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Volume II, Issue 18 October 26 - November 2, 1998

	News & Opinion
	36 years after the Cuban revolution, a group of Americans visit Cuba. From barely-teen prostitutes to pet chickens to the tour's own mini revolt, explore the country. Also, a look at educating welfare recipients on the benefits available. Also this week, musings on stupidity legislation in "Hate Bait," web browser problems in "Out of Line," and more. News & Opinion contents page

Film & TV

A nostalgic look at some beautiful old movie houses in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dating back to the 1920's, take a tour through these awe-inspiring theaters. Responding to the abundance of crap on the big screen, former film critic Michael H. Price decided he'd do something about it. That 'something' is the Fort Worth Film Festival. Plus reviews, interviews, and more. This week in Film & TV Apt Pupil (1) Apt Pupil (2) Beloved (1) Beloved (2) Bride of Chucky Happiness The Mighty Orgazmo Pleasantville Ramming Speed PLUS Gary Ross interview Todd Solondz interview Ann Miller interview B-movie soundtracks TV commercials Food videos Michael Moore on video Creepy television and more... Film & TV contents page Visit the Film Vault for thousands of reviews

Music

Continuing coverage of independent record labels, and a new Bravo documentary on Nashville is exposing the underbelly of Music Row's treatment of country artists. With reviews, profiles, live shows, and more. This week in Music Go Metric USA Dale Hawkins Hole Christine Lavin Nuggets The Promise Ring R.E.M. Joshua Redman Son Volt Lucinda Williams PLUS Indie Labels Nashville's Music Row Costello/Bachrach live Live Shows and more... Music contents page

	Arts & Leisure
	Rock Climbing Nude Roller Coasters Ghosts and more... Arts & Leisure contents page

	Books
	Reviewed this week are "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fay Weldon, "Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue" by James Purdy, "The Mind's Post" by Michael S. Gaazaniga, as well as an interview with author Lana M. Harrigan, a shoe fetish, a look at new poetry and a pack of mini reviews. Books contents page

	Comics
	Come down from your Staggering Heights and get to the Red Meat of the matter with this swell set of cartoons that also includes Mueller, Eye of the Beholder, K. Rat and Random Shots. Comics contents page Visit the official Red Meat site

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