AltWeeklies Wire
Saskatchewan Writer Delivers a New Russell Quant Mysterynew
Aloha, Candy Hearts, the sixth in the cheeky Russell Quant series, finds our favorite gay private investigator enjoying a whirlwind weekend in Waikiki with his sexy long-distance lover, having surprised himself by saying yes to a proposal of marriage.
NOW Magazine |
Lesley McAllister |
05-29-2009 |
Fiction
Toronto City Hall's Seven-Hour Showdown on the Future of the Citynew
The 'yes' vote for a new bike lane on Toronto's Jarvis Street foreshadows a city finally daring to pedal into the future.
NOW Magazine |
Mike Smith |
05-29-2009 |
Policy Issues
Slim Twig Insists That It's Only Rock and Rollnew
The articulate, soft-spoken 21-year-old Slm Twig has ridden a wave of underground hype over the past few years, but now he's getting positive reviews in the mainstream press, too. Not bad for someone who freely admits he's not much of a musician.
NOW Magazine |
Benjamin Boles |
05-29-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Daryl Strawberry Confronts His Demons in Buffalonew
This past weekend was no ordinary one at Buffalo's Coca Cola Field. Daryl Strawberry came to town to make an appearance. Predictably, his presence made quite a splash.
Buffalo or California: Which Is the Better National Bellwether?new
It's now reasonable, and not far-fetched, to expect fiscal chaos in state and local governments in the next two years. Here's what fiscal chaos means: more Californias.
'Up': Raising the Art to a Higher Levelnew
The future of movies? No, it's not 3-D — it’s Up's limpid storytelling, thrilling visuals, endearing characters, and respect for the audience.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
05-29-2009 |
Reviews
Die Zombie Newspapers, Die!new
Like much of what we've been reading in our daily newspapers, the story about the collapse of journalism is old news. Newspapers have been dead for quite a while. The only twist is that their rancid zombie bodies have finally followed suit.
Tags: newspaper industry
Dale Bozzio Sentenced to Jailnew
Two months after being convicted of animal cruelty, new-wave pop icon Dale Bozzio feels trapped in her own personal witch trial. Then again, things could work out; celebrity jail time is a familiar theme for a reality-TV show.
Boston Phoenix |
Ashley Rigazio |
05-29-2009 |
Music
New Version of 'Easy Virtue' Does no Good for Noel Coward's Reputationnew
It's hard to understand why Stephan Elliott directed Easy Virtue; he is trying to refurbish Noel Coward like a man trying to refurbish an antique with Day-Glo paint.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
05-29-2009 |
Reviews
Cannes, Like France, Is Differentnew
Tarantino, Antichrist , and a well-lit genitalia show add up to a film festival like no other.
Boston Phoenix |
Lisa Nesselson |
05-29-2009 |
Movies
Tags: Cannes Film Festival
With Support from the Unlikeliest Circles, This Could Be Marijuana's Momentnew
The fight to legalize marijuana is burning up like never before -- but some advocates warn that if it doesn't happen soon, it may never happen at all.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
05-29-2009 |
Drugs
A Chance for Meaningful Change in Sacramentonew
The skunking of all five special election budget measures backed by Gov. Arnold and the Can't Shoot Straight Legislature was a clear signal that voters are way beyond fed up with half-measures, marginal fixes and smoke and mirrors in Sacramento.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Phil Trounstine and Jerry Roberts |
05-29-2009 |
Commentary
Today's Kids Have Unprecedented Access to Porn -- Is That Good or Bad?new
It is easier than ever to watch, create and share pornographic images and text, and porn has always been right at the fingertips of today's teens. Which leads to the question, can this be bad for them? If cigarettes stunt your growth, does porn stunt your soul?
Metro Silicon Valley |
Jessica Lussenhop |
05-29-2009 |
Sex
Nova Scotia Premier Rodney MacDonald's Demisenew
While the final outcome is still far from a done deal, is it too soon to say, "So long, Rodney?"
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Stephen Kimber |
05-29-2009 |
Commentary
'Blood Shed' Brings a Little Slice of Atlantic Horror to the Worldnew
Jason Shipley's directorial debut is a 15-minute boozy gorefest that premiered at Fredericton's Silver Wave Film Festival last November. And it's been on a roll since then.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tara Thorne |
05-29-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
