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Village Voice Writer Chronicles Woman's Life after Prisonnew
Released after 16 years in prison, Elaine Bartlett finds that the family she longed to rejoin has many troubles. Gonnerman describes the ex-convict's plight in writing that is plain and sometimes a bit dull, but this book has some remarkable sections and memorable moments.
Baltimore City Paper |
Scott Carlson |
08-07-2004 |
Nonfiction
"Troy" is Mindless Funnew
"Troy" is a typically mindless summer blockbuster, but it sure is a lot of fun.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
08-07-2004 |
Reviews
There's a Spot for this Village in The Twilight Zonenew
Shyamalan has played the same hand one time too many: he coasts into this village that is wracked by the wages of fear, manipulation, and forestry.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: M. Night Shyamalan, The Village
The Samurai as Family Mannew
A near masterpiece, this atypical samurai movie is more an epic of the heart than the battlefield.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Twilight Samurai, Yoji Yomada
Flying in on a Wing and a Prayernew
A desperate young woman from Colombia, who hopes to better her life, becomes a drug mule for the syndicate, transporting heroin to the States.
Austin Chronicle |
Marc Savlov |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Palm Readersnew
This is what happens when the "don't ask, don't tell" policy fails young lovers.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Little Black Book, Nick Hurran
Fog of War: Swift Boat Veterans Try to Discredit John Kerrynew
Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a group that has questioned John Kerry's war record and medals, denies any ties to the Republican Party. Members are motivated instead, they say, by a healthy disdain for Kerry and a fear that he might ascend to the presidency.
Dallas Observer |
John Gonzalez |
08-06-2004 |
Politics
Dead Man Walkingnew
Clive Owen stars as the sad, taciturn anchor of this modern film noir by Croupier's Mike Hodges.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Everyone's Wild About Bobbynew
Michael Cunningham's novel is the basis for this story of a love triangle in which everyone's in love with Bobby (played by Colin Farrell).
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
All in a Night's Worknew
Michael Mann returns to his stock-and-trade: the glossy, kinetic crime thriller. Cruise and Foxx may be billed above the title, but the movie’s real star is Los Angeles at night.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
08-06-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Michael Mann, Collateral
Conventional Wolf: An Interview with Wolf Blitzernew
In the midst of the chaos of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer reflects on his favorite interviews, the future of cable news and growing up with a most unconventional name.
Boston Phoenix |
Tamara Wieder |
08-06-2004 |
Politics
Tags: convention, DNC
Generation Next: Dems Woo Youth Votenew
After years of neglect, the Democratic Party is finally reaching out to young voters.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
08-06-2004 |
Politics
Wilderness on Holdnew
Next month the Wilderness Act turns 40. Montana hasn't put it to use in two decades. Is it still relevant today?
Missoula Independent |
Mike Keefe-Feldman |
08-06-2004 |
Environment
The Gall of the Wildnew
This anthology of 30 authors seeks to rescue nature writing from its own soft-focus postcard prose by putting people back in the landscape. The argument is overheated, but the contributions stand on their own merits.
Missoula Independent |
Nicole Panter |
08-06-2004 |
Nonfiction
Smoothie Operatornew
In the dog days of summer, Chef Boy Ari searches the globe for the world's best smoothie.
Missoula Independent |
Ari LeVaux |
08-06-2004 |
Food+Drink
