Vol. 35, No. 39
Brothers Grim
Andy and Luke Campbell make the sickest, most whacked-out movies in Ohio.
By Steven Hido
Politics Is Like Baseball
In both, hand signals are more prudent than shouting "Steal!"
Courting Delays
Letters published September 29, 2004
Well Worth the Weight
After three years of chasing labels, Disengage drops a crushing third LP.
By Jason Bracelin
More Everything
L.A. popsters Rilo Kiley get adventurous on their aptly-titled third LP.
By Mikael Wood
Ghost Story
A Cleveland avant-jazz great raises hackles again. This time, from the grave.
By Carlo Wolff
Numbers Problem
216 faces (216) in the battle for area-code supremacy.
Terror
With Unearth, the Black Dahlia Murder, Remembering Never, and Hatecore Inc. Thursday, September 30, at Peabody's.
By D.X. Ferris
John Stewart
With Cletus Black. Thursday, September 30, at the Beachland Ballroom.
By Steve Byrne
Vote for Change
With Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., John Fogerty, and Bright Eyes. Saturday, October 2, at Gund Arena. Also: The Dixie Chicks and James Taylor. Saturday, October 2, at the State Theatre.
By Annie Zaleski
R. Kelly and Jay-Z
Sunday, October 3, at the CSU Convocation Center.
By Dan LeRoy
Dio
With Anthrax and Fireball Ministry. Tuesday, October 5, at the Odeon.
By Bob Ruggiero
Al Kooper
Wednesday, October 6, at the Beachland Ballroom.
By Duane Verh
Good Charlotte
The Chronicles of Life and Death (Epic)
Fu Manchu
Start the Machine (DRT Entertainment)
By Phil Freeman
John Cale
HoboSapiens (Or Music)
By Lee Zimmerman
John Fogerty
Déjà Vu All Over Again (Geffen)
Fatboy Slim
Palookaville (Astralwerks)
Dead Even Steps Ahead
A new hardcore band notches a European deal.
Cemetery Gatez
With Stapleface, Torne, and Lotus Pedal. 8 p.m. Friday, October 1. $5, 21 and over/$7, 18-20. Squeeze Play, 5178 Pearl Rd., 216-661-6213.
DJ Scribe
Nitty Gritty, with DJ Scribe. 9 p.m. Saturday, October 2, $8 (21 and over). B-Side Liquor Lounge (beneath the Grog Shop), 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Hts., 216-932-1966.
Amps II Eleven
Amps II Eleven (Smog Veil)
The Twilight
Summer Sweet Summer EP (Van Gogh Round)
By Ben Vendetta
Like Moths to Flame
Americans are likely to swarm to Ladder 49, an unabashed homage to firefighters.
By Bill Gallo
Vile With a Smile
Stephen Fry masterfully transcribes the wit of Waugh to the big screen.
By Gregory Weinkauf
Floundering
Cruel, vapid, and unfunny, this Shark bites.
By Robert Wilonsky
Shell Shock
The sequel to Ghost in the Shell is a feast for the eyes, but a disappointment for the brain.
By Luke Y. Thompson
Preemptive Assassination
A bloody regime change ignites agony in GLTF's Julius Caesar.
By Christine Howey
Slap Happy
Punch and Judy duke it out at Cleveland Public Theatre.
On Stage
Capsule reviews of current area stage shows.
On View
Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.
Booze Hounds
Do Browns fans know Jack?
By Cris Glaser
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
By Michael Gallucci
Grudge Match
Some directors just hafta keep trying to get it right.
Dirty Dolls and Tricky Dick's Dog
Welcome to the wonderful world of independent films.
By James Renner, Michael Gallucci and Cris Glaser
Omar's Last Stand?
Golden Glover eyes the future.
Whose Side Are You On?
Girls' Night Out includes one supposedly hetero guy.
The Phantom Menace
A rejuvenated star returns to the stage.
By Cris Glaser and Michael Gallucci
Best Upscale Bicycle Shop
Spin
Best Cheap Bicycle Shop
Ohio City Bike Co-op
Best-Looking Athlete
Grady Sizemore
Best Bike Path
The Towpath Trail, Bedford Reservation
Best Dog Park
Lakewood Dog Park
Best Place to Fly a Remote-Controlled Plane
The Bluffs at Edgewater Park
Best Gym to Learn the Sweet Science
Alta House
Best Two-Wheeled Endorphin Rush
Biker Mayhem
Best Gym
FitWorks
Best Persistence
Antonio Gates
Best Place to Gear Up
Play It Again Sports
Best Kids' Martial Arts Instructors
Hillcrest Academy
Best Rookie With a Broken Leg
Kellen Winslow
Best Golf Course
Sleepy Hollow
Best Failed Physical
Omar Vizquel
Best Athlete
LeBron James
Best Aerobics Instructor
Charles Johnson
Best Coach
Paul Silas
Best Skating Instructors
Karin Faletic and Kristine Fondran
Best Athlete Who Got Away
Carlos Boozer
Best Retail Two-fer
Trader Joes and Anthropologie
Best Outlet Shopping
Aurora Factory Outlets
Best Place for Designer Discounts
Stein Mart
Best Vintage Stuff
Flower Child
Best Spot to Score a Sharp Axe
Sodja Music
Best Place to Buy a Tajine
Sur La Table
Best Gift Baskets
Miles Farmers Market
Best Indie Bookstore
Appletree Books
Best Day Spa
Spa West
Best Manicurist
Marie Novak
Best No-Service Grocery Store
Aldi
Best Place to Shop for Eel
Tink Hall
Best Soap Goddess
Jody Byrne
Best Place to Score Cheap Makeup
Bonne Bell's Biannual Sale
Best Place to Spoil the Dog
The Pets Pajamas
Best Food-Related Flashback to the '60s
North Union Farmers Market
Best Used Vinyl
My Mind's Eye
Best Place to Stroll and Shop
Coventry Road
Best Place to Get Framed
Pat Catan's
Best Martini With a Manicure or Massage
Bossa Nova
Best Video Games
CD/Game Exchange
Best Old-Time Soda Fountain
Saywell's Drugstore
Best Place for Tire Irons and Sausage
Hartville Marketplace
Best Hope for Our Culinary Future
International Culinary Arts & Sciences Institute
Best Haircut and a Beer
The Reagle Beagle
Best Beer
Burning River Pale Ale
Best Place to Get Discovered
The Mercury Lounge
Best Place for Late-Night Karaoke
Tina's Night Club
Best Eats Street
West 25th Street (between Jay and Lorain)
Best Place to Meet Interesting People
Museum of Contemporary Art
Best Kodak Moment
"Cleveland Vibrator Co." Sign
Best Handyman
Doug Mouat
Best Upscale Lofts
Quay 55
Best Park
North Chagrin Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks
Best Cheaters' Joint
Corleone's Ristorante & Bar
Best Neighborhood
Tremont
Best Place for a Kiss
Bridal Veil Falls
Best Place to Run the Kids
Hershey Children's Garden
Best Spot to Pretend You're Hip
XO
Best Treasure-Hunting
Lakewood's Tree Lawns
Best Bar for Drinking With Real Clevelanders
Harbor Inn
Best Place to Reenact The Shawshank Redemption
The Mansfield Reformatory
Best Affordable Urban Living
Federal Knitting Mills Building
Best Culinary Landmark
Tommy's
Best Guy to Ask About Spider-Man
Mike Burkey
Best Scenic Drive
Valley Parkway, through the Rocky River Reservation
Best Place to Get the Heebie-Jeebies
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Best Place to Play a Theremin
Avon Lake Public Library
Best Reason to Watch Fox 8 News
Brandi Sauers, WJW Fox 8
Best Radio News Reporter
Greg Saber, WTAM-AM 1100
Best PR Flack
Jennifer Mulligan
Best Slice of Cleveland
Parkview Nite Club
Best Punk-Rock Entrepreneur
Derek Hess
Best Drag Queen
Erica Martinez
Best Bar Hound
Rover, at Dot & Beanie's
Best New Restaurant
Theory
Best New Bar
Garage Bar
Best Corned Beef Sandwich
Tina's Deli
Best Burger
Halite
Best Italian Food
Gusto!
Best Pho
Pho Hoa
Best Sexy Food
Fahrenheit
Best Regional Wine
Ferrante Winery's Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
Best Breakfast
The Original Pancake House
Best Use of Apples
Johnny Applestix
Best Sunday Brunch
Lopez Bar & Grille
Best Reason to Eat (and Drink) in Euclid
Beachclub Bistro
Best Family Steakhouse
Steve's Dakota Grille
Best Use of Pita
Aladdin's Eatery
Best Reflection of the Emerald Isle
The Harp
Best Diner
Mom's Diner
Best Restaurant
Lola Bistro
Best Outdoor Dining
Three Birds
Best Seafood
Sans Souci
Best Mexican Food
Mi Pueblo Taqueria
Best Vegetarian Brunch Buffet
Mustard Seed Market Café (Solon)
Best Happy-Hour Value
Flying Fig
Best Bakery-Café
The Stone Oven Bakery & Café
Best Spot to Recall That Food Is Life
Parker's New American Bistro
Best Meal Deal
Cleveland Grille
Best Pierogi Dinner
John Christie's Tavern
Best Alternative to CPR
OPA! on 25th
Best Use of a Tandoor
Fire
Best Beer You Won't Find in a Store
Rocky River Brewing Company
Best Dessert
Christopher's Aurora Bistro
Best Tickle to Your Taste Buds
Johnny Mango World Café and Bar
Best Sushi
Aoeshi
Best Place for Guilt-Free Desserts
The Chocolate Emporium
Best Speed+Style Lunchtime Combo
Fournos Café
Best Wine Bar
Market Avenue Wine Bar
Best Martini Bar
Kevin Clinton's Martini Lounge
Best Gay Bar
The Hawk
Best Gay Bar Happy Hour That No One Knows About
Club Deco
Best Place to Drown Your Sorrows
Little Bar & Grille
Best Hot Dog
Hot Dog Heaven
Best Chicken Salad
Uptown Café & Deli
Best Place to Drink With Cops
Zone Car Lounge
Best Coffee Shop
Lucky's Café
Best Chinese Buffet
Evergreen Buffet
Best Iced Mocha
Phoenix Coffeehouse
Best Drunk Food
Panini's Bar & Grill
Best Pizza
Vincenza's Pizza & Pasta
Best Egg Roll
Hunan on Coventry
Best Place to Warm Up on a Cold Night
The Souper Market
Best Bartenders
Anthony, Mercury Lounge, and Ursula, Garage Bar
Best Place to Get Your Fixe
One Walnut
Best Lunchtime Fare
Tastebuds
Best Slice of Gay Paree
Le Oui Oui Café
Best Soul Man
Tom Paige
Best Bar if You're Underdressed
Bourbon Street Grill
Best Steak
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Best Place to Splurge
Classics
Best Buffet
Hometown Buffet, Rocky River
Best Place to Watch Foreign Films
Cinematheque at Cleveland Institute of Art
Best Radio Programming
WCSB-FM 89.3
Best Art Gallery
Spaces
Best Musical
Carousel, by Kalliope Stage
Best Actor
Bernard Canepari
Best Actress
Bernice Bolek
Best Theater Company
Beck Center
Best Acting Teacher
Tom Fulton
Best Theater Honcho
James Levin, Cleveland Public Theatre
Best TV Personality Who Can't Go on the Big Rides
Li'l John Rinaldi, WJW Fox 8
Best Flocking of the Foodies
Epicurean Event Series/The Cleveland Wine School
Best Shot at Being the Next Sam Raimi
Andy and Luke Campbell
Best Movie Theater
Cinemark Valley View
Best Place to Catch a Flick for Under $2
Cinemark Willoughby Hills Movies 10
Best Under-the-Radar Rock Joint
Annabell's
Best Book Written by a Clevelander
You Remind Me of Me, by Dan Chaon
Best Night on the Town
Nighttown
Best "Bang" for Your Buck
Lorain Speedway
Best Cleveland Freebie
Star-Spangled Spectacular Concert and Festival
Best Laugh on the Radio
Rebecca Wilde, WQAL-FM 104
Best Cover Band
Punch the Clown
Best Dance Club
Wish
Best Contribution to Music
Alternative Press
Best Play
The Taming of the Shrew, by the Great Lakes Theater Festival
Best Cleveland Band to Get Drunk To
The Boys From the County Hell
Best Morning DJ
Rover, WTXM-FM 92.3
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