Community Arts

Another risqué teen sex comedy

By -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:59 p.m.

Raunchy teen sex romps are nothing new. Over the past five years or so, Hollywood has produced countless movies involving horny high school and college-aged kids trying to get laid. "Eurotrip" is definitely not anything new in that department.

Glass' story far from 'Shattered'

By Amanda Trost · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:59 p.m.

A whiny, insecure, placating overachiever -- that's how Hayden Christensen portrays journalism's posterboy for bad behavior, Stephen Glass. "Shattered Glass" recreates the real-life events leading up to the downfall of the seemingly brilliant career of The New Republic's youngest reporter.

Brooke sets herself apart

By Ryan Whirty · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:54 p.m.

Since forming the poppy folk duo The Story with Jennifer Kimball, Jonatha Brooke has produced intimate and inspiring music which, in the tradition of great singer-songwriters, has connected on a very deep and personal level with her audience. Back in the Circus, her fifth solo release and third on her own Bad Dog label, continues that trend while at the same time displaying a woman who is both branching out and staying true to what made her popular.

'Jury' gives no reason to 'Runaway'

By Jennifer Whalen · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:52 p.m.

For those who love a good legal drama with a surprise twist ending, "Runaway Jury" is the movie to see. Based on the John Grisham novel, "Runaway Jury" gives an inside look at jury selection and how legal councils determine who will serve on their jury.

'Masked and Anonymous' meandering

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:51 p.m.

"Masked and Anonymous" could well be the most fascinating train wreck I've ever witnessed. Featuring a stunning and seemingly neverending cast, and co-written by a true geniuses of our time (Bob Dylan), the story centers loosely around the organization of a benefit concert which is somehow the focus of the entire post-apocalyptic dystopia in which the film is based.

'New Found Power' to suck

By Neal Taflinger · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:07 p.m.

Several years ago, vocalist Phil Anselmo stopped speaking to guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul -- hence, Pantera was no more. Anselmo made his critically lauded side project Down a full-time gig, and then moved onto fan favorite Superjoint Ritual. Meanwhile, Dimebag and Vinnie moved onto a steaming pile of crap otherwise known as Damageplan.

Ninety minutes of music? 'C'mon ...'

By -Nate Bethea · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:01 p.m.

It's odd to see a band billed as alternative or indie when its style is literally adult contemporary. Upon listening, it seems quite a surprise to see Lambchop on the same label as …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead and Neutral Milk Hotel, although the latter is at least somewhat similar. Lambchop's new double album Aw C'mon/No, You C'mon comes across as a genre-changing, string-heavy lounge act with a Randy Newman clone singing bass, and as frightening as it sounds, it works.

It's 'Simple:' Give us Mo' fire

By Ryan Whirty · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:57 p.m.

Meb' Mo' (né Kevin Moore) grew up in Compton, Calif., the cradle of so-called gangsta rap. But unlike Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, Keb' Mo' was more interested in channeling Robert Johnson than sparking a hip-hop revolution.

Hackman hits hackdom in 'Mooseport'

By Tony Sams · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:52 p.m.

Welcome to Mooseport" can't make up its mind. It wants to be a political satire and a romantic comedy simultaneously, but each genre detracts from the other so much that everything bottoms out. This would be a good movie if it had simply chosen one way or the other.

'Rocky' meets Meg Ryan

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:46 p.m.

As far as boxing films go, Sylvester Stalone set the bar pretty high with "Rocky." So far only Scorsese's "Raging Bull" even comes close, though "Against the Ropes" gives it the old college try. The major difference "Ropes" brings to the table is it focuses not on the boxer but on the boxing manager, who just happens to be a woman.

Final Fantasy returns to Nintendo ... finally

By David Antognoli · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:35 a.m.

After a long boycott of Nintendo consoles, Square and Nintendo have reunited at last, first with "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" for Game Boy, and now with "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles."

'Everything' leaves you shaken, not stirred

By -Mitch Nelson · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:23 a.m.

After playing the new action adventure title from Electronic Arts Games you'll be telling everyone you know that you are "Bond: James Bond."

Masters of Munchies

By C. Warner Sills and Jess Huffman and Kristen DaRosa · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:20 a.m.

It's nearing 2 a.m. on a Friday night and Kirkwood Ave. is dead. The exception is a group of three girls in tight jeans and sleeveless, black tops who despite their better judgment, run to Kilroy's Bar and Grill in 11-degree temperature.

Feels like repetition

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:18 a.m.

The image is still seared into my brain. February 2003. An uncomfortable-looking jazz pianist who didn't write the majority of her own material holding two armfuls of Grammy Awards which should have been divided up equally between Bruce Springsteen and Eminem. The pianist in question was none other than the daughter of the greatest sitar player in history, Ravi Shankar, without whom the Indian flourishes which graced late-period Beatles albums would not have existed. His daughter's name is Norah Jones, and I, for one, don't understand the phenomenon.

'The Passion' of the controversy

By Judd Arnold · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 10:14 a.m.

Ash Wednesday marked the premiere of the already controversial film, "The Passion of the Christ." For religious Christians and those who believe in the Gospel according to the King James Bible, "Passion" will deliver a powerful depiction of all they hold sacred. The movie has been praised for its near perfect portrayal of the final hours of Jesus' mortal life. Yet, more talked about than the Gospel is the growing controversy surrounding the film.

Comedy clubbin'

By Lindsey Hubbard · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:50 a.m.

When it comes to comedy in Bloomington, quality is more important than quantity as there are only a few places to go to get your weekly fill of laughter.

Alternative bars for alternative spirits

By Andrea Willoughby · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:38 a.m.

After fifteen minutes of waiting outside in the snow and below freezing temperatures, students flood into one of Bloomington's busiest hotspots. The music is blasting and instantly dancing ensues, soon leading to immense thirst. Students crowd around the bar, throwing all etiquette to the wind once they realize it may take upwards of 20 minutes to be served. Finding a comfortable place to sit and catch your breath is also nearly impossible. For bar-hoppers who know this scene all too well, there are alternatives that offer a more low-key way of getting your drink on.

HIGHTLIGHTING HIP-HOP

By Doug Smith · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 9:27 a.m.

In a recent night at Teter Quad, rhythmic beats unconsciously slipped into the steps of students walking through the halls. With the grooving noise building and the lyrics growing bolder, students discovered themselves immersed in a strange world at battle with very uncommon weapons directing the flow of punishment -- two turntables and a microphone. These are the weapons of choice used in the underground art of MC battling, where the victor is he who has better mastery of the spoken word.

Wright looks for answers during shooting slump

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:34 a.m.

Sophomore guard Bracey Wright seems to have all the right award nominations and accomplishments attached to his name. He was recently named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District 10 First Team. He is a finalist for two national college basketball player of the year awards -- the Rupp Award and the Naismith Award. Wright is only 49 points away from becoming the 39th player in IU history to score 1,000 career points. Ohio State junior forward Terence Dials even noticed the effect that Wright has on the IU team and said after IU's win against Ohio State that Wright was the heart and soul of the team.

Student fees adding up to big money

By Alli Stolper and Writer Alli Stolper · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2004 1:31 a.m.

With nearly $400 in student fees and more potential charges on the way, students are beginning to feel the heat of services they don't even necessarily use. Student fees totaled $380.56 for full-time undergraduate students this year on the Bloomington campus. Included in this payment is a mandatory activities fee, a student health fee, a transportation fee and a technology fee