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"The Guardian" heralds Costner's triumphant return
By Justin Vlasits | Oct. 5, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Everyone thought Kevin Costner was done. Now 51 years old, he cannot pretend to be Robin Hood, Tin Cup or Ray from "Field of Dreams" anymore. He is no longer the stud with rugged good looks, but he is still an amazing actor. And just like his character Ben Randall passes the torch of the Coast Guard rescue swimmer to his protégé Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), Costner has passed the torch of silver screen stardom to Kutcher in "The Guardian," a film that shows both subtle character development and intense action.
"School for Scoundrels" flunks the test
By Molly Reed | Oct. 5, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
What do you get when you take all the geekiness out of Napoleon Dynamite? You get a dull, uninteresting character that fails to make even preteen girls giggle and swoon because of his odd protruding teeth and squinty eyes. You get a movie that lacks humor while being as romantic as a blind date with Michael Jackson. You get, quite simply, "School for Scoundrels."
"School for Scoundrels" doesn't make the grade
By Josie Callahan | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The camera flashes to Jon Heder, sleeping soundly with his mouth agape, breathing heavily. Unfortunately, this is not "Napoleon Dynamite Two," this is "School for Scoundrels," a film which pales in comparison to Heder's earlier film.
Ludacris fails to top himself with "Release Therapy"
By Gus Woods | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Music »
There's little doubt that Ludacris is one of the biggest rappers out there today. He has a huge career, best selling albums and lead roles in two academy-award nominated films, 2004's "Crash" and 2005's "Hustle and Flow." His booming voice gives his rapid-fire songs high-energy and a fast-pace. Despite high expectations and anticipation, Ludacris does not offer his listeners anything new with "Release Therapy," just consistent Ludacris material.
"School for Scoundrels” gets an average grade
By Betsir Zemen | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
With actors famous for being funny, including Jon Heder and Billy Bob Thornton, one would think "School for Scoundrels" would be an exceptional comedy. Unfortunately just the opposite is true: the plot follows the average template of endless competition, failing where it could have succeeded.
Open for younger audiences
By Kate Harter | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Every once in a while an awesome animated film comes out and wows audiences everywhere despite their age. Movies such as Shrek and Toy Story are lucky enough to go down in history as truly inspired. But "Open Season," while appropriate and fun for young kids, does not please the older viewer like its better counterparts.
Janet sounds "20 Years Old"
By Betsir Zemen | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Janet Jackson has covered a lot in her 20 year career. As she says in the intro to her new album, "20 Years Old," "I've talked about racism, spousal abuse, empowering women." But this time, Janet wants to "keep it light," she does not want "to be serious," she just wants "to have fun." And that is exactly what she did.
"Heroes" save the day
By Alexis Egan | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Television »
Whether it is daydreaming about having wings that you can fly with or the power to read minds and lift objects, every Blazer has fantasized about having super powers. This universal desire is the key to the success of NBC's new show "Heroes," which lacks in uniqueness, but makes up with appeal.
"Ugly Betty:" Been there, seen that, still funny
By Priyanka Gokhale | Oct. 4, 2006, midnight | In Television »
Betty Suarez is a fashion goddess. With her green, floor length poncho, red coke-bottle glasses and stylin' braces, she's well-equipped to teach the world a thing or two about trends. On the other hand...maybe not.
Whatever you do, do not call the police
By Bridget Egan | Oct. 3, 2006, midnight | In Entertainment »
While reading about a kidnap victim or a hostage situation, the same thought crosses everybody's mind: what would I do? The "would I crumble under the pressure?" and "I could have done thats" circulate through the minds of every viewer as the plot thickens, as the show intensifies. As far as the shows goes, there is nothing more dramatic and pressing than a hostage situation. Such situations are comparable to trying to climb uphill on a slippery slope in the middle of El Niño. Shows that feature such intense concepts are sure to attract viewers for the dramatic tension results in popularity, just as J.J. Abrams achieves in his creation "Lost." As the fall television season kicks off, two out of the four main television stations have a show featuring kidnapping and hostage situations.
Blonde brownie beastliness
By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 2, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
For many party-going Blazers, there is but one epic question that is all but unanswerable: cookies or brownies? Now, an answer has finally descended from the heavens. These chocolate chip cookie bars present the perfect balance between cookies and brownies. Whatever you decide to call them, they are perfect for parties as well as after-school and late-night snacking.
Perfect peach cobbler
By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 2, 2006, midnight | In Desserts »
Already feeling overwhelmed by school? Do you miss the carefree days of summer? Are you wondering what to do with your surplus of summer peaches? Reminisce about those sweet summer nights over a delicious peach cobbler.
Mc-Scandalous Season Three
By Josie Callahan | Sept. 30, 2006, midnight | In Television »
Welcome back to Seattle Grace Hospital, where a typical day's work includes performing surgery on a dying baby, confining an outbreak of the dangerous bubonic plague, and messing around with a married attendee in spare time. The third season returns with the same riveting plot lines as before.
"All the King's Men" is a royal pain
By Josie Callahan | Sept. 29, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
It wouldn't be surprising if the Robert Penn novel bearing the same name as the film proved more impressive than the movie. But then again, it would not be a large accomplishment for a book or a movie to surpass the quality of "All the King's Men," an unimpressive movie encompassing the moral and political downfall of Willie Stark, who is based loosely off the Louisiana politician Gov. Huey Long.
"Continuum" cries foul at games of politics, love
By Elsi Wu | Sept. 28, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Clean-shaven yet adorably shaggy, John Mayer's puppy-eyed look has played perfectly into the bluesy, romantic crooner he'd always been. Until now.
"A silo of love"
By Courtney Burtraw | Sept. 27, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Masked by tents, blankets, bottles, thousands of people and a notable lack of horses, the Pimlico Race Track, home of the Preakness horse race, became unrecognizable Saturday. If not for the grandstands, a pole marked "Finish" and a dusty track encircling the festivities, this Saturday's Virgin Festival, hosted by Virgin Mobile, might have taken place anywhere. Indeed, this Saturday's agenda was far from equine, with a 14 band lineup that made the festival's American debut a rollicking good time.
"All the King's Men" fail in remake
By Gus Woods | Sept. 27, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Without reading Robert Penn Warren's 1946 novel or seeing the original 1949 film adaptation of the book, understanding the basic plot in the most recent onscreen incarnation of "All the King's Men" is like trying to study a painting through a cloud of black smoke.
Tyra's "next top models" are a hit
By Erica Turner | Sept. 26, 2006, midnight | In Entertainment »
"America's Next Top Model," created and produced by everyone's favorite fashion model Tyra Banks, premiered last Wednesday with a two-hour special. The seventh season began with 33 new semi-finalists, all competing for the chance to be the newest fashion model of America. The show features girls ages 18-24 who participate in a photo shoot and a fashion challenge. Judges Tyra Banks, fashion photographer Nigel Barker and fashion icon Twiggy essentially make the show with their reviews of each photo accompanied by "spontaneous" one-liners to describe each models pose. After deliberations, the judges call the girls to an elimination room where the winners are announced and one girl is sent home in tears.
"Food & Liquor" is the future
By Nitin Sukumar | Sept. 26, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Sex, cash, drugs and violence. Sound familiar? Almost every successful mainstream rap album is full of them. But Lupe Fiasco is different from the mainstream. The highly anticipated album was bootlegged from Lupe's studio three months ago, giving listeners a taste of the candy. "Food & Liquor" captures everything from skateboarding to family problems with a lyrical flow Jay-Z describes as "a breath of fresh air."
"All the King's Men" loses the crown
By Lingfeng Li | Sept. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"Time brings all things to light," says idealistic crusader Willie Stark (Sean Penn) in one of the year's earliest Oscar-contenders, "All the King's Men." But even the Academy Award-winning Penn and a slew of other Oscar nominated costars can't bring this film to life.
A fair "Flyboys"
By Ankhi Guhathakurta | Sept. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
It certainly isn't the best movie made this year. Heck, it isn't even the best movie made about planes this year (try upstaging "Snakes on a Plane"). But MGM's latest World War I epic-wannabe "Flyboys" isn't bidding for any Oscars; it just wants to have a good ole patriotic time. And, for the most part, it succeeds in doing just that.
"Flyboys" never lifts off the ground
By Johanna Gretschel | Sept. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The year is 1917 and while the rest of the world is engaged in World War I, the United States is still clinging to its neutrality. Americans looking for a good fight have the opportunity to hold their own against the Germans by enlisting in the Lafayette Escadrille, a French squadron of fighter pilots made up mostly of American volunteers. Based on the true story of the first American pilots in the Lafayette Escadrille, "Flyboys" has the potential to soar but crashes with its weak plot and one-dimensional characters.
"All the King's Men": royally lame
By Madeline Raskulinecz | Sept. 25, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Fall has arrived, and with it, the onslaught of "serious" movies vying for that ultimate in film recognition: the Oscar. But one of the first and most promising-looking of this season's offerings, Steve Zaillian's "All the King's Men," is far from Oscar-worthy; with its convoluted storyline and disappointing cast, it's a royal mess.
"Fearless" excels despite flaws
By Jordan Fein | Sept. 25, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Asthma-inflicted child trains relentlessly to prove he can fight. Resulting superhuman martial artist vanquishes all foes. Life changing event prompts re-evaluation of selfish reasons for endless violence. Fighter emerges moral and honorable, kicks butt for more socially acceptable cause.
"Fearless" fails
By Simon Kanter | Sept. 25, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Jet Li is truly fearless. He has faced every kind of opponent and defeated them soundly, conquering not only his enemies but himself. But for some reason, in his latest and last film, he seems to have a strange phobia: plo
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