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Jul 17, 2008, Vol. 25, No. 21 FEATURE: The 2008 legislative session made the state safe for cupcake bakers, breast implants and Ultimate Fighting read more » CURRENTS: Joe Higgins takes on incumbent Ann Day in the District 1 Board of Supervisors GOP primary read more » CINEMA: Its look, intelligence and consistency help 'The Dark Knight' become the best Batman film read more » MUSIC: The Warlocks and their droning, psychedelic rock hit Plush read more » ARTS: Obsidian Gallery's new owners seek to both support artists and open the public's eyes read more » BOOKS: This novel about a Mexican-American teen is occasionally whiny, but overall worthwhile read more » CHOW: Firkin and Friar is authentically English in ways both good and bad read more » |
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 A Hero With IssuesIts look, intelligence and consistency help 'The Dark Knight' become the best Batman filmby JAMES DIGIOVANNA Director Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins was widely praised as the best Batman movie in years. Of course, the competition was not stiff, so Batman Begins was forgiven for its many flaws: an over-reliance on trite... Couples in CrisisTwo winning plays focus on relationships and compromiseby JAMES REEL Two people building a relationship, counselors have told us for years, have to compromise; each must try to look at things from the perspective of the other person. That idea is fundamental to two plays... Creative TrippinessThe Warlocks and their droning, psychedelic rock hit Plushby GENE ARMSTRONG Among the most common questions a novice rock critic might ask an artist during an interview is, "What are your influences?" In fact, the query has become as much of a cliché, albeit often used... Elevated by EffectsIn 3-D, 'Center of the Earth' is great fun; in 2-D, it's stupid and sillyby BOB GRIMM This review only applies to the 3-D version of this movie. There is no reason for you to watch unless you are wearing the funny glasses while bobbing and weaving in your seat. As a... Expensive OversightTucson's police auditor has recommended two cases out of 372 be revisited. Is this worth hundreds of thousands of dollars?by DAVE DEVINE Richard Miranda now occupies a large, attractively decorated office on the 10th floor of City Hall. From this lofty position, Miranda--an assistant city manager--oversees the operations of several neighborhood service functions, including the Office of... It's a WrapThe 2008 legislative session made the state safe for cupcake bakers, breast implants and Ultimate Fightingby JIM NINTZEL The legislative session finally wrapped up after 166 days. What can you tell me about it? What do you want to know? Let's talk about the leadership. Did Speaker of the House Jim Weiers kick... On Wolf ParadeLiterate, visceral and exceptionally productive, this pack upsets conventionsby MICHAEL PETITTI "No Singles." That was the teaser that Wolf Parade jokingly issued to its label, Sub Pop, during the recording of its fantastic new album, At Mount Zoomer. Following the runaway success of its infectious debut,... Wonderful AffinityObsidian Gallery's new owners seek to both support artists and open the public's eyesby MARGARET REGAN Monica Prillaman bought Obsidian Gallery almost by accident. She had long thought about opening a family business, but she had never gotten beyond the pondering stage. Then one day last fall, "I was looking at...
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