Issue: October 18, 2001

Metropolis

Texas has the soil, climate, and grapes for a strong wine industry. So what stands in its way? Bad taste and politicians.
By Robb Walsh

Why Johnny can't read his report card
By Dave Mann

STATIC
Same song, second verse

STUFF
Reel War
The Army and Hollywood join hands to wage virtual, bloodless battles
By Robert Wilonsky

LETTERS
Food-Writin' Mama, So You Didn't Like It?, Nice Guy

Calendar

The Amon Carter Museum rejoins the art scene with its grand re-opening.
By Kristian Lin

Arts

The shallowness of Fort Worth Theatre's murder mystery is truly baffling.
By Matthew Smith

Eats

A new Warehouse District hideaway serves hearty, old-school Italian.
By Nancy Schaadt

CHOW, BABY
Day One

Music

In the nick of time, Mark Griffin resurrects MC 900 Ft. Jesus.
By Michael Chamy

HEARSAY
Sugarbombed finds a new home

Travis
By Scott Wilson

Lucy is a Band (Beatville records)
By Matt Smith

Underneath (RCA)
By Kurt Hernon

Film

David Lynch crashes on Mulholland Drive, and the wreckage is smashing.
By Gregory Weinkauf

Brad Anderson puts Hollywood and indie romantic comedies to shame in Happy Accidents
By Bill Gallo