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'Crimes' is low on originality

By Peter Jenks | April 10, 2002

Lately in Hollywood, originality seems to be a key component in a film's popularity. Whether it is the idea, screenplay, script or the acting in a movie, what audiences really want to see is something they haven't seen before.

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'Smoochy' is death for viewers

By Peter Jenks | April 3, 2002

"Death to Smoochy" is probably the worst film of the year so far. Perhaps the only dilemma this film presents is whether the idea behind the movie or the execution of that idea is worse.

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AREA exhibit asks: What is art?

By Kaitlin Bell | April 2, 2002

There are 550 pieces of white computer paper taped to the northeast wall of the Top of the Hop. They are arranged in an unobtrusive rectangle, and they do not seem to catch the attention of the few dozen students studying there on a quiet Saturday afternoon. However plain their appearance, though, these papers comprise AREA's latest art exhibition.

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Psychedelic rock poster exhibit to set viewers free

By Chelsea Nilsson | March 28, 2002

In the late 1960s, the reverberating spirit of the hippie movement blossomed outward from the intersection of the San Francisco streets Haight and Ashbury, full to the brim with rock and roll, "free love," experimental drug use and psychedelic art. Organized by the San Diego Museum of Art and drawing largely from the private collection of Paul Prince, the Hood Museum's captivating exhibit, "High Society: Psychedelic Rock Posters of Haight-Ashbury," is sure to please all viewers.

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Costello reissue offers enhancement to classic punk album

By Mark Sweeney | March 6, 2002

During the Golden Age of punk and new-wave music in the late 1970s and early 1980s, many renowned groups like the Clash, Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Ramones and Cars emerged and found a high degree of success, both commercially and artistically. However, no artist that originated from that movement has lasted as long and has made as many landmark albums as Elvis Costello. Recently, Rhino Records released expanded versions of some of Costello's LPs, the most notable of these reissues being his 1978 classic, "This Year's Model." Released in the wake of Costello's stunning debut record, "My Aim Is True," "This Year's Model" expands on the sounds of his first release and produces some of the angriest, most passionate music of Costello's career. The first track, "No Action," functions as a perfect introduction to the set of songs.

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Dench and Winslet make Eyre's 'Iris' worth watching

By Kelly Swartz | March 6, 2002

In her youth, Iris Murdoch lived by words, generously caressing intellects by rolling brilliant phrases from her lips and pen. In the film "Iris," directed by Richard Eyre, her aging mind becomes the celebrated British novelist's greatest weakness.

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Ben Folds electrifies Spaulding

By Mark Sweeney | March 5, 2002

In Spaulding "get your foot off the boat" Auditorium last night, Ben Folds lived up to his reputation as a great performer and then some, as the former frontman of Ben Folds Five put on an all-around excellent show. Folds immediately set the tone for the concert when he crawled on his hands and knees onto the stage.

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Ben Folds to display solo talents for Spaulding crowd

By Davey Archwamety | March 4, 2002

Ben Folds, former singer/songwriter of Ben Folds Five will perform at 8 p.m. in Spaulding Auditorium today as part of his first-ever solo tour. Although his entire top-40 career consists of one song, Ben Folds has had a large presence in the music scene for many years.

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