AltWeeklies Wire
Bantam Menacenew
The small time is over for self-described
"multi-talented munchkin" Lady Sovereign. The sassy United Kingdom grime MC is primed to blow up bigger in North America than any before her.
Montreal Mirror |
Scott C |
12-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ignorance of AIDS Is Infectiousnew
Around the world, women are at risk of contracting HIV infections. AIDS-related groups warn that a blithe attitude can be dangerous.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
12-06-2005 |
Science
Still Believin'new
Journey's pop-drenched rock unites boomers and scenesters.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Aaron Retka |
12-05-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Journey
Hurricane-Related Mental Health Issues Challenge Care Systemnew
Mental health advocates are wondering how Texas -- which has a horrendous record of caring for its mentally ill citizens -- can meet the needs of Texans experiencing post-traumatic stress after hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
12-05-2005 |
Science
Don't Drink the Waternew
In the urban colonias of the Greater Houston area, the water stinks.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
12-05-2005 |
Environment
Master and Sacramentnew
In Tribeca, the greatest bluesman standing teases, withholds, and then whams his differentiations all the way home.
The Village Voice |
Robert Christgau |
12-05-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Power of Belief
Narnia becomes real in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
MaryAnn Johanson |
12-05-2005 |
Reviews
Wonk This Way
Syriana gives policy-paper ideas dramatic urgency.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
12-05-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Stephen Gaghan, Syriana
Hillary Gets Two Surprise Challengersnew
The anti-war movement now has two candidates pledging to dog Hillary Clinton throughout the 2006 Democratic primary for senator of New York State, forcing her to keep explaining her vote on Iraq.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
12-05-2005 |
Politics
Heartland Homegirlnew
Brandi Carlile's debut CD offers countrified comforts peppered with a few surprises: warm, sturdy, languorous folk-pop guided by strummed acoustic guitars and a gentle rhythm section with an alt-country lilt.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Alan Goldberg |
12-05-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Brandi Carlile
Into Africanew
Scientists say the origins of humanity can be found in Africa. Two new documentaries suggest its destiny may lie there too.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
12-05-2005 |
Reviews
Queer Scarenew
In 1920, Harvard president, A. Lawrence Lowell, put into action an inquisitorial secret court to ferret out, expel, castigate, and humiliate homosexual students.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Bronski |
12-05-2005 |
Nonfiction
Life Less Ordinarynew
Continuing in the puzzling but welcome tradition of previous platform-exclusive titles like the Grand Theft Auto series, last year's Half-Life 2 lands on the Xbox.
Boston Phoenix |
Aaron Solomon |
12-05-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Prisons of Darknessnew
The CIA leads the United States in "researching for the low moral ground" in the war against terrorism.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
12-05-2005 |
Commentary
Will Oscar Have the Balls for Munich?new
There will be no press junket, no premiere and, most importantly, no blowout Oscar marketing campaign for Steven Spielberg's certain-to-be-controversial movie, Munich.
L.A. Weekly |
Nikki Finke |
12-05-2005 |
Movies
