Cover Story: Oh Davey, Oh Goliath!:
Or how the leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church shattered my belief in faith-based talking animals.
Nüz: The SCAP Shuffle; No Clemency; Snow Night Smackdown.
Rev: Although Bill is invariably disappointed with my boring decision to give him socks and underwear, something from the boys at J.C. Whitney gets him excited.
Two Rode Together: 'Brokeback Mountain': Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in a romance that'll frighten a few horses.
Lion Down: 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'critter mayhem in a Christian land far, far away.
'Tis the Season: The holiday movie glut runs all the way through January for those who don't live in Oscar-contention towns.
Nothing Amateur About It: Matt Driscoll and Strictly Amateur Films pump out the indie hits in Aptos, one release at a time.
The Rock Show: Nine Inch Nails; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Xin Hits the Spot: As a convenient neighborhood refuge, O'Mei's sibling restaurant Xin gets it right.
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