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Megadeth: United Abominations : B+

By Chris Green , Johnathan P. Rossing and Jonathan P. Rossing · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

Metal reunions are often hit-or-miss, but Mustaine proves that they aren't impossible to pull off.

Lindsay Lohan has trouble adapting to Fonda and 'Georgia Rule.'

Georgia Rule: B

By Kristi Oloffson · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

For Lohan, this movie is definitely an improvement from her former movies like Mean Girls and Just My Luck, though nothing compares to the glory days of The Parent Trap. And although I would still rather have seen someone else in Lohan's role, perhaps director Gary Marshall just couldn't think of another actress with such a natural affinity for playing a spoiled brat.

Black Book: A-

By Chris Wisner , Aparna Venkatraman and Harini Gopalakrishnan · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

While it is a bit on the hefty side (145 minutes), "Black Book" is an entertaining flick which captures Verhoeven on his road to directorial recovery and the bright, beautiful van Houten on her way to bigger career opportunities.

Return to 'The Labyrinth'

By Alyson Brodsy and Chris Wisner · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

"Pan's Labyrinth" is truly del Toro's masterpiece, and I cannot wait to see what he can dream up next.

MADE You Look

By Brian McFillen and Indira Dammu · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

Two bloomington high school students want to get made. But if they do, what will that say about the rest of us?

Third time: not so charming

By Michael Mellini , Aparna Venkatraman and Christine McGinley · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

The film is also guilty of recycling old jokes from the previous two films, but with amiable supporting characters like Pinocchio, the three little pigs and the Gingerbread man, this vice is easily forgiven.

orangeyellowred: Make an Ugly Friend B-

By Craig Shank , Aparna Venkatraman and Kim Ruggles · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

Make an Ugly Friend is not an ugly album, but orangeyellowred needs more time to grow into itself.

Gretchen Wilson: One of the Boys : C

By Brittany Hite and Rachel Fullmer · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

Gretchen Wilson -- the self-professed "Redneck Woman" of country music -- gives us nothing but what we've come to expect of her on her newly released third album: songs about Silverados, whiskey, trailer park livin' and cheatin'.

Lincoln Park: Minutes to Midnight F

By Sam Nissen , Aparna Venkatraman and Yogesh L. Simmhan · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

Seriously, Bennington's lyrics make Fall Out Boy look like Rage Against The Machine. The rest of the album basically proceeds in similar fashion, with only one notable exception.

'Sky' brings Wilco down to Earth

By Brian McFillen , Aparna Venkatraman and Emily Vincent · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

It's all perfectly listenable, but for a band that made its name by sounding like no one else, much of Sky sounds like it could be anyone else.

Quick Hits

By IDS staff , Craig Shank and Alexandra R. Moses · Thursday, May 24,2007 12 a.m.

OK, we've all seen past VMA performances, and we're getting tired of watching people embarass themselves (kinda). So try out these clips instead of watching the "Star Wars" kid again. We bet you haven't seen 'em before.

Bush declassifies intelligence about bin Laden

By Abdullah AlShihri and Deb Reichman · Wednesday, May 23,2007 11:48 p.m.

President Bush, trying to defend his war strategy, declassified intelligence Tuesday asserting that Osama bin Laden ordered a top lieutenant in early 2005 to form a terrorist cell that would conduct attacks outside Iraq and that the United States should be the top target.

Man exposes himself, runs away

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:57 p.m.

A man exposed himself on 10th Street and Indiana Avenue on May 19 at approximately 10:47 p.m, BPD Sgt. Jeff Canada said, reading from a police report. The complainant was walking east on 10th Street going toward Indiana Avenue when a man pulled down his shorts and began to dance in front of her, Canada said. She screamed, and he ran behind Yogi’s Bar and Grill. Police officers did not locate anyone afterward.

City pools open for summer

By Emily Gibbons · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:51 p.m.

Children playing outside, baseball games, picnics and the hot sunny weather all make it feel like summer. For many, there is only one thing missing: swimming pools.

Blood drive canceled, not rescheduled

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:50 p.m.

The American Red Cross of Bloomington, 1600 W. Third St., canceled its blood drive for the second time and has yet to reschedule it.

Super Romario

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:11 p.m.

Some people just make you wonder. Soccer star Romario de Souza Faria is a perfect example of one of those people.

Pacers still looking to get draft picks

By Aaron Beard and Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:04 p.m.

Indiana Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said his team could obtain one or more picks in the upcoming draft, despite having traded both of this year’s selections away in deals last summer.

Indianapolis loses out on hosting Super Bowl XLV to Dallas

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:03 p.m.

Colts owner Jim Irsay wants another shot at the Super Bowl – and not just repeating as NFL champions. After Indianapolis narrowly lost its bid Tuesday to host the 2011 Super Bowl, Irsay said to count him in if city officials decide to make another push for the league’s most prestigious game.

Nearly 500 students participate in summer programs overseas

By Sara Amato · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:03 p.m.

Senior Michael Richardson studied abroad last summer for six weeks in Dublin, Ireland, and he doesn’t regret the decision.

Wrestling assistant takes job in Delaware

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Wednesday, May 23,2007 8:01 p.m.

After five years as an assistant coach for the IU wrestling team, Reggie Wright is leaving the Hoosiers to take a head-coaching job at Delaware State University. On Monday, Wright was named the head coach of the Hornets, a team not affiliated with a conference.

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