Man On Wire
Carl F Gauze catches a fleeting glimpse of Philippe Petit , the man who strung a wire between the towers of the World Trade Center and walked across it one morning.
Carl F Gauze catches a fleeting glimpse of Philippe Petit , the man who strung a wire between the towers of the World Trade Center and walked across it one morning.
Oliver Stone playing it safe? The biggest controversy surrounding his new film is it’s lack of controversy, as Steve Stav attests in his review of World Trade Center.
It’s been more than two years since a posting and I know for a fact there are at least three persons in the State of Florida who simply assumed I was trampled under in that Conneticuit (sp?) heavy metal death club (I know I’m an asshole, but I have to say the whole thing was very Darwinian - rockers who continue to sport the Eighties-doo, beware) or just possibly crushed under 100 million tons of the first World Trade Center … and yes, there will be a second.
Could the real truth behind the terrorist attacks of 9/11 be even more sinister than “Bush knew”? James Mann seeks the Forbidden Truth in the new book by Jean-Charles Brisard & Gullaume Dasquie.
David Lee Beowulf weighs in with his views on the events of September 11th - complete with a reading list, natch. If you don’t throw yourself all out of whack with knee-jerk reactions, you might actually learn something.
Ten days after the terrorist attack, Tom Semioli was able to make his way to Ground Zero. Here’s his report from the front.
When asked for their thoughts on the tragedies of September 11, The Tyrants in Therapy responded with this eloquent short film, set to their own music.
Lee Ann Leach wonders why it takes a tragedy like the events of September 11 to get Americans to turn to religion.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.