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Fake Gays Not Protesting IFC-Distributed Rape Filmnew
Last week, I got an e-mail with a real honker of a subject line: "Most Controversial Film — More Dangerous than Wikileaks?" It claimed that a new film, Victim, contains a rape scene so realistic that "gay-rights activists and anti-rape groups tried to get it banned."
Boston Phoenix |
Eugenia Williamson |
02-03-2011 |
Commentary
Flooded & Forgottennew
A Nashville neighborhood fights the lingering effects — psychological and physical — of last May’s devastation.
Nashville Scene |
Stephen George |
02-03-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: Nashville Flood
Should Sportswriters be Allowed to Gamble on Sports?new
Financial reporters aren't allowed to buy stock in companies they cover. Political reporters often go so far as to not vote in order to keep their claims of objectivity legitimate. But many sports reporters -- gatekeepers of all the juicy tidbits that could sway public opinion on a game, either in Vegas or with a local bookmaker -- think nothing of placing a wager themselves.
Boston Phoenix |
Sean Kerrigan |
02-03-2011 |
Media
The New Face of Revolution: No Leaders or Parties Need Apply
The uprisings we are witnessing today have their roots in the decline of industrial production that began 60 years ago.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-03-2011 |
International
Behind ESPN in Sundance Squarenew
ESPN coordinating director Mike Feinberg is sitting in his temporary office on the 31st floor of the D.R. Horton Tower in downtown Fort Worth, and he has a lot of work on his plate. He’s overseeing the sports network’s Super Bowl coverage that will be produced all this week from Sundance Square.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
02-02-2011 |
Sports
Sweatin to the Aughties: Girl Talk Feeds the Animals in N.C.new
Even the most hyperliterate reviewer couldn’t craft a more effective précis of what takes place at a Girl Talk show than what is conveyed through a single snapshot immediately after the dance music maven relinquishes control of his crowd.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
02-02-2011 |
Reviews
Swan Divenew
Our beloved Natalie Portman tests our patience. Severely.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
02-02-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Ivan Reitman, No Strings Attached
Katy Stephan: Lacemakingnew
Normally, one shouldn't judge an album primarily by its packaging or its patina. But the outer shell of Katy Stephan's new disc, Lacemaking, is of a piece with the music.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-02-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: The Nice Guy Trio, Katy Stephan
Portlandianew
Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein play quintessential citizens of the City of Roses.
Boise Weekly |
Damon Hunzeker |
02-02-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Portlandia
Fort Worth, PAnew
As black and gold Steeler fans descend upon Fort Worth, a native Pittsburgher assesses the pluses — and minuses.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Anthony Mariani |
02-02-2011 |
Sports
Elizabeth Lynn Dunham: May 12, 1961-Jan. 16, 2011new
The life and death of the woman who former Gov. Neil Goldschmidt sexually abused beginning when she was a young teen-ager.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
02-02-2011 |
Politics
Insiders Revisit S.C. Gubernatorial Racenew
For students learning the ins and outs of elections, the 2010 gubernatorial race between then-Rep. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen included a lot of teachable moments. For instance, they've learned what you should and shouldn't send to Will Folks in a text message.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-01-2011 |
Elections
How to Land the Lead in Warhol's Only Playnew
Lick Me: How I Became Cherry Vanilla, "takes us on a journey from the birth of rock to the explosion of punk . . . with memorable detours through the sexual revolution, the women's liberation movement, and the Theater of the Ridiculous."
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Cherry Vanilla |
02-01-2011 |
Excerpts
The Hipster Sacraments of El Ten Elevennew
LA duo brings its full arsenal of foot pedals and processors to the New Parish.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
02-01-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Louisiana Democrats Past, Present and Futurenew
Edwin Edwards and John Breaux represent the Democratic Party in Louisiana's past and Caroline Fayard, John Bel Edwards, Karen Carter Peterson and others hold the hope for the future.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
02-01-2011 |
Commentary
