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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Opinion / Culture Brave character's sexist 'remake' triggers outrage
Posted By John Grooms on Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:31 AM
Disney is being flailed by critics for producing a glammed-up, thinner and sorta sexualized version of Princess Merida, from the Pixar film Brave, for her entry into the Disney Princesses Collection. The "new, improved" Merida may continue Disney's age-old habit of making female characters into wide-eyed, shapely babes, but it deliberately contradicts the entire point of the original Merida character.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: The quirky royalty of Charlotte's past
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:35 PM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
Who are some of your favorite local characters, past or present? Beth Beaton, Charlotte
Never before - or since - has there been such a cast of characters with the kind of local notoriety as those of the mid 20th century. Perhaps it was because Charlotte was a much smaller town. Or, perhaps it was because without the self-promotion tools we have today, such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter - or shake 'n' bake insta-pop star shows like American Idol and Survivor - fame was something only a handful of people achieved.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Film / Culture Question the Queen City: Movies filmed in Charlotte
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, May 3, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
What movies have been shot in Charlotte and surrounding areas? - Merci Adams, Charlotte
Quite a few, actually, ranging from hugely successful blockbusters to bizarre and obscure low-budget gore flics. The following are a few films, organized by year of release, that I believe are the most significant and gathered the most media attention.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: Charlottetown Mall and its nearly forgotten time capsule
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
On the site of what is now Metropolitan, home of Trader Joe's and Target in midtown, was once a mall called Charlottetown. Natives will remember a time capsule was buried in the ground before construction began. Do you know what happened to the mall and the capsule? - Branden Anderson, Charlotte
Charlottetown was torn down in late 2005 after surviving 46 years of retail service and different incarnations, once as "Outlet Square" and then "Midtown Square."
It was ground breaking at the time of its opening - the first enclosed shopping center in all of the Southeast and the third in the entire country.
Monday, April 22, 2013
News / Food / Culture Alton Brown wows Charlotte crowd with equal parts theatrics, science and good eats
Posted By Graham Odom on Mon, Apr 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Apparently, CL had a hard time finding someone to cover events on Saturday - 4/20 - so it came to me (the new guy) to cover "An Evening with Alton Brown" at the Knight Theater in Uptown. Sadly, because nature abhors an unsuffering writer, I felt about two steps away from death, but that didn't stop me. I took some cold meds and bravely went Uptown, only to find that apparently it was either prom or Mez reopened with an even tighter dress code. I couldn't figure out how old the fancy people were, though. Definitely old enough to not have acne but young enough to still have hope in their eyes.
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Friday, April 19, 2013
Culture Question the Queen City: Who killed Ella May Wiggins?
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
Is there one particular crime in Charlotte history that has not been solved - one that you think will likely never be solved? - Spencer Anderson, Charlotte
There are many, but the murder of Ella May Wiggins stands out to me. Technically it's a Charlotte Metro crime because it occurred in Gaston County, but it brought enough attention to the region that I think it merits mention here.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Music / Culture Enter for a chance to chronicle your 'highest' thoughts!
Posted By Ana McKenzie on Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Stoners and stoner-culture fans, we know your national holiday is fast approaching, so to celebrate we're giving away My High Times: A journal for all your greatest stoned ideas, stupid quotes, and plans for world domination! The book features instructions on becoming a better stoner, including how to roll a good joint, space for all your genius high ideas, and tasty recipes.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Culture Weekend Wonders: International Pillow Fight Day
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Dear Charlotte. More stuff like this, please.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Culture This is Charlotte: An interview with former Hornets player Muggsy Bogues
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 2:47 PM
In the first installment of CL's new collaboration with local filmmaker ABlack of ABlackTV - a very cool dude, might I add - we bring you a peek into his recent interview with Muggsy Bogues, known for his time with the Charlotte Hornets. The legendary point guard talks about his days as a Hornet, how the city of Charlotte has changed, and more.
This is Charlotte is a documentary styled mini-series that highlights cultural happenings in the city in addition to reuniting viewers with past Charlotte innovators and celebrating hometown accomplishments. For the full interview - or to see other installments of the series - visit www.ablacktv.com.
Music / Culture Question the Queen City: Boogie and bounce at some of Charlotte's oldest nightclubs
Posted By David Aaron Moore on Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Editor's note: In this series, local author David Aaron Moore answers reader-submitted questions about unusual, noteworthy or historic people, places and things in Charlotte. Submit inquires to davidaaronmoore@post.com.
What are some of Charlotte's longest-operating nightclubs? - Michella Henry, Charlotte
In the industry, a nightclub is considered "successful" if it has about five years of patron-drawing potential and is still operating in the black. If it celebrates more than 10 years, it's verging on history making. Twenty, and it's prepping for some kind of long-term recognition award.
It's not a well-kept secret that clubs usually operate with some kind of theme or gimmick. But just like oxygen bars, "smart" drinks and club kids, trends become passé and audiences drift away. Usually the clubs that stick around have a strong, established support base from a niche market that doesn't have many nightlife alternatives.
To the extent of my knowledge, there are five that come to mind in Charlotte. Each has seen multiple generations pass through their doors.
From youngest to oldest, they are as follows:
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Question the Queen City: The unsolved death of Delette Nycum 2
The trial that followed was nothing short of a Charlotte version of the O.J. Simpson spectacle.
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Question the Queen City: Pianist and singer Chris Kelly 2
The longtime local lounge singer is 83 and lives in Greensboro.
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