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All Arts and Entertainment Stories |
There Will Be Blood a glorious, staggering triumph
by Nick Ardizzone -
SGN Staff Writer
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
OPENING JANUARY 4
Halfway through P.T. Anderson's There Will Be Blood, I came to the realization that Anderson's brilliant, much-lauded earlier works - Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch-Drunk Love - were the results of a director stirring in his sleep. Up to now playing with themes as lig more
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OUTBOUND: Planet Hollywood, fly Seattle-Frankfurt direct, Hawaii, Miss Universe in Vietnam
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
REVIEW OF NEW
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
COMING SOON
Seattle Gay News was one of the first guests to stay at the newly opened Planet Hollywood Hotel Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. OUTBOUND writer David Nguyen, on a recent trip to Sin City (for The Spice Girls concert!), got a premier more
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Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus transforms into Sound Mosaic, announces introductory meeting
The Seattle and Lesbian Gay Chorus has been a vital part of the Seattle arts scene since 1990. Over the past two years, under the artistic directorship of Scott Farrell, the chorus has been working on the implementation of a name change which will more accurately reflect its membership. After a long process, the group decided on Sound Mosaic. "I more
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Elegant, atmospheric Orphanage worth a visit
by Nick Ardizzone -
SGN Staff Writer
THE ORPHANAGE
OPENING JANUARY 4
Director Juan Antonia Bayona's The Orphanage is a refreshing change from the usual horror fare. Graceful and supernatural, it nonetheless stays firmly grounded by its earthy plot and deep performances, as well as its noble choice to forgo more
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Creepy Orphanage will keep you jumping
by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid -
SGN A&E Writer
I've always thought the creepiest places to set ghost stories were hospitals, nursing homes and old mansions. There's something about the feeling of suffering that often clings to those places that perfectly translates into stories about the supernatural. Believe me, you'll agree when y more
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Human Rights Campaign and Showtime co-host The L Word premiere events in NY and LA
The Human Rights Campaign and Showtime are teaming up to host more than 43 premiere parties to celebrate the new season of The L Word in communities across the country, primarily on Sunday, January 6. Three large-scale premiere events will be hosted in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY on January 6, 2008, at 9:00 p.m. The L Word, a groundbreaki more
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Book Marks
by Richard Labonte -
SGN Contributing Writer
THE SIXTH FORM
BY TOM DOLBY
(KENSINGTON BOOKS, $24)
Ethan, an artistically talented 17-year-old California kid transplanted to a somewhat stuffy all-boy East Coast prep school, finds it hard to fit in among the chiseled-cheekbone beauty and monied backgrounds of h more
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Sandra Locklear and Inner Circle perform January in Bellevue
SANDRA LOCKLEAR AND
INNER CIRCLE
JANUARY 4, 13 AND 27
VERTIGO LOUNGE AND GRILL,
TWISTED CORK WINE BAR,
BELLEVUE
Three of the Pacific Northwest's most successful jazz artists are bringing their collective talents to the stage in a powerhouse collaboration, Sandra Locklear and Inner Circle. more
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Grey Gallery & Lounge inaugural exhibition
GREY GALLERY & LOUNGE
1512 11TH AVE.
SEATTLE, WA
206-325-5204
Grey Gallery & Lounge asks you join them on Thursday, January 10, 6-10 p.m. (with DJs to follow 'til 2 a.m.) for Grey's inaugural exhibition reception: Un Titled, New Work by Laura C. Wright and GO! a Group Exhibition including work by Dawn C more
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Reel Spin: Hairspray on DVD joyous, bouncy, and big-haired
by Ron Anders -
SGN A&E Writer
With the critical and commercial success of Chicago, the movie musical has slowly inched its way back on to Hollywood's radar. Dreamgirls and Sweeney Todd have taken decades to reach the screen, but have made successful transitions to celluloid. Here are two more tuners that you simply gotta check more
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Q-Scopes by Jack Fertig
ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Worries about social obligations can make you uncertain about your goals and your standing. Accept that as an opportunity to seek counsel and to make adjustments. Remaining clear with your friends while you change tack can be hard, but it's necessary!
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You live very much in th more
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