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Themes and Deviations

January 31, 2002 by

The band was sprawled out across the Mercury's back patio, drummer Tim Herzog and guitarist Dave Laney also exhibiting poor posture.
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Brotherhood of the Wolf: Long in the Tooth

January 31, 2002 by

Fusing multiple film genres into a dizzying cinematic concoction has become the darling of Hollywood. And now it seems the French are keen to hop aboard.
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The Count of Monte Cristo: Loyal Following

January 31, 2002 by

"The Count of Monte Cristo" offers a solid addition to the library of Dumas remakes. Faithful to the novel, the film revisits the adventure classic,with the acting acumen of today's best up-and-comers...
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Book Review: Carl Hiaasen | Basket Case

January 31, 2002 by

Basket Case is about journalism, rock 'n' roll and mortality, plus a bit of sex from the lower end of the R rating. Because it's a novel by Carl Hiaasen, it's also funny as hell.
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Reverse Astrology: Our Messages to the Stars

January 31, 2002 by

George Lucas: Today is a 14.95 plus shipping and handling. You will lose a lawsuit protecting your reputation against porn spoofs of your movies. It doesn't matter, however. Given the allowance of *NS...
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Cornelius | Point | Matador

January 31, 2002 by

Cornelius, AKA Keigo Oyamada has been hailed a Phil Spector for the post-rave era, and appropriately so.
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Princess Superstar | Princess Superstar Is … | Rapster Records

January 31, 2002 by

Princess Superstar's tracks are hot; she knows how nice it is to get laid while getting paid.
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Hefner | Dead Media | Too Pure Records

January 31, 2002 by

While the band does share a keen interest in sex, that's about where the comparison ends.
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Bodies Don’t Lie

January 24, 2002 by

The Santa Barbara Dance Alliance is unique in its mission to support local up-and-coming choreographers.
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Not Just a Passing Fad

January 24, 2002 by

Emerging during the mid-'90s, Styles of Beyond tested the waters with their first single, "Killer Instinct," in 1997. Their full-length response, "2000 Fold," dropped a year later and was an undergrou...
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Rockin’ the Clichés

January 24, 2002 by

Vue rhythm guitarist Jonah Buffa's least favorite review was the one that labeled his band "retro."
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Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down: Against All Odds

January 24, 2002 by

A modern war-film, "Black Hawk Down" neither glorifies, nor denounces war. As the light fades on Mogadishu, the futility and desperation of the situation is pulled into sharp focus.
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Film Review: Down From The Mountain: American Vernacular

January 24, 2002 by

"Down From The Mountain" documents a benefit concert performed by the artists on the soundtrack of the Coen Brothers' "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and features songs both from and inspired by the movi...
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From a Sinking Ship – The ‘Rat Pack’ Delivers More Plague Than Nostalgia

January 24, 2002 by

There is a reason why this is a Vegas show; the hotels need to make money off liquor sales from desperate people whiling away hours in their casinos.
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Beehive & the Barracudas | Plastic Soul with The White Apes | Swami

January 24, 2002 by

I've just gotten trashed with a bunch of San Diego punk rock all-stars.
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