AltWeeklies Wire
Mercury Rev's Strange Attractionsnew
The New York State band invokes animal spirits and alchemical magic to make two new albums.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
12-05-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Seven False Starts About the Death of David Foster Wallacenew
By now you may have heard. The most influential and innovative fiction stylist of his generation, the smartest, funniest, strangest, most endearing and (let's just say it) the greatest writer under 50 in America, killed himself at his Claremont home on Sept. 12.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Cornel Bonca |
12-05-2008 |
Books
Malcolm Gladwell Examines the Secret of Success in 'Outliers'new
Gladwell uses birthdays, tight-knit communities and circumstance to show why some make it and others don't.
Montreal Mirror |
Juliet Waters |
12-05-2008 |
Nonfiction
Obama, the NRA and Gun Hysterianew
Post-election sales of weapons have increased nationally, with gun-rightsers stockpiling firearms and ammo against what they believe to be the coming surge of gun-control legislation enacted by Obama. Gun sales were up 15 percent this October compared to October 2007, according to a trade association.
Eugene Weekly |
Rick Levin |
12-05-2008 |
Politics
How the Facts Came to Hate Americanew
Journalism's emphasis on objectivity and balance fabricated a controversy in climate science that didn't exist. Have reporters learned anything?
Boulder Weekly |
Dylan Otto Krider |
12-04-2008 |
Media
Why Do We Like Cinematic Christmas Criminals?new
A therapist and a movie critic wonder what makes bad guys so appealing at good times in this round-up of strange Xmas films.
North Bay Bohemian |
David Templeton |
12-04-2008 |
Movies
Life's Not Fair: Kanye West 2.0new
A post-grad Kanye finally leaves his boastful, aggressive comfort zone in 808s and Heartbreak.
North Bay Bohemian |
David Sason |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
Black Gold: West Coast Trufflesnew
With European truffles on the decline, a new breed of truffle hunters and growers comes to the fore on the West Coast.
North Bay Bohemian |
Alastair Bland |
12-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
Danger: 'f, monday' May Result in Cubicle Moshingnew
If Colourmusic's new album were a movie, it'd be a subversive Stanley Kubrick remake of the hippie musical Hair, staring Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
With 'Shogun,' Trivium Has its First Epic Albumnew
Shogun is the first album on which Trivium does not sound too much like other bands.
Tucson Weekly |
Jon Hobson |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
Dressy Bessy Finally Finds a Decent Drummernew
After various trials, Dressy Bessy lead Tammy Ealom is comfortable with her new drummer and happy to be performing live.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
12-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wu-Tang's Raekwon Discusses Reuniting and Reconnecting with Fansnew
The individual members of Wu-Tang are involved in so many projects, some of them might not even be aware of each other's work. For instance, Raekwon said he wasn't aware of the latest album billed to Wu-Tang: Soundtracks From the Shaolin Temple, which was released Oct. 7, even though he appears on it.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman Can't Save 'Australia'new
We're watching a great director working outside of his normal area of expertise, and while the results are not disastrous, they're uncomfortable.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
'Let the Right One In': Blood in the Snownew
This Swedish vampire movie has a slow pace, but it amply rewards patient viewers.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
Conservationists Hope Stimulus Efforts Get Directed Toward National Landsnew
The National Parks Conservation Association is trying to steer economic-stimulus efforts toward the parks, through back-to-work and service programs.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
12-04-2008 |
Environment
