Special Issue
Summer Guide
With that big fat stimulus check burning a hole in my pocket, I think it’s time for some irresponsible spending!
Columns
Funny Faces
by Tracy Moore
Beloved comedy troupe Kids in the Hall may not be in their 20s anymore, but their timeless sketches have aged remarkably well.
Ask a Mexican: Plaid as Hell
by Gustavo Arellano
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Dear Mexican: Having just read Great Scot’s question and your response, I can’t help but think that he is one of those Americans who calls himself Scottish because his surname starts with Mc or Mac or his great-great granny once drank whisky.
Dining: Setting a New Standard
by Carrington Fox
Faithful to their 19th century origin, the dining rooms at The Standard restaurant have no plasma-screen TVs, no back-lit wine coolers or other contemporary restaurant accoutrements.
Helter Shelter: Foreclose Call
by Walter Jowers
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: If you’re thinking about buying a foreclosure house, there are some things that you need to keep in mind.
The Fabricator: Realtors Urge Agents to Eat Cat Food
If your real estate agent’s car smells a little fishy, there may be a good reason for it.
Words of the Week
“Glenn Close should have stayed in that tub, and Sen. Clinton has had a remarkable career and needs to move to the next step, which is helping elect the Democratic nominee.”
Movies
Harmonic Convergence
by Jim Ridley
In conjunction with the run of Mister Lonely, the Belcourt is showing a retrospective of Harmony Korine’s first two films, Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy along with a making-of documentary on his current film.
Lonely Are the Brave
by Jim Ridley
A recap, for those keeping score of outré elements of Mister Lonely, the third feature by Harmony Korine: Michael Jackson costume. Clown bike. Monkey puppet. The Polish Prince.
Narnia Business
by Ella Taylor
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is fairly good fun, and I’m trying to decide whether it was the capable swordplay or Ben Barnes’ bedroom eyes that prompted a significant shift in brand loyalty on the part of my 10-year-old.
Our Critics' Picks
Our Critics' Picks
Will Kimbrough, 2008 Merrell Crawfish Boil, Twelfth Night, Liam Finn, Ordinary People, Patricia Schultz, East Nashville Farmer’s Market, The Heroine Sheiks and more
Books
Beyond Piss Christ
by Michael Sims
Bill Ivey shines a helpful spotlight into murky issues in his new book, Arts, Inc.: How Greed and Neglect Have Destroyed Our Cultural Rights.
Puttering About the Past
by Michael Ray Taylor
After a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz realizes that, despite being college history major and the celebrated author of historical travel books, he has only “a third-grader’s grasp of early America.”
Summer Guide
With that big fat stimulus check burning a hole in my pocket, I think it’s time for some irresponsible spending!
Columns
Funny Faces
by Tracy Moore
Beloved comedy troupe Kids in the Hall may not be in their 20s anymore, but their timeless sketches have aged remarkably well.
Ask a Mexican: Plaid as Hell
by Gustavo Arellano
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Dear Mexican: Having just read Great Scot’s question and your response, I can’t help but think that he is one of those Americans who calls himself Scottish because his surname starts with Mc or Mac or his great-great granny once drank whisky.
Dining: Setting a New Standard
by Carrington Fox
Faithful to their 19th century origin, the dining rooms at The Standard restaurant have no plasma-screen TVs, no back-lit wine coolers or other contemporary restaurant accoutrements.
Helter Shelter: Foreclose Call
by Walter Jowers
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: If you’re thinking about buying a foreclosure house, there are some things that you need to keep in mind.
The Fabricator: Realtors Urge Agents to Eat Cat Food
If your real estate agent’s car smells a little fishy, there may be a good reason for it.
Words of the Week
“Glenn Close should have stayed in that tub, and Sen. Clinton has had a remarkable career and needs to move to the next step, which is helping elect the Democratic nominee.”
Movies
Harmonic Convergence
by Jim Ridley
In conjunction with the run of Mister Lonely, the Belcourt is showing a retrospective of Harmony Korine’s first two films, Gummo and Julien Donkey-Boy along with a making-of documentary on his current film.
Lonely Are the Brave
by Jim Ridley
A recap, for those keeping score of outré elements of Mister Lonely, the third feature by Harmony Korine: Michael Jackson costume. Clown bike. Monkey puppet. The Polish Prince.
Narnia Business
by Ella Taylor
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is fairly good fun, and I’m trying to decide whether it was the capable swordplay or Ben Barnes’ bedroom eyes that prompted a significant shift in brand loyalty on the part of my 10-year-old.
Our Critics' Picks
Our Critics' Picks
Will Kimbrough, 2008 Merrell Crawfish Boil, Twelfth Night, Liam Finn, Ordinary People, Patricia Schultz, East Nashville Farmer’s Market, The Heroine Sheiks and more
Books
Beyond Piss Christ
by Michael SimsBill Ivey shines a helpful spotlight into murky issues in his new book, Arts, Inc.: How Greed and Neglect Have Destroyed Our Cultural Rights.
Puttering About the Past
by Michael Ray TaylorAfter a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz realizes that, despite being college history major and the celebrated author of historical travel books, he has only “a third-grader’s grasp of early America.”
SceneCast
Episode 132
by Collin Wade Monk
Scenecast Episode 132 is a furious explosion of wildflowers on the strip-mined musical landscape of your soul with David Wilcox, Bradley Walker, Ghostfinger, David Vandervelde, The Coal Men, Jon Dee Graham, Liam Finn, Laura Viers, Ricky Young, Ladyhawk, Neva Dinova, George Jones, Heroine Sheiks, Bill Frisell, and Will Kimbrough at Dragon Music Sunday.
News
Dean’s Dilemma
by Jeff Woods
Mayor Karl Dean gave his first State of Metro speech this week during a happy innocent season of his public life that he’ll remember nostalgically.
PAC Attack
by Jim Ridley
Move over, Big Tobacco…and say hello to Big Picture.
Desperately Seeking the News: This Is Personal
by Matt Pulle
Confronted with a series of uncomfortable questions about the infamous Bredesen Bunker, the governor’s office is claiming that emails with state addresses transmitted on public computers are not necessarily public record.
Love-Hate Mail
Letters from our readers.
Music
Global Citizens
by Jewly Hight
If Béla Fleck says something hasn’t been done before, then it probably hasn’t.
Tick Tick Tick
by Saby Reyes-Kulkarni
Even when parodying themselves, it seems The Hives never lose sight of their hype-mongering mission.
True Believer
by Michael McCall
Matthew Ryan’s songs almost always deal with conflict—often without resolution.
SceneCast: Episode 132
by Collin Wade Monk
Scenecast Episode 132 is a furious explosion of wildflowers on the strip-mined musical landscape of your soul with David Wilcox, Bradley Walker, Ghostfinger, David Vandervelde, The Coal Men, Jon Dee Graham, Liam Finn, Laura Viers, Ricky Young, Ladyhawk, Neva Dinova, George Jones, Heroine Sheiks, Bill Frisell, and Will Kimbrough at Dragon Music Sunday.
The Spin
Friday night, The Cannery gave us all a little more bang for our buck than usual.
Slide Shows
Stimulate Your Summer
Photos from the Stimulus Summer Guide
The Terrible Infant Speaks
Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and growing up in Nashville, then and now
White Trash, Please Go Green
If the Percy Priest Lake islands could talk, they'd say, "Give a hoot, take your damn loot."
The Nation
We (Heart) Matt
by Jen Chen
The Shawnee Mission East class of '08 loves its gay homecoming king.
(The Pitch)
The Cro-Mag Diaries
by Rob Harvilla
Remembering the brutal life and times of John "Bloodclot" Joseph, New York hardcore icon.
(Village Voice)
Being Gary Busey
by Aimee Curl
Everybody thinks Jeff Swanson is somebody famous. And he does nothing to dissuade them of the notion.
(Seattle Weekly)
The Artful Dodger
by Lisa Rab
Women loved Zachary Coleman. And he loved their money.
(Cleveland Scene)
Episode 132
by Collin Wade Monk
Scenecast Episode 132 is a furious explosion of wildflowers on the strip-mined musical landscape of your soul with David Wilcox, Bradley Walker, Ghostfinger, David Vandervelde, The Coal Men, Jon Dee Graham, Liam Finn, Laura Viers, Ricky Young, Ladyhawk, Neva Dinova, George Jones, Heroine Sheiks, Bill Frisell, and Will Kimbrough at Dragon Music Sunday.
News
Dean’s Dilemma
by Jeff Woods
Mayor Karl Dean gave his first State of Metro speech this week during a happy innocent season of his public life that he’ll remember nostalgically.
PAC Attack
by Jim Ridley
Move over, Big Tobacco…and say hello to Big Picture.
Desperately Seeking the News: This Is Personal
by Matt Pulle
Confronted with a series of uncomfortable questions about the infamous Bredesen Bunker, the governor’s office is claiming that emails with state addresses transmitted on public computers are not necessarily public record.
Love-Hate Mail
Letters from our readers.
Music
Global Citizens
by Jewly Hight
If Béla Fleck says something hasn’t been done before, then it probably hasn’t.
Tick Tick Tick
by Saby Reyes-Kulkarni
Even when parodying themselves, it seems The Hives never lose sight of their hype-mongering mission.
True Believer
by Michael McCall
Matthew Ryan’s songs almost always deal with conflict—often without resolution.
SceneCast: Episode 132
by Collin Wade Monk
Scenecast Episode 132 is a furious explosion of wildflowers on the strip-mined musical landscape of your soul with David Wilcox, Bradley Walker, Ghostfinger, David Vandervelde, The Coal Men, Jon Dee Graham, Liam Finn, Laura Viers, Ricky Young, Ladyhawk, Neva Dinova, George Jones, Heroine Sheiks, Bill Frisell, and Will Kimbrough at Dragon Music Sunday.
The Spin
Friday night, The Cannery gave us all a little more bang for our buck than usual.
Slide Shows
Stimulate Your Summer
Photos from the Stimulus Summer GuideThe Terrible Infant Speaks
Harmony Korine talks about his new movie Mister Lonely and growing up in Nashville, then and nowWhite Trash, Please Go Green
If the Percy Priest Lake islands could talk, they'd say, "Give a hoot, take your damn loot."The Nation
We (Heart) Matt
by Jen Chen
The Shawnee Mission East class of '08 loves its gay homecoming king.
(The Pitch)
The Cro-Mag Diaries
by Rob Harvilla
Remembering the brutal life and times of John "Bloodclot" Joseph, New York hardcore icon.
(Village Voice)
Being Gary Busey
by Aimee Curl
Everybody thinks Jeff Swanson is somebody famous. And he does nothing to dissuade them of the notion.
(Seattle Weekly)
The Artful Dodger
by Lisa Rab
Women loved Zachary Coleman. And he loved their money.
(Cleveland Scene)
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