Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
It is not uncommon for an actor to take complete possession of a
film—particularly when the actor in question is Kimberley
Elise, the lead in Michael Schultz’s otherwise unevenWoman, Thou Art Loosed. Easily one of the finest actresses
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
Released just in time for the presidential elections, Going
Upriver—George Butler’s documentary about John
Kerry’s experiences in Vietnam—could easily be passed
off as more election-season propaganda attempting to turn Kerry
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
The process of empire-building is usually reserved for world
powers and intelligence agencies. But after touring with The Cure,
Interpol is apparently now on the level where it can join the game.
A couple of weeks ago the indie rock group staked out territory on
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
Stellastarr* is in a bad spot for a rock band. While they were
one of the half-dozen New York acts that stormed the national scene
after the Strokes broke it open in 2001, they were the losers. And
by this I mean that they weren’t Interpol or the Yeah Yeah
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
“When life gives you lemons, watch a Woody Allen
movie.” This is my motto.
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
The first time I listened to London Calling, I was so
disappointed that I didn’t put it back on for a week. The
greatest punk album of all time—the definitive piece of music
from the most influential punk band ever—was a scattered
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
After the release of Warning, a so-called mature album of
user-friendly but somewhat lukewarm pop songs, many were left
wondering where Green Day could go next. Their options seemed
limited—put out another Dookie and attempt to take
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
Walking through the city this week, I cringed noticeably every
time I passed a news kiosk. There, amid the movie stars and gossip
queens, was Interpol staring at me from half a dozen magazine
covers: Paul Banks smirking in the direction of the camera, Carlos
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
Search for the Bees
Inouk
Blue Note Records
Fri, Oct 1, 2004, 12:00am
They Might Be Giants
With Demitri Martin
Irving Plaza
October 1 & 2, 2004
8 p.m.
