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Catfish is Another Dodgy Docnew
One of the most buzzed-about films at this year's Sundance, Catfish examines the very real world of downtrodden, bored, criminally inclined or just mischievous people reinventing themselves in cyberspace.
Wavves: King of the Beachnew
In 2009, after releasing one of the most over-hyped albums in recent memory, Wavves mastermind Nathan Williams imploded onstage during the Primavera Sound Festival in Spain. The outburst was an obnoxious display, fueled by drugs and alcohol, and suggested an entitled media darling feeling the pressure.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Wavves
James Dunn's The Bed We Madenew
With this third release, James Dunn finds himself between rock and a chart place.
Tags: James Dunn
The Hold Steady Goes Beyond the 'Matsnew
The extra-strength aesthetic of Heaven is Whenever suits the hearty themes of Craig Finn's latest songs.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: The Hold Steady
Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggitsnew
After fifteen years, this duo is still going strong.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Terminal Peoplenew
The closure of the Transbay Terminal in San Francisco was a chance to help some of the city’s most hardcore homeless. But many didn’t want help, and others couldn’t be helped.
SF Weekly |
Lauren Smiley |
09-22-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Homeless, Transbay Terminal
Two Hits, One Miss At TIFFnew
Three very different historical biopics made North American premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival this past week. Two succeeded. And the one that didn't may have let the facts get in the way of good drama.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-22-2010 |
Movies
Dr. Do-Overnew
Oregon Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Kitzhaber’s toughest opponent may not be Chris Dudley.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
09-22-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Oregon, John Kitzhaber
What You Don't Know About Your Doctor Could Hurt Younew
Why overburdened Utah regulators can’t keep the (bad) doctors away.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Eric S. Peterson |
09-22-2010 |
Science
Tags: HCR, dward Eyring
Gordon Gekko Returnsnew
How do you make a sequel to the strutting, chest-beating capitalism thrill ride of Oliver Stone's 1987 Wall Street in post-bailout America? Very carefully.
Charleston City Paper |
Felicia Feaster |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Bohemian Rhapsody: Howl and Jack Goes Boatingnew
James Franco blazes as Allen Ginsberg; Philip Seymour quietly simmers.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Global Village of the Damnednew
A year ago this month, world leaders and protesters descended on Pittsburgh for the G-20 summit. Is the city - or the world - any better off?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Chris Potter |
09-21-2010 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: G-20
Interview: William Arnettnew
Interview with Wil Arnett of "Running Wilde."
Boston Phoenix |
Ryan Stewart |
09-21-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Shooter Jennings Kills Stephen Kingnew
Randall Flagg couldn't do it, and neither could Pennywise the Clown. But Shooter Jennings pulled it off. He killed Stephen King. Or at least he did on his latest album, Black Ribbons, a dystopian concept album that's equal parts Nine Inch Niles and Nashville.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
09-21-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Shooter Jennings
Trading Baltimore for Atlantic Citynew
An interview with Michael K. Willaims of Boardwalk Empire.
Boston Phoenix |
Ryan Stewart |
09-21-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
