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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (1-1/2 Stars)

By Marcus Leshock | November 18, 2004

“Whoops!” This was the title of a horrible early ’90s FOX sitcom, but it could have easily been the title for “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” a film more interested in the ridiculous embarrassments of its main character than promoting any...

An enchanting performance

By Erin Weinke | November 18, 2004

The story of Aurora is widely known. A beautiful princess is cursed by a witch until her true love can awaken her with a kiss. The School of Theatre and Dance is taking this fairy tale and adding ballet slippers. The ballet is based on a version of “Sleeping...

LL Cool J: The DEFinition (4 Stars)

By Lady C | November 18, 2004

Signed to Def Jam in 1985, LL Cool J has been its diamond in the rough. LL Cool J (Ladies Love Cool James) wrote the first love-rap, “I Need Love,” in 1985 and still romances the ladies with tantalizing hits and a ripped body. He’s not only a rapper,...

Best NIU Alumnus sports show host period

By Marcus Leshock | November 18, 2004

Ryan Huff gets situated in his producer’s chair. He adjusts his headphones and taps his foot. “Ten seconds,” he says into the microphone. The man on the other side of the glass nods, puts on his headphones and situates himself. It’s 7:09 p.m....

The 411

By Derek Wright | November 18, 2004

This Sunday, stars of the small screen will gather at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. for the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Who will walk away with the illustrious Emmy? Odds experts and off-shore betting company BetWWTs.com has weighed in.

Of course, all odds are subject to change, but here are the favorites in the top six categories:

Outstanding Drama Series: HBO's "The Sopranos" is favored to take home the award at 9-5 odds, edging out "Six Feet Under" at 2-1. "The West Wing" is not the favorite, at 7-2.

Outstanding Comedy Series: HBO's "Sex And The City" is favored to take home the Emmy at 2-1odds, "Will and Grace" is slated at 5-2 and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" at 3-1.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Kiefer Sutherland is the odds-on favorite at 9-4 for his role in the Fox TV show "24." Peter Kraus is at 9-1for his "Six Feet Under" role and Michael Chiklis is at 11-4 for his role in FX's "The Shield."

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: "Sopranos" star Edie Falco is the favorite at 1-3 odds, "Alias" star Jennifer Garner is second at 14-5 and Frances Conroy is in third for her role in "Six Feet Under."

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Larry David is favored for his role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" at 2-1 odds, Bernie Mac comes in second at 5-2 and Matt LeBlanc for his "Friends" role rounded out the top three with 7-2 odds.

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Sarah Jessica Parker is favored at 8-5 odds for her role in HBO's "Sex And The City," Jane Kaczmarek is in second at 2-1 odds for "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston is slotted in third at 7-2.

Sept. 23 music releases

Limp Bizkit - "Results May Vary"

Dave Matthews - "Some Devil [Bonus Disc]"

OutKast - "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below"

Murphy Lee - "Murphy's Law"

Obie Trice - "Cheers"

New in theaters:

"Cold Creek Manor"

"Underworld"

"The Fighting Temptations"

Weekend Events

By Derek Wright | November 18, 2004

Today - 7:30 p.m. - Sleeping Beauty arrives @ the O’Connell Theatre, Stevens Building. - 7:30 p.m. - CAB Fine Arts presents Late Night Catechism, a humor show with a pseudo-nun, @ the Carl Sandburg Auditorium, Holmes Student Center. - 8 p.m. - Santaland...

Elton John: Peachtree Road (2-1/2 Stars)

By Jessica King | November 18, 2004

It’s easy to poke fun at Elton John, whose name has become synonymous with the modern-day power ballad. Composing songs for Disney soundtracks and starting petty feuds with Madonna don’t exactly lead to rock credibility. On this album - his first...

Mates of State: All Day (1 Star)

By Collin Quick | November 18, 2004

Flash back to 1988 for a second and turn on your classic Nintendo Entertainment System. Now take those repetitive high pitched frequencies set against The Legend of Zelda and add lyrics to the mix. How does that sound? Not too hot, right? Mates of State...

The Polar Express (4 Stars)

By Lindsey Rosati | November 18, 2004

Animation never looked so real! “The Polar Express” is about a young boy (voiced by Tom Hanks) who, excited and attentive, lies in his bed, hoping to hear the sound of Santa’s sleigh to restore his slipping belief. It’s five minutes to midnight...

Get to know The Machinist

By Marcus Leshock | November 18, 2004

Director Brad Anderson has done the unthinkable - he persuaded Batman to lose 63 pounds for the sake of a low-budget film. After talking with Anderson, director of the new film “The Machinist” which opens tomorrow in Chicago, he insisted that persuading...

Big Bear gets artsy

By Erin Weinke | November 18, 2004

Peter Blumenstein, known as Big Bear to his friends, is a sweet-natured artist. His work is on display in Neptune Central’s Artist of the Month display case. Originally from Bolingbrook, Ill., Blumenstein transferred from Joliet Junior College. Although...

The Zutons: Who Killed The Zutons (1-1/2 Stars)

By Derek Wright | November 18, 2004

Ask any psychologist about Nature vs. Nurture and you’ll start a debate. But now, you can argue it with rock critics, too. Did The Zutons and The Coral independently develop a fondness for ’60s pseudo-garage psychedelia, or did one band influence...