Life in the clothed lane
While posing nude, True and Pugh serve as an inspiration to artists. But in their everyday life, nudity takes on dimensions unknown to a flat canvas.
While posing nude, True and Pugh serve as an inspiration to artists. But in their everyday life, nudity takes on dimensions unknown to a flat canvas.
Twenty pairs of eyes stare in your direction, intent on memorizing the curl of your lips, the wrinkles on your brow, the curve of your shoulder. You feel a cold breeze against your back. Shivering, you realize the tiny goose bumps that appear on your skin result from being completely naked. If you think this is your worst nightmare, think again.
If Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton would have successfully survived up until this point in cinema, it is easy to think this is what they would have created. Arguably Jacques Tati's ("Mr. Hulot's Holiday") masterpiece, "Playtime" transports Monsieur Hulot (Tati himself) through the chaotic reality of a French metropolis as he attempts to keep an appointment.
Cashing in on the love-it-or-hate-it cultural phenomenon of last year, "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2" is an interesting yet highly flawed horror flick and a cynical marketing ploy.
Robert Redford's latest film, "The Legend of Bagger Vance," is exactly everything you expect it to be. It is unlikely that anyone will be disappointed by it, while no one will be surprised by it either. In other words, "Bagger Vance" is "Good Will Hunting" meets "The Horse Whisperer" and "Ordinary People." You can see every generic formula and cliché coming from miles away while watching this film.
Kurt Kittner didn't shy away from criticizing his performance last weekend in Illinois' 14-10 loss at Michigan State. The Illini junior quarterback said even his mom could have made some of the throws he couldn't.
Lynne Cheney and Hadassah Lieberman, wives of vice presidential candidates Dick Cheney and Joseph Lieberman, don't relegate themselves to the role of a smiling, silent sidekick while their husbands fight for the second highest office in the nation. For years both have been known in Washington as fierce politicos in their own right.
This weekend is supposed to be an uneventful one for the men's soccer team. Coach Jerry Yeagley traditionally gives the team a week off before the Big Ten Tournament so it can rest -- both physically and mentally. But this year will be different.
Many students struggle to stay awake during class, let alone trying to stay awake for 36 hours of dancing. But that's exactly what 700 dancers in the 10th annual Dance Marathon will be trying to do this weekend. The Marathon begins at 8 p.m. tonight in the Health, Physical, Education and Recreation gymnasium.
Gen. Colin Powell, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff -- a man urged by many to seek the presidency, a philanthropic leader and, depending on the outcome of the presidential election, a likely candidate for Secretary of State -- will visit campus today and speak in the IU Auditorium.
After weeks of slamming against themselves in practice, men's basketball will finally face another team. The Hoosiers' preparation for the regular season begins against Athletes in Action at 2 p.m. Sunday in Assembly Hall. IU will play a second exhibition game Nov. 10 against Marathon Oil before facing Pepperdine University in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament Nov. 14.
Juggling and whipping soccer balls across the field to wide-open teammates and tricking defenders, Marcus Chorvat, a sophomore midfielder on the men's soccer team, is known for his stylish play.
Freshman midfielder Emily Hotz can't even remember the last time a team of hers had a losing season.
No longer does IU have next week to fall back upon. After every loss, the Hoosiers have quickly turned their attention to the next week. But this is it. There are no more weeks to look to if IU plans on a winning season or a bowl game bid.
Junior defensive back Marcus Floyd said he's blessed. He's not blessed in physical stature. Floyd stands just 5-foot-9 and weighs 191 pounds.
The IDS Publications Board picked the spring semester's editor in chief Thursday
The term "oversaturation" is about as common among music executives as the word "surrender" was to Napoleon. If the A&R leaders sign one more "nu-metal" (aka Korn) band, the count will be at one more than I can handle. Enter Linkin Park.
Usually when a CD is showered with guest vocalists on every single song, one must proceed with caution. It is a frequent sign that the singer cannot pull his or her own weight. However, Guru's Jazmatazz uses these guest vocalists efficiently, and his soulful style is not overshadowed.
The Deric Rush Band is further proof of the range and depth of the Bloomington music scene. The blues-mixed-with-classic-rock sound is a great listen every time. The music is new, but it has the awesome, true feeling most often associated with the rockers of days past.
Hip-hop's metaphorical king, AesopROCK, has a lot to say on his first label-supported album, Float. The 20-track LP offers some of hip-hop's most interesting lyrics to date. Float's production has its ups and downs, but overall, the beats prove to be a perfect soundtrack for Aesop to confuse us with.