Published Thursday, September 11, 2008
COOL DRY PLACE
M·A·C daddy: Ragtag liberally applies variety of shades
By PETE BLAND
of the Tribune’s staff
While regular-run films "Man on Wire," "American Teen" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" give Ragtag Cinema one of its strongest daily main-event lineups in recent memory, there are a number of smaller happenings worth note scheduled in the week ahead at the theater.
GAME OVER
Spotting fanboys in the video game wilds
By PAUL DZIUBA
Fanboys, or overzealous fans dedicated to a certain console, genre, game, etc., are an important part of the video game community.
MUSIC
Young Jeezy’s CD calls for fans to take a stand
By MESFIN FEKADU
of The Associated Press
NEW YORK - Young Jeezy might seem like an unlikely political commentator, given his status as a gangsta rapper. But on his new CD, "The Recession," he talks about more than just hustling, putting in his two cents about the economy, struggling times and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.
New highs
Drummer Tony Thaxton remembers the first time Motion City Soundtrack appeared in Columbia. It was in September 2002, and the band was playing gigs with pop-rock band All-American Rejects.
New releases
ticPick — BIG SMITH
film
Wake-up call
Providing ample fuel for some much-needed debates, "Considering Democracy: 8 Things to Ask Your Representative" takes a thoughtful look at the United States through the eyes of others. By the end of the film, one truth becomes evident: Our perception of the world –- and ourselves - is quite different than how we are perceived by the world.
‘American Teen’ doc strays into mock but still feels fun
By SCOTT A. MAY
A documentary in name only, "American Teen" splices and dices reality to fashion an admittedly entertaining blend of fact and
fiction.
New on DVD
Movie Guide
CALENDARS
Weekend calendar
MU journalism school celebration touches the arts
The University of Missouri School of Journalism continues its centennial
celebration with discussions, films, art exhibits, plays, books, poetry, music
and more.
Family drama enlivens Lyceum Theatre’s stage
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents "On Golden Pond" at 8 p.m.
tomorrow and through the weekend. Returning to the Lyceum in the pivotal role of
Norman is Joneal Joplin.
TELEVISION
John King digs for reporting gold on campaign trail
By DAVID BAUDER
of The Associated Press
NEW YORK - If a stranger appears in the back row of your town’s school board meeting sometime during the next two months, a baseball cap worn low to partially obscure his face, don’t be
alarmed.
