Birds of a feather
Appearing quietly amid the multiple explosions rattling the walls of the cineplexes, the new movie Winged Migration represents a phenomenon considerably more astonishing than Bruce Banner mutating into a raging green giant or Arnold Schwarzenegger remaining, well, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in all his granitic stolidity. The motion picture shows exactly what its title implies, the travels…
Pucker up, piggie
I’m picturing County Executive Jack Doyle sitting at his kitchen table, preparing to write his final State of the County address. It’s late on a hot summer night, and Doyle is sweating through his cotton pajamas, his favorite pair, the ones with the little golfers on them (sorry to put that visual in your…
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Warren Farrell treats the paintings in his first solo show as if they were hatchlings. While he’s talking, he can’t resist jumping up to nudge them a half-centimeter to the right or left. Each wall in the claimed space he has fashioned into a gallery is in perfect equilibrium. “If I take any one…
Alan’s angels
Part two of a two-part series. Read Part one here. In last week’s issue, we undoubtedly introduced many of you to New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, a little-known public figure around here who nevertheless wields an enormous amount of power and influence. Hevesi and his staff of 2,300 are the state’s auditors, accountants,…
The strange, the kinky, and the Krispy
If the air outside is thick enough to cut with a knife, that means it’s time for the Rochester Jewish Film Festival. The festival opens this Sunday (July 13) and continues through the following Sunday (July 20), with all screenings taking place at either the Dryden Theatre or the Little Theatre. City has the inside…
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Bus station progress, WXXI changes, flag burning
Doyle versus the city
Although the county-executive election is only four months away, this super-important race is getting off to a quiet start. We have, however, already seen the themes of the Republican campaign: crime, taxes, and fear of the residents and the problems of the city. Outgoing County Exec Jack Doyle laid it all out for us…
Righteous roots
Pop stars come and go like disposable commodities in our culture. It’s a rare occurrence when a singer emerges whose sound and creative energy are distinctive enough to endure for the long haul. Erykah Badu is that kind of performer. Even over the phone the difference is apparent in her voice — that deep,…
