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The subversive little world of 'Spy Kids'

By Michael Tapscott and Mike Tapscott · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Let's get it out of the way that "Spy Kids 3-D" is a terrible movie. Writer, director and 3-D artiste Richard Rodriguez phoned the third film of the series in, creating a movie that is visually nauseating and completely lacking in anything even a child would consider a plot.

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Don't mess with Texas

By -Paul Straw · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Kevin Spacey is a great actor who has made his mark in many great movies such as "The Usual Suspects," "Seven," "L.A. Confidential" and "American Beauty" to name a few. In fact, he's carved out such a niche for himself that by simply being in a movie it will have a twist ending. "The Life of David Gale" is no exception, as Spacey plays the titular character, a man sentenced to be executed, who may or may not be guilty of murder.

'Phantom Power' falters

By Seth Forster · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

The Super Furry Animals are another one of those bands who receive quite a lot of critical praise for what's in its record collection and what elements of that collection show up on their records.

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Dylan is battered and covered

By Michael Tapscott and Mike Tapscott · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Masked and Anonymous is the soundtrack to a film directed by former sitcom writer Larry Charles. Bob Dylan stars in the film as (what else) a former guiding light, singer-songwriter in a Civil War-torn, ambiguously diverse, future America.

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The Kills have no fills, no frills

By -Val Tsoutsouris and Val Tsoutouris · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

The Kills might be like The White Stripes, but a big difference is that The White Stripes are famous and The Kills are still obscure. The Kills have an outlaw personality, which might make them less viable commercially. In fact, their song "Jewel Thief" is what Bonnie and Clyde might sound like if they could rock.

Censorship sinks drug-fueled flick

By by Isaac Edwards and Isaac Edwards · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

The directorial debut of Jonas Åkerlund, "Spun" is based on the true epic meth binge of its screenwriter, Will De Los Santos. Åkerlund has managed to capture one of the most repulsively kitschy cool atmospheres since Harmony Korine demonized Mulberry in "Gummo."

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Girl Power that lives up to its name

By -Paul Straw · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

There is a lot of crap packaged as chick flicks. Forget "Charlie's Angels" and "Legally Blonde 2," "Whale Rider" beats them both. Don't even lump this into the same genre. Despite its girl power themes, "Whale Rider" is so much more than that.

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Jolie makes a bad career move

By Jake Bilinski · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

Someone please tell me why it is that video game to film adaptations always seem to suck. The latest installment of the "Tomb Raider" series manages to fall infinitely short of its predecessor, which was in itself easily forgettable if not mildly entertaining.

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Sad demise marks Hearts' pop

By Jessica Halverson and Jesscia Halverson · Thursday, July 31,2003 12 a.m.

So, it's hard to write a review of a band that just passed away. Heading out to tour following their first LP release, the Exploding Hearts lost three members (Matt Fitzgerald, bass and vocals, Adam Cox, guitar and lead vocals, and Jeremy Gage, drums) to an automobile accident on the way home from a show in San Francisco. Surviving are Terry Six, guitar, and Rachelle Ramos, manager.

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Patrick Dennehy died of gunshot wound

By Angela K Brown · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:23 p.m.

WACO, Texas -- Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy died of gunshot wounds to the head and was killed in the field where his body was found, according to a preliminary autopsy report released Wednesday.

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Ignorance is Bliss

By -Val Tsoutsouris · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:22 p.m.

Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss was in a no-win situation during his press conference Monday.

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on the SIDELINES

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:20 p.m.

Dennison wins Indiana Women's Amateur title IU senior All-American Karen Dennison won the 80th Indiana Women's Amateur Golf tournament at Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis. The LPGA Giant Eagle Classic participant finished with a 3-over-par 215, which placed her at five shots ahead of her nearest competitor. Dennison birdied on each of the fifth, sixth and 14th holes but bogeyed on three holes.

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Kerr cites DiNardo as reason for leaving IU

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:18 p.m.

When building a house, if one doesn't have a steady foundation, then the house isn't going to be able to withstand the test of time. The same goes for football. An integral part of IU's football program recently decided to transfer to another Big Ten school. John Kerr, a sophomore linebacker, plans to attend Ohio State and join the Buckeye football program.

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Around The Arts

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:17 p.m.

Speaker to write about his rise to Congress WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert has signed a contract to write a book about his life from his days as a high school wrestling coach in Illinois to his rise in Congress, according to his spokesman and publisher. "The theme will be lessons in leadership, what he learned and his style of leadership," said Marji Ross, president of Regnery Publishing Inc., a Washington-based conservative publishing house.

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NASCAR comes to Indiana

Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:16 p.m.

This weekend will bring hundreds of thousands of race fans to the Indianapolis for the 10th running of the Brickyard 400. This year's race will boast some of the best racers in the NASCAR Winston Cup series.

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Theater pays tribute to Bob Hope

By Ed Johnson · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:15 p.m.

LONDON -- News of Hope's death at age 100 led evening news broadcasts in Britain, and SKY TV News ran lengthy film clips and tributes. The comedian's book "I Never Left Home" referred to England. "He got back there as often as he could to play golf, to do shows, fund-raisers or to visit," said his longtime publicist, Ward Grant. "He just loved going back there." The veteran entertainer died Sunday at his home in the Los Angeles area of pneumonia.

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