AltWeeklies Wire
Big Nothingsnew
If bleakness blankets singer-songwriter Elliott Smith's posthumously released CD, that doesn't mark a major change in tone from his previous albums.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
11-22-2004 |
Music
Troubled Master: Willem de Kooning's art and lifenew
De Kooning achieved fame late in a turbulent life dedicated to women, drink, and work, work, work.
Boston Phoenix |
William Corbett |
11-22-2004 |
Nonfiction
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movienew
The perfect timing and the self-aware absurdity translate to the big screen.
Boston Phoenix |
Nina MacLaughlin |
11-22-2004 |
Reviews
The Ebb and Flow of American Beer Culturenew
In a quixotic journey to find “The Perfect Beer Joint,” the novelist and long-time Wall Street Journal writer Ken Wells embarked on a perambulating journey down the length of the Mississippi River to see what he could see and sip what he could sip. Travels with Barley, the fizzy and flavorful travelogue that resulted, is appropriately intoxicating.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
11-22-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Faith-based Agriculturenew
At least one cabinet member has been all-systems-go on anything new out of the science lab: Ann Veneman, who announced on Monday that she’s resigning her post as secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Her enthusiasm for the latest research, which borders on religious fervor, has well served her pocketbook and prestige.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Alberto Gonzales, The Devil You Don't Knownew
Those who cheer John Ashcroft's departure as Attorney General should think twice, as Gozales is a "considerably more dangerous replacement."
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate and Dan Poulson |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Soulful and Sweet Enoughnew
The arrival of How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb highlights U2's diminishing skills -- both the "diminishing" and the "skills." A complete deconstruction, with help from Mom.
East Bay Express |
Rob Harvilla |
11-22-2004 |
Reviews
Despite Defeat, Liberal Lobby Has Risennew
Dems can't afford to annoy blue-collar America with the obvious lifestyle gulf between its leadership and its historic base. But MoveOn can. Until it came along, no one had built an organization that catered specifically to suburban, college-educated liberals.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Larry Flynt Riles Oakland Campus with Story, Photosnew
Hustler published a story, "Crashing the Fetish Ball on an All-Girl Campus," as an installment of its regular "On Campus" feature -- and created an uproar at Mills College. For a few students, the horror went beyond just seeing the school's name in Hustler to seeing their faces in the mag.
East Bay Express |
Will Harper |
11-22-2004 |
Media
Tags: media
From All Corners of the Globenew
With members from Tucson, Nashville and Germany, Calexico have crossed oceans and cultures to expand their sound.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary |
11-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Calexico, The Black Light
The Secondmen Comethnew
Bass player and former member of the Minutemen and fIREHOSE, Mike Watt turned a serious illness into an inspiration for an album.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Beyond Reasonnew
The Bridget Jones sequel proves that Renee Zellweger has a bad casting choice.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
11-20-2004 |
Reviews
Sorrowful Sidewaysnew
Alexander Payne's newest Oscar contender is sadder and more reflective than his earlier films.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-20-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Alexander Payne, Sideways
Sex, Fear and Videotapenew
John Cameron Mitchell talks about Hedwig, his upcoming work, Short Bus, and the recent election.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
11-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Musical Familynew
Music legend Howe Gelb takes his newest incarnation of Giant Sand on the road with a new CD.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
