Eric Gilstrap
Ever noticed how much our local alt-rock band members drink — specifically the fellows on that local label MoRisen Records? Take Eric Gilstrap of Elevator Action. Not only does he front a punk band that owes a little to the Undertones and a little to Mr. Cobain, but Eric apparently drinks as much as Justin…
Karma Cleanser
Dear Karma Cleanser: My last real relationship ended after three years. It ended for many reasons, but the straw was him walking in on me and his best friend in a compromising position. That was five years ago. I’ve spent the latter half of my 20s totally alone. Not that I haven’t had some good…
Kings of Rock
“Every jam we play, we break two needles / There’s three of us, but we’re not the Beatles.” – Run-DMC, “King of Rock” In the liner notes to Sony’s reissue of Run-DMC’s self-titled debut, Public Enemy honcho Chuck D observes that the pioneering trio’s first album had the impact of Meet the Beatles. I’d go…
Stargazer
Scorpio The Scorpion (Oct. 23 — Nov. 20) Jupiter in your sign will lighten any load, renew your sense of optimism and reinforce your self esteem. Help and cooperation of others will be more available to you, especially if you make your requests in person. The spiritual dimension of your life will improve and travel…
Letters
Dept. of Truth Hurts Please, for God’s sake, pull the plug on Kandia Crazy Horse’s music reviewer career (“No Sympathy for the Devils,” Oct. 19). Instead of an honest assessment of The World’s Greatest Rock Band’s career and contribution to popular music, we get sour grapes from a writer who seems intent on making rock…
Film Clips: Doom, The Legend of Zorro, more
New Releases DOOM Stating that Doom is probably the best of the numerous flicks based on a video game ranks as the feeblest praise imaginable. It’s akin to noting that benign genital herpes is the best sexually transmitted disease to acquire, or that strawberry is the best-tasting Schnapps flavor. Still, in a sub-sub-genre that has…
Heroes and Villains:
As with the newish fad of complex comic book movies (think Batman Begins), superheroes have always been a draw for the arcade screen. Superman and X-Men games predated Hollywood’s comics craze. What makes a good superhero game and good movie are similar: the original spirit of the comic should be preserved and the game must…
View From The Couch
DETECTIVE STORY (1951). Based on Sidney Kingsley’s Broadway hit, Detective Story is a film that would suffer from a bad case of staginess were it not for William Wyler’s fluid direction. Although practically all the action takes place at an NYC police precinct, we’re never bothered by a lack of mobility because there doesn’t seem…
No Trial in Brutality Case
Mecklenburg County Commissioners made former county jail inmate, Paul Midgett, and his lawyers $110,000 richer Thursday when they voted to settle with him rather than go to court. In his lawsuit, Midgett said he was severely beaten by Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputies in May 2000. County commissioners voted 8 to 1 in a closed session…
Capote: The Truman Show
If George Clooney had named his recent film Murrow instead of Good Night, And Good Luck, audiences would reasonably have assumed they’d be getting a birth-to-death biopic of the legendary newsman, not just a look at one pivotal incident from his life. So anyone heading into Capote (*** out of four) expecting an exhaustive expose…
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Death to Halloween
John Hairston Jr. is standing in front of a painting at Pura Vida, the hip cross-cultural shop, gallery and performance space on Central Avenue. “I’ve always wanted to celebrate it,” says Hairston, an artist, as he looks at the death-themed art that might appear macabre to the unknowing eye. “I’ve always had a thing about…
Judith Miller and Me
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The Val Lewton Horror Collection: Subtle Shudders
Lewton legacy arrives in time for Halloween
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French cartoonist Sfar, known for his Little Vampire children’s book series, stretches out in this wildly original and funny graphic novel for adults. The narrator, a cat belonging to a rabbi in 1930s Algiers, eats his master’s parrot, thereby gaining the power of speech, and starts bugging the rabbi to teach him the Torah. Later,…
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Nekromantix Brought Back to Life Again Hellcat Records The Danish psychobilly trio Nekromantix, led by bassist/howler Kim Nekroman, has touched up, greased up and reissued this bass-slappin’ record that was originally released in 1992. Nekroman’s stand-up bass (shaped like a coffin) is dense and the guitar riffs can go from a strolling pace to a…
The Wine List
Southern Hemisphere Wine Tasting A selection of six wines. Sun., Oct. 30, 6 p.m. $15. NOFO on Liz, 1609 Elizabeth Ave. 704-444-9002. Wine Classes Fall classes presented by the Carolina Wine Club. www.carolinawineclub.com. Nov. 1: Napa Valley — California — Wine Router, 6:15-8pm. $35. Westye Group Southeast Showroom, 127 West Worthington Ave. # 104. 704-344-8027.…
ComMercialism de los Muertos
The marketplace has exhibited a dubious effect on holidays like Christmas, Easter, etc. So we got to thinking, what might Charlotte see if Día de los Muertos goes mainstream? Day of the Dead sales at Dillards. Skeletons used to hawk plastic surgery: You can never be too thin. Strings of skeleton lights on bushes and…
See & Do
Wednesday, October 26 The latest production from the Moving Poets Theater of Dance is inspired by the seven cardinal sins: Vanity, Lust, Greed, Envy, Sloth, Wrath and everyone’s favorite, Gluttony. 7 Deadly Sins is billed as a sensual tale of biblical proportions. The original script is by M.Z. Ribalow, choreography by Alban Elved dance company…
Making Statements
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The Blotter
Just Gotta Know: A woman called police after her neighbor grabbed her breast and groin area with both hands in an attempt to “verify her actual gender.” The victim later stood up for her “attacker,” telling police she didn’t think he was trying to sexually gratify himself. NO RESPECT: A teacher at Northeast Middle School…
Goodguys Southeastern Nationals
From radical T-bucket roadsters to chopped-top customs, the Goodguys Southeastern Nationals will fill the Lowe’s Motor Speedway infield with a plethora of automotive masterpieces on Oct. 28-30. See more than 3,000 pre-1972 hot rods, street rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks. The event also includes a manufacturer’s midway, swap meet, car corral area with…
