Issue: September 27, 2001

Metropolis

Critics don't see much love at Texas' 'tough-love' juvenile academies.
By Miriam Rozen

Turning down millions in state money to build boot camps, Tarrant County opted for a different approach -- one that works
By Betty Brink

Circumventing normal procedures to steer contracts is alleged.
By Betty Brink

STATIC
Bad Moves

STUFF
Law & Disorder
As one of TV's best and best-loved series launches a new spin-off, its creator grapples with the aftershocks of terror
By Robert Wilonsky

Calendar

A touring exhibit showcases a different side of Chinese art
By Kristian Lin

Arts

Furniture designer Gregory Story explores metaphors with oils.
By Nancy Schaadt

Eats

Perhaps it wins by virtue of its location, but Brooklyn's Best subs are tasty.
By Nancy Schaadt

CHOW, BABY
Right in Rendon

Music

A backyard shed with a web site, Kate's Track Shack peddles '70s technology to devoted fans.
By Paula Felps

HEARSAY
Evil Clear Channel?

Cowboy Mouth
By Christy Goldfinch

Mink Car (Restless)
By Tim Grierson

Twilight (Carrot Top)
By Christy Goldfinch

Film

Histrionic actors and by-the-numbers plotting take down Don't Say a Word.
By Gregory Weinkauf

A great cast raises Hearts in Atlantis above other Stephen King adaptations.
By Robert Wilonsky