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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

The restaurant is an oasis in the barren wasteland of Wal-Mart Supercenter upgrades.

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 5:51pm

From start to finish, there is no coherency. The only thread holding the movie together is the mere fact the same people keep popping up throughout the movie.

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:39pm

Amongst the laughter and shopping, baking and giving, decorating and partying lie reflective thoughts of one’s life dancing around in many people’s minds.

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:28pm

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