AltWeeklies Wire
Hearing Voicesnew
Marty hears things that aren't there. Doctors say she's schizophrenic. A new movement says she's just human.
Boston Phoenix |
S.I. Rosenbaum |
10-24-2011 |
Science
Tags: mental health, schizophrenia
Young Love: Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones Deliver the Precious Pain
A surprisingly sweet and candid look at the problematic nature of young love, "Like Crazy" is a sturdy romantic showcase for Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones who share an undeniable sensual chemistry.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
Art Film Confidential: Julia Leigh Fires a Shot Across the Bough
A bold feminist exploitation think-piece about the perceived and disguised societal demands placed on women, "Sleeping Beauty" is a hauntingly erotic film that languishes in the recesses of your sub-conscious.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
Johnny English Reborn: Spy-Jinksnew
As before, Atkinson plays the British agent who sees himself as James Bond but instead comes across as a Limey version of Inspector Clouseau.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
Time for Fine Fall Paperbacksnew
This week, we're looking at new fall paperbacks we feel are worth your time.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-24-2011 |
Fiction
Indiana Officials Dabble in iPad trendnew
Many state and local governments are reviewing the iPad to possibly improve communication, increase speed in lawmaking decisions and cut costs with paper.
Where'd He Get Those Boots? Shrek Spin-Off Shows Off
Spun off from the finally-adjourned Shrek franchise, "Puss in Boots" is a well crafted DreamWorks animated movie that succeeds in spite of, rather than with the aid of its extraneous 3D treatment.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
What Would Steve Jobs Do?new
Only visionary leadership can ensure breakthroughs in everything from technology to transportation.
NUVO |
David Hoppe |
10-24-2011 |
Business & Labor
CD Review: Cement Stars' Form & Tempernew
Charlotte indie rock quintet Cement Stars follows up 2009's Geometrics with the six-song EP, Form & Temper.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
The Revolution Will Be Homeschoolednew
Inside the active, social, surprising world of Las Vegas 'edupunks.'
Las Vegas Weekly |
Erin Ryan |
10-24-2011 |
Education
Tags: Homeschooling, Edupunks
Maxwell Anderson’s Indianapolis Museum of Artnew
Like him or not, we’ll miss Maxwell Anderson in the director's seat at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. He didn’t just make the IMA vibrant — he made it indispensable.
Hunter Gatherersnew
Lynda Foreman leads packs of mushroom hunters on a quest for culinary gold.
The Inlander |
Jordy Byrd |
10-24-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: matsutake, Picking Mushrooms
Gangrene Machine Puts Junk in Their Funknew
Gangrene Machine is a quintet of intellectual punks with the clamor of a Frank Zappa ensemble and the solemnity of a Monty Python skit. It's a parade of unorthodoxy in full costume, an approach that would have many straight-laced spectators asking, "Why?" -- to which they'd respond with a cavalier shrug of "Why not?"
Charleston City Paper |
Abigail Darlington |
10-24-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gangrene Machine
Chasing the Ghostnew
Salinas Valley farmers are trying to become the first in the Western Hemisphere to commercialize the world's hottest pepper. Turns out the Bhut Jolokia—or ghost pepper—is a fickle little hottie,
Monterey County Weekly |
Sara Rubin |
10-24-2011 |
Features
Review: Night of the Living Deadnew
Acting Up Productions gets gruesome with a terrifying play featuring live...er, uh... undead actors.
NUVO |
Katelyn Coyne |
10-24-2011 |
Performance
