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"The Fountain" without leaks
By Alexis Egan | Nov. 26, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
What if the one person you loved was dying? Dying of a supposedly incurable disease? You've done everything you can to save them, but it's not working. What if you learned there might be a chance, a hope in the form of the Mayan Tree of Life? "The Fountain" explores this possibility while also revealing a perspective on life, death and acceptance.
Ready to get "Happy?"
By Kate Harter | Nov. 22, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Not many films can leave viewers with a happy feeling as they exit the theatre, and not many can boast of keeping the audience laughing throughout the entire film. But "Happy Feet," directed by George Miller, does just that: leaves its audience with stomachs that ache from laughing but hearts full of delight.
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade pleases all
By Iliya Smithka | Nov. 22, 2006, midnight | In Entertainment »
The sky was clear on Saturday, Nov. 18, for the ninth annual Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Silver Spring. Just before 10 a.m., police officers on motorcycles revved their engines and led the way down Georgia Avenue. Officers on Segways joined the usual procession of the color guard, the police car and motorcycle motorcade as well as mounted park rangers. Blasting the "Cops" theme song "Bad Boys," the police procession was only the beginning of a barrage of free candy, creative floats and politics.
'Royale' fun
By Pia Nargundkar | Nov. 22, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
A blond Bond? Longtime fan of 007 were shocked with the choice of Daniel Craig to succeed the charming Pierce Brosnan. Yet, Craig, with his piercing blue eyes, makes an oA blond Bond? Longtime fans of 007 were shocked with the choice of Daniel Craig to succeed the charming Pierce Brosnan in the long running James Bond movie series. Yet, Craig, with his piercing blue eyes, makes an outstanding, though colder, James Bond in the new "Casino Royale." utstanding, though colder, James Bond in the new "Casino Royale."
"Drawing a Blank": A few spaces
By Alexis Egan | Nov. 22, 2006, midnight | In Books »
You can draw pictures, guns, curtains, conclusions and lines. You can draw a breath, draw to an end, be drawn to a place and have a drawn face. And then you can draw a blank.
Party with the penguins
By Mary Donahue | Nov. 21, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Warning: this movie may cause audience members to get out in the aisles and dance. As hard as it may be, please refrain from this behavior, as it obscures the view of other audience members. Thank you for your consideration.
Upcoming shows
By Courtney Burtraw | Nov. 21, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Need something to do? Check out these upcoming shows in the DC area for something new.
"Endless wire" keeps The Who alive
By Courtney Burtraw | Nov. 17, 2006, midnight | In Entertainment »
The Who has a long history of rocking out, and their new album is no exception. "Endless Wire" is the sum of all of the parts, reminiscent of their glory days but hinting of a new maturity. The CD is definitely worth a listen.
"The Return" should never have arrived
By Erica Turner | Nov. 15, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
You know those movies that have really frightening previews on television but then just end up being so completely confusing that they're not even close to scary? If not, check out director Asif Kapadia's latest film, "The Return." Although this film is advertised as a thriller, the confusion of the plot is the only thing that will make you want to scream.
Middle Eastern Cuisine — an ethnic party in your mouth
By Cassie Cummins | Nov. 14, 2006, midnight | In Restaurant Reviews »
The streets of Old Town, Takoma Park are dotted with local restaurants, each one unique. And while Middle Eastern Cuisine may not look like anything special from the outside, do not be fooled — it really is one-of-a-kind.
A lot of truth in "Stranger Than Fiction"
By Boris Vassilev | Nov. 14, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Harold Crick, the IRS agent, stands in front of the mirror and counts his brush strokes. Little numbers seem to appear before his eyes, neatly queued, each waiting to be tallied as the toothbrush runs up and down each tooth. In fact, this formula seems to apply for every aspect of Harold's life, a sequence of properly ordered and calculated events. This seemingly tidy life is turned upside down in Marc Forster's enjoyable dark comedy, "Stranger Than Fiction."
No need to "Panic!"
By Julia Mazerov | Nov. 13, 2006, midnight | In Music »
"Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen!" Panic! At the Disco's lead vocalist Brendon Urie belted through the microphone during the opening song of their performance titled "The Only Difference between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage," as he challenged the crowd to get pumped. The crowd did just that, and as promised, the band did indeed "shake it up" all night long.
"Flushed" from so much laughing
By Kate Harter | Nov. 11, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
"Flushed Away" is a hit with kids. A big hit. So big, it was sold out the night after it premiered and was then packed the next day with youngsters ready to laugh their pants off and have the time of their lives. And that's saying something.
"The End" is fearsomely fantastic
By Ankhi Guhathakurta | Nov. 10, 2006, midnight | In Books »
Dear Reader, You have undoubtedly arrived at this page with the intention of reading a review, a word which here means a "warning begging you to tread with caution," of Lemony Snicket's new novel, "The End." If that is the case, I sincerely hope that for the sake of your own well being, you cease your pursuit of such grim information. Your time would be much better spent perusing the charming Humor section of this website, as you will find none here. But, should you choose to remain, I cannot deter you. It is my solemn duty as a journalist to inform, and I shall therefore go about this as best I can and claim no responsibility for the head-smashing which will inevitably accompany your reading of this review.
"Flushed Away" is flush full of fun
By Sarah Kinter | Nov. 10, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The charm of "Flushed Away," a new and brilliant animated film about English sewer rats, is in the details. Blink and you'll miss the Kafka-reading cockroach, the British Nemo knock-off ("'Ave you seen me dad?"), the eggbeater speedboats and the doomsayer rat wearing not a sandwich board, but an actual sandwich.
Pumpkin Perfect
By Maya Calabrese | Nov. 9, 2006, midnight | In Food »
Now that the Halloween festivities are over, some of you over-zealous decorators may find that you have a problem on your hands. You remember those 18 pumpkins you carved to look like the Adams Family? Yeah, well now they're just sitting there rotting on your doorstep. If you're looking for the tastiest possible way to get rid of some pumpkins, or just some great recipes to experiment with in the upcoming weeks before Thanksgiving, look no further. While it's probably not such a great idea to use pumpkins that have been sitting outside for anywhere from several days to several weeks, these recipes are still a great way to get rid of new pumpkins.
Bragging rights for "Borat"
By Ashley Lau | Nov. 8, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
In the pleading words of Borat Sagdiyev, "Please come see my movie, if not success, I will be execute." It looks like Kazakhstan's sixth most famous man will be keeping his head.
"Flushed Away" stays clean on screen
By Elsi Wu | Nov. 7, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
A new brand of toilet humor, "Flushed Away" is one of few animated films that breaches the gap between funny and sophisticated humor. From the creators of "Wallace & Gromit," this British creation brings inventiveness to a season of animated films that has so far been less than comically satisfying. With a host of stars to breathe life into the film's dazzling animations, "Flushed Away" is a surprising hit for casual weekend movie-goers.
"Babel" thrills
By Boris Vassilev | Nov. 6, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
The lonely, windswept steppes of the Moroccan desert as two boys run after their family's goats. The delirious, high tempo strobe lights of a Japanese nightclub as seen through the eyes of deaf-mute girl. The smile on a mother's face at her son's traditional Mexican wedding, as the party goes far into the night. Three seemingly unrelated worlds, all of them linked by a single shot from a rifle in Alejandro González Iñárritu's powerful new film, "Babel."
"Bat out of Hell": Back to success
By Alexis Egan | Nov. 5, 2006, midnight | In Music »
Classic rock and roll musicians know how hard it is to produce an album that is new enough to keep our attention but not so different to disappoint loyal fans. And even with nearly 40 years under his belt, Meat Loaf finds the perfect balance between these needs in his newest CD "Bat out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose."
"Borat" beats all
By Simon Kanter | Nov. 2, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Jak sie masz. My name a Simon. Silver Chips Online is send me to Americans Film Institute for review moviefilm, "Borat." You read!
"The OC" season four returns without roar
By Kate Harter, Julia Mazerov | Nov. 2, 2006, midnight | In Television »
Remember the days of "The OC" season one, when the show was a Wednesday night phenomena? When your entire AIM Buddy List would be full of away messages that said it was "OC time!" By season two, the craze had died down, and by the end of the third season, only a few straggling fans remained as loyal watchers every Thursday, hoping that their once all-time favorite show could somehow redeem itself. We're two of those straggling fans here to take a look at the newest season, which starts Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. on FOX, and evaluate whether creator Josh Schwartz can pick up the shards of his seemingly shattered show.
"Scary" movies for the squeamish
By Johanna Gretschel | Oct. 30, 2006, midnight | In Movies »
Scary slasher flicks are the essence of Halloween. Blood, guts and gore always are the perfect ingredients for a movie, right? But for those who get nightmares from "Scooby-Doo" and keep on the 100-watt nightlight by their bed, there is still hope for surviving a Halloween movie. Turn all the lights on, curl up into a little ball and enjoy the five best SCO-approved scream-free films!
Homemade Dumplings
By David Jia | Oct. 30, 2006, midnight | In Entrées »
A few hundred years ago, a tradition began that mandated people eat only dumplings on the Chinese New Year. Nowadays, pre-prepared dumplings can be found in any Chinese store. Even so, homemade dumplings have a certain indescribable flavor that can't be found in store-bought brands. If you still don't think it's worth the trouble, making dumplings is a fun experience, and the results are more than worth the effort put into it. So find a nice Saturday afternoon, gather the entire family and have lots of fun making your own dumplings!
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
By Erica Turner | Oct. 29, 2006, midnight | In Food »
After carving a pumpkin to use as Halloween decoration, most people forget that a pumpkin can also be used as food. The seeds of a pumpkin, when cooked correctly can become a delicious autumn snack.
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