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'Honey' is sweet -- but also cheesy

By C. Warner Sills and Jessica Dalsing · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

The cheesy, yet heartwarming Honey has all the makings of an after-school special. A little far-fetched, it recycles familiar themes: kid has hard life on the street but gets turned around, girl becomes a star overnight but struggles to keep herself grounded. The story stars a young woman living in the Bronx trying to fulfill her dreams against all odds.

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Roberts' latest a 'Dead Poets Society' for women

By Jennifer Whalen · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

Some critics have described Mona Lisa Smile as the Dead Poets Society for women. Fortunately, I was given the opportunity to decide for myself during a sneak preview, and although the movie contains some parallels to Dead Poets Society, the story of Mona Lisa Smile is not only an educational story, but a more uplifting one as well.

The Thriller is gone

By C. Warner Sills and Greg O'Neill · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

Now that Michael Jackson is officially an American tragedy on par with Elvis Presley or the Titanic, it's time to dole out the hits. But what's this? Only two cuts from Off the Wall? Only three from Thriller?! This compilation is about as representative of Jackson's music as High Times magazine is of current events.

'Cheer' of the unknown

By C. Warner Sills and Mike McElroy · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

Senior Michelle Thompson sits on a twin-sized bed and picks at her fourth-hand, red and white '94 Mexican-made Fender Stratocaster. She, bassist Jimmy "Governor Scum" Doolan and drummer Charlie Anderson sit crammed into Anderson's small, cold "office" during the first practice session the three have had together. She alternately fiddles with the tuning heads and flips through a book entitled "The Encyclopedia of the Gods," looking for band names.

City Lights, Holiday Delights

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Smith · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

Before you head to the warm comforts of home and ring in the new year, roll out the ol' yule log and settle down for some good times in southern Indiana. And what exactly is a yule log, you may ask? Well, I asked Jeeves from www.askjeeves.com the same question.

Songs from A Major artist

By C. Warner Sills and Diana Tychsen · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

Forget the flood of publicity accompanying the infamous Britney/Madonna make-out session for a second. Now, remember Alicia Keys' performance at last year's MTV Music Awards, which generated just as much media coverage in 2002.

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These boys ain't dead yet

By C. Warner Sills and Melissa Harrold · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 12 a.m.

If you haven't heard of Rocket from the Tombs, you might know the two punk bands that its members went on to form: Pere Ubu and The Dead Boys. While RFTT lived and died in mid-'70s Cleveland before anyone had heard of The Ramones, their intense guitar-driven rock is generally considered a major influence on later punk bands.

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Roberts' latest a 'Dead Poets Society' for women

By Jennifer Whalen · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:44 p.m.

Some critics have described Mona Lisa Smile as the Dead Poets Society for women. Fortunately, I was given the opportunity to decide for myself during a sneak preview, and although the movie contains some parallels to Dead Poets Society, the story of Mona Lisa Smile is not only an educational story, but a more uplifting one as well.

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These boys ain't dead yet

By C. Warner Sills and Melissa Harrold · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:25 p.m.

If you haven't heard of Rocket from the Tombs, you might know the two punk bands that its members went on to form: Pere Ubu and The Dead Boys. While RFTT lived and died in mid-'70s Cleveland before anyone had heard of The Ramones, their intense guitar-driven rock is generally considered a major influence on later punk bands.

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'Mario 3' plumbs the heights

By C. Warner Sills and Matt Seremet · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:24 p.m.

Back in 1989, Fred Savage starred in The Wizard, a movie whose only exciting moment came from the first glimpse at the highly anticipated Mario 3. Unlike Savage's career, Super Mario Bros. 3 has only gotten better with age.

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DVD's extras add to great story

By C. Warner Sills and Doug Evans · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:23 p.m.

Pirate stories are usually about the same old stuff. Angry pirates with peg legs and silly moustaches sail the high seas following a treasure map with an "X" that marks the spot of the treasure. But, Pirates of the Caribbean is surprisingly different. It has a good storyline, wonderful direction and excellent acting including a flawless performance by Edward Scissorhands himself, Johnny Depp.

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Jones, Blanchett elevate folk yarn

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:20 p.m.

Ron Howard has an immensely eclectic cinematic rap sheet. His directorial decisions have brought him into contact with mermaids, midgets, millionaires and mathematicians, as well as parents, pyros, pugilists and publishers. Now with his latest film, The Missing, he's attempting to rescue the oft-ignored Western genre. The resulting work, while not bad, is certainly less than awe-inspiring.

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'Honey' is sweet -- but also cheesy

By C. Warner Sills and Jessica Dalsing · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:19 p.m.

The cheesy, yet heartwarming Honey has all the makings of an after-school special. A little far-fetched, it recycles familiar themes: kid has hard life on the street but gets turned around, girl becomes a star overnight but struggles to keep herself grounded. The story stars a young woman living in the Bronx trying to fulfill her dreams against all odds.

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'Mansion' just as boring as the ride

By -Paul Straw · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:18 p.m.

The Haunted Mansion definitely has beautiful looking production design but a storyline so clichéd it seems to have been written while the scriptwriter was waiting in the rides line.

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'Stain' is only 'human'

By -Kehla West · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:17 p.m.

The Human Stain, based on Philip Roth's mammoth novel, is a story of identity and the secrets we build our lives around.

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Cruise shines in film from same cut as 'Gladiator'

By -Paul Straw · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 5:15 p.m.

At the core of The Last Samurai is a battle between discipline and honor versus power -- a battle between the past and the future. Samurai is an epic story cut from the same mold as Braveheart, Gladiator and Dances with Wolves. And yes, it does deserve to be mentioned in the same category.

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