Mar 15-21, 2006
Why We Should Care About Foreign Affairs; Governor Douglas in Iraq; Jack Downey Takes an Aerial View
Dana Cooper, Made Of Mud
(Self-released, CD) Award-winning singer-songwriter Dana Cooper sounds like he’s been in the business forever, and no wonder — his first recording was released on Elektra way back in 1973. And Cooper is no stranger to accolades: His 1997 Compass Records CD Miracle Mile was nominated for a Nashville Music Award, and was listed in Performing…
Billy Caldwell, Out Of My League
(Self-released, CD) The back cover of Billy Caldwell’s latest disc, Out of My League, states, “No singer-songwriters were harmed in the making of this recording.” Listening to the disc, it’s easy to see why: The tunes, while emotionally sincere, lack even the slightest hint of danger. A familiar face at cafes and coffee shops throughout…
Governor Douglas in Iraq
Account of Senator Obama’s visit to Vermont, where he does a public event, and a private fundraiser, for Sanders.
Astrology 03.15.06
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your horoscope this week comes to you courtesy of the ancient Chinese book of oracles, the I Ching, translated by Richard Wilhelm. The title of your reading is “Liberation.” Here’s the heart of it: “In times of standstill it will happen that inferior people attach themselves to you and even seem…
News Quirks 03.15.06
Curses, Foiled Again Plainclothes police Officer Patrick Hickey was checking license plates in an alley in Des Moines, Iowa, when a man asked him, “What’s up?” Believing it to be a greeting, Hickey answered, “What’s up?” The man repeated, “What’s up?” Hickey again replied, “What’s up?” At that point, the man declared, “I’ll show you…
PRIME***
Meryl Streep stars in this romantic comedy from writer-director Ben (Boiler Room) Younger, the story of a Manhattan therapist who discovers the boy toy her 37-year-old client is telling her all about just happens to be her twentysomething son. With Uma Thurman and Bryan Greenberg. (106 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/prime/
JUST FRIENDS**1/2
Roger (Cruel Intentions) Kumble directs this romantic comedy about a high school nerd-turned-trendy L.A. music-industry exec who gets stranded in his hometown and settles some old scores. With Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart and Chris Klein. (88 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/just_friends/
JARHEAD***
Sam Mendes directs the big-screen version of Marine Anthony Swofford’s compelling Gulf War memoir. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx and Peter Sarsgaard. (115 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/jarhead/
HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE****
From the creator of Spirited Away comes this animated adventure in which a young girl is mysteriously transformed into a 90-year-old woman. Featuring the voices of Emily Mortimer, Christan Bale and Jean Simmons. (120 min, PG) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/howls_moving_castle/
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE ****
The latest installment revolves around a wizards’ tournament featuring a number of life-threatening competitions. Featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. (150 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/harry_potter/thegobletoffire/hd/
