
07-03-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Vampire Nazis vs. Rocket-Launching Werewolvesnew
Operation Darkness does one thing wrong, and a whole bunch of other things right.
The Portland Mercury |
Earnest "Nex" Cavalli |
07-03-2008 |
Video Games
Travel Portland Tries to Woo Tourists with Indie Rocknew
The "private nonprofit destination marketing organization" is running an "Indie Music Hotel Package," which courts the would-be indie tourist with hip package deals for lodging and a free sampler of local music.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
07-03-2008 |
Music
For Our Country's Sake -- Stop Eating Like a Commienew
Lucky for you, I see it as my patriotic duty to offer you these true American foods, like the Hamdog, the Luther Burger, and more. You can either eat them, or let the terrorists win.
The Portland Mercury |
Patrick Alan Coleman |
07-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
Let's Blow Stuff Up!new
"Don't try this at home, kids. This is not Jackass," warned Matt Staab, a chemistry teacher at Cleveland High School, as he put on goggles and started rummaging around in a green plastic box marked "Explosives Kit." His trucker cap said "I [Heart] Chemistry."
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
07-03-2008 |
Recreation
Independence Day Cookouts From Piedmont Farms and N.C. Watersnew
If you're not feeding a crowd, just need a starter, or want something a little zestier for a special meal over the three-day weekend, try this recipe for Mark Day's Bourbon-Lime Shrimp. Also Grill-Roasted Corn on the Cob.
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
07-03-2008 |
Food+Drink
Norwegian Literary Lads Become Men in 'Reprise'new
Something of a Gen X/Y Jules and Jim, this Norwegian production tells the story of Erik and Phillip, close friends and aspiring authors.
Tags: Joachim Trier, Reprise
Poems That Marry Domesticity with Wars Abroad in 'Old War'new
In Alan Shapiro's latest book, we find many poems where he masterfully describes what seems to be absolutely nothing.
Navigating Stages at the Eno Festivalnew
As a festival consumer, you need some sort of plan. Or, in the spirit of the festival's fields, several plans, cutting across all three days of the fest. But keep in mind there are more than 100 performers, and we can't mention them all. In other words, yeah, we probably left out your favorite.
