AltWeeklies Wire
'Quantum of Solace': The Evolution of Bondnew
Campy gadgets are replaced with revenge and exciting action in Quantum of Solace.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-20-2008 |
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Heroically 'Happy-Go-Lucky'new
Mike Leigh's latest film, about an impossibly cheerful woman, will leave viewers intrigued.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
A Gold Medal Lockdownnew
Former swimming superstar Rick DeMont has triumphed over an ordeal that could've crushed him.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
11-20-2008 |
Sports
Many Park Service Officials Say the Bush Administration Devastated Their Agencynew
The Bush administration has weakened air-quality standards in federal preserves, and has overseen a diminishing science program. But even more insidiously, the administration has employed a political screening process for civil-service managers, attempted to outsource many positions, and maneuvered to fundamentally reconstruct management policies.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
11-20-2008 |
Environment
Can the Carolinas' Largest Theater Rise to the Times?new
The timing isn't the best, but the Durham Performing Arts Center is opening at the end of the month.
INDY Week |
Staff |
11-20-2008 |
Performance
Old-Time Religion in New Locations Infiltrate Bostonnew
The congregation of Fenway Church, which is composed largely of young adults in their 20s and 30s, started worshipping at a new venue on October 5th. It doesn't have pews or an organ, but it does offer a stage, surround sound, plasma TVs and a bar.
Dig Boston |
Alexandra Dednah |
11-20-2008 |
Religion
Why Reward GM? Here's Why ...new
Lee Iacocca isn't running GM, Ford or Chrysler, and the most inept administration in history has made conditions far more daunting, but the stakes are far greater. We should take a deep breath and help the bums.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
11-20-2008 |
Economy
Jean-Claude Van Damme's JCVD is ... Brilliant?new
Before you think JCVD is just another excuse for the aging action star to try and roundhouse kick his way into our hearts one last time, wait up: JCVD is as wildly entertaining and daring as cinema comes, and that's something you don't necessarily associate with the train-wrecked career of the weathered action star.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
The Black List: Political Correctedness Ain't What it Used To Benew
To help you navigate the new ins and outs, here are a few of the words, phrases, ideas and people that have now been officially blacklisted. Study carefully ...
New York Press |
Jamaal Young |
11-20-2008 |
Culture
New Bio Puts Lusty Dusty Springfield in Her Historical Placenew
Annie J. Randall blends scholarly interest with groupie fascination in Dusty! Queen of the Postmods, which goes so far as to suggest that Dusty was not only cool but also postmodern.
New York Press |
Felicia Feaster |
11-20-2008 |
Nonfiction
'Special' is for Every Guy Who Still Dreams He May be Superhumannew
A chronicle of mental decline masquerading as science fiction, Special stars perennial character actor Michael Rapaport as Les, a likable dolt whose momentary respite from the monotony of his life as a lonely meter maid comes from reading comic books.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
11-20-2008 |
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Arnaud Desplechin Serves Up Haute Holiday Fare in 'A Christmas Tale'new
A Christmas Tale isn't repugnant, just regressive. The modern family film has moved beyond this Gallic update of I Remember Mama.
New York Press |
Armond White |
11-20-2008 |
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The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer Goes Out On Her Ownnew
Palmer released her album this September and has been on the road promoting it ever since, intentionally leaving little time for The Dresden Dolls. "We're taking a break," Palmer says. "We both need some space."
New York Press |
Christine Werthman |
11-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Vampire Romance 'Twilight' Makes an Awkward Leap from Page to Screennew
Stephenie Meyer's dunderheaded brick of a book may be poorly written pap, but it affords its audience a level of pure escapism as alluring as it is unrealistic and unhealthy. Twilight the movie brings all of that crashing down to earth, and inspires only nervous laughter.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Josh Bell |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
Vivian Girls Keep it Simple and Spectacularnew
Though the equation that vocal harmonies plus reverb plus jangly punk equals greatness doesn't seem that tricky, nobody seems to capture it the way Vivian Girls have.
The Portland Mercury |
Rob Simonsen |
11-20-2008 |
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