Gosford Park: Gerald Peary interviews Robert Altn ae CeTHE BnOSTON I a WhWaItNT'EsR PRaEhVIeEaW t aie "™ arts >», Martha Stewart, | >a f _/;) meet June Cleaver. | POP ¥) ls cozy comfort the byproduct of fear? Wey \Wm Key Hanley FILM Josh Hartnett in Black Hawk Down Joey ASSAy Ramone’s , *RsY swan it) we oN yDPIyXy L) song yoo rahe. PyD.W ~yi»hf> wZeXt $ ; ae) ‘Chic Clicks’ ILLUSTRATION BY DALE STEPHANOS SOU COULD SAY it all started with a well-known blonde named Martha. | She cooked, she cleaned, she crafted — and a generation adopted her as ' their household-artist inspiration. Over the past 10 years, Martha Stewart has Tony become not only a cultural icon but a mentor for many who aspire to her seamless Kushner’s blend of easy elegance, business savvy, and unrelenting resourcefulness. Homebody/ Kabul But Martha Stewart and her empire stand at the beginning of the story. These days, gray-haired grandma is also a font of domestic inspiration. At the turn of this JAI young century, tying on an apron suddenly became a voguish fashion statement, Dave meat loaf shed its irony, and grand- interrogate and deport, cultural it’s now cool in a less ironic way. ma’s thrifty advice suddenly acquired trends harking back 50 years have And if young folks have thus far Douglas new relevance. taken new hold on the American dipped only their toes into the Call it the comeback of Cold War imagination. trend, get ready for their full im- ~qulture, a fascination with the ’50s, It’s Donna Reed and June Cleaver. mersion in 2002. The scariness of Dheminien for homemaking, all It’s Grease and Elvis. It’s kitsch, but the current war, along with the fear ’ spurred on by stifling the subver- aroused by the government’s new- sive. As the threat of terrorist at- found heavy-handedness, has cat- Four-eyes chic tacks menaces our well-being, and alyzed a trend that had already been Thomas the government deems “civil liber- seeping into our kitchens, our See ‘Hip Check,’ page 10 Quasthoff ties” a gray area and regards people homes, and our lifestyles. Afraid of not fruuum here sketchy enough to See COLD WAR, page 1/4 HANLEY PHOTO BY KELLY DAVIDSON; RAMONE PHOTO BY BILL DICKENSON 2nd SHOW Paradise Happy BOSTON'S LEGENDARY ROCK CLUB new you! Beginner Classes Starting Jan. 14 IVAN || secre 6 weeks, 7:30 pm NEVILLE esas ‘ Salsa / Merengue AVALON BAUROOM FRI, JANUARY2 5 ieee odORS * 7PM SHOW + Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre Box rsso e box office (M-F Noon-Gem, 3-6pm Saturday) and select Strawberries locations. Call (61 7) 423-NEXT Tickets available at Avalon box office night of show only or get tickets at cc.com nel AVALON 2S QO™" So oe. 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JANUARY 4 2002 NEWS AND FEATURES THE B( )STON PHOENIX 3 “And so, as we leave 2001 — our annus horribilis — behind, many Americans are wondering what in God's name a horrible anus has to do with anything. Many more, however, are asking themselves what we, as Americans, can look forward to in the year ahead. Should we flitter into 2( 02 like jittery sparrows? Should we stride into the New Year like Stouthearted warriors There are no easy answers to these questions.” — Chris Wright, News and Features, page 16 JANUARY 4, 2002 Founded in 1966 next week news and features In Arts, the return of Mission of Burma. Hello, 1950s 8 days a week by Nina Willdorf 1 What do Martha Stewart and the threat of terrorist attacks have in common? They've both helped spark Our “Pick of the Week” is Brazilian a comeback of Cold War culture CLUB LISTINGS 5 horror-movie writer/director/star José Annus mirabilis CONCERTS 11 Mojica Marins, a/k/a Coffin Joe; Denali by Chris Wright EVENTS 13 comes to the Middle East, Emm Gryner 1 6 amc one eK vet Contrary to popular opinion, Americans actually do ms ee ee ART LISTINGS 14 comes to the Kendall Café; Suspect have some things to look forward to in 2002 Device play the Midway Café; the BPL DINING LISTINGS 16 celebrates the centennial of Marlene Brave new world Dietrich; and Dick’s Last Resort by Camille Dodero celebrates Elvis’s 67th birthday. That was then, this is now: a new post-terrorist-attack lexicon for the new year. Dining: In “Dining Out,” Robert Nadeau torches Todd English’s Bonfire; in “On the Cheap,” Ruth Tobias revisits the Faneuil Hail food TALKING POLITICS: Let the games begin court; in “Uncorked,” David Marglin adds up wine’s numbers game; by Seth Gitell and in “Noshing,” Nicole Adragna dries out with Trader Joe’s Granny Voters will go to the polls this November to elect a new governor Smith apple rings. But the most interesting race will take place throughout the year among rivals for the Democratic nomination, and it promises to arts Coffin Joe, 8 Days a Week p. 1 be a doozy. 2002 arts preview, page 3 departments In our coming attractions for the new year: Josh Hartnett relives the 1993 military disaster in Somalia in Black Hawk Down; Trinity Rep presents the New England premiere of Pulitzer- ARTS PREVIEW 3 winning Angels in America author Tony Kushner’s Afghanistan-set new play, Homebody/Kabul, FILM 7 EDITORIAL HIP CHECK the ICA shows the other side of fashion photography with “Chic Clicks”; the late Joey Ramone is THEATER 8 In 2002, state leaders must by Nina Willdorf remembered in a posthumous CD and a tribute; jazz POP CULTURE 12 summon the will to take up Eyewear’s new vision: trumpet guy Dave Douglas plays two venues in COMICS 13 last year’s battles. prescriptioniess glasses. Boston with two different bands; vocalizers Thomas Quasthoff, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Ben Heppner hit the classical BOOKS 14 Tul .. 6 MOON SIGNS circuit; and in local pop, Kay Hanley, Mary Lou Lord, and MUSIC 15 Law's last jig, and Boston by the astrology by Symboline Dai Tanya Donelly release new discs. HOT DOTS 21 numbers. Plus, Guiliani breaks OUT THERE FILM LISTINGS 22 the bank. Also: Steve Vineberg says that Gosford Park represents FILM STRIPS 23 PHOENIX FLASHBACKS 8 Abfyt eKrr iss oFmrei eswsiecrki ous holiday Gdierreacltdo r PReoabreyr tt alAklst mtao nA lattm ahni;s btehseta,t earn de diitn or“ FiClamr oCluylnt urCel”a y PERSONA;S 29 wThhee n latnheg uaBgoess ofw aMso robnoissc,s , gorging, I’m losing it and dance critic Marcia B. Siegel each take a whack at the and other odds and ends THE STRAIGHT DOPE theater/dance extravaganza Contact, Clea Simon follows the from the Phoenix's past by Cecil Adams peripatetic literary career of celebrity author/chef Anthony Bourdain; Plus, David Sipress’s “Reality HELP WANTED Douglas Wolk welcomes the return of Frank Miller's path-breaking comic Dark Knight, in “Cellars by Check.” Starlight,” Banning Eyre gives us the word on world-music troupe Atlas Soul; and Annie Zaleski talks to CLASSIFIEDS Robert Smith about the future of the Cure. ON SALE SATURDAY AT 10AM IN CONCERT 1 |AV ALON BALLROOM FEBRUARY7 NO MORE DRAMA TOUR ORPHEUM THEATRE FEBRUARY 6 scorm Tickets available by calling (617) 423-NEXT or at the Orpheum Theatre Box Office, Paradise Box Office M-F (Noon- 6pm, 3-6pm on Sat), select Strawberries locations and at Avalon box office night of show only or get tickets at CC.com ON ON SALE MONDAY AT 10AM! 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XXXI, NO. 1 continuing troubles with Massport, and an ineffectual legislative body in 2002. PususHer & CHAIRMAN: Stephen M. Mindich Presivent &H .C rBHiaerFr yO PMEoRrArTisI NG OFFICER: Leftovers Eorror: Peter Kadzis BOSTON Semon Manacine Eorrorn/PHoenx Newspaper Group: Ciif Garboden: Desian Director: Kristen Goodiriend, Semon Eprronia, Sesianer: Kelly Davidson Eorornu: Desianer: Jenna Talbott, News Eoror: Susan Ryan-Volimar Features Eprror: Tamara Wieder, Arts Eorror: Jeffrey Gantz, Assocure Arts Eorrorn: Jon Garelick; Ants Errors: Carolyn Clay (theater), Peter Keough (film), Matt Ashare (music), Carly Carioli (events); Starr Eorrons: Suzanne Bashoff, Catherine Tumber, Sewon Warren: Dan Kennedy, Starr VERYONE WANTS TO LEAVE 2001 recession and that the costs of the voter- best executive director the troubled agency Wrrrers: Seth Gitell, Kristen Lombardi, Nina Wilidorf, Chris Wright, Listas behind. But what are we racing to- passed income-tax cut, combined with de- has seen in years. Coonrpmartor: Brian Gosiow, Assistant To THE Eorror: Mike Miliard CowrrrsuTina Eorror: Lioyd Schwartz (classical); Conrmeutwa Wrirers: ward? Here in the Commonwealth, clining state revenues, would force broad Nevertheless, if we know anything today, MAimllyis , FRioncbhe,r t MiNcahdaeealu , FrGeeerdabledr gP,e arKyr,i s AlFirciieas wPioctkt,e r, BrMeatrtc iMai laB.n o,S iegCehlr,i sHtaorpvheeyr we have a number of problems left over swaths of financing to be slashed from the we know that we need airport professionals Silvergiate, Robert David Sullivan, Gary Susman, Charles Taylor, Steve from last year that should be addressed in budget, those dependent upon state rev- who will put safety first. Swift’s inaction in Vineberg, Stephanie Zacharek, Cartoonist: David Sipress, ASTROLOGER: Symboline Dai | 2002. Yet the prospects for resolution enues were prevented from making plans the immediate wake of the attacks can be Eorror At Lance: Nancy Gaines | don’t look at all good. for the 2002 fiscal year. Human-services explained away — she was waiting for ad- Saves Director: A. William Risteen For starters, our state legislature is being funding was hacked to such an extent that vice from the hastily appointed Carter Trarric Manaaer: Jennifer Price; Trarric Coorpmarors: Alessandra Roversi- Sosa, Darcy Scanion; C.assimep DiseLay Account Executives: Kelly Monty, Ai held hostage by ineffectual state represen- it was left up to our Republican governor Commission, charged by Swift with exam- Wilson, Crassiieo Lines Saves Manager: Jessica Zeigler, CLassmen Lines AssMianacser:t Maaryelnlen tShi elds, CLasLinses iAccrounit Exeecuntive s: | tatives who don’t have the courage to chal- to restore some of the services gutted by ining how the airport is run. Well, the re- Matt Gore, Robin Laskey, JonathRiastnee n, Mereditt’ Swart, Conporare Music | lenge House Speaker Tom Finneran. Re- our Democratic leaders. sults are in and the Carter Commission re- Saves Manager: Michael Aliberte; Retan Saves Manager: Eric Meth Ewrertainment Saces Account Executives: Ashley Strigle; Account | form legislation that has been passed by There’s little reason, as of this writing, port provided a partial answer to Logan’s Coorpmaror-C.ues: Elizabeth Erna; Sewor Account Executives: Carrie | the Senate, yet goes against Finneran’s so- to believe that the state’s fiscal situation woes: stop the patronage. Which leaves us Meade, Howard Temkin; Reta. Account Executes: Paul Bessette, Dan Healy, Rob Klimeczko, Courser: Buster Garvins cially conservative grain, will improve in the coming with a question: why is Joseph Lawless, a NaTnionat SALes Dinector oF Naniona: Saves: Everett Finkelstein; Nanonat Saces Account inevitably stalls in one year. The budget is supposed former state trooper and chauffeur to Gov- Executives: Dave Garland, Jason Hayes, PJ Solomon; Nanonat Account House committee or an- to be completed in July. It ernor William Weld, still employed by Executive: Erin Moore Human Resources other. A recent example: seems a long way off, but Massport? Lawless, after all, is the guy MDainneaccteorr: ofR yaHn umaThni bodReeasuo;u rcesE:m pcBoavrmrye ntS . SApheecrina; ustH:u maKna te ReLseonuerhcaens the contraceptives-cover- Finneran and Senate president who, as Logan’s chief of security, tried to Execute Assistant: Deborah Koppelman; Recernomsr: Elizabeth Randall age bill. This measure, Tom Birmingham should be keep US marshals off the premises after Director oF Marketa: Mike Bornhorst which unanimously passed preparing for the next round two airplanes were hijacked from Logan Copywerrer: Kevin Griffin; Sa. Personacs MarxeTiwa Associate: Mary Lynn || the Senate, would requir" e now. With Birmingham fo- and used as airborne bombs to take down Bramucci DiRECTOR OF INTERNET ProoucTs: Sanford Wilk private insurers to cover cused on a run for governor the Twin Towers of the World Trade Cen- Onume Eorrorn: Camille Dodero; Wes Deve.orer: Joe Cummings; Wes | the costs of contraception (see “Let the Games Begin,” ter. Sure, he’s been transferred to another Desianer: Kathieen Gary, Onune Content Coonmmaron: Kate Cohen | if they cover the costs of page 20), it’s hard to imagine job, but that’s not nearly enough redress. Manaaina Eorror, Maaazines anOoP ESRpAeTcIi,O NSP usuicarions: Christopher Young | other preventive drugs and that he’ll pay much attention In the meantime, with Buckingham Proouction Mawnacer: Jim Jarnot; Aovertisine Art Director: Dave devices. Every state in New to the process. Given that gone, Thomas Kinton, Logan’s aviation di- Fennema; Semon Grapwic Arnist: Paul Sanborn; Grapwic Artists: Melanie | Belanger, Susana Montesinos; Network Manacer: Chuck Julian; DeskTop | England but Massachusetts Finneran dominated this rector at the time of the terrorist attacks, Support MaNnacer: Brian Gowdey; PC/Mac Systems Tecunicians: Christopher | has such legislation on the year’s proceedings, there’s lit- has been elevated to the position of acting Kelly, Thomas Price; Fiwancia. Systems Apmiistrator: Brian Hayward Faciumes Manaaer: John Nunziato | books. And late in 2000, tle reason to expect that things director of Massport. Kinton may be one CIRCULATION | the US Equal Employment will go any more smoothly un- of the few real aviation experts émployed CMiapcckuetnazTiieo n Manager: Maureen Roberts; Cincuration Awnacyst: Jackie | Opportunity Commission less we see some substantive by Massport, but as many seem to have Dinector oF Corporate Finance: Charles A. Walter found that insurers who cover preventative or stylistic changes in House leadership. forgotten (if they ever even knew), Kinton Conrro.ier: David Coppola; MercHanoise Aomewstrator: Alan Oriove drugs but don’t cover contraceptives are In the meantime, as the Phoenix has was the guy who should have been secur- Trape Orrice Manacer: Kary! Langill; Trace Coorpmaron: Suzanne | Moliere; AccounTinG Manaaers: Ralph Dragonetti, Greg Pereira; Semor | engaging in sex discrimination. noted before (see “Wanted: Political Lead- ing Logan’s safety in the first place. Buck- Accountant: Jessica Berry; Starr Accountants: Nataliya Dzyuba, | Last month, 92 of 160 House members ership,” Editorial, December 6), the state ingham may be gone, but Kinton — who is Eimirane Syivain; Corporate Creoir Manacern: Ed Davol Creor/CoiLecrions Represefrarive: Don Murphy. signed a letter stating that they wanted the budget is sure to be a horror for years to something of a junket junky, as the Herald PROVIDENCE bill to become law — enough to pass it if a come without tax reform. But that takes recently reported — is the one who truly | vote were taken. Last week, it was finally political courage, something in short sup- failed to keep Logan’s passengers safe. Associate PususHer: Stephen L. Brown Manaainc Eorror: Lou Papineau released from the House Ways and Means ply on Beacon Hill. And he’s still got a job with Massport — a NSteolwlser , EorCroonrt:r ilsaun nnDoan nisW;a rrCeorsn:r riAgnuan naC abEroerrrao,r : RJuimd y MacCnhieee,k s,D aviBdo b AnGdurlelaw | Committee — only to be diverted by The challenges facing the state don’t re- good one, at that. In the meantime, we’ve Phillipe & Jorge, Bill Rodriguez, Johnette Rodriguez, Pam Steager, Steven Finneran several days later to yet another side only with the legislature, however. The heard little, if anything, from Rafi Ron, the Stycos, Chip Young, ContrisuTie iLustrators: Steve Brosnihan, Elizabeth Rock; Conrrisumina PHorocraPHers: Peter Goldberg, Richard McCaffrey committee for study. governor’s office also has quite a bit to former El Al security chief hired as a con- Director oF Nanionar Saes: Everett Finkelstein; Account Executives: Earlier this month, the Coalition for deal with in 2002. First up is the Big Dig. sultant to make Logan safe. Bruce Allen, Kristen Calcagni, Courtney Church, Keith Curtin, Laura Foss, Ginny Hall, Andrea Lyn Mark, Kerri Ann Pizza, Mary Ann Reese; NaniONaL Legislative Reform issued its midterm re- Right now, Governor Jane Swift is caught To be sure, Swift has insisted that pa- APcrcopouucnnti onE xeMcauntaigvee:r : ErPihinl MMoaoirgere;t , FTiraanrcrec CMoaonrapgwearr:o r:R alSptha cyD raHguogngeitntsi;; | port on the legislature and found that both up in a foolish battle to fire Massachusetts tronage hires be halted at Massport. But Grapric Annsts: Patrick Beyer, Stacy Congdon; Creo ManacerAn:it a branches of the state legislature are doing Turnpike Authority board members Jordan it’s clear that she’s fighting an uphill battle. Anderson, Recernowst/Apsanstrator: Jennifer Dyson. Worto- Wwe Wes Sire: http://www. providencephoenix.comy less and less. The House met formally, Levy and Christy Mihos. Swift ostensibly Just last week, the state legislature passed PORTLAND meaning that members were required to be wants to remove them for their refusal to an early-retirement bill aimed at encourag- present because roll-call votes might be raise tolls on the Massachusetts Turnpike ing some 7700 state employees to retire by Saves Dinector/Operanions Manacer: Marc Shepard Manaaine Eorror: Sam Pteifie taken, just 22 times. The Senate held a — tolls expected to be raised as part of a the end of June in order to avoid layoffs. lustwes Coonowaror: Joshua Rogers; Starr Warren: Jessica Kilby ConrrisuTiwa Wrirers: Theresa Flaherty, Tony Giampetruzzi, Pete Hodgin mere 16 such sessions. Of the 139 laws four-year-old bond bill. Their refusal was The bill beefs up the pensions of employees Doug Hubley, Mark Klimek, Joan Lang, Tim O'Sullivan, Robert von Stein passed by the legislature this year, 123 based largely on a belief that raising tolls is who take advantage of early retirement. Redick, Jenna Russell, Lance Tapley, June Vail; Dxeocf Natnonoa. rSae s: Everett Finkelstein; Semon Account Executive: Kelly Collins; Account were mere technical clarifications of exist- a short-term band-aid solution to the Neatly tucked into the bill was a provision Executives: Rob Jenkins, Allen Lowe, Elizabeth Rafuse; Accountwa ing law and/or of such narrow scope that longer-term problem of paying for the Big that would allow a number of the Massport they affected only one or two municipali- Dig, which Mihos and Levy warn could employees who were laid off after the ties or individuals. cost an additional $1 billion. September 11 attacks to take advantage OFFICES Compare that with legislation such as Levy, in particular, has advocated for the f the more generous retirement package Boston: 126 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215; Tel: (617) 536-5390; the contraceptives bill, which would fix a installation of an independent “watchdog” retroactively. Advertising department tax: 536-1463 Editorial departtamx e859n-8t20 1 serious problem of gender equity. Or, for engineer to oversee the actions of Big Dig Swift’s options for killing the provision C.assmens: 328 NewbSut.,r Boysto n, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 859-3300; Fax: (617) 425-2670 that matter, the domestic-partner bill, contractor Bechtel/Parsons. Last week, as are limited: she doesn’t have the power to Provence: 150 ChestnutS t., Providence, Ril0 2903: which passed the Senate but is languishing the Boston Herald reported, Senator John veto that line item alone. As the Boston Tek: (401) 273-6397; Fax: (401) 273-0920 Port ano: 482 CongreSstreset , Suite 501, Portland, ME 04101 in a House committee. If passed, it would Kerry and US Representatives Jim McGov- Globe reported, every week that passes Tel: (207) 773-8900; Fax: (207) 773-8905 | reform the state’s insurance regulations to ern, Marty Meehan, and Bill Delahunt without an early-retirement program costs Nariona: Sates Orrice: 150 Chestnut St., Providence, Ri 02903 Tel: (401) 273-639x2732 ; Fax: (401) 272-8712 | allow cities and towns to provide health in- urged Swift to follow through on Levy’s the state about $2 million. So instead she Wor.o-Wioe Wes sire: http://www. bostonphoenix.com/ | surance for the same-sex domestic part- suggestion. Will Swift heed their message asked the Massport Board of Directors to INFORMATION ners of their municipal workers. and take real action to deal with the Big make sure that Massport employees who Manuscripts: Manuscripts should be addressed to Senior Editor, Boston With this shameful track record, it’s fair Dig boondoggle? Or will she just keep are already laid off do not get the retire- Phoe126n Briookxlin,e A ve., Boston,. MA 02215. We assume no responsibilitfyo r returning manuscripts not accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope to ask just what our state legislators are playing politics? ment extras provided by the bill. Of course, Lerrers To THe Eorron: Send to 126 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, faxt o doing for their money — an annual base Just as troubling as the Big Dig is the it’s better than doing nothing. But Swift (617) 859-8201, or e-mail to [email protected]. Please include a daytime telenumpberh foor vnerifeicat ion salary of $50,123. It’s a nice sum, consid- ongoing problem of how to improve the shouldn’t have been faced with this prob- SusscrBulpk rnateo $4n5/6s m:ont hs, $80/1 year; first-rcatle a$1s1s0/ 6 months, $200/1 year. Bulkpos-tagre paaidt, Beost on, MA; allow 10 days for ering how few days they’re technically re- administration of Logan Airport, which has lem in the first place — we can thank the delivery. Send name and address with check and money order to: Subscription quired to show up for work. been in the spotlight since the September legislature for that. Department, Boston Phoenix, 126 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 Copynicut: © 2001 by the Boston Phoenix, inc. All rights reserved Reform legislation isn’t the only thing 11 terrorist attacks. Former Massport chief It’s clear that the leadership on Beacon ReprProavdrewuipt hcBoyu:tt pMiearsmosis snWieobn , Pribnyt ianng y Cmo.e,t hinoc.d; w31h4 aWatsshioniegstv porenoSh trib i,te d. suffering under such ineffectual leadership. Virginia Buckingham was forced out of her Hill has a big job ahead of it in 2002. It’s Auburn, MA 01501 + (508) 832-5317 The state budget was five months late this position in the face of public outrage over not clear, however, that everyone there is year. Negotiations took place behind the many patronage hires at the bloated up for the job. cI ee See, closed doors among a handful of state rep- agency — outrage stoked by increased Cratnman Stephen M.M indich Preswent H. BarryM orris Soren Weiash atins oocees Grtiabiaes Pegs Cies A resentatives and senators. As it became press coverage of the issue. Ironically, What do you think? Send an e-mail to Waiter Director of Newsparen Grou Saces A,W illiam Risteen | more and more clear that the state was in a however, Buckingham may have been the [email protected]. PHOTO BY MARK OSTOW FLIP SIDEACTe ALT It’s Like Getting 2 Stores in 1! 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In 2002, the city’s clergy-sex-abuse cases are litigated Parks and Recreation & Environment From the Boston Municipal Research departments will receive $14,073,000, Bureau's Facts & Figures, 2002 edition: eight percent of the total budget. When Massachusetts Appeals Court judge Cynthia that the Church desperately wants to keep secret. ¢ The City of Boston's total * In 2001, the Boston Police Cohen denied a motion December 21 to throw out a court “Church officials use this argument [for confidentiality] population in 2000 was 589,141, an Department had 3044 employees, 825 order making public the records in 86 civil lawsuits pending over and over,” says Richard Sipe, a former priest and increase of 15,500 residents since of them female. The average salary in against John Geoghan — the now-defrocked priest accused psychotherapist who has testified for plaintiffs in hundreds 1990. The city’s population is 49.5 this period was $48,408 for males, of molesting more than 100 children over three decades of clergy-sex-abuse lawsuits across the country. Yet more percent white, 23.8 percent black/ $40,409 for females (see “Cardinal Law, the Church, and Pedophilia,” News and and more, judges are refusing to back the Church because African-American, 14.4 percent * The nine employees of the city's Features, March 23, 2001) — it spelled devastation for the of the grave public concerns that arise from cases involving Hispanic, 7.5 percent Asian/Pacific Special Events and Tourism Archdiocese of Boston. Indeed, the 84 plaintiffs are also child molestation by priests. Attests Sipe, “It's a trend for the Islander, and 0.3 percent Native department earned an average of suing five prominent Boston bishops for failing to stop the courts not to conform with the Church's requests.” American. $54,680. abuse despite repeated warnings. Twenty-five of the In Massachusetts, it seems, the Sweeney and Cohen ¢ The largest private employer in ¢ The governor of Massachusetts plaintiffs, in addition, have named as a defendant the city’s decisions mark the first time that the courts have Boston in 2000 was Massachusetts earned $135,000 in 2001, up from foremost Roman Catholic spiritual leader, Bernard Cardinal challenged the Church's long-held practice. Though the General Hospital, with 14,907 $90,000 in 1995. In the same period, Law. In effect, the release of these documents will provide Boston archdiocese could appeal the latest ruling to the employees. Fidelity Investments was the mayor's salary increased from the public — and attorneys — with a rare glimpse at how state’s Supreme Judicial Court, many legal experts doubt second, with 11,250 employees. $110,000 to $125,000. the Catholic Church treats clergy members who assault that will happen. Cohen, after all, has handed down a ¢ Boston covers 45.7 square miles. It * Of 2931 public-high-school children. A glimpse that could be deeply disillusioning for sound judgment against the Church. Not only has she contains two golf courses, 11 police graduates in 2000, 7.6 percent claim many among the Catholic faithful. made it clear that the Sweeney order contains “no error of stations, 19 cemeteries, 21 hospitals, “no current activity”; 31.6 percent are in In her five-page decision, Cohen upheld a ruling by law or abuse,” but she has also called into question the 26 swimming pools, 26 libraries, 34 fire college. Five graduates are employed Suffolk Superior Court judge Constance Sweeney, who had Church's standard argument for sealing documents — stations, and 60 tennis courts. in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. lifted a year-old gag order applying to documents in the 86 that is, that the First Amendment shields the Church from ¢ There are 785 miles of roadway in ¢ In 2000, there were 1867 building civil suits. “Her ruling is consistent with the well-established government interference. Wrote Cohen, “The position that Boston, 39 bridges, 42,329 streetlights, fires in Boston, 599,133 emergency policy favoring the right of public access to the judicial [the defendants] are constitutionally entitled to blanket 726 traffic signals, and 4221 public 911 calls, and 7322 violent crimes records of civil proceedings,” Cohen wrote. More important, protection is but another iteration of an argument which buildings. (down from 13,673 a decade earlier). the appellate judge blasted the archdiocese for even trying they unsuccessfully raised by motion to dismiss.” ¢ In Boston, 57.9 percent of all ¢ There were 3538 marriages in the to appeal the Sweeney order in the first place. That order, The Cohen decision could easily change how property is residential, while 42.1 city in 1999, and 31 suicides. The year Cohen explained, contains a provision that would allow Law Massachusetts clergy-sex-abuse lawsuits are litigated in percent is for commercial use. as a whole saw 4491 deaths, 58 of and the 16 other church officials who are defendants in the future. Releasing the Geoghan documents will offer ¢ The most valuable building in the them due to HIV/AIDS, 21 to motor- these cases to “seek individualized protection for any attorneys who represent victims of pedophile priests a city is the Prudential Center, at vehicle accidents, and 1166 to heart discovery request or response which is legitimately entitled revealing blueprint of the legal tactics that the Boston $607,191,000. South Station is worth disease. to be kept from public scrutiny.” Church officials, however, archdiocese uses in such litigation. Whether the decision $39,575,000. ¢ In 1999, 22,576 babies were born have yet to raise any issues with Sweeney. So they have yet will translate into a new openness when it comes to * Logan Airport has 19 miles of in Boston, 775 to teenage mothers. — Chris Wright to exhaust all remedies available to them at the trial-court clergy-sex-abuse cases, however, is another question runway and taxiway. The airport served level. altogether. For starters, Cohen is but a single justice. Her Or, as Cohen put it in her decision, “Their claims are not opinion might sway some Massachusetts judges presiding BALL BOY ripe for review. .. . lmmediate appellate relief would be over similar lawsuits nofto seal any records, as in nearly premature.” all civil litigation. Then again, it might not. The opinion of Rudy's off-base stadium plan These words are a big blow for the Church, which has one has less weight in the legal world than, say, a long fought tooth-and-nail to seal all documents related to precedent-setting judgment by all seven justices of the lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy. By standing behind state's highest court. Rudy Giuliani is Time magazine's on these days.) her Suffolk Superior Court colleague, Cohen has paved the Still, the Cohen decision represents a clear victory for 2001 Person of the Year. He’s Giuliani's $800 million scheme makes way for the public release of thousands of pages of the people. And it clearly puts the archdiocese in a courageous, admirable, and inspiring. no more sense than John Harrington's previously private testimony, including sworn depositions precarious position. As Cardinal Law himself is surely All true — even with his mean-spirited plan that includes $312 million of state from the alleged victims, witnesses, and Geoghan’s own aware, whatever information exists in the soon-to-be- parting shot directed at Boston's and city subsidies for a new ballpark. Church supervisors. This is information that the public may released Geoghan documents could forever alter how the murder rate last week. But Hizzoner But here in the Hub, Mayor Tom Menino never have learned otherwise — about how Church officials public views the Church and how the Catholic faithful view made a colossal blunder during his had the good sense to take the city’s handled allegations of child molestation by Geoghan, about their spiritual leaders. last week in elective office, one worse $200 million cash transfer off the table how they handied Geoghan himself. Information, in short, — Kristen Lombardi than his anti-Beantown when the team’s new barrage: he proposed that ownership was the financially strapped announced. (“I don’t think Cullison had been covering the Northern Alliance for Big Apple commit “it's available right now,’ How the Journal about a month and a half when his computer was $800 million to construct » Menino told the Boston destroyed. Several weeks ago, after the liberation of new ballparks for the New *« Herald \ast month. “We got Al Qaeda's computers _Kabul, Bussey says Cullison went computer shopping York Yankees, the most have a very tight budget.”) and was told that the IBM and the Compag had been rofitable clubi n Major ‘ y These government- used in the headquarters of bin Laden's chief strategist, peor ane begin well IF¢ .P T) financed stadium plans are This past Monday's Wail Street Journal |ed with an Mohammed Atef, who died in a bombing raid in as for the New York Mets. at best grandiose white astounding story about a personal computer that had November. Cullison purchased the equipment and was The New York papers are elephants and at worse apparently been used by Al Qaeda terrorists to plot the reportedly able to determine rather quickly that there billing Giuliani’s move as part SAA Ae” obscene exampies of September assassination of Northern Alliance leader was at least some evidence on the IBM’s hard drive that of the outgoing mayor's bid for corporate welfare. There are a Ahmed Shah Massoud. The computer's hard drive also Al Qaeda files were indeed present. a legacy — as if what Giuliani has plethora of municipal concerns — reportedly contained bioterrorism information and a 23- At that point, Bussey says, Journal editors realized accomplished since September 11 is such as the police and fire departments minute video clip of Osama bin Laden denouncing the they had to notify the US government. “Who knows? insufficient. “Trying to build on his — that need New York City’s dollars far United States and enthusing over the September 11 Maybe there's a calendar of upcoming events,” Bussey legacy, Mayor Giuliani announced more than moneybags George attacks. explains. The Journal negotiated with the Department of yesterday what he called a dream deal Steinbrenner. How the computer came to be acquired by the Defense to turn over the computers in Kabul the next — plans for building new domed Finally, a footnote. The New York Journal is a pretty amazing story in itself. day. Before the handover, Bussey says, Cullison and ballparks for the Yankees and Mets,” Times has yet to editorialize on The article — by staff reporters Alan Cullison and Higgins managed to copy the contents of the IBM hard reported the New York Post. “New Giuliani's plan, but it has made several Andrew Higgins — offers a few details. A “Journal drive onto Journal equipment, although they were baseball stadiums were the last and comments on its editorial page that reporter’ purchased the IBM desktop computer, as well unable to get past the Compaq’s password-protection perhaps most important piece of indicate a position. On Sunday, the as a Compag laptop, in Kabul for a total of $1100 after scheme. unfinished business that Mr. Giuliani Times opined that “since [incoming being told that they had been looted from an Al Qaeda Working with the copied contents of the hard drive, had sought to clean up as he entered mayor Michael] Bloomberg's attitude office following a US bombing raid. The article goes on Cullison, Higgins, translators, and a computer expert his final weeks,” reported the New York toward baseball appears to be less to say that US officials confirmed the authenticity of the hired by the Journal spent eight days combing through Times. Even conservative New York emotional than Mayor Giuliani's, he files, “and say they provide a trove of information about the files and preparing Monday's story. Defense Post columnist and editorial writer Bob should be able to take an objective look the inner workings of the secretive organization.” Department officials, meanwhile, verified the authenticity McManus made this weak-hearted at the deal for two baseball stadiums his Intrigued, | sent e-mails to both reporters. Cullison, of those files. The Compagq, though, yielded nothing: attempt at support for Giuliani's plan. predecessor came up with during his the paper's Moscow correspondent, temporarily government computer experts were able to crack the “Why spend tax dollars on ballparks last week in office.” Last April the Times ensconced in Washington, wrote back within a few password, but reported that all the files had been so that very rich men — both owners editorial page invoked “city financing of hours. erased. and players — can become even new stadiums” and warned against “| was in need of a computer, because the one that “Sometimes chance and happenstance play an richer?” the usually cogent McManus “endorsing any grand spending plans.” the Wall Street Journal issued me was smashed when incredible part in an incredible story,” Bussey says. asked. Because as long as the city’s Let's hope that the Times, which is part the car | was taking over the Hindu Kush Mountains lost So will there be more from the Al Qaeda computer going to spend millions of public of the successful team of bidders to its brakes and rolled,” Cullison said. “I was looking for files? “I'll tell you later on,” Bussey says, then adds that dollars building something, it might as purchase the Boston Red Sox, holds to one, and was much more interested in this laptop and he wants the Journal's computer expert to take another well be for something lasting, he that same policy when it comes to the hard drive [from the IBM] when | heard it was used look at the Compaq: “Is the laptop stuff really erased? wrote. (As if the construction of a new Menino and Boston — not just to by al Qaeda.” We'll have to see.” World Trade Center or memorial isn’t Giuliani and New York. 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The following selections, offers a way to keep your job on the culled from our back files, were compiled spirit intact without giving by Mike Miliard into either despair or sappy optimism.” idle talk mouftulhl years ago: train. January 3, 1997 As debate raged in Oakland, Califor- 2 years ago: nia, about whether to recognize Ebonics January 5, 1981 as a distinct language, Matt Ashare and Film editor Stephen Schiff Gary Susman highlighted some “post- found more than he expected Ebonics dialects.” One of them: in My Dinner with Andre, a DAVE COWENS: bottoms up! “Moronics. Linguists agree that Mo- film in which “a playwright ronics has been spoken colloquially in named Wallace Shawn plays Casualties of war suburban areas for nearly three decades, a playwright named Wallace Shawn and or at least since the back-to-back release an avant-garde theater director named 0 years ago: in 1970 of Black Sabbath’s debut album Andre Gregory plays an avant-garde January 4, 1972 and Led Zeppelin II]. But Moronics was- theater director named Andre Hans Koning expressed frustration with n’t codified until the early 1990s, with the Gregory.... They eat (quail), and they the antiwar movement, a state of affairs work of Beavis and Butthead. A primitive, talk. seemingly epitomized by a less-than-suc- guttural linguistic system still being stud- “[V]iewers expecting a dull slog cessful Park Street protest. ied, Moronics is a marvel of subtlety. For through the weighty issues of the day “Last Thursday on a snowy afternoon, example: ‘huh, huh, huh’ means that may be surprised at how entertaining Boston tried to be heard against the dirty something is cool, while the slight varia- and spritzy it is. But why shouldn’t it war — tried to be heard loud enough to tion ‘heh, heh, heh’ is used to indicate be? Sitting through a two-hour dinner make it into the national news. No ego trip, that something sucks.” with friends is generally enough to this, but the only possible ploy against a keep the eyelids aloft, and by the end government that hasn’t wound down the of My Dinner with Andre, we war but only the news angles of the war. may know more about Wally and For a dead GI is news; a thousand dead In- Andre than we do about our dochinese are not. closest comrades — partly be- “Our voice wasn’t heard. cause these two spill out their “Not through lack of heart. Difficult as it souls to us with a searching ea- is to believe, after all those years of frustra- gerness that’s inspiring. Then, tion and being lied to in different ways by too, director Louis Malle lets his different presidents, there were still hun- camera explore the shifting nu- dreds of people ready to try again, ready on ances of their eyes and mouths a day’s notice to come out on a rotten and voices with an intensity that Boston day and stand in the slush and po- we rarely allow ourselves over tentially get hit over the head by the cops.” BILL WELD: what a cutup, this guy. dinner.” Custom-made Celtic pride 35 years ago: Political humor 25 years ago: January 4, 1967 1 0 years ago: January 4, 1977 Dr. Robert Steele embarked on a January 3, 1992 Sportswriter George Kimball be- breathless critique of the new Cinerama Staff writer Jon Keller reported on stowed a dubious honor on a Celtics film Grand Prix. governor Bill Weld’s tendency to enliven legend. “Grand Prix is an ambitious, slick, mod- dull interviews with deadpan — but po- “For absence above and beyond the erne, labored, action-filled, romance-filled, tentially politically damaging — quips. call of duty; for preventing the Atlantic and tasteless box of chocolates. Almost “Exhibit A was an interview with the Division of the National Basketball As- everybody can find a flavor put there just Moyo) Gc) ar: Boston Herald in October, granted dur- sociation from becoming the runaway for him: dare-deviltry, a stoic mother, ing a Republican Party conference ... the it was supposed to be; for provoking heartbreak, rivalry, sportsmanship, the governor chose the occasion to tell the more idle rumors and barroom gossip cripple who won’t be handicapped, the no- Herald he might shun a re-election bid than anyone since King Richard II ab- blesse oblige of the winner for the cripple, job in the in 1994 and simply return to private life. dicated; for providing fodder for unin- tears for the departed, hysteria, and miles ‘Anything to liven up the party,’ says formed speculation by local colum- of signs behind all the action, for which [an] aide.... nists, radio talkmasters,.and bowling- one hopes Shell, Dunlop, Goodyear, and “[L]ast month, the governor was at it show hosts; and for providing the Coca-Cola reimbursed MGM.” office. again. This time Weld, an avowed liber- Boston Celtics with an opportunity to tarian on church-state issues, told a defuse frenzied feelings in this racially Where are they now? Boston Globe reporter he wants to see troubled city by fielding, in his ab- Matt Ashare is music editor of the school prayer and daily Bible readings re- sence, an all-black starting five, the Boston Phoenix. Gary Susman is a con- instated in Massachusetts public Phoenix hereby bestows its coveted tributing writer for the Boston Phoenix. schools. ... Sportsman of the Year title on Dave Jon Keller is host and producer of Keller at “ “I consider myself much improved for Cowens. By joining this select circle Large, a weekly program on Channel 56, having a bit of Scripture every morning . our recipient is entitled to one and a political reporter for the station. for six years when I was at [prep school],’ evening of free drinks at the Horse, lo- Charlie Taylor is a contributing writer for Weld told the Globe, apparently with a cated directly beneath the Boston Gar- Salon. Stephen Schiff is a staff writer for straight face. I think we should read the den on Causeway street, as soon as the New Yorker. George Kimball is a sports Bible, the Koran, the Talmud. It’s good possible.” columnist for the Boston Herald. for kids.’ ... ““What a kidder,’ sighed one exasper- reality Check by david sipress_ ated Weld aide. ... ‘He’s got to cut this out. People take this stuff seriously.’ ” Soul music 1 5 years ago: January 6, 1987 Charlie Taylor recalled a work of art that changed his life, Bruce Spring- steen’s Born to Run. “Pete Townshend once said that rock and roll allowed you to face up to your problems and dance all over them at the same time. Born to Run was the record that made me understand that. When I listened to it, the everyday came back as dazzling bursts of high-wire poetry buoyed by the most exciting music I’d ever heard. It was music that faced up to everything that nibbled away at our humanity; somehow it healed, restored, ent It appears to be the old ‘Weekend’ section. renewed us.... COWENS PHOTO BY PAUL SCHUYLER; WELD PHOTO BY JOEFF DAVIS Boston Billiard Club 4 Better Place To Play 1-6 Brookline AVenue [Sceesston, Bt [ol fy] Ae. Pool Wwwvwibo*s tonbilsrdclbubecear 10 JANUARY 4 WEWS AND FEATURES THE BOSTON PHOENIX moon signs a) le chec ——— by Nina Willdorf ANING-MOON WEEKS are excellent for letting go (or being let go), or contemplating endings. That sounds rather dire, but figure it gives you an extra week to put those resolutions or affirmations into, you know, really believable language. Sympa- thies this week go out to Aries and Libra (who have to work for authorities’ attention) and folks who are hop- ing to buffalo Pisces into something they don’t want. Pisces are standing up on their own two fins this week — so there. Thursday, January 3 Waning moon in Virgo. The first good day to work — a Virgo moon brings out the quality-control maniac in all of us. Virgo, Venus is on your side, but Mars isn’t playing by the rules. Expect unfairness from the vague and mystical types. Capricorn, you can play well with others; just try. Gemi- ni, that restless feeling must be heeded: keep moving Friday, January 4 Waning moon in Virgo. An all-day void-of-course moon in Virgo means those little fiddly bits aren't supposed to fit. If you're puzzling over a jigsaw with manicure scissors, that’s a clue. Virgo, you may want to tidy up loose ends, but no one else is noticing. Cancer, group activities are good, opposite-sex activities even better. VOC from 2 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 5 Waning moon in Libra. It’s better to be diplomatic than decisive, although the water-sign folks are going with whatever flows their way. Libra, you need support from others, if only to hear that they think you’re on track Aquarius, be available for affection (i.e., slow down). Aries, on the other hand, needs solitude. Be selfish, but be subtle (this is why we have answering machines) Sunday, January 6 Last quarter moon in Libra. Another all-day void-of- course should mess up schedules and map-reading abilities. And loose lips sink friendships, especially for Libras, who often take their pal-making talent for granted. Sagittarius (especially those born after December 12), this week is about j dissipating tension, but today brings opportunities to “see | both sides.” VOC 11 a.m. to midnight Monday, January 7 Waning moon in Scorpio. Find out where the secret meeting is and hold a glass to the wall. Being physi- cally present may not be best. Scorpio, is your THE PSYCHIA Eye candy TRIST IS IN sign up? Not everyone is as patient as you Pisces, the last six weeks were about speaking up and sim- plifying your life. That's still the case, especially for those born after March 10. Losing your temper is a good thing; car keys, not so much Prescriptionless glasses, the latest in eyewear, Tuesday, January 8 Waning moon in Scorpio. You may have to coax a correct other people’s vision of you rumor from its hiding place, but you're not hearing the whole story. Scorpio may have difficulty keeping an emo- tional barometer in the low-pressure zone. Taurus, if you're at a low ebb in the “How useful am |?” department, you're sup- VER THE PAST 10 years, Hugh, an interior poor vision gives them some edge. Natalie Watson, posed to be. Cancer, dress up if you're looking for romance designer who lives in the South End, has ex- a 25-year-old employee at Urban Outfitters — Cozy, slouchy loungewear won't cut it today. VOC 4 p.m. to plored countless different looks, from glam to where prescriptioniess glasses in black plastic midnight geeky, ghetto-fabulous to don’t-give-a-damn. frames “like Clark Kent's” sell for $12 — happily Wednesday, January 9 But there’s one in particular that he remembers shares her passion for sporting specs without a pre- Waning moon in Sagittarius. An excellent day for now with a shudder and an embarrassed laugh. “I scription. “Sometimes, when I'm going out, or sampling different cultural traditions. Indian food, used to wear these glasses that didn’t have a pre- when I’m trying to look a little more sophisticat- anyone? Sagittarius, if you do business with air signs, now's scription,” he half-whispers. “They had thick black ed,” she says, she'll throw on a pair. “It adds a little your day to speak up. Leo needs to be especially patient with frames. | wore them out to a few parties. But extra touch to your outfit.” earth-sign folks — are you giving them enough time to talk? then my friends started making fun of me.” Michele Quintero-Chica, the store manager for Q Gemini, opposite-sex loved ones just aren't moving as quickly Mark may have ditched the glasses to appease his Optical, a high-end shop on Newbury Street, has as you are. What's the rush? 3 critics, but the look’s making a comeback with identified the prescriptionless buyer as a type. folks who now eagerly feign once-stigmatized vi- “They're kind of shy,” she explains. “You have to sion problems to don a hot new accessory: Say, ‘It’s okay, ” she demonstrates, in a soothing Key to Moon Signs prescriptionless glasses. tone. “They're a little self-conscious about it. ... It's usual- “It’s the ultimate accessory,” explains Paul Fox, an owner at Eye Q ly younger people trying to look older or look believable or look pro- This horoscope traces the passage of the moon, not the sun. Simply read from day to day to watch the moons influence as it Optical, a funky shop in Harvard Square that carries stylish frames by fessional. They want to look like more of an intellectual.” moves through the signs of the zodiac. Modo, Intrigue, OGI, Pussy Galore, and its own line, Lava ($50—$350). The store cheerily participates in pulling the wool over others’ eyes When the moon is iny our sun sign, you are beginning a new “Most people wouldn't hesitate to buy a new bracelet or a ring, but it’s by pairing customers with just the right frame and lenses with anti- 28-day emotional cycle, and you can expect increased insight and emotionality. When the moon moves into the sun sign your face that you reflective coating. They carry frames by Paul Smith, Armani, Calvin Opposite yours (see below), expect to have difficulties dealing see first.” Fox says Klein, Alain Mikli, and Lunor, among others, which range in price from with the opposite sex, family, or authority figures; social or he regularly outfits Where to find it: $165 to $600 — the high end for the snazziest gold-plated goods. romantic activities will not be at their best. 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