Reykjavík Grapevine - 28.05.2004, Qupperneq 2

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The Reykjavík Grapevine
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Publisher: Hilmar Steinn Grétarsson
Editor: Valur Gunnarsson
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Production manager: Oddur Óskar Kjartansson
Creative director: Hörður Kristbjörnsson
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Cover photo by: Hörður Sveinsson
On cover: Hallgrímur Helgason
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HALLGRÍMUR HELGASON. The hard man of literature speaks
A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.
Michael Jackson´s never been this white before..
From HI-FI to LO-FI. The world as a coconut roll.
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KILL BILL: An Unintended Appraisal Of The Clinton Years?19
Articles
The Reykjavík Grapevine crew
Arts & Culture
Movies & Theatre
ISSUE ONE : MAY 28 - JUNE 10 , 2004
Witches and singing MP’S :
JAMMING WITH THE NIGHTLIFE FRIEND
Violent Femmes interview: New York band searches for its roots.
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Music & Nightlife
THE MOUNTAINS AND THE MOLEHILLS OF THE WEST FJORDS:
Moody meets Mugi.
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Outside Reykjavík
Feature
IT WAS TIME TO GET A JOB.
The tragic true story of an American in Iceland.
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JUST ONE BIG MISUNDERSTANDING?:
Immigrant laws get tightened up. Again.
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THE TOP 8: The best local films, books and music as chosen by those
who should know.
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SO WHAT ELSE IS NEW? Pizzerias take a turn for the better.24
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