AltWeeklies Wire
Courtney Cox Suxnew
This supernatural thriller falls in on itself like a crappy souffle. Courtney Cox should have just stuck to another Scream sequel.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
07-27-2005 |
Movies
Tags: November
A Short Ride to Noir Geniusnew
Louis Malle dives into the depths of human darkness, with a clever plot and brilliant cinematography that could give Godard a run for his money.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
07-27-2005 |
Reviews
Peelander-Z Are Always Super Coolnew
What do you get when you mix Mexican wrestling, Japanese anime and punk rock? The superhero trio Peelander-Z, who have landed from outer space to impress earthlings with their warped sound.
Dig Boston |
Luke O'Neil |
07-27-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Peelander-Z
Quit Looking at Kid606new
Kid606 is busting out his laptop full of dub-laced tracks. Just don't stare at him anymore.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
07-27-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Resilience, Kid606
Anton Gets Aggro on our Assesnew
Anton Newcombe of Brian Jonestown Massacre and star of the documentary DiG! may just want to be loved, but he is making it really damn difficult.
Dig Boston |
Chris Haire |
07-27-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundamnew
What fun would life be if there were robots engaging in intergalatic warfare! But wait, it's possible to mastermind robotic battles with the newest release from Bandai.
Dig Boston |
Seth MCM. Donlin |
07-27-2005 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
Fatal Flu: We're Not Readynew
A historic pandemic like that of 1918 is likely, perhaps as soon as this winter, and unless you're a health or government worker, no one's planning to save you.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
07-27-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
A Conservative Says: End the Warnew
We went into Iraq to teach the world a lesson. It didn't work. It won't.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Gold |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
Distort Reformnew
A Washington state ballot initiative would cap monetary awards for malpractice lawsuits. Another would crack down on serially inept doctors. Only one might solve an actual problem.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
07-27-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Scandal That Could Eat Bush's Brainnew
An investigation into who leaked a CIA agent’s identity to the press has generated speculation that key members of the Bush administration could be indicted soon on criminal charges. A Rove/Plame FAQ summarizes developments in the case.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
A '90s Box Set That's Too Seattlenew
Any account of the '90s in which hip-hop's expansion, or electronic dance music's myriad offshoots, or the increasing presence in the U.S. urban market of Caribbean styles, didn't happen is to be viewed with serious suspicion.
Seattle Weekly |
Michaelangelo Matos |
07-27-2005 |
Reviews
What's the Point of Random Searches?new
A potential bomber is a needle in a human haystack, but New York cops' goal in searching some subway riders is a psychological one.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
Time Machinenew
Songwriting and willful idiocy are two of the strengths of the Omens' debut album.
Westword |
Jason Heller |
07-26-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Congressman Dials In on the Telecom Warsnew
Tim Wirth, the former chairman of the House Telecommunications Subcommittee, says self-interest has eclipsed public interest in the communications industry.
The Embalming of Ma Bellnew
AT&T may have been the phone company for more than a century, but there's no monopoly on foolishness. They buried Ma Bell last month, but her legacy lives on.
Westword |
Alan Prendergast |
07-26-2005 |
Business & Labor
