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You Slay Me

October 18, 2007 by

"Do you want to be like me? Or do you want to be me?" legendary outlaw Jesse James asks the increasingly fanatic Robert Ford, a remark that foreshadows the powerful, unforgettable film's bloody titula...
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Flecktacular!

October 18, 2007 by

When you see or hear the word "banjo," what sort of images and sounds pop into your head? Dingy overalls and square-dancing?
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Capturing Cronenberg

October 18, 2007 by

Last Friday, with the dark and stormy night providing an apt background for the evening, Arts & Lectures hosted a screening of iconic director David Cronenberg's newest film, followed by a discussion ...
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Write Stuff Sweet, Sweet Satire

October 18, 2007 by

Between studying for school, making money and attempting to squeeze in a social life, most college students have trouble finding the time to read for fun.
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The Lineup

October 18, 2007 by

1. According to celeb gossipmongers, Paris Hilton is heading to Rwanda with the children's charity Playing for Good, in yet another move expressly designed to change her bad-girl image.
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Making Magic

October 11, 2007 by

The title says it all - Bruce Springsteen's new album is magic. It is vibrant, loud, energetic, exuberant, catchy and as good as one can expect from the Boss. It is undeniably cutting-edge, particular...
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Original Shin

October 11, 2007 by

Okay, I'll admit it: In this instance, I am not an objective reviewer. The Shins are one of my favorite bands, and they have always had a special place in my music collection - not to mention in my he...
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Strummer’s Saga

October 11, 2007 by

Any music fanatic or self-proclaimed punk knows the phrase "the only band worth knowing" can only refer to one group - the Clash. The Clash, which formed in 1976, revolutionized rock 'n' roll, and lea...
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Over the Rainbow

October 11, 2007 by

If Kid A is a dark forest filled with spooks and witches and OK Computer is "Groundhog Day" at a dive bar somewhere in Arizona, then In Rainbows is that mysterious city in the clouds you look for ever...
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Wild West

October 11, 2007 by

Kanye West is back with his third album in four years, and he wastes no time announcing, "This is my dissertation / Homie this shit is basic / Welcome to graduation." And so we descend into one of the...
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Write Stuff

October 11, 2007 by

"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk."
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God Save the King

October 4, 2007 by

In "King Of California," a bug-eyed, grubby Michael Douglas tries and fails to channel Don Quijote, succeeding only at creating a misguided, self-conscious attempt at quirky indie comedy. .
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Opposites Attract

October 4, 2007 by

Tony Bennett Tony Bennett dedicated a song to us! Well, not exactly. But he did introduce one of the sensational standards he sang at the Santa Barbara Bowl last Sunday night with, "Let's sing...
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Band of Horses Rides Again

October 4, 2007 by

Sophomore albums tend to be heavily scrutinized and picked apart by critics and fans alike, often unfairly. Expectations are amplified when your band's debut album is a critically acclaimed, Pitchfork...
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Jazz Giants

October 4, 2007 by

Local jazz fans have long been flocking to the Biko House, located at 6612 Sueno Rd., for its monthly Experimental Music Night. With a devoted cult following, this experimental experience has been a w...
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