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Extras Season 2: Season Grade: A- Special Features: B+

By John Barnett · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

The arc of the season finds Millman trying to reconcile his dreams of creating a meaningful comedy series and earning the respect of his peers versus pandering for ratings and the cash that comes with them. It's a dilemma all successful artists have to deal with at some point, and it's tackled here with grace, wit and hilarity.

Interpol Our Love to Admire:B

By Brian J. McFillen and Jim Salter · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

Repeated listens reveal plenty of fine moments. Besides its hooks, "No I In Threesome" is a wonderfully cheeky number about convincing a reluctant partner to, well ... guess. "Heinrich Maneuver" boogies vigorously and carries some small hints of R.E.M. "Mammoth" has absolutely towering instrumentals, which should help justify my "shoegaze" claim above. And "All Fired Up" is a great little anthem complete with a fist-pumping chant ("I'll take you on!").

The Astronaut Farmer (PG): C Extras: C

By Andrea Alumbaugh and Kelsey Nash · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

This movie is not bad, but not great. I suppose it might be a fair alternative if you go to the video store and every other movie with the plot "family man gives a finger to the naysayers and overcomes great obstacles to achieve his long-lost dream" has already been rented. Otherwise, stick to movies such as "The Rookie," which did this plot before and better than this movie.

Bad Religion New Maps of Hell:B+

By Chris Green · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

These guys still have it in them. They aren't just going through the motions; you can feel the heart in their music. While many punk bands don't last more than a couple of years, Bad Religion is still kicking ass after 27 years. If you haven't gotten a chance to see them live, do it. They'll blow you away.

Spoon Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

By Zack Teibloom and Andrew Bridges · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

The next few songs are solid, and there aren't any worth skipping. However, it took a lot of restraint not to press the repeat button anytime "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb" came on, and I was constantly rooting for "The Underdog" at track seven. Smartly chosen as the first single, "The Underdog" is a grandiose tribute to the little guy. It bursts with horns and a constant feeling of crescendo. It's helped greatly by being the only song produced by Jon Brion (known for working with Kanye West) who gives the song a Phil Spector-esque wall-of-sound feel. I typically find myself listening to the track after my favorite song on any album because it ends up getting played often by association. Luckily on this album, the song after "The Underdog" is the rhythmic guitar, layered-vocal treat "My Little Japanese Cigarette Case."

Captivity (R): D-

By Jacob Stewart and Julie Hirschfeld Davis · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

For horror-lovers, "Captivity" will be one of the summer's biggest disappointments. For film-lovers, it will be appalling. For fun-lovers, it will be a bore. For slaughter-house owners, it will be like a day at work. Skip "Captivity" if you want to keep your dinner down.

The Last Mimzy (PG):B- Extras:B+

By Alberto D. Morales and Teri Wang · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

Purists should be cautioned against the movie's promiscuous use of distorted camera angles, at once panoramic and claustrophobic, and its subtle patriarchy (Emma whimpers and plots, while her brother builds a bridge to the future -- "Wonderland" or "Narnia" this movie is not). And while "The Last Mimzy" has a number of poignant moments, it is simply too sanitized to merit higher marks.

Karly Tearney

Malt madness

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, July 19,2007 12 a.m.

Most of my barley brethren end up in cereal. Others end up in health food. A select few, like myself, have the distinct pleasure of becoming beer. My name is Brixton, and this is the story of how I became Upland Wheat Ale.

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Vick indicted in dogfighting ring

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:30 p.m.

When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing fight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted.

Aaron Bernstein

Lotus Festival 2007 acts announced

By Kelly Cochran · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:30 p.m.

Coordinators of the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival held their kick-off event, Summer Night of Lotus, on Friday to announce the lineup for the 14th installment of the annual event, set to take place Sept. 27-30.

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IU cable to carry Big Ten Network

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:29 p.m.

The Big Ten Network may be at a stalemate with major cable companies, but IU’s cable system, Campus Cable TV appears to be persuaded that the Network has value and plans to pick it up eventually.

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IU, other schools cautioned about loan regulations

By Shannon McEnerney · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:28 p.m.

On June 29, more than 900 colleges and universities, including IU, received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education that cautioned against violating student loan regulations. The letter said IU students must be able to choose their lenders for government-backed student loans.

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