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And the suit wasn't even the worst thing about "Hancock."

Forgettable superhero

By Jordan Greenberg · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:38 p.m.

Although “Hancock” racked up more money than most summer flicks and has a solid first half, the horrendous conclusion and lack of coherent plot make it next-to-impossible to enjoy.

Wall-E: The coolest robot ever.

Pixar gets it perfect

By Paul Mattingly · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:36 p.m.

Although it has become a cliche to say it, Pixar has outdone itself.Besides “Cars,” each new film the animation studio has released has been richer in not only animation but overall substance. So it comes as no surprise that “WALL-E” is Pixar’s strongest film to date and arguably the best movie of the year. 

Mudvayne: Just as creepy without the odd masks and face paint.

A new chapter

By Tyler James Perry · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:34 p.m.

While The New Game is pretty good overall, the songs start to seem the same as it drags on. Mudvayne show they have the ability to play good music heavy or soft, with plenty of pop hooks to go with their thrashing sound, but could spice it up a bit with a new arrangement or two.

Foam parties are the best.

Fixing the dancing deficit

By Danielle Rindler · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:28 p.m.

The problem with indie rock music these days: no one dances.Well, that’s the problem according Brian Morris, Jacob Carey, David Benedetti, and Tim West, the childhood friends who grew up to become the band Caves.

For a group of guys that have made so much money, one would think they could afford pants without holes.

Nickelback does it again

By Christy Nichols · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:25 p.m.

Many bands tend lose their signature sound over the years when they try to mix it up, but that hasn’t happened yet to Nickelback. Overall, Dark Horse has a solid rock feeling and doesn’t lose the sound that we’ve come to know and recognize as Nickelback. They have once again captured the relatable feelings of holding onto love and having a good time in the music they produce.

David Cook is clearly one of the tougher "American Idol" competitors.

The time of his life

By Alex Rast · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 5:22 p.m.

Cook’s appearance on “American Idol” may drive comparisons between him and Chris Daughtry, but his more distinct voice and personal vocals make this a strong debut and one of the better initial releases from an “Idol” competitor.

Which one of Beyonce's identities is this?

Dual identities work for Beyonce

By Michael Mellini · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:55 p.m.

Sasha Fierce, Tonya Ferocious, Suzie Sunshine.Beyonce can call herself whatever she damn pleases if it results in her churning out delectable pop and R&B. For her third solo album, Beyonce has released the two disc I Am ... Sasha Fierce. Disc one is a compilation of personal songs from the singer, while she embodies her diva stage-alter-ego Sasha Fierce on the second.

Is any band more pretentious than The Killers?

Too much pop, not enough snap, crackle

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:49 p.m.

On Day & Age, The Killers have perfected the sound that made them so popular in the first place. Their newest release makes 2006’s Sam’s Town look like a scrappy, thrown-together album released under pressure due to their great success from their debut Hot Fuss. 

Finally

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:45 p.m.

As a longtime Guns N’ Roses fan, it’s difficult for me to believe I was just 9 years old when the grandiose Use Your Illusion I and II were released. Since then, Axl Rose has spent countless years in studios all over the world attempting to perfect the opus that would come to be called Chinese Democracy.

Kanye West or the Grim Reaper dressed up in bling?

Heartbreak done right

By Wes Jakacki · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:35 p.m.

We’ve dropped out of college, re-registered and graduated with Kanye West. Now comes the post-graduation identity crisis. After three groundbreaking rap albums, the rapper makes his boldest move yet by baring his soul without rapping and instead singing with an Auto-Tune effect and with heavy use of Roland-TR 808 drum machines.

This movie would have been a huge hit if it were still 2005.

Too many Christmases, not enough laughs

By Jordan Greenberg · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:29 p.m.

With the holidays here, “Four Christmases” will prepare you for life with the in-laws, but it’s no different from any other Christmas film. It begins with people not much into the season who proceed to gain rich experiences and learn the true values of spending the holidays with the family.

Jake Gyllenhaal was asked to voice the hamster in the bubble, but declined because he didn't want to be typecast.

‘Bolt’ brings the comedic thunder

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:26 p.m.

Fresh, fun, familiar and family-friendly, “Bolt” is a heartwarming story about a girl and her dog. Occasionally unoriginal, the movie is nevertheless one of the best things to come from Disney’s animation department without Pixar’s help in a long time.

The only reason to watch "Twilight."

'Twilight' sucks

By Rachel Skybetter · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:22 p.m.

With hundreds of sold-out midnight shows, there had to be a good reason for all the “Twilight” hype. But even three Entertainment Weekly special edition covers and thousands of mall-tour-braving girls later, there is really none to be found.

Only in Baz Luhrmann movies can people kiss in the rain but not get wet.

Romance meets war meets fantasy meets cattle herding

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 3:19 p.m.

Few directors are able to successfully combine elements of theater, visual extravagance and good storytelling. But Baz Luhrmann has perfected this art to create a style all his own. Only the fourth feature film from the director famous for his modern-day “Romeo and Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge,” “Australia” is as ambitious as it is lengthy.

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After-Christmas tree

By Morgan Waters · Wednesday, Dec. 3,2008 1:31 p.m.

Having a dead tree in the living room is great while it’s still covered in bulbs and tinsel, but after the holidays, something needs to be done with that crumbling Christmas artifact. Local tree growers said some people chop them up for firewood, some make bird feeders out of the branches and some artists could make sculptures out of the trunk. But for real-tree devotees who aren’t so creative, the after-Christmas tree is just a hunk of wood and nettles.

IU guard Devan Dumes puts up a lay up during IU's 88-50 loss to then No. 8 Notre Dame in the first round of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational on Nov. 24 in Lahaina, Hawaii. The Hoosiers will face their second ranked opponent when the face No. 17 Wake Forest on Wednesday in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Baby Hoosiers face challenging road trial

By Tom Kirby · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2008 11:59 p.m.

IU travels to Winston-Salem, N.C., Wednesday for the first road test of the season, taking on No. 15 Wake Forest in the annual Big Ten-ACC Challenge. The Hoosiers (4-2) will be facing a red-hot Demon Deacon squad coming into tonight’s contest at a perfect 6-0 and fresh off being crowned champions of the 76 Classic Tournament in California.

Steve & Barry's, 421 E. Kirkwood Ave., displays a going out of business sign on Monday at the store in anticipation of its closing. The company recently announced it would close its 173 remaining stores after filing for bankruptcy in July.

Students lament Steve & Barry’s impending exit

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2008 11:56 p.m.

Even in a town that has long harbored an obsession with college sports, the slumping economy has taken its toll on the local Steve & Barry’s sports-apparel store. The Kirkwood staple is about to be yanked off the list of places to shop for IU apparel.The Bloomington Steve & Barry’s location announced it is going out of business after serving IU’s campus for years. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

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