“Libertad”
(RCA)

Action scenes often confusing in ‘The Kingdom’

Compelling one-woman drama draws on real life

 If John and George weren’t dead already, “Across the Universe” might kill them...

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ lacks emotional impact

“Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”
(RCA)

Bistro VG aims to please on all occasions

The panegyric continues on the “California Saga/Big Sur,” as Mike Love belts out a soulful tune, a melodious gem amidst the Beach Boys delicious, ponderous, if occasionally inconsistent, early ’70s output...

New kitchen store offers worldly cooking equipment

Facing the realities of football

Todd White looks to bolster Thrashers’ offense

What’s movin’ and shakin’ in the world of sports

How bad is Notre Dame?

Pet expert and socialite educates on etiquette for pooches

Master perfumer Laurice Rahmé, founder and owner of Bond No. 9 New York, is providing personal fragrance consultations, complete with Champagne and bottle signings...

Managing vertigo

‘Service Included’ dishes behind-the-scene restaurant fare

“Hello!” I yelled out the window of my Jeep to a gaggle of neighbors...

I am a dog person. My boyfriend is a cat person.

Caren West talks...

What to do with your week.

Party of the year

Low-rider pants say something about us—and so does a proposed ordinance aimed at banning them

Two Georgia colleges score low on national survey

Georgia lawmakers consider banning young drivers with cell phones

There is, traditionally, what is commonly referred to as a “Chinese wall” between advertising and editorial at any newspaper worth picking up...

I once evaluated a teacher at a Catholic school who had been teaching for several years, apparently to the satisfaction of his supervisors...

Earlier this month, a Nebraska state senator filed a lawsuit against God.

How the rich get ahead

The vast majority of us don’t see any special ethical dilemma in recycling our aluminum cans rather than throwing them away...

Atlanta Police use missing persons initiative to rebuild community trust

Songs lighten the tone of “Brewster Place”

The guru answers a roundup of reader questions

Tony Dennis’ Stitches is a one-stop shop for original designs and wardrobe makeovers

Explore the villas in Lake Como, Italy

“Under the Blacklight”
(Warner Brothers)

Homegrown “Randy and the Mob” lacks Southern charm

St. Germain liqueur unveiled

Georgia vineyards are steadily climbing in popularity and offerings

“Eastern Promises” starts with a triptych of bloodlettings...

Maybe you’ve sipped on a bottle of sake or two...

Soldiers unprepared for civilian life ‘In the Valley of Elah’

The only way to conquer extremism is to 1) acknowledge the need for responsible use of force and 2)...

My life lately has turned into a string of embarrassing moments

Georgia’s offense has little room for error

“Bring on the Comets”
(Astralwerks)

How do you mold the tragic elements of the Bosnian war into a raucous-but-heartfelt satire?

DeKalb development draws criticism

Should I stay or should I go?

Give me a break

Rebuilding Falcons, fans should focus on next year

All’s not lost, but Jackets have a tough road ahead

Party of the Week, etc...

What to do with your week

There’s no escaping Britney Spears

Dave’s inconvenient truth

Not!

Or at least just a good dance partner

The scoop on fashion, style and beauty news

The Sunday Share at Ecco introduces Atlantans—to each other

If the controversy over comments made by Jerry Lewis during an improvised, age-addled comedy rant on his Labor Day Telethon teaches us anything...

One of the favorite whipping boys for the political right is the teachers union...

Why does it matter whether something is tortured if it’s just going to die anyway?

State legislator offers townships as a solution to metro county problems

UGA scientists think muscadines might have cancer-fighting properties

Public restroom sexual encounters and their consequences

During the Middle Ages, soldiers returning from battle were required to do penance...

Charlize Theron on her new film, beauty and Tommy Lee Jones

It’s time to throw down, not slow down

Detroit’s Gary Sheffield swings and misses

Tectonic shifts in the world of college football

Indulge in a martini foursome at Wildfire Steaks, Chops & Seafood