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In review “ultraviolet”

By Richard Pulfer | March 6, 2006

Ever wonder what the result of putting together Robin Cook, Bram Stoker and John Woo would look like? Well, look no further than "Ultraviolet." Kurt Wimmer's freshman outing was "Equilibrium," a film borrowing heavily from George Orwell and the Wachowski...

Band skips performance due to nude paintings

By Brayton Cameron | March 6, 2006

The stage was set, the lights dimmed, the curtains opened, but there was one less band on stage Thursday at The House Café, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Keslinger, one of the bands scheduled to play, cancelled their show at the last minute because of nude...

Oscar preview: Get your ballots ready

March 3, 2006

The biggest night in Hollywood takes place Sunday evening. This is the opportunity to keep track of your picks for the different categories with this at-home ballot. PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE- Philip Seymour Hoffman — CAPOTE- Terrence...

Play Back

By Rachel Davis | March 3, 2006

1. "Come Sail Away" — Styx — "Everyone knows this song and it's a classic to have on whether it be for comedy or personal value."

2. "Sink Into the Underground" — CKY — "Just an all around good song... this band is very under appreciated..."

3. "Paper Airplanes (Makeshift Wings)" — A.F.I. — "Good song all around... the lyrics talk about the carbon—copy bands that are all over the place today and how they won't last..."

4. "Rumors of My Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" — Rise Against — "Once again a very underappreciated band... this song ends one of the best album[s] I've ever heard."

5. "Summer Holidays vs. Punk Routine" — Refused — "Great lyrics and song writing... one album that has spawned hundreds of bands..."

6. "History of a Boring Town" — Less Than Jake — "Great song... especially for people living in the midwest."

7. "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage" — Panic! at the Disco — "Great new band that has more hooks than a fisherman's tackle box.

8. "Cowboys from Hell" — Pantera — "I grew up listening to metal music both new and old and this is a band that made me want to play... plus this song's awesome."

9. "Don't Leave Me" — Blink 182 — "Not a hit by any means but that doesn't mean that this song wasn't a gem."

10. "Like Eating Glass" — Bloc Party — "This whole album is awesome, but the lead track draws you in and keeps you listening."

11. "My Favorite Accident" — Motion City Soundtrack — "First time I saw this band they started with this song and just blew me away with their energy and talent... it really shows on the album..."

12. "Think I'm in Love" — Eddie Money — "This has to be one of my favorite songs ever written... catchy, rocking and just plain good all around... if we ever hang out and this songs comes on you can watch me play air guitar to it."

The Moment will play Otto's (118 E. Lincoln Highway) Saturday with The Pimps and Grinner.

Sudoku back in U.S. after 26 years overseas

By Kristin Herout | March 2, 2006

For the first time since the Rubik's cube, the world has been brought together by a puzzle phenomenon: Sudoku is now the fastest growing puzzle in the world. Have evil exotic forces created Sudoku's power and popularity, or is the game merely a universally...

Panda-monium in DeKalb

By Rachel Davis | March 2, 2006

Dancing, musical pandas, a play about vaginas, three rock bands and a blues trio will flood DeKalb this weekend. Tonight at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, The Dog and Everything will perform at 8 p.m. "The Dog and Everything has spent years perfecting...

hawthorne heights, “if you were only lonely”

By Collin Quick | March 1, 2006

If Hawthorne Heights taught us anything, aside from screaming at us, it's "Ohio is For Lovers." Funny. I was always told Ohio is the armpit of America. Armpits. Love. It's kind of the same thing. In an album devoted to screaming about exes and past loves,...

Comic forces reach new mainstream clientele

By Richard Pulfer | March 1, 2006

Mainstream comic book publishers turned a handsome profit from major events like "Infinite Crisis" and "House of M." However, Rick Berg, manager of Graham Cracker Comics, 901 Lucinda Ave., believes the major comic book events in publishers like DC and...

This final day in Walken History

February 28, 2006

Today we put This Day in Walken History to rest. Thanks Chris, for all of your advice. Christopher Walken tells us words to live by: "Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse wouldn't quit....

Apple uses rhyme in fight against crime

By Brayton Cameron | February 28, 2006

There are people who get undeniably excited by the release of a new or updated operating system for their computer. Most of these people are nerds. Others are hackers. Most recently, Apple Computers Inc. released Mac OS X for its computer systems. This...

Five best hair metal songs

By Keith Beebe | February 28, 2006

In many ways, the hair metal of the 1980s has been the proverbial Dennis Rodman of music: outrageous, one-dimensional and often times dressed in women's clothing. Listening to hair metal 15 years ago was thought to be a hobby only of those who had hockey...

Test Your ‘Simpsons’ Trivia

By Kristin Herout | February 28, 2006

Are you really a fan of "The Simpsons" or are you faking it? Take today's quiz to find out. 1. You watch "The Simpsons": a. At 5, 6 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sundays at 8 p.m. b. At least 3 to 5 times a week c. Whenever you happen to catch...