A CRITICAL OVERVIEW
APRIL 11, 2002 · VOL. 11, NO. 30
by A. Birch Steen
Stranger Ombudsman & OSHA Board of Governors Member

FRONT OF BOOK Letters: For the second straight week, The Stranger manages to refrain from mocking its readers.... Last Days: Didn't read.... NEWS News Lead: Once again The Stranger takes a pro-gay-lifestyle stance, eschewing all morals.... News Follow(s): Didn't read; The Stranger's apparent endorsement of crack cocaine is shameful, though unsurprising; Didn't read; Didn't read.... IONS: Didn't read.... Five to Four: Monorail blah, blah, blah.... SHORT FEATURE: The Stranger allowing actual input from its readers is a welcome change.... FEATURE: A mildly entertaining piece, though Adrian Ryan labeling a local personality as flamboyant definitely smacks of the pot calling the kettle black (see also Celebrity I Saw U).... FILM Film Lead: Sean Nelson returns from sabbatical and immediately weighs down the paper with yet more long-winded criticism.... Film Follow(s): Didn't read; Didn't read.... BOOKS Didn't read.... ART Coverage for three weeks in a row! THEATER Only a handful of short reviews.... CHOW Didn't read.... MUSIC How ironic that Jennifer Maerz has penned a 700-word critical piece on how useless criticism is (she should talk to Sean Nelson).... Music Follow(s): Didn't read; Didn't read; Didn't read.... ETC. One-Night Stand: Finding Bradley Steinbacher once again penning the column after the promise of his welcome "retirement" is disappointing to say the least.... It's My Party: Didn't read.... Celeb I Saw U: Too gay (see also Feature).... I Love TV: Didn't read.... Savage Love: Troubling (as usual). Mr. Savage's advice to the one-legged gentleman borders on harsh.... Control Tower: Didn't read.... Obits: Didn't read.