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Like most of us, Denis Leary is still ticked at Kevin Spacey for "Superman Returns."

No recount needed here

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:54 p.m.

This being a crucial election year, movies like “Recount” strike a little closer to home than the average political fare, if only because there always looms the threat of such an electoral disaster happening again. Roach, Strong and an engaging cast manage to nail the prime characteristics of both sides (Republicans: ruthless, logical, calculating; and Democrats: determined, intellectual, fragile), to suggest that even in the most tempestuous of political climates, there’s still hope for our Constitution to prevail.

Shwayze: The best musical act to have an MTV show since 2ge+her.

Gotta be buzzin' to like this

By Joe Jasinski · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:49 p.m.

Shwayze’s tracks wouldn’t be a horrible addition to any summer beach mix tape, but listening to the entire album is a bit of a repetitive chore. It’s clear that having a TV show doesn’t necessarily equate to having much talent whatsoever, even if Shwayze would like you to think differently.

Walk and roll

By Amanda Lowry · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:45 p.m.

Some of Bloomington’s hottest staple entertainment events and venues are less than a mile away from campus, and anyone any age can attend.

This photo was taken during Staind's brighter years.

Not much progress

By Tyler James Perry · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:37 p.m.

The Illusion of Progress finds the band completely eschewing the metal sound of their first two albums. This is good news to fans of their newer albums – those who likely haven’t even heard of Tormented and only remember “Mudshovel” from Staind’s second album Dysfunction. Almost all of the tunes are soft and radio-friendly, with gentle verses leading to predictable choruses. Although the album will likely garner Staind more enormous tours and success, one has to wonder how much longer this formula can provide the same results. Considering this, The Illusion of Progress seems to be the perfect name for this album.

"Raise your hand if you love bears, beets and 'Battlestar Galactica'."

A light rock affair

By Cory Barker · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:30 p.m.

Although Wilson and his co-stars seem like they care about their performances, nothing in “The Rocker” is remotely memorable. The plot is predictable and paper-thin; none of the jokes really hit; and clichés about the rock-n-roll lifestyle are everywhere. Just like many of his TV cohorts, Rainn Wilson’s first headlining film is a far fall from his work on television. It’s not that “The Rocker” is overly awful or that Wilson doesn’t have the chops to carry a film on his own, it’s just that we all know he can do much better.

"Death Race": Pretty good for a remake based on a video game from 1975.

Middle of the road action

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:20 p.m.

Let’s take a prison movie, throw in some race cars, and strap machine guns to them; that’s how “Death Race” is born. A slammin’ action movie that doesn’t aspire to much, “Race” provides two hours of speed, sex and shooting. It holds no surprises; fans of this type of movie will be entertained, and critics will pan it mercilessly. Is it high art? No. Does it try to be? No. Besides, what were you expecting from a movie remaking a '70s movie that was based on a video game?

Anna Faris has clearly moved up since starring in "Scary Movie."

Not a funny bunny

By Megan Clayton · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:13 p.m.

And despite the early presence of a smart voice, the movie’s ultimate message is also disappointing. “The House Bunny” tries to make a point about accepting individuality, but the message that comes across a bit more strongly is this: As long as you’re not a frumpish loser and can change yourself enough to be conventionally pretty without becoming a valley-girl vamp, life will be peachy.

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Fall Forward

By Brian J. McFillen · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:09 p.m.

It all begins again Tuesday: classes, homework, projects, exams ...  Some of you might be asking: What is there to look forward to in fall of 2008? A few campus groups tipped WEEKEND to new and unusual offerings they are planning for the upcoming semester (and, in a couple of cases, beyond).

Wanna get inked up?

By Dion Hazelbaker · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:07 p.m.

WEEKEND takes a closer look at body art in Bloomington.Whether it’s a butterfly on your shoulder or your frat’s Greek letters below your waist, a tattoo tells people something about who you are as an individual. Maybe you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, or maybe you’re just intrigued by this art form.

In the sequel, the "Tropic Thunder" cast will set their sights on Bigfoot.

The summer's best comedy

By Brent Williamson · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 6:04 p.m.

“Tropic Thunder” is comedy gold, if not quite the platinum of “Zoolander.” It is well-crafted and funny, while delivering good elements of action as well. It is a standout film in a currently crowded genre and will most likely be watched by groups of drunken college students for years to come.

Recently-named IU starting quarterback Kellen Lewis practices Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

Lewis named starting quarterback

By Lee Hurwitz · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 12:29 a.m.

Four days before the IU football team s­tarts its season, IU coach Bill Lynch named junior Kellen Lewis the team’s starting quarterback.

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., looks to the crowd before addressing the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in Denver. Clinton narrowly defeated Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in Indiana's Democratic primary on May 6.

No hard feelings

By Peter Stevenson · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 12:26 a.m.

DENVER – Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., hoped to arrive at the Democratic National Convention here under different circumstances.

Aurora Police Department Detective, Marcus Dudley, speaks to the media during a press conference at the Aurora Police Department in Aurora, Colo., on Monday. Federal authorities are looking into reports that a man arrested after officers found rifles, ammunition and drugs in his truck might have made threats against Barack Obama, officials said Monday.

Gun charges expected in Obama assassination plot

Wednesday, Aug. 27,2008 12:04 a.m.

DENVER – Three men who authorities initially feared were plotting to assassinate Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention are facing only gun charges – signaling they never posed a real threat.

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Officials warn freshmen about excessive drinking

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, Aug. 26,2008 11:10 p.m.

From the simply embarrassing – like public indecency – to the dangerous, such as assaults and vehicular collisions – IU Police Department Capt. Jerry Minger said the overwhelming majority of incidents involving his department can be attributed, at least in part, to excessive drinking, not merely underage drinking.

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