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Online only: Epic Movie: Film: C- Extras: C

By Jacob Stewart , Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

Is this really the standard of American humor? Let's hope not, because a few well-placed pop culture references are all that saves "Epic Movie" from being an epic disaster.

I put my reputation on the fact that this movie is hilarious. -Zack Teibloom, Weekend Editor

Knocked Up: A

By Zack Teibloom and Kelsey Nash · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

This film is consistently laugh-out-loud funny, and even the plot points that would feel bogged down in a typical romantic comedy are perfect here.

That's What She Said!

By weekend staff and Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

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Apocalypto: Film: C Extras: D

By Andrea Alumbaugh and Ted Bridis · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

To make the most out of this movie, watch it on a big screen with surround sound and expect a visceral experience without much of an actual story.

Online only: Ozzy Osbourne Black Rain : C-

By Joe Livarchik and Ari Shifron · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

Now? Well, Ozzy proves he can still rock, but he leaves the listener with a kind-of-alright record, as well as to wonder if this is the best metal fans can expect from a 58 year-old Godfather of metal.

Bug: F

By Jacob Stewart and Eric Anderson · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

I suggest you take some sincere advice: Step on this "Bug" on your way to a different movie.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: A

By Chris Wisner · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

Some might call me crazy, but I found "At World's End" to be the best film in the trilogy.

The National: Boxer : A

By Brian McFillen and Emily Pickett · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

Slow and powerful, with fire seething between the cracks in its surface, The National's Boxer rolls past the ears like lava, although it is a lot easier to sing along to.

Paul McCartney post-Beatles

By Zack Teibloom and Andy Hollinden · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

To help guide you through his diverse solo collection, we here at WEEKEND bought as many Paul albums as we could find, got a lot of help from some experts (rock music historians Glenn Gass and Andy Hollinden) and set out to give you a guide to post-Beatles Paul McCartney.

Maroon 5: It Won't Be Soon Before Long B

By Andy Shore and Heather Haemker · Thursday, May 31,2007 12 a.m.

In this album, Maroon 5 really shows what kind of sound they are capable of. Hopefully, we'll be hearing more of it in the future.

Fired EACS newspaper adviser receives 1st Amendment award

By Erin Riley · Wednesday, May 30,2007 10:49 p.m.

Amy Sorrell, former newspaper adviser at Woodlan Junior-Senior High School in Woodburn, Ind., received the Mary Beth Tinker Award on May 16 for her battle with East Allen County Schools over an opinion article one of her students wrote advocating tolerance of homosexuality.

Bloomington Police Reports

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 30,2007 10:48 p.m.

Arson reported at Arlington Heights Elementary School Arlington Heights Elementary School, 700 W. Parrish Rd., received partially burned mail Saturday, said BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada, reading from a police report.

‘Inconvenient Truth’ in Bloomington

By Megan Rohrer · Wednesday, May 30,2007 10:43 p.m.

Since the 2006 release of former Vice President Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” environmental awareness has become an increasing concern in American society.

New Indiana HPV law raises concerns for some

By Kate Middleton · Wednesday, May 30,2007 10:14 p.m.

The state legislature has passed a bill which makes it optional for girls entering the sixth grade to be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. The law also requires a warning be issued to parents by the state providing sufficient information about the link between HPV and cervical cancer.

All-ages summer art classes to begin

By Ashley Thurs · Wednesday, May 30,2007 9:42 p.m.

Sitting at his desk with a cup of coffee, Education Director Roger Meridith answered a phone call from a parent wishing to enroll her 6-year-old son Dillon in summer art classes at the John Waldron Arts Center. It’s not odd for Meridith to be hearing “Summer camp, line three” from his co-workers all day long.

Photo gallery opening features debut artist from Turkey

By Chris Pickrell · Wednesday, May 30,2007 9:34 p.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater will host its monthly art gallery reception Friday featuring photography by IU research scientist Kagan Tuncay.

Cinemat holds curious concert

By Karly Tearney · Wednesday, May 30,2007 9:24 p.m.

Fried eggs, glow sticks and an accordion were just a few of the elements that made Monday evening’s “The Magic Theater, A Curious Rock Show” at the Bloomington Cinemat so peculiar.

MxPx to perform in Indianapolis

By IDS staff and Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, May 30,2007 9:15 p.m.

A night at a live punk show can be a little hard on the eardrums. But with a staple pop-punk powerhouse coming to Indianapolis, the tympanic membranes can take one for the team.

If you were ever 13, don’t read ‘Black Swan Green’

By Lindsey Landis · Wednesday, May 30,2007 9:14 p.m.

David Mitchell’s “Black Swan Green” follows the life of Jason Taylor, a 13-year-old growing up in Worcestershire, England. He fights with his older sister, writes angsty poetry and spends a good portion of his time thinking about sex. It is a stereotypical “coming of age” tale.

IU receives $330,000 grant to start online alcohol program

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 30,2007 8:30 p.m.

After summer orientation, all incoming freshman students will be required to take an online class called AlcoholEdu. IU received a $331,076 grant May 22 that will help finance the online class for two years. Dick McKaig, dean of students, said only a portion of the grant is going toward the alcohol education class.

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