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Finch Takes on the UCSB Hub

December 2, 2004 by

The band, currently on a string of West Coast dates, is prepping their new album, due out later in the year. Artsweek recently talked with Finch guitarist Alex Linares, regarding the band's upcoming p...
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Stone Makes Epic Mistake With Sub-par “Alexander”

December 2, 2004 by

The film covers the vast majority of Alexander's life as the youngest and mightiest nation-conqueror in the annals of ancient history, a tall order even for the director who brought us "JFK."
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A Long, Sad Look at Love and War

December 2, 2004 by

The film delivered a blend of visually alluring landscapes while telling a story about subdued lovers and their heartbreaking fate.
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Second Time Not a Charm

December 2, 2004 by

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" was like having two hours of acid reflux where you get those burps with the little bit of vomit which you're forced to just chew back down.
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Neverland Found

December 2, 2004 by

With a few somewhat predictable, yet nonetheless amazing, twists, "Finding Neverland" can be considered one of the best movies of the year. The chemistry between the actors is simply superb.
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Pepper Spices Up Hub With Kona Rock

December 2, 2004 by

With hundreds of young, sweaty fans, Pepper maintains an overpowering beach-rock aura much like that of the late Sublime. A commanding stage presence made the crowd putty in Pepper's hands.
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Love, Angel, Music, Baby

December 2, 2004 by

Many different factors have contributed to Gwen Stefani's rise to the top. As both a singer and a trendsetter, the leading lady of the acclaimed rock group No Doubt has managed to make it this far wit...
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How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

December 2, 2004 by

Everyone's heard the lead single, "Vertigo," on that annoying iPod commercial, and everybody hates Bono. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real meat of this album lies in the tracks that wou...
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One Step Ahead

November 18, 2004 by

While many students are sitting in lecture halls or the library learning about philosophical truths, mathematical equations and the like, a group of students stands in the wings of the Hatlen Theater ...
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“Dream” Takes Adience Through Existential Journey

November 18, 2004 by

What if you woke up one day and realized that your life was a dream? Would you change anything? This and other concepts of reality are explored onstage in UCSB's production of "Life's a Dream," direct...
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Latinas Take Center Stage

November 18, 2004 by

Cantadoras ruled the stage of Campbell Hall Wednesday, Nov. 10, incorporating maracas, panpipes and bongos. Putumayo Presents Latinas: Women of Latin American Culture graced audiences of young and old...
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Southern Comfort

November 18, 2004 by

Few companies truly perfect the delicate balance between classical ballet and modern dance. Somehow the San Francisco-based Alonzo King's LINES Ballet accomplishes just that with enough elegance, conv...
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Kidjo Offers Campbell Hall a Little Peace, Love and Understanding

November 18, 2004 by

Touring on behalf of her latest release, Oyaya!, Ang
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Growing Up Incredible | Another Lesson from Pixar

November 18, 2004 by

Admit it. Ever since the first time you saw Adam West on "Batman," you've been dying to know: boxers or briefs? If Spiderman got stoned and opted for a night out with Mary Jane instead of fighting cri...
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Birth | Kidman Gives Life to Creepy “Birth”

November 18, 2004 by

Director Jonathan Glazer poses an interesting question in his second movie "Birth": What exactly happens when we die? Anna, played by Nicole Kidman, loses her husband in a jogging accident under myste...
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