Eastern Europe

The Popaganda of 'No'

In Pablo Larrain's film, it's the ad men vs. the dictator

The Norbertine Code

Monks and canyon dwellers go mano a mano in Silverado Canyon

'The Raven' Is Not the Poe Drama You Deserve

James McTeigue's Edgar Allan Poe flick finds itself wedged between self-serious solemnity and sadism

OC Romanians Want Their Confiscated Properties Under Commies Back, Once and For All

She sat on the front steps of her house in a Romanian village as government officials began demolishing it. She refused to move from her spot on the entrance stairs as the roar of bulldozers crushed the walls behind her. When communists came to power in Eastern Europe, private property became public ... More >>

8 Intriguing Surf/Snow/Skate Flicks at the Newport Beach Film Festival

​It's hard to say on what "list" (A, B, C or D, etc.) Stoked & Broke director Cyrus Sutton would appear. He's a stellar surfer, a blogging savant and an up-and-coming filmmaker, but chances are if he sauntered down the red carpet at the Newport Beach Film Festival gala with Alana Blanchard on ... More >>

What You Missed: Chuck Allen Paddle-Out, OCMA Finals, Stone Temple Pilots, Glassjaw, Infected Mushroom

Jacob Kahn/OC Weekly​What'd you miss this weekend? We attended the OC Music Awards Live Band Finals, caught Stone Temple Pilots at the Fox, Glassjaw at the Glass House and Infected Mushroom at the City National Grove of Anaheim. On Sunday, we headed out to the Huntington Beach Pier to help pay tri ... More >>

Reasoning Rap and Metal in the Islamic World

Erik Brandt​ In the December issue of the libertarian Reason Magazine, an article by journalist James M. Dorsey explores the cultural phenomenon of underground music scenes in the Islamic world. "Rap and Metal on Planet Islam" begins in Morocco with the story of metal head Nabyl Guennouni. Gue ... More >>

OC Music Awards Announce Live Showcase Series and New Submission Categories

​Can you believe the OC Music Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary? The newest season kicks off on Jan. 4, and as usual, there will be seven weeks of free showcases at different venues around OC. Today, they announced the Best Live Band and Best Live Acoustic Showcase series (see the schedul ... More >>

On the Road Again

As Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker's front man, David Lowery never tires

Pirates' Radio

[Locals Only] Now that most of the band have graduated from high school, the Hindu Pirates are ready to launch their offensive on the airwaves

Patriot Fame: 10 Captain America Moments That Make Us Proud to be Americans

Marvel/Marco Djurdjevic​Captain America has had a tough past five years. He led the losing side of a civil war, was murdered (well, not really, but everyone thought he was dead), and when he finally returned, he found out that Chris Evans is set to portray him in a movie next year.But that's ... More >>

A Look Inside the New Limb's Sounds People Can Hear Listening Party

​For a bunch of reticent rockers from Costa Mesa, the New Limb crew likes to make a lot of noise. Made up of brothers Joey (vocals) and Adam Chavez (drums), Dan Perez (guitar) and Lauren Salamone (keys), the band releases its first full-length recording, Sounds People Can Hear, April 3, kicked off ... More >>

[Election 2008] Ron Kovic's War on War

Aural Reports

Accordions Are Cool . . . Really
Barry Friedland of Orange County Klezmers

New Reviews

Hannibal Rising; The Last Sin Eater; Norbit; Puccini for Beginners; Traffic Signal

Letters

'Genius? That wouldnt be for me to decide. Reaching thousands of people from a dark little garage in Costa Mesa, that certainly takes talent.'

On the Road

Sacha Baron Cohens howlingly funny mockumentary goes looking for America

Smart Kids, Not So Smart Adults, and DNA for Dinner

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, "School-age children from Spanish-speaking households in San Diego County and throughout California are gaining English fluency at record rates". While this is excellent news, the news for adults is a little ... More >>

Grub Guide

A sampling of Orange County's best damn dining guide

Summer Grub Guide

Your guide to the best damn eats in OC

Grub Guide

A taste of Orange County's best damn dining guide

Now More than Ever

Angela Davis matters

Death of a Salesman

Ronald Reagan, 19112004

Daily Brief with Ray McGovern

Bush, Tenet, Iraq, Conservatives, Vietnam and Sept. 11 through the eyes of a 27-year CIA analyst

The Last Bear

Teddy Roosevelt, race suicide and the killing of Orange County's last grizzly

Schedule of Events

Divine Comedy

Love, life and laughs in the West Bank

War College

67 things you might want to know before the bombs drop

Planet of the Dupes

Solaris soulful simulacra

Wheres the Porn?

And who gets to say what Richard Pettena means?

Poland

Post Cards From Auschwitz

Clip and Save

The year in great movies

Humpa Humpa Burnin Love

The near return of the Humper

The New Hugh

OCs highest-profile Republican is a liberal in his own back yard

Bitter Pill

Anti-radiation pills may never be fashionable in California

Orange Countys Radical Culture Czars

Economists fear him. Adults emulate him. This kidand thousands like himare teaching corporations how to sell the world everything from edgy soft drinks to extreme sunglasses

Prescription for Disaster

If San Onofre is so safe, why are federal officials pushing anti-radiation pills on its neighbors?

Letters

What Is War For?

Cal Rep's stunning-but ultimately lightweight-theatrical ride