Riff Raff, Opinions/Editorials

The scattered commentary is posted with apologies to Kind Readers not afflicted with short attention spans.

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 5:10pm

America – the way I grew up thinking of America – is supposed to be a continually unfolding story.

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 2:34pm

And now for a few notes on the news about the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith losing its A-10 planes and mission by mid-2013, and instead receiving what may amount to a fancy remote control box.

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 7:25pm

This particular website real estate is rarely reserved for anything seasoned or respected or smelling of conventional wisdom.

Sun, 01/29/2012 - 6:16pm

Dear Kind Readers:

We’re doing this new thing with The City Wire. New look. New people. Not all new people. You’ll continue to have to put up with me. For some of you, that’s a guilty pleasure.

Sun, 01/22/2012 - 7:03pm

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley
mtilley@thecitywire.com

Sun, 01/15/2012 - 6:26pm

 

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley
mtilley@thecitywire.com

An acquaintance recently asked for a review of this “No Labels” group. Here it is.

Sun, 01/08/2012 - 9:37pm

Unlike other works of a similar stock, War Horse offers little to adult audiences beyond cheap tears.

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 7:40pm

Smart investing requires us to set hysteria aside, keep steady, exercise restraint and rely on the strength within to keep us going.

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:59pm

If you paid for a ticket to these movies and didn't regret your decision, you're either above the economic woes of this land or have series cranial issues.

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 5:59pm

Now playing is this short list of the best of the 46 new movies reviewed for The City Wire.

Mon, 01/02/2012 - 5:03pm

Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year.

Sun, 01/01/2012 - 7:07pm

One of the best things they offer has got to be the fried lobster. Imagine if you will a fried pastry with bits of minced lobster strewn throughout.

Thu, 12/29/2011 - 5:27pm

From the trippy, special effect laden opening title sequence — think a weird S&M porno mixed with a 1980s metal music video — the movie never pauses for breath.

Wed, 12/28/2011 - 11:14am

While 2011 may have been a dream or left you screaming in your dreams, there is plenty to reflect on and give thanks to before 2012 opens the door.


Tue, 12/27/2011 - 10:51am

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley
mtilley@thecitywire.com

A college friend recently inquired on his facebook page, “Hey, has anyone seen 2011? I must of missed it ...”

Mon, 12/26/2011 - 3:27pm

While the scale and setting are certainly a boon, the movie's greatest asset is the much stronger writing.

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 5:38pm

We learn through the students’ lessons that capitalism takes no prisoners: when the timing is right, the market is ripe and the idea is hot anyone can rocket to the top.


Tue, 12/20/2011 - 7:30am

Keeping our retirement goals in front of us and mapping out the correct plan of action is like establishing goals for being fit and healthy.

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 1:31pm

Riff Raff, by Michael Tilley
mtilley@thecitywire.com

My closet hero has died.

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 9:23pm

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