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Crikey!

By C. Warner Sills and Zack Teibloom · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:23 p.m.

When Elaine Raines grew up in the 1950s, Halloween costumes consisted of ghost costumes cobbled together from sheets and pillowcases and scarecrows formed from flannel, hay and straw hats. Popular costumes for guys were Mickey Mouse, Popeye and Frankenstein. She says she never had a store bought costume and had to rely on whatever was around the house. "It was whatever you could make up at home," she says. "You really just had to make your own. You had to use your imagination."

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Rockstar hits the schoolyard

By C. Warner Sills and John Barnett · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:20 p.m.

Before those who presume themselves moral authority figures engage in a holy crusade against a video game, they ought to be required to understand the game's true content. Decried by fraudulent watchdog groups like Focus on the Family as a "Columbine simulator" before it even had a playable demo, Rockstar's "Bully" is actually an endearingly funny, thoughtful -- and yes, at times, mean-spirited -- take on life at a New England private school through the eyes of Jimmy Hopkins, a precocious 15-year-old trying to survive his freshman year.

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Inside the mind of madness

By Olivia Morales · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:18 p.m.

The three films of Lodge Kerrigan invariably deal with two major themes: mental instability and yearning for the love of a child. On the surface, these two themes don't seem to intersect at all. Masterfully, however, Kerrigan has found ways to make them intertwine in his oft-disturbing, surreal and constantly brilliant films.

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Califone sticks to its 'Roots'

By C. Warner Sills and Dan Hoppman · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:17 p.m.

For a band that has remained under the radar for the better part of a decade, Califone has accepted its indie status and successfully embraced its acoustic-driven, post-rock spirit. After many members played together in blues-influenced Red Red Meat throughout most of the 1990s, they morphed into a roots-based set-up in 1998, hailing from Chicago.

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Badly drawn, also badly written

By C. Warner Sills and Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:15 p.m.

How do you like your mush? If you said, "slathered in cheese," have I got a treat for you! After carefully listening to Born in the U.K., I've developed the following postulate: the discography of Damon Gough, a.k.a. Badly Drawn Boy, serves as an indie pop cautionary tale. The formula is simple: Take one "lo-fi baroque indie pop singer-songwriter," mix critical acclaim (2000's The Hour of Bewilderbeast), brush with mainstream success (2002's well-received soundtrack to "About a Boy"), then have him stew for several years turning out disappointing follow-ups. Once he's good and hungry for some success again, have him come out with another album. Now, what do you think it'll sound like?

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Diddy diddy diddy diddy

By Sam Nissen · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:13 p.m.

Somebody kill me. Or, instead, kill the man who made me cop Diddy's newest, digest it and then vomit this your way. The new 80s music resurgence, marked by extravagant layers and hair band samples, isn't enough to buoy an overrated emcee.

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Where have all the heroes gone?

By Olivia Morales · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:11 p.m.

It is a long-standing idea that the participants of World War II, and the people who lived in that era, are "The Greatest Generation." Their heroism is legendary, their lives were noble and their cause was just. At least, that is the way history has been written. At the heart of Clint Eastwood's adaptation of the novel "Flags of Our Fathers" is a questioning of that assertion, and a recreation of the merits of war exploring who we hold up as heroes.

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'Antoinette' in translation

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:07 p.m.

Everyone knows who Marie Antoinette was, at least in terms of popular culture. Most people know she was beheaded and coined the phrase, "Let them eat cake." She was a terrible, irresponsible ruler, yes, but what most people forget is the fact that she was sent off to Versailles at the age of 15 without a clue as to how one rules a foreign land.

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Are you watching closely?

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 3:05 p.m.

Director Christopher Nolan might just be a real magician. At only 36 years of age and with just five films under his belt, Nolan solidifies himself as an auteur with "The Prestige," jokingly noted by some as this year's "other magician movie." Yes, "The Illusionist" is still in theaters and is in some regards a better film, but ultimately "The Prestige" is a much meatier, layered trick.

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NBA Preview

By Mike Abrams · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 2:41 p.m.

With the new NBA season upon us, I wanted to let Shaq know the new ball is not an excuse for his inability to shoot. Anyway, here is how I feel the NBA will play out this year based upon preseason play and summer transactions.

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Prosecution rests its case in Myers trial

By Michael Reschke · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12:54 a.m.

MARTINSVILLE — The prosecution in the trial of John R. Myers II rested its case Wednesday as defense attorneys began bolstering their evidence that another man was responsible for killing IU sophomore Jill Behrman in 2000.

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First lady declares support for Sodrel

By Paige Ingram · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12:08 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- With only 13 days until midterm elections, presidential power was in full force in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday night with first lady Laura Bush on hand to bolster support for Republican Congressman Mike Sodrel.

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Armstrong signs jerseys for IUDM

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12 a.m.

Word of the IU Dance Marathon has extended outside of Bloomington's city limits and across the nation. Now, thanks to sophomore Delta Sigma Pi member and IUDM dancer Danielle Freimuth, Lance Armstrong has caught wind of the country's second-largest dance marathon.

Califone sticks to its 'Roots'

By C. Warner Sills and Dan Hoppman · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12 a.m.

For a band that has remained under the radar for the better part of a decade, Califone has accepted its indie status and successfully embraced its acoustic-driven, post-rock spirit. After many members played together in blues-influenced Red Red Meat throughout most of the 1990s, they morphed into a roots-based set-up in 1998, hailing from Chicago.

Badly drawn, also badly written

By C. Warner Sills and Brian J. McFillen · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12 a.m.

How do you like your mush? If you said, "slathered in cheese," have I got a treat for you! After carefully listening to Born in the U.K., I've developed the following postulate: the discography of Damon Gough, a.k.a. Badly Drawn Boy, serves as an indie pop cautionary tale. The formula is simple: Take one "lo-fi baroque indie pop singer-songwriter," mix critical acclaim (2000's The Hour of Bewilderbeast), brush with mainstream success (2002's well-received soundtrack to "About a Boy"), then have him stew for several years turning out disappointing follow-ups. Once he's good and hungry for some success again, have him come out with another album. Now, what do you think it'll sound like?

Are you watching closely?

By Chris Wisner and compiled by Chris Wisner · Thursday, Oct. 26,2006 12 a.m.

Director Christopher Nolan might just be a real magician. At only 36 years of age and with just five films under his belt, Nolan solidifies himself as an auteur with "The Prestige," jokingly noted by some as this year's "other magician movie." Yes, "The Illusionist" is still in theaters and is in some regards a better film, but ultimately "The Prestige" is a much meatier, layered trick.

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