With a wink to the comic books of old, yet with a postmodern, Generation-X sensibility, local pop artists have found an outlet for their doodling ways in Alternating Crimes Publishing’s Hell Car Comix. This is the hip publication’s second installment, although there are two other books floating around under the title Alternating Crimes. Features include […]
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The Parallax View
Looks like Warren Beatty skipped out on the recent presidential primaries. It’s too bad. None of the current Democratic contenders can quite match the shine of Holly-wood’s favorite casanova. Perhaps what frightened him away from the big race (other than his complete lack of experience) was a trip down memory lane to his 1974 film […]
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In meandering
Some people are just poor navigators and miss a turn every time, and others seem to have compasses in their bellies. If you don’t know which type you are, Duke Chapel can help. Inside the chapel on Feb. 12, adventure lovers, the religious and history buffs will find a canvas Labyrinth from 1 to 5 […]
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In brain warfare
Did you see Who Wants to Be a Millionaire last night? Or maybe you caught a few minutes of Greed? Going nuts to see the new 21 with Maury Povich? Love watching people’s intellects tested under the gun? Time’s up–we need your answer. If you love it all as much as the good ol’ Nielsens […]
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Chinatown
Ever sit through one of those long-winded commercials on American Movie Classics that explains how the films of old are chemically deteriorating or have already completely self-destructed? What they are telling you is frankly pretty disturbing, given our culture’s love of the cinema. Luckily, we’ve got folks who are dedicating their time to restoring old […]
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Days of Heaven
Thanks to the lovely layers of powdery white stuff on the ground, a special treat was postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 1 for your viewing pleasure. The Carolina Theatre in Durham will bring Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven to the big, big screen of its Fletcher Hall–a screen that will do suitable justice to the gorgeous […]
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In new year’s celebrations
To all those cynics who keep whining that the millennium doesn’t begin until 2001, y’all need to check in with the Chinese before you begin predicting doom and gloom for this December 31. The Chinese have kept on keeping on with their own calendar for more than 5,000 years without a hitch. That’s not to […]