Aug 3-9, 2005
Sleepaway Sage Laurie Kahn Salutes Summers Past; Arab Culture; Campers Share Summer Memories; Hip-Hop Preview With Saul Williams
Astrology 08.03.05
ARIES(March 21-April 19): The Drama Queen or Drama King within you is secretly plotting to raise the emotional stakes to record levels. For that inner extremist, mere adventure might not be enough; thunderous histrionics and romantic excess may be considered essential. While I have no problem with you enjoying a fevered fling, I don’t think…
News Quirks 08.03.05
Curses, Foiled Again Authorities in the German town of Offenbach reported that a 36-year-old Bulgarian woman was caught shoplifting from a supermarket but managed to flee before she could be arrested. She left behind her 3-month-old baby, however. Inside the carriage was her identification, which led police to her. Litigation Nation Ileana Valdez, 26, filed…
The Perceptionists, Black Dialogue
(Definitive Jux, CD) Boston-based hip-hop trio The Perceptionists are fast-rising stars in the rap music underground. Featuring the bold mike talents of Mr. Lif and Akrobatik as well as the buff bounce of DJ Fakts One, the group makes mincemeat of their “below the radar” competition. Black Dialogue, released on the celebrated Def Jux label,…
Patti Casey, The Edge of Grace
(Self-released, CD) Montpelier songwriter Patti Casey’s fourth solo album, The Edge of Grace, delivers on much of the promise heard in her work with the Bluegrass Gospel Project. Of course, it’s pretty tough to stand out in a band that boasts six other singers. Casey’s latest also manages to surpass Just an Old Sweet Song…
XXX: STATE OF THE UNION*1/2
Ever notice that sequels to Vin Diesel movies almost never star Vin Diesel? Ice Cube takes the lead in this follow-up, in which a renegade NSA recruit attempts to stop a military splinter group from overthrowing the U.S. government. Also featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Willem Dafoe. Directed by Lee Tamahori. (94 min, PG-13) Web:…
THE UPSIDE OF ANGER***1/2
From writer-director Mike Binder comes this drama about a suburban wife left to raise four daughters when her husband unexpectedly disappears. Joan Allen and Kevin Costner star. Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/the_upside_of_anger/exclusive_clip/
KING’S RANSOM:
Anthony Anderson stars in this comedy about a wealthy businessman who arranges his own kidnapping in order to avoid paying a hefty settlement to his soon-to-be-ex-wife. With Regina Hall and Jay Mohr. Directed by Jeff Byrd. (95 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/kings_ransom/
