AltWeeklies Wire
Equity and Philanthropynew
Last month 40 billionaires signed the "Giving Pledge," promising to donate most of their millions. A pledge by the same folks to contribute their support to changing the tax laws in this country would be even more valuable.
Fort Worth Weekly |
James Russell |
09-02-2010 |
Commentary
Cow Country: The Rise of the CAFO in Idahonew
As mega-dairies and feedlots make up more of Idaho's dairy industry, the conflicts between people and cattle are increasing.
Boise Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-02-2010 |
Environment
Tags: CAFO
A nagging mysterynew
This old case has reeled in a new curiosity-seeker who's not your average armchair detective. Anthony Herbert has been methodically scouring the strange story of Gene Fish.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-02-2010 |
Unclassified
The Extra Man Needs Extra Helpnew
Kevin Kline gives a wonderful performance in The Extra Man. That was to be expected. Unfortunately, his skills are wasted in one of the most disappointing films of the year.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-02-2010 |
Reviews
George Clooney's Hit Man Hides Out in The Americannew
Few actors today both possess and exercise the star power needed to make films like The American. But artistic appreciation does not always produce artistry.
Tags: The American, Anton Corbijn
Deftones bounce back from tragedynew
Fresh off of a month-long European tour, Deftones head to the Music Farm this week in support of their most recent album, Diamond Eyes . They're sportin' a new bassist and an optimistic attitude.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-02-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The American: This Gun for Hirenew
Director Anton Corbijn has a jeweler's eye for visual detail, but he's still trying to get a handle on other cinematic elements. The result is a beautiful, boring movie that's the least interesting George Clooney outing since Ocean's Twelve.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Kristian Lin |
09-02-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: The American, Anton Corbijn
State of Choicenew
Christian-backed crisis pregnancy centers outnumber pro-choice clinics in Oregon. Is that so bad?
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
09-02-2010 |
Sex
Tags: NARAL
Bo Powell: A Life as Colorful as His Artnew
Bo Powell's murals, paintings and drawings depict much of the West -- but even a dozen murals couldn't capture the breadth of this 70-year-old artist's life.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Dan McGraw |
09-02-2010 |
Art
Tags: Bo Powell
Jivin Scientists/Defacedproperty: Autumnnew
If this album is any evidence, Tucson's hip-hop underground is thriving.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-01-2010 |
Reviews
Federal hurricane response still lackingnew
These days, there's an increased awareness that federal aid has to move faster — that the need for additional resources like manpower and money should be anticipated before the storm, not days later. But Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and other municipal leaders are still focused on lasting reform.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-01-2010 |
Policy Issues
Cue the Green Pukenew
This exorcism faux-documentary won't make your head spin.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-01-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Daniel Stamm, The Last Exorcism
Left Turn at the Equatornew
Oliver Stone's new documentary is eye-opening when it's not merely lazy.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
09-01-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Oliver Stone, South of the Border
One Sharp Machetenew
Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis made a real movie out of a fake movie trailer he created in 2007. The result is Machete, a satirical, over-the-top sendup of the immigration debate.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Kristian Lin |
09-01-2010 |
Reviews
BBQ Evolutionnew
Barbecue has been a vital part of American life as far back as the 17th century.
Charleston City Paper |
Robert Moss |
09-01-2010 |
Food+Drink
Tags: BBQ
