TV/FILM
From TV Editor Joan Hunt:
House - "Euphoria" by Diane Kristine
I never feel so bad about missing an episode of House as long as I know Diane Kristine's around. Providing insight into the characters with whom she's become quite familiar, she always offers a view of the show that others fail to get.
Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" by Tony Figueroa
This is a must-read for parents. Dateline's series of pedophiliac-nabbing shows should be required viewing for anyone who allows their kids unsupervised online activity.
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:
Cumulatively, North Americans can claim ancestry from every country, religion, culture, and language in the world. For many Americans, the familial lines are blurred beyond recognition by generations of mixture with those whose familial lines are also blurred. When faced with so many forks in the road, seeking out who we really are can be daunting. Sometimes it's easier to seek out other cultures and assume them as our own - a sort of reverse immigration, if you will. In Cultural Archaeology: Finding Your Past, Richard Marcus eloquently points out the inherent disrespect we bring to others and our ourselves when we treat the cultures of the world as little more than a cafeteria from which we can freely sample.
From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
Pop Cult Mind Wax - The Beauty Of Bjork, The Snarling Of Fate, Romantic Endeavors by Duke De Mondo
I've been "staring at the screen for nigh on forever and nary a syllable done danced 'cross the white" this good, this distinctive in a long time. Just the thing for a mind-funk - an inspired love story about inspiration.
POLITICS
From Politics Editor Dave Nalle:
Kinky Friedman: Singer-Songwriter-Novelist, Governor? by Richard Marcus
A nice first-look at Texas' maverick gubernatorial hopeful. We'll be hearing more about the campaign in future weeks.
"Truthiness"? Stephen Colbert and Comedy as Political Argument by Al Barger
Just one of many pieces we had this week on Colbert's appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, but the one which stirred up the best and most interesting responses.
From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
Article comments
1 - Richard Marcus
Now that's a compliment: To have a Texan choose my piece on one of their candidates for the office of governor is an honour I will not forget, many thanks Mr. Nalle.
As always thank you Diana for your kind words of appreciation.
Richard
2 - Nik
But I LIKE to pontificate! Dammit! ;D Thanks Natalie for the kind comments on the review.
3 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
Gordon, thank you sir! i'm all sortsa blushing now.
4 - DJRadiohead
Wow, thanks Connie. It really means a lot to me and then to be included with the likes of some of these other folks. Just amazing. Thank you again.
5 - Daniel Woolstencroft
I am monumentally pleased by this: Thanks Connie, glad you liked the review.
6 - Megan
Thanks a lot, Connie!