AltWeeklies Wire
Ghost Worldnew
This Hungarian film, the most existential of holocaust films, is artistic without cheap or superfluous effects, making it almost mystically translucent.
The Village Voice |
J. Hoberman |
01-04-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Fateless, Lajos Koltai
English as a Second Languagenew
From Memoirs of a Geisha to Gwen Stefani's Harujuku Girls, Asians get lost in translation in pop culture representations.
The Village Voice |
Anne Ishii |
01-04-2006 |
Commentary
Truth Squadnew
Intelligence expert Scott Ritter explains the WMD situation in his new book.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
01-04-2006 |
Nonfiction
The Bush Family Coupnew
The son revisits the sins of the father on America.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
01-04-2006 |
Politics
Heartbreak Hotelsnew
For Katrina evacuees in New York, it's no jobs, no phones, no closets, missing meals, and a government that wants you outta there.
The Village Voice |
Tommy Hallissey |
01-04-2006 |
Disasters
Jailhouse Salsanew
A private investigator has found a fresh lead that may prompt a court to hear the appeal of Harry Ruiz, currently incarcerated at Green Haven Correctional Facility in upstate New York.
The Village Voice |
Geoffrey Gray |
01-04-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Year in Picturesnew
From Alice to Gwen and from Devo to Kanye, Cleveland's year in music is remembered with graphic photographs.
Cleveland Scene |
Walter Novak |
01-04-2006 |
Music
Tags: yearinreview2005
Strange but Truenew
Recapping Colorado's year of dysfunctional family values -- and missing panties.
Westword |
Laura Bond |
01-04-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: yearinreview2005
Hall of Shamenew
From Michael Brown to Ward Churchill, 2005 marked the year that Colorado's scandals got national attention.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
01-04-2006 |
Commentary
A&R Q&Anew
Forget the guys in Wolf Parade, here's an interview with their A&R guy, Stuart.
SF Weekly |
Garrett Kamps |
01-04-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Doing It Yourselfnew
ReadyMade magazine presents a handsome DIY bible for those interested in becoming a notoriously trash-reclaiming do-it-yourselfer.
SF Weekly |
Hiya Swanhuyser |
01-04-2006 |
Nonfiction
In the Stacksnew
Despite the gains in online research, libraries remain special and important places.
The Chronicles of Ridiculenew
Only the San Francisco Chronicle makes so many mistakes that it is forced to waste paper partaking in meta-meta-journalism.
Moonbat Is On the Airnew
Michigan conservative radio host helps shed light on the rules of right-wing punditry.
Keep It Really Realnew
Former San Francisco mayor and payola kingpin Willie Brown co-hosts a new talk-radio show with lefty comedian Will Durst, Keeping It Real with Will and Willie, with endless oppportunities for comedic stupidity.
