a blooper worth adopting
WMNF Evening News, Mon. Aug. 21:During a report on fighting in Central Africa, newscaster Lisa Marzilli stumbled on the phrase "the Democratic Republic of the Congo."She corrected herself, but we think her blooper should be permanently enshrined. From now on, we recommend that all state documents, flags, press releases, etc. should be modified to read:"Welcome…
Morning Roundup
Here ya go, fresh meat: Vitamin Sea blog on the Times' story about the 17-year-old who died of a drug overdose while her friends googled. Philip Booth on Spike Lee's latest. Media takes on President Bush's press conference, from Hotline on Call. Didn't some Fox News reporters get grabbed in Gaza? Who has the best…
Quote of the Day
From a nascent PR effort in Orlando that wrote to us about its efforts to restore the killed-off character of Marissa Cooper from the TV show The O.C. The fans insist that Marissa's death in a car crash at the end of the past seasons "was never officially confirmed" and that her return is a…
Morning Roundup
Today's fare: RNC ass-kissing from three perspectives, here, here and here. Katherine Harris shit-cans her "phantom tree" aide.
‘Boo Brad Swanson’
Heard from Karen McCormick, a voter in the Hillsborough District 1 race featuring Brad Swanson vs. Rose Ferlita who was outraged and e-mailed me: Just got an interesting phone call from "Basswood Research," … who claimed to be doing a public opinion survey. When I indicated that I would vote for Rose, they asked me…
Sunday Roundup
And the awards go to: Jim Norman and Ed Turanchik talk light rail on ABC Action News' Flashpoint, from Tampa Rail. I-4 Jamming's Sunday editorial roundup. For Tampa voting types, here are the Hillsborough County Commission candidates on the issues. Ben Montgomery's tale of a drug overdose death and the fucked-up friends who let it…
Morning Roundup Weekend Edition
A bonanza of must-reads: Shannon Behnken documents what the rumor mill has been saying for some time: Trump's Tampa condo is stalled and might not get built at all. Especially enjoyable is the project's flack's tap-dancing. For cigar aficianados: Stanford Newman has passed. Trib, Times. Finally, someone asks why our local governments, flush with growing…
Lollapalooza ’06, or How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Day Three
Three days is too much.I wouldn’t want to eat my favorite meal, or do nothing but watch great movies, or even have sex for three days straight. What made me think I’d want to bounce around a park like a pinball slowly losing its momentum and watch bands for that length of time?Day One, you’re…
Morning Roundup
Blessed relief, it's Friday: Preservationists and environmentalists are getting ready to fight the proposed Hillsborough beltway. Great graphic on hurricanes and oil drilling in the gulf in the Trib, but it is only on their front-page pdf and not with the online story. Sarasota congressional candidates apologizes after saying "blacks aren't the best swimmers." Video…
Fire Away: Questioning the Congressional Candidates
Less than one week left, get your questions in! The Weekly Planet's Political Party is hosting a debate for the Democratic candidates for the U.S. Congress in District 11 (Tampa-Bradenton-St. Pete) and you can take part in it! Your questions for the five candidates — County Commissioner Kathy Castor, Scott Farrell, Al Fox, state Sen.…
Morning Roundup
Today's catch: Is the St. Pete Police Department soft on crime? A look at the fall arts schedule in Tampa Bay, plus stories on how arts groups make their choices. More problems with the planned sprawlway. An interesting story on the Castle and goths that also seems vaguely stereotypical and shallow. The Times felt it…
Davis Ad No. 2
Jim Davis' second ad in his Democratic gubernatorial campaign is out, and it is very strong. Head to head with Rod Smith's stem-cell spot, you gotta give the nod to Davis. For the first time in the campaign, he looks charismatic and strong.
A Disaster of Hindenburg Proportions
They finally did it, the whole magilla. The Clearwater Jazz Holiday took the headfirst plunge into the smooth side of the pool. One word and a letter: Kenny G. Yes, the G-Man will bring his soprano sax and mellifluous tuneage to Coachman Park in October. But wait, there’s more: faux-funky saxophonist Richard Elliot performs, as…
Canning the Beer Can
There's a big difference this morning in how the Times and Tribune framed the news of the latest change in Tampa museum plans. Trib announces, "Art Museum Redrawn," with a cutline reading "What's In Its Favor" beneath the photo of the proposed riverside location. The Times in its subhed says that the change means Mayor…
Morning Roundup
A big day: RIP young Clemenza. Maybe now the Academy will realize its mistake in not giving you a Best Supporting Actor nod for "City Slickers." An honest politician, of sorts, as the Times' reveals that the son of a state senator is far outpacing his rivals in a House race fundraising. "You want a…
The Wine List
Events around the city
Sizzle and shake
FILM
Fall Arts 2006: Theater
What to Watch For
Lovable losers
Little Miss Sunshine wraps its quirkiness in a big fat heart
The Real Thing
HEALTH/LITERATURE
Scritti Politti
White Bread Black Beer
Lost in the fold
Pimp this ride
A Revolving Door
Flakes and freaks dominate the audition process.
Fall Arts 2006: Art
What to Watch For
Sonic Alchemy
Guitarist Adrian Belew
Cohen heads
Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man
The Worm Turns
The rare pleasures of high-end mezcal
The Blotter
Bizarre crimes from Tampa police files
choose me: the tampa review
Open Book: Wrangling with the editors of Tampa’s world-class literary journal.
Fall Arts 2006: Film
What to Watch For
choose me: tampa museum of art
Who’s That Girl?: The museum picks pics — with viewers’ help.
Disenchanted
For all its energy, Jobsite’s production of Grimm’s Faery Tales falls short
Fall Arts 2006: Music
What to Watch For
Outtakes
Capsule reviews of recently released movies
choose me: the florida orchestra
All Ears: Pay no attention to the band behind the curtain.By Eric Snider
Barry in your hedgerow
COMEDY
Bad, bad boys
FUNDRAISER
choose me: theater life
Try, Try, Try: Three local directors talk about auditions, actors and the art of casting.
In Lippa’s words
THEATER
Every picture tells a …
Artwork with stories to tell at the Tampa Museum
Keeping Tabs
The Planet checks up on last season’s artists to watch.
Full of it
Crazy Buffet is a temple of worship to overeating
Bad taste
Mashing sounds to find success in modern rock is a big mistake
The Democrats’ best hope
With the Florida House and Senate out of reach, how about the Cabinet?
Soft on crime?
Audacious criminals have St. Pete neighborhoods questioning the city’s commitment — again
Letters to the Editor
Hollis Gillespie, ‘Atlanta on the Gulf’
Brazilian rhythms
Brasil Arts Festival
The lost boy
In need of a bathroom break, the author finds a surreal (and wrong) party
The Short List
Chavez visits Fidel, Banned at the airport
Congressional contestants
POLITICAL
Fall Arts 2006: Dance
What to Watch For
Let’s Active
Afoot
Soundmenu
WP‘s picks for the week’s best shows
Music to Your Mouth
Popular wines, up and down the dial
Lighting up the arts
A former cigar factory may start churning out a new product: art
Fall Arts 2006
Choose Me
choose me: griz collective
Finding the Groove: Seven weeks. Eleven musicians. Over 40 hours of jamming. All for one drummer.
Upcoming releases
For Tues., Aug. 22
