AltWeeklies Wire
A Seasoned Drunk Makes the Case for a Lower Drinking Agenew
In my vast and storied experience with the strange and alluring elixir, I have noticed that those who began dabbling with drinking at a younger age tend to develop a more balanced approach toward its consumption in later years.
Westword |
Adam Cayton-Holland |
09-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Always Fiery Fear Before the March of Flames Finishes Its Fourth Recordnew
While Fear prepares for its upcoming tour, frontman David Marion talks about the new record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
09-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Skateboard Film Pits Overtown Against Sistrunknew
Go behind the scenes of this hood war.
Miami New Times |
Deirdra Funcheon |
09-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: G.E.D., Cess Silvera
'Everybody Wants to be Italian': Unlikely to Be a Fave, but Pleasant Enoughnew
The plot is never terribly plausible, and you can see the road bumps in this relationship coming a mile away. But despite the shaky setup, the characters do grow on you after while.
When Will the Beach Boys Get Their Due?new
A simple Google News search reveals it all -- search "Beach Boys harmonies" and you'll see it applied to "hip, new" bands across a wide spectrum.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
09-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Beach Boys
75 Orgasms in Three Days Shows Me Why Dildos Were Electrified Before Vacuum Cleanersnew
Pleasing others distracts us from our own need for pleasure. In most instances, it is also a way of validating, excusing and/or ignoring our own dissatisfaction. Woman to woman: if you are reading this article and you don't possess this wonderful device, you are unnecessarily depriving yourself.
NOW Magazine |
Samantha Nagthall |
09-08-2008 |
Culture
Shepard Fairey and Robert Indiana Cause Trouble at the DNCnew
Fairey and company spent seventeen hours in jail, first at the infamous "Gitmo on the Platte" warehouse the city set up for DNC protesters. But he wasn't the only artist to get caught in the tentacles of DNC security.
Forest Whitaker Wants You to Bang His Wifenew
It's hard to be too indignant about Forest Whitaker's small, heartfelt contribution to this spiritual exercise-cum-vanity project by writer-director-star Philippe Caland, who once devised the story for that '90s crash-and-burn Madonna/David Lynch fiasco Boxing Helena.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
09-08-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Philippe Caland, Ripple Effect
Monotonix: Too Hot for Bumbershootnew
After just four songs, the fire marshal deemed the Tel Aviv–based band too dangerous, and had Exhibition Hall staff cut their power.
Seattle Weekly |
Hannah Levin |
09-08-2008 |
Concerts
The Dallas Cowboys Are Counting on NFL Outlaw Pacman Jonesnew
Pacman -- acquired in a trade by the Cowboys April 23 and reinstated after a one-year suspension by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell August 28 -- will be subjected to unprecedented scrutiny this season.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
09-08-2008 |
Sports
Sarah Palin is John McCain's Latest Albatrossnew
Simply putting a "lady" on the ticket isn't going to garner energized woman voters when that lady opposes so much of what the women's movement has struggled for.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
09-08-2008 |
Commentary
Religious Discrimination at the Best Western?new
A Muslim employee sues after being fired for wearing a head scarf.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
09-08-2008 |
Religion
Canada's Afghan Pullout Bluesnew
The prime minister's promised 2011 exit is in jeopardy from a shifting U.S. geo-strategy.
NOW Magazine |
Paul Weinberg |
09-08-2008 |
War
9021-Uh-Ohnew
The new, or re–imagined, or re–hashed, or re–vaginally–juvinated or whatever 90210 premiered this week on the CW, and it’s no secret it was lacking.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Caralyn Green |
09-08-2008 |
TV
Czech Jiri Menzel Shows His Mastery in 'I Served the King of England'new
Like Closely Watched Trains, England was adapted from author Bohumil Hrabal, and likewise concerns the wacky and horrifying misadventures of a well-meaning innocent living (eventually) under occupation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Matt Prigge |
09-08-2008 |
Reviews
