Global research
“Planet Earth”Many days and times, Discovery Channel The most compelling drama on TV this season didn’t come from a scripted show or reality challenge. It came from this 11-part documentary […]
Capsule reviews of films playing in town
300 (R, 117 minutes) Much like his previous work, Sin City, Frank Miller’s stylish comic book 300 comes to life on the big screen. This faithful (nearly panel-for-panel) adaptation arrives […]
Senior sideman
Dave Kannensohn was about to schedule a gig for May 4th when his musical partner, guitarist Peter Richardson, said, “Maybe you better leave that date open.” That’s because Richardson and […]
1st Friday: May 4
Abundant Life Gallery “Interdisciplinary,” paintings by Dave Moore, with collages by Michele White, 6-9pm. Angelo “Amsterdam: A Personal View,” collage by Marijk Wilcke and Loes Van Riel, 5:30-7:30pm. Art Upstairs […]
“Shear” perfection
“American Idol”Tuesday and Wednesday 8pm, FOX All season long Ryan Sea-crest has pestered us about “Idol Gives Back,” the talent contest’s new charity program. Now it’s here. You know how […]
Capsule reviews of films playing in town
300 (R, 117 minutes) Much like his previous work, Sin City, Frank Miller’s stylish comic book 300 comes to life on the big screen. This faithful (nearly panel-for-panel) adaptation arrives […]
Birth announcements
Springtime is a time of birth and renewal. When goats kid and horses foal. It is also the time of year when new CDs start popping up around town. And […]
Holding out for a hero
“America at a Crossroads”Tuesday-Friday, 9pm & 10pm, PBS This series of documentaries examines just how screwed our country has become post-9/11. Well, that’s a cynical take. But it’s not far […]
Capsule reviews of films playing in town
300 (R, 117 minutes) Much like his previous work, Sin City, Frank Miller’s stylish comic book 300 comes to life on the big screen. This faithful (nearly panel-for-panel) adaptation arrives […]
Living on the edge
Albemarle High School sophomore Ryan Grant does not drink alcohol, smoke dope or have promiscuous sex. And his decision to live that straight-edge life has been inspired by music—good loud, fast, hard music.