AltWeeklies Wire
Coltrane: The Story of a Soundnew
Jazz critic Ben Ratliff is urged on by the imp of the practical in his new non-definitive critical biography of the late saxophonist John Coltrane.
Fairfield County Weekly |
James Keepnews |
01-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Coltrane, Mystery 'Trane
Hunter Storiesnew
Gonzo celebrates the life and work of outlaw journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Craig Vetter |
01-17-2008 |
Nonfiction
Fort Ordanancenew
Fourteen years and $100 million later, California's Fort Ord is riddled with dangerous munitions.
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
01-17-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Fueled Differentlynew
The California startup Abundant Biofuels uses special shrub, strategy to produce green energy.
Monterey County Weekly |
Mark C. Anderson |
01-17-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
'Cassandra's Dream': Guilt Tripnew
Good and bad talk it out in new Woody Allen film.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Woody Allen, Cassandra's Dream
Fred's Headnew
Roots rock hero Fred Eaglesmith on change, confidence and gospel without Jesus.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Traci Hukill |
01-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fred Eaglesmith
5 Things to Love: Trader Joe's Foods I Always Buynew
I'm always amazed how far my money goes at Trader Joe's. Here are five of my favorite T.J. buys.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Stett Holbrook |
01-17-2008 |
Food+Drink
'Food' Tackles a Big Historynew
Ten historians survey the course of cuisine, starting with our hunter-gatherer ancestors, sojourning through various regional palates and ending with thoughts on the combination of "Novelty and Tradition" that tugs at diners today.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Michael S. Gant |
01-17-2008 |
Nonfiction
They'll Be Backnew
Killer cyborgs return again in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Josh Bell |
01-17-2008 |
TV
Tags: TV
Robots, 'Lost' and Warm Vomitnew
Some questions with Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies co-creator Dave Willis.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Aaron Thompson |
01-17-2008 |
TV
Tags: TV
Will We Kill the Death Penalty in '08?new
Hopes that the U. S. Supreme Court would strike another and near-fatal blow against the death penalty this year manifestly will not be realized unless a couple of the justices surprise us.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
01-17-2008 |
Commentary
'The Savages' Mixes Levity With Gravitynew
Almost everything to be gleaned about the film from its marketing -- the precious cartoon poster, the spunky trailer, the extremely limited release -- suggests yet another ho-hum, self-indulgent indie film. It's not.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Tamara Jenkins, The Savages
What is Judge Richard Chaney Hiding?new
For years, the Durham District Court Judge has mentored troubled teens, but his conduct has raised concerns.
INDY Week |
Mosi Secret |
01-17-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Durham County Bans Panhandlingnew
Apparently, banning panhandling is easier than allocating sufficient social services funds and developing compassionate public policy to help and treat people who seek handouts on the street.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
01-17-2008 |
Commentary
'Mad Money' and '27 Dresses': Ladies' Worstnew
These female leads are stuck in second-rate roles.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
01-17-2008 |
Reviews
