Whatcha gonna do . . . when MMA runs wild on you?
Would you be interested in watching a sanctioned fight between two faded sports celebrities? Of course you would — don’t lie to me. Now, would…
February 2010
The limits of ‘progressive’ movies
A couple months ago director James Cameron came out with this movie called Avatar. You may have heard of it. On the surface, its success…
Don’t sell them short
Though many film-goers bemoan the deadening lack of originality in mainstream cinema, only a few bother to seek out alternatives. Sure, fare like the independent…
Local Lookout : Ian La Rue and The Condor
The California condor, one of the world’s rarest bird species, has a long and troubled history. At one point the Condor was so close to…
“Yasmina’s Yatra” is a film to explore personal faith with
“I feel that, in many ways, North American lifestyle is a spiritual void. I think we need to work on discovering something greater, and share…
There Will Be Lawyers
Joe Berlinger has spent the past 18 years creating some of the greatest legal documentaries ever made with his creative partner Bruce Sinofsky (as well…
Alphabet Group
Picture books are called picture books for a reason; their pages are filled with often-fantastical graphics aimed to appeal to a young people’s imaginations, while…
Rock n’ roll singer
“You can stick your golden handshake And you can stick your silly rules And all the other shit That you teach to kids in school….
CD review : Phish “Joy”
Yes, operator, I’ll accept the charges. So Phish, um, good to hear from you, I guess. Yeah, I heard you’re back together with a new…
CD review : Miss Ivy “Your Evil Bride”
Oh, Miss Ivy. I must say, for your first album out, this is not a hit at all. I would seriously suggest going back into…