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Follow-up Is No Runner-Upnew
No medals will be awarded for this Sandra Bullock follow-up, although the actress proves herself an ever-game comic actress.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Childhood Done Just Rightnew
A sweet, emotionally complex film about faith, charity, and growing up is not what most people would have expected from Trainspotting's Danny Boyle, but this new movie is unmistakably his.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Danny Boyle, Millions
Frozen Assetsnew
This refreshingly femme-centric tale advocates on behalf of physics, feminism, and athleticism.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Ice Princess, Tim Fywell
Come Againnew
Bernie Mac gets punk'd by Ashton Kutcher.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Guess Who, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Not Quite a Sea Changenew
The consensus on Low’s seventh full-length album and first for Sub Pop, is that it represents a Great Departure. Also reviewed is The Fiery Furnaces'EP.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Callous Disservicenew
While Callas Forever seems sincere in its attempt to pay tribute to the world’s most famous opera singer, it unwittingly disserves her in its bizarre wish-fantasy about resurrecting her voice onscreen.
Austin Chronicle |
Steve Davis |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Callas Forever, Franco Zeffirelli
Songs About Poseursnew
Underneath the surface mockery of Clem Snide's fifth album is a deep and abiding sympathy, a generosity of spirit that refuses to succumb to despair. Also reviewed is Petra Haden's Petra Haden Sings: The Who Sell Out.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
03-25-2005 |
Reviews
Gay Legislator Is Out but Not Downnew
Never again will Rep. Larry McKeon apologize for telling the truth. The Illinois legislature’s first and only open gay says he’s tired of the hypocrites he serves with -- and he’s ready
to name names. Again.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
03-25-2005 |
Politics
Tags: Chicago Democrat, hypocrisy
School District Resists Military Recruiters' Methodsnew
A school district in New York State is standing up to the Pentagon by turning over information about students to military recruiters only if parents specifically request that it does so.
City Newspaper |
Krestia DeGeorge |
03-25-2005 |
War
New Battleground for Human Rights: the Bathroomnew
Public bathrooms are undoubtedly the most dangerous places for transgendered people. As a result, a fledgling movement to increase the number of gender-neutral bathrooms is gaining momentum.
City Newspaper |
Jennifer Loviglio |
03-25-2005 |
Sex
How Terri Schiavo Saves Tom DeLay
Another view on the Schiavo case: It’s about changing the subject in Washington, D.C., too
The Inlander |
Robert Herold |
03-25-2005 |
Commentary
Soldier's Storynew
A Marine, killed in Iraq, leaves behind an extended family with differing opinions about the war.
Sacramento News & Review |
Melinda Welsh |
03-25-2005 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Mike in Fivenew
If Michael Jackson’s found guilty of raping little boys, I think they should put him under the jail. But, if he’s not, he should still be sentenced to some jail time. With me. Because I could fix Michael Jackson in five months. Watch.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
03-25-2005 |
Commentary
'This I Believe' Returns to Radio
NPR has revived the old Edward R. Murrow radio show in which people from all walks of life were asked to state their core beliefs.
LEO Weekly |
Willie Davis |
03-25-2005 |
Media
Tags: radio
The Tao of Fear Factornew
Fear Factor and Playboy have joined forces in print and with a new DVD. In the theater of the absurd that is popular culture, it's a storybook marriage--and we can't help but throw rice.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
03-24-2005 |
TV
Tags: TV
