Colin Wyers

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• 5 WITH THE LIGHTS OUT, IT'S LESS DANGEROUS

  Blame depression, blame bad homes, blame the drugs, blame whatever the hell you want — plenty of people face those demons. Kurt Cobain chose surrender to them, in the end delivering his life up to them. He didn't have to. He chose to. The mystique of his music shouldn't disuade us from realizing this simple fact.

  in Books — by Colin Wyers — on Nov 21, 2002

• 4 Walkin' the mile

  Eminem's always been an actor of sorts, creating a stage persona that's vulgar, violent, and infectuous. In 8 Mile, he creates a different persona. One that gets beaten up in his trailer park while his daughter watches.

  in Video — by Colin Wyers — on Nov 09, 2002

• 3 First Principles, Clarice

  Red Dragon passes the acid test.

  in Video — by Colin Wyers — on Oct 06, 2002

• 2 YOU DON'T KNOW JANE:

  Can you name five female directors?

  in Video — by Colin Wyers — on Oct 04, 2002

• 1 DIET FARE:

  Why Hannibal didn't suck.

  in Video — by Colin Wyers — on Sep 26, 2002