AltWeeklies Wire
Dean's New Campaign: Recruiting Neophytes to Liven Up the Partynew
Most of the unsuccessful Democratic presidential hopefuls have quietly gone back to their day jobs. Not Howard Dean. He's still on the road five or six days a week vigorously promoting the political action committee Democracy for America.
Long Island Press |
Elizabeth Cady Brown |
09-24-2004 |
Politics
Iraqis Slow to Embrace Democracynew
As Iraq's interim National Assembly begins its work, many Iraqis express a profound alienation from the political process that's supposed to pave the way to their first democratic government.
Long Island Press |
Borzou Daragahi |
09-24-2004 |
International
Computer Bluenew
Kerry Conran and his blue screen clone the classics.
Missoula Independent |
Nicole Panter |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Doors of Perceptionnew
This Korean film about a monk and his young disciple has a beguiling simplicity and a meditative visual style that prove fascinating.
Missoula Independent |
Susanna Sonnenberg |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Bush Leaguenew
Attack biographer Kitty Kelley backfires on the Bushes.
Missoula Independent |
John Freeman |
09-23-2004 |
Nonfiction
Tastes Like Rabbit!new
Does rabbit really taste like chicken? And does it have to?
Missoula Independent |
Ari LeVaux |
09-23-2004 |
Food+Drink
One Soul LP, Hold the Soulnew
Fante's is a sanitized, smiley-faced soul with none of the guts or grandeur of his musical forefathers. Perhaps with time and experience he'll join their ranks; for now, he's a pleasant-enough accompaniment to a Frappucino. Also reviewed is Martina Topley-Bird's Anything.
Illinois Times |
René Spencer Saller |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Rewind, Ricky Fante
Deliciously Explosivenew
Japanese instrumental band Mono speaks to their American audience through their music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pity the GOP Hipsternew
Even Republicans -- if they could get over the fact that 100 percent of sales proceeds go to godless, tree-hugging, wealth-redistributing deviants -- might actually like this CD. Also reviewed is Keren Ann's Not Going Anywhere.
Illinois Times |
René Spencer Saller |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Bulletproof Monksnew
Antibalas spreads the Gospel according to Afrobeat.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Prof's Study: Speaking Skills Don't Determine Political Successnew
After carefully studying the speeches of the nation's 43 presidents, Allan Metcalf has learned that it's possible for a commander in chief to routinely mangle the language -- and still succeed.
Illinois Times |
Cinda Klickna |
09-23-2004 |
Politics
Tennis Trystnew
If you don't take Wimbledon too seriously, you'll enjoy it, thanks to Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Richard Loncraine, Wimbledon
A Less-Dirty Shamenew
While it received the dreaded NC-17 rating, John Waters' latest is minor compared to his previous films.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
What Changes in FEMA’s Funding Formula Means for Northeast Florida
Following this brutal hurricane season, Florida will receive an unprecedented amount of grant money. But the piecemeal funding formula employed by FEMA may mean those dollars aren't spent where they're most needed.
Folio Weekly |
Susan Cooper Eastman |
09-23-2004 |
Policy Issues
Tags: disaster, public policy issues
Less Is Moorenew
Tucson lawyer David Hardy tries to lambaste Michael Moore--and fails.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
09-23-2004 |
Nonfiction
