AltWeeklies Wire
Dirty Soapnew
After examining the pilot script for Six Feet Under and the music video treatment for Avril Lavigne's Sk8er Boi, the writers of Wet Palms, an online gay porn soap opera, are whipping up a new genre of dirty drama.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Johnny Ray Huston |
09-22-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Three-CD Reissue of London Callingnew
The Clash's third album, London Calling, has left its mark on rock history.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Rob Trucks |
09-22-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: The Clash, London Calling
Don't Ask, Don't Tellnew
A Philadelphia-area teacher who molested his charges more than 30 years ago was allowed to take a new job in West Virginia, where a student died in his care. (First in a two-part series)
Philadelphia Weekly |
Aina Hunter |
09-22-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Splendor on the Grassnew
Wimbledon’s unabashedly moony take on professional athletes in love and in sport makes for a terribly tender, good-hearted picture.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Richard Loncraine, Wimbledon
Dirty Politicsnew
There’s definitely ore to be mined in this political drama, but Sayles’ pan comes up with only particles of dust.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: John Sayles, Silver City
Channeling Cary Grantnew
Despite its silly title, Touch of Pink isn’t the gay guy’s version of a Doris Day romantic comedy, but rather a meditation on culture clash, mother/son relations, and the ghost of a Hollywood legend.
Austin Chronicle |
Steve Davis |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Ian Iqbal Rashid, Touch of Pink
Dead as a Doornail, and About as Interestingnew
Fans of the video game will doubtless love this zombie sequel, but for true fans of the gnashing dead, this is strictly second-tier terror.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
A Dud on the Diamondnew
This baseball-comedy throws the occasional curve ball, but first you'll have to wade through endless montages, lowbrow gags, and lazy, shorthanded characterizations.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Charles Stone III, Mr. 3000
Blurring the Line Between Predator and Preynew
The question, in this intelligent meditation on the depths kids will go to when backed into a corner, is how different the bully really is from the bullied.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Mean Creek, Jacob Aaron Estes
Hunting Seasonnew
This Friend-of-Bill documentary (based on the 2000 bestseller by Joe Conason and Gene Lyons) charts the heavily funded hard-right campaign to cut short the Clinton presidency by destroying Clinton personally.
Austin Chronicle |
Michael King |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Existentialism for the Robot Setnew
Post-apocalyptic neo-noir gets a ferocious upgrade in this loquacious albeit visually stunning sequel to the cult 1995 animé.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
When the Future Looks an Awful Lot Like 1984new
Cyberpunk, globalism, and renegade romance collide under the watchful eye of Big Brother.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Winterbottom, Code 46
A Gosh-Wow Nod to a Varnished Agenew
First-time filmmaker Kerry Conran’s CGI adventure yarn is a loving tribute to all things retro-futuristic.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Media Plunges Into Orgy of Hypocrisy Over Kelley's Latest Tell-Allnew
The more Kitty Kelley talked to the media about her new book, the more she resembled a successful society madam explaining the facts of life to a puritanical young D.A. who wants to save society by closing the local whorehouse.
The Village Voice |
John Powers |
09-21-2004 |
Nonfiction
Judge's Decree Leaves Long Lines at Courthousesnew
Judge Colin Campbell's recent decision to eliminate security-bypass badges for private attorneys and other courthouse regulars amounts to a "bitch slap" in the eyes of at least one lawyer.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
09-21-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
