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'Wonderland' less than wonderful

By Neal Taflinger · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 7:51 p.m.

Remember that boring stretch toward the end of "Boogie Nights" when all the hophead morons try to pull off a big heist? "Wonderland" is a two-hour film dedicated to that. After "Porn King" John Holmes' star faded, he bumped around LA with low life hustlers and thieves. In early July of 1981, four people were brutally murdered in a house on Wonderland Ave. and John Holmes was either tangentially or directly involved with the murders, depending on whose version of the story you believe.

Coen flick and indie pics come home

By Ben Warden · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 7:50 p.m.

Being a member of the small but zealous group of movie fans who believe "Citizen Kane" doesn't hold a candle to "The Big Lebowski," anything the Coen Brothers put their name on deems my attention. Exit the indie financers and enter Brian Grazer with his infinite budget.

Altman's 'Company' devoid of character

By by Isaac Edwards and Isaac Edwards · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 7:45 p.m.

A fascinating trend I have come to observe in great, or at least interesting, films is that they will often divide their critics on shared conclusions: the reason they hate the film is the exact same reason that they love the film. Robert Altman could probably be the poster septuagenarian for this theory.

French flick fantastically far-out

By -Alec Toombs · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 7:43 p.m.

A dark horse has emerged in the race for Oscar's Best Animated Film. Funny, freaky and subtly sweet in a way that's not overly cloying, "The Triplets of Belleville" may have what it takes to broadside the Mouse House and Pixar's perennial powerhouse, "Finding Nemo."

Some 'Dates' are better than others

By Doug Evans · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 7:41 p.m.

The duo from "The Wedding Singer" are at it again, with a similar story and the same results.

Is fake suddenly the new real?

By Cassidy Flanagan · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:54 p.m.

For the past few months I have been religiously tuning into Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." In lieu of real news programs, which boast their own dry reports of the world today, I have been drawn towards "The Daily Show" to follow the latest headlines and laugh at them. What is really ironic about this show is that it is a fake news program. But on this fake news show, headlines seem to be humorous, more informative and suddenly witty, begging the question: is fake the new real?

Pots of gold at the end of the '60s

By Greg O'Neill · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:51 p.m.

As I type, I'm watching an interview with Condoleezza Rice on Jim Lehrer. It's a talk-a-lot-but-don't-say-much affair. It's got me thinking: I've been trying to keep track of current events for, let's say, three and a half years now. You know what I've learned? Nothing that I couldn't have just by picking up today's newspaper and reading it all the way through.

Probot provides prodigious rock

By John Barnett · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:46 p.m.

Dave Grohl is a busy man these days, with filling various roles in Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Killing Joke, Tenacious D and now Probot.

'College Dropout' debuts summa cum laude

By -Brandon Tucker · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:43 p.m.

When Jay-Z, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, signed producer Kanye West, he knew West wanted to be a rapper too. But Jay later admitted, "I didn't know he could rap this well…" The College Dropout is an instant classic, and one of the most complete, game-changing hip-hop albums in years.

Neo-Rockabilly from the depths of 'Hell'

By Mike Ley · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:42 p.m.

Copenhagen, Denmark has always been a psychobilly hotbed, noted most recently by the success of Nekromantix stateside. That band's coffin-bassist Kim Nekroman finds himself on guitar in this side project with tattooed bombshell Patricia on stand-up bass and lead vocals.

Kylie puts the booty in 'Body'

By -Jenny Kobiela · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:40 p.m.

Australian pop superstar Kylie Minogue, known best for the 2002 single "Can't Get You Out of My Head" from the album Fever, delivers Body Language, which should bring her to the forefront of pop music. She gives the world a wonderful album full of fun, sexy music that is wonderful to both listen and dance to.

Jones' jones for a new sound backfires

By Diana Tychsen · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:36 p.m.

The one word to describe Norah Jones' new album: safe. This little four-letter word does carry quite a negative connotation, which is unfortunate because it's not that Jones' sophomore effort is bad. The melodies have the same simplicity as they did on her last record, and the vocals are everything you would expect from Jones, nothing less, nothing more. And while "simple" worked magnificently on Come Away With Me, Jones' debut, here it leaves a lot to be desired.

'Dropout' worth a drop-in

By Sana Jafrani · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:33 p.m.

Finally, Chicago has its own hip-hop superstar. Windy City native Kanye West has successfully crossed over from producer to hip-hop artist with his debut album, The College Dropout.

FRESH GRASS

By Amber Garvey · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:32 p.m.

Spring may not grace us with its presence for a few more months, and signs of green grass underneath the melting snow are scattered, but Tues., Feb. 24 at Axis there will be a little bluegrass to warm away the winter blues. The Yonder Mountain String Band will be rolling into town on their Cabin Fever Tour for Axis' "Huge Fat Tuesday Show," bringing with them a new spin on the blugrass tradition.

GAMING GURU

By Chris Freiberg · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 6:05 p.m.

It's Saturday afternoon and senior Brent Coyle is hard at work at Electronics Boutique in College Mall. Well, if you consider playing video games "work." Coyle is the Electronic Arts campus representative for IU, and he's at EB getting people to try "NFL Street," the latest from EA Sports BIG Brand for Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox.

TECHNO TREASURE HUNTING

By Kelly Phillips · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 5:52 p.m.

Dallas Smith leads a double-life. In Bloomington, she's a graduate student in the School of Education, working toward a master's degree in instructional technology. But on the weekends and in her spare time, Smith is a treasure hunter -- and her discoveries are often right under the nose of the average pedestrian.

Parties discuss books, tuition

By Mike McElroy · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 3:14 p.m.

Each IUSA ticket will pitch its plan for the student body in tonight's election debate, and the price of books and tuition are hot topics. Tickets Big Red, Hoosier Party, Fusion and Crimson will each attempt to convince students their solution is best.

'Apollo' can turn amateurs into acts

By Jenica Schultz · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:53 a.m.

Junior Stephani Parker and senior Alaina Williams will have the opportunity of a lifetime this weekend when they travel to New York City to compete at "Showtime at the Apollo," a singing competition hosted by comedian Mo'Nique. The show is taped for television and viewed by big-name music producers and recorders.

Webmail plagued by worm virus

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:52 a.m.

Opening up an e-mail seemingly from an IU friend could land your computer in serious trouble. IU accounts and mail distribution lists are being distributed without authorization of either the University or the holders of the e-mail accounts, according to the UITS Web site. The mail distribution lists are then being used by "spam-bots" that send out spam messages to the email addresses within the lists.

Open container bill stalls in House

By Alyson Brodsy and Deanna Wrenn · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2004 12:52 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The chairman of a House committee said he may not allow a vote on a bill prohibiting open containers of alcohol in vehicles. A second Senate-passed transportation bill that came before Rep. Mark Lytle's House Public Policy, Ethics and Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday also could be in trouble. Committee members questioned aspects of legislation requiring people to use seat belts in pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. A second Senate-passed transportation bill that came before Rep. Mark Lytle's House Public Policy, Ethics and Veterans Affairs Committee on Tuesday also could be in trouble.