Saturday, March 14


Soundbites: Cursive

Cursive “Happy Hollow" Saddle Creek Records 4 OUT OF 5 STARS The difficulty of capturing a band’s raw energy on record has long plagued the music industry. Read more...


From Dorms to Dakar

The familiar pounding of six Sabar drums drew nearly every villager to a pulsing circle of dancers. Small children rushed to the center of the circle, eagerly starting the first dance performance of the evening. Read more...




SCREEN SCENE: "World Trade Center"

“World Trade Center” Directed by Oliver Stone Paramount Pictures 2 OUT OF 5 STARS One thing already seems too clear about Hollywood’s versions of Sept. 11: It looks as if they’re going to keep suffering from the same problems plaguing Holocaust movies for decades. Read more...