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The Redemption of Saint Morrissey

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, May 26,2004 6:03 p.m.

It might just be that the patron saint of adolescent sexual frustration and malaise got tired of the shtick that made him so popular.

Member of Wu brings nothing nu

By -Brandon Tucker · Wednesday, May 26,2004 6:01 p.m.

Method Man fans, don't worry about the first single, "What's Happenin'" featuring Busta Rhymes being what Tical 0: The Prequel is all about.

Lenny gets 'Baptism' by fire

By Holly Johnson and Holy Johnson · Wednesday, May 26,2004 6 p.m.

His ill-fated romance with Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman may be behind one of his latest tracks, but inspiration seems to be one thing rocker Lenny Kravitz is sorely missing.

Morissette produces beautiful 'Chaos'

By Diana Tychsen · Wednesday, May 26,2004 5:59 p.m.

Any addiction is hard to kick, but getting my monthly fix from Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill has become an absolute necessity, and one that I am not willing to give up anytime soon.

Brit-hop hits its stride with 'Grand'

By John Barnett · Wednesday, May 26,2004 5:57 p.m.

To call Mike Skinner (aka the Streets) the British Eminem has become the ultimate cliché.

WORKING HIS WAY UP

By Chris Jesse · Wednesday, May 26,2004 5:49 p.m.

Like most young people, Roddy Chiong dreamt about the perfect job when he was a kid. He envisioned himself either being a zoologist or a guitar player in a rock band.

House fire investigation continuing

By Alexandra R. Moses · Tuesday, May 25,2004 1:17 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department is not speculating on the cause of an off-campus house fire Saturday morning that left three IU students dead and one injured, according to BFD Chief Jeff Barlow.

Has the sitcom died -- for good?

By Tony Sams · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:23 a.m.

Did you hear the bad news? The sitcom died -- again.

Find some new 'Friends'

By John Barnett · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:12 a.m.

Let's discuss television for a moment, shall we?

'Elephant' one monster of a movie

By John Barnett · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:10 a.m.

Director Gus Van Sant's "Elephant," winner of the Golden Palm at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, explores a seemingly typical morning in the life of a group of high school students in Oregon.

'Samurai' slices its way onto DVD

By -Alec Toombs · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:09 a.m.

Sorely overlooked during awards season this past year, "The Last Samurai" arrives on DVD in a sterling two-disc package that doesn't quite live up to the grandeur of the film itself, but is quite impressive nonetheless.

Few 'Flaws' in the music

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:07 a.m.

Flaw returns with Endangered Species, its second album overseen by producer/mixer David Botrill of Tool and Mudvayne fame.

Los Lobos breaks out of the ordinary

By Ryan Whirty · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:06 a.m.

In hindsight, it's perhaps quite unfortunate that Los Lobos' version of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" (recorded for the 1987 movie of the same name) was a No. 1 hit; for many casual listeners, it's probably the only way they've heard much of the band.

Weirdo 'Heroes' triumph with latest

By C. Warner Sills and Eric Smith · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:05 a.m.

The Beta Band's sound has undergone a major evolution since the band's 1997 formation from electronica/trip-hop to indie rock.

Immaturity makes this 'World' go round

By -Brandon Tucker · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:03 a.m.

D12 World? The title fits their raps, which are always either extremely exaggerated or entirely false. Your white boy head honcho is the biggest name in rap right now, but D12's remaining posse still hasn't proven itself, and so is the case with their second LP, D12 World.

No need to 'Envy' this flick

By Doug Evans · Tuesday, May 25,2004 11:01 a.m.

Lately, it's been a safe bet to check out any new Jack Black or Ben Stiller flick.

'Mean Girls' equals nice movie

By -Kehla West · Tuesday, May 25,2004 10:59 a.m.

Calling the Vatican: Tina Fey should be canonized as the patron saint of girls.

Olsen twins annoy in 'New York Minute'

By -Jenny Kobiela · Tuesday, May 25,2004 10:58 a.m.

Ah, New York City. Home of Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty … and two very obnoxious twin girls who run through the city on a "wacky" adventure and, throughout the course of their crazy day, learn to better understand each other. Hugs all around!

Summer bombast needs silver bullet

By -Alec Toombs · Tuesday, May 25,2004 10:55 a.m.

Remember that scene in "American Wedding" where Stifler (Seann William Scott) accidentally feeds Michelle's (Alyson Hannigan) wedding ring to a dog, and retrieves it via the magic of ex-lax? Well, watching "Van Helsing" is sort of akin to that.

Get out and eat!

By George Lyle IV · Tuesday, May 25,2004 10:48 a.m.

Springtime -- the birds sing in the blooming trees, a warm breeze blows over red and yellow tulips, and lawn chairs sprout up on the sidewalks like dandelions in an open field.

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