AltWeeklies Wire
Ready for Warnew
Though lacking a clear point of view, the film seems to say that war not only dehumanizes soldiers, but also infantilizes them. It’s not a pretty picture, but it is a lovely film.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Jarhead, Sam Mendes
Good Griefnew
This intercultural Houston-made film is an off-the-beaten-path ensemble drama that shows a healthy disregard for Hollywood rules.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Bob Roe, Dancing in Twilight
Woman. Muslim. American.new
Sarwat Husain shatters stereotypes in her pursuit of social justice.
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
11-03-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Canucks with Hooksnew
Steve Lambke of The Constantines shares his thoughts on his band, ketchup-flavored chips and how the Canadian indie scene is totally superior to America's.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
11-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Constantines
The Heist Aquatic: Pilfering From a Willing Wes Andersonnew
There’s something sinister in the parallels between Noah Baumbach’s The Squid and the Whale and Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. But no matter how much content Squid shares with its predecessor, it feels completely different.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Law and Order in a S.U.V.new
Cootie McBride uses his S.U.V. to help Ghetto Science Team Counter-Intelligence agents conduct a drive-by investigation regarding a CIA leak.
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
11-03-2005 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
And the Winner Isn't
It's saintly mother versus sinning father in a melodramatic struggle to feed their too many kids.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
War is Hecknew
Although Jarhead displays vivid cinematography and a wonderfully compelling narrative, it never ceases to ironically reference other war films. But it's a damn good movie.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Jarhead, Sam Mendes
The Waiting Game
Sam Mendes' timely adaptation of a marine memoirist's timely book focuses on the impotent frustration of warriors waiting to wage war, and the aura of unfinished business they leave in their wake.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Jarhead, Sam Mendes
Wily Capote
Philip Seymour Hoffman gives one of his best performances, as manipulative writer Truman Capote, in one of the year's best films.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Capote, Bennett Miller
Blowin' in the Windnew
Gannett-owned Clarion Ledger continues to back President Bush and other elected officials, despite admitting large shortcomings, including illegal or dishonest actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Editorial Staff |
11-03-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
God-loving Shredders Transcend Metal Norms and Spellchecknew
More than a decade after the peak of their career, Stryper proves their music is "just as serious as anybody's," but their main priority is still Jesus.
Dig Boston |
Jedd Gottlieb |
11-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Stryper, Stryper, Fans Are Reborn
The Truman Shownew
Capote star Philip Seymour Hoffman discusses reviving the creator of "In Cold Blood" and steering clear of caricature.
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
11-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Filtering Fiasconew
Sheila O'Flaherty is not a pervert, but she says the computers provided by the Jackson-Hinds library system block many of the sites she tries to access.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
11-03-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Toothpaste -- It's What's for Dinner
First-name-only cartoonist Drew's online comic strip Toothpaste for Dinner gets downloaded into a hard-copy collection.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
11-03-2005 |
Original Work
