AltWeeklies Wire
The Time of The Immigrantnew
Perceptions of The Immigrant vary, to say the least. But all agree that The Immigrant is numerous and growing in number, and that in one way or another, he's changing the face of Arkansas.
Arkansas Times |
Doug Smith |
01-24-2008 |
Immigration
Who Will Get Louisiana's GOP Delegates?new
Most folks are more concerned about Louisiana's presidential primary on Feb. 9 than the delegate selection process, but that's a fool's choice. The party's nominee could be decided before Louisiana's primary.
Judges to Say if North Carolina Primary Can Go On As Schedulednew
A lawsuit filed by former State Board of Elections chairman Bob Hunter, former state Rep. Frank Mitchell and former state Sen. Robert Rucho seeks to delay the primary so that the courts or the legislature can redraw North Carolina's legislative district boundaries.
Is the Wilderness Too Dangerous for Skiers?new
As resorts have become crowded, more people are venturing into the fresh powder and empty vistas beyond ski area boundaries. The trend, called sidecountry, is booming. The conflict of safety versus access is playing out now at resorts across the West.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Grayson Schaffer |
01-24-2008 |
Sports
The 2008 Oscar Racenew
Handicapping this year's nominations, all the way from Best Picture (anybody can do that) to Best Editing (where else can you get odds on that?).
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
01-24-2008 |
Movies
Harper's Bizarrenew
Challenging Ursula Le Guin's essay that claims Americans don't read anymore.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
01-24-2008 |
Books
Marco Benevento Has a New 'Baby'new
Much like the work of Benevento Russo Duo, the new record will appeal to fans of Theolonious Monk, Air, Radiohead and Phish.
New York Press |
David Callicott |
01-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Invisible Baby, Marco Benevento
Red Means Go for Boxing Cut Man Chris Raynew
Ray is a freelancer these days, and that's a tough go. There isn't a huge demand for his specialized services, the most prized of which involves stemming the flow of blood from open wounds in less than 60 seconds.
Washington City Paper |
Dave McKenna |
01-24-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
'How She Move': Dancing is Overshadowed by Platitudesnew
The story never finds its groove, with underdeveloped characters and relationships and an arc that doesn't exactly surprise. Worse, the dancing, though athletic, isn't always that impressive, nearly ensuring that a better title would have been How She Tank.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: How She Move, Ian Iqbal Rashid
Beck's Old Pollutionnew
There are 19 extra tracks on this reissue, and it's hard to recommend them. You get a couple of decent B-sides and some intriguing demo versions, but mostly, I guess, you're supposed to marvel at the variety.
Washington City Paper |
Andrew Beaujon |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Beck, Odelay--Deluxe Edition
Joe McGinniss Jr., the Desert Sonnew
The first-time novelist grapples with Vegas' dark side -- and his father's legacy.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Athitakis |
01-24-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
'How She Move': Thank God for Pop Cinemanew
A dance musical that touches on global politics?
New York Press |
Armond White |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: How She Move, Ian Iqbal Rashid
'Cloverfield' Exploits National Tragedynew
The game in Cloverfield is to exploit media-memory of 9/11 and encourage moviegoers who were probably in grade school, and not quite senescent at the time, to pretend to relive that terror -- while feeling safely nostalgic.
New York Press |
Armond White |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Cloverfield, Matt Reeves
'The Air I Breathe': Breathless Cyclenew
How many strangely paired actors does it take to ruin a movie?
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Jieho Lee, The Air I Breathe
'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days': There Will Be Abortionnew
Romanian filmmakers haven’t reinvented realism, but most American film critics are too afraid to disagree.
New York Press |
Armond White |
01-24-2008 |
Reviews
