`The Jacket` stirs up confusion

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Titan Entertainment Guide
MUSIC: Heartbroken
crooner sings for victims
MOVIE: ‘Be Cool’ is mildly
entertaining
FASHION: How to
accessorize this spring
‘The Jacket’ stirs up
confusion
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Frances the Mute speaks volumes
Album reinvents meaning to music
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News Briefs-The Buzz
Music Review- Dashboard sings for
relief
Dramatic band sets fans on fire
British band blends beats
Volta gives music new meaning
The Massacre cleans up nicely
Movie Review- ‘The Jacket’ fits loosely
with viewers
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‘Be Cool’ not hot
Take a day off with Bueller
Theater- Pop Opera fails to move
theater goers
Fashion- Spruce up spring with some
bling
Food-Fox Sports Grill has a flair for food
ON THE COVER: Adrian Brody
stars in ‘The Jacket,’ now playing in
theaters. (photo courtesy of Warner Brothers)
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Daily Titan March 10, 2005
BY NIYAZ PIRANI
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor
For those who prefer the look of
a black and white CBGB T-shirt to
anything else in their wardrobe, the
shirt may soon become an antique.
The rock n’ roll venue - famous for
being known as the birthplace of
punk rock – may be shut down if
owner Hilly Kristal does not pay
what he owes his landlord. Kristal
has until August to pay $91,000 in
back rent and accept a doubling of
his current rent or the club will be
shut down…Limp Bizkit front man
Fred Durst did his very own Paris
Hilton impression last week when
still images and video of him having sex flooded the Internet. Lawyers for Durst have filed lawsuits
for the star, seeking approximately
$80 million in damages. “In filing
these lawsuits, it is not our goal
to make any money, but to make
sure no one sells these tapes or implies that it was ever Fred’s intention to sell them himself,” said a
statement issued by Limp Bizkit’s
management team, The Firm.
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park is
currently working on a new album,
but not for his world famous band.
Dreamworks
Shinoda, between his various other
projects, has been hard at work in
the studio on a solo album. The album will feature Common, Black
Thought from the Roots and others from the hip-hop world. Nick
Carter’s plans have been arrested
for the time being. Carter was arrested in Huntington Beach on
March 5 at 7:30 p.m. for driving under the influence. Because
the investigation is still ongoing,
police were unable to say the results of Carter’s sobriety tests. A
publicist for Carter said Carter is
on doctor-prescribed medication
and was unaware of any interaction possibilities the medicine
may have had. Christina Aguilera has been a busy woman as
of late. While planning a wedding,
the singer is also penning the follow-up to Stripped. Aguilera describes the yet-to-be-titled album
as “a retro blues/jazz/soul record,
but a really meaty, gritty, real raw
record of soul.” In touring news,
Muse has been tapped to headline
the Campus Invasion Tour this
year. Metal fans have a reason to
throw up their devil horns as the
lineup for the Sounds of the Underground 2005 Tour has been
announced. The trek will feature
upcoming bands From Autumn to
Ashes, Poison the Well and Devil
Driver. Vin Diesel proved he was
the coolest in movie theaters this
past week as The Pacifier slid past
Be Cool to take the top spot at the
box office. Zach Braff will be the
main character in Kevin Smith’s
newest addition to the “Fletch” series. Fans of big green ogres will
be excited in 2007. Shrek 3 has
been slated to hit theaters on May
18 and the film’s fourth installment
is currently in the writing process.
CD releases for March 15 are Human After All by Daft Punk, Now
That’s What I Call Music: Vol. 18
and Origin Vol. 1 by Soundtrack
of Our Lives. DVD releases for
March 15 are “The Incredibles,”
“Alfie” and Being “Ron Jeremy.”
Compiled from MTVNews,
ShoutWeb.com and ComingSoon.
net.
REVIEW MUSIC
Dashboard sings for relief Dramatic band
sets fans on fire
BY NICK COOPER
Daily Titan Staff
There is only one way to describe a Dashboard Confessional
concert. It’s a campfire sing-along
meets the emotionally driven punk
scene.
Playing to a packed house,
Dashboard Confessional front
man Chris Carrabba performed a
surprise show at the Hollywood
House of Blues last Wednesday.
The show was announced the
week before and instantly sold out
as pleasantly surprised fans rushed
to their computers to buy tickets.
The show was a benefit for those
affected by the tsunamis that devastated parts of Asia last December.
The Wimbledons, a new band
formed by Johnny Lefler, of Dashboard Confessional, and his brothers opened the show with their
melodic sounds and funny lyrics.
The Lefler brothers’ humorous and
lively music helped calm the rabid
fans waiting to see Chris.
Second on stage was a relatively
new band by the name of The Comas.
Their energetic indie style rock
energized the crowd in preparation
for the main attraction. The entire
band stuck around after the show
to autograph their CDs and talk to
fans.
While the opening acts rocked
the house and energized the crowd,
it was still evident who the audience was there to see. A deafening
roar surged through the audience
as Chris Carrabba took stage. Now
it was time for the show to begin.
If there is one thing any Dashboard fan knows, it is the fact Carrabba’s concerts are more about
the audience then about the band.
The audience sang along with every word to the familiar songs.
The loyal legion of Carrabba
fans knew exactly what to do during the song “Screaming Infidelities” as Chris, flashing a little grin,
strummed at his guitar and stepped
away from the microphone allowing the audience to fill in the
song.
Carrabba smiled as the crowd’s
volume exceeded his own, joking
that the benefit of the show was his
own amusement and congratulated
the audience for its talent at singing.
He let the fans take the show
where they wanted it to go. Audience requests were high and well
met as Chris tried to accommodate
almost every request.
His appreciation for his fans
was well conveyed as he replied
“I love you too,” back to the
fans who shouted “We love you
Chris”.
During the show, Carrabba
surprised the audience with a
special appearance by Jesse Lacey of Brand New.
Lacey performed a partial
duet with Carrabba and a few
solo songs while Carrabba took
a break on stage.
Carrabba seemed surprised to
hear that almost everyone was
singing along to “So Long, So
Long,” a song he came out with
last summer on the Civic Tour.
He also played “Hands
Down,” “Vindicated,” “The
Places You Have Come to Fear
the Most,” “Saints and Sailors,”
and “Carry this Picture,” just to
name a few.
The audience was a buzz
with excitement as Carrabba announced that Dashboard Confessional is going to make a new
CD in the near future. Carrabba
looked humbled at the turnout
and by his audience’s reaction to
his music.
BY NIYAZ PIRANI
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor
Someone write Ben Gibbard a
letter telling him that because he
took so long to write a follow-up
to Give Up, another band did it
for him. Set Yourself On Fire, the
third album from the Canadian
band Stars, is a soundscape littered with synth-pop melodies,
airy atmospheres and a warm
feeling of nostalgia for a place
you’ve never been but can’t wait
to explore.
From the opening exclamation, “When there’s nothing left
to burn you have to set yourself
on fire!” to the final line on the
album, “I’m alive,” Stars ignite
a multitude of feelings in the
listener. As soon as the album
starts with “Your Ex-Lover is
Dead,” the floating vocals of
Torquil Campbell and Amy
Millan thrust the listener into a
sonic romance filled with feelings of sorrow and victory that
layer a tragic-sounding violin
and horn base.
Set Yourself On Fire should
spark the interest of any experimental music fan, especially
with one of the album’s most
shining tracks, “Soft Revolution.”
Stars prove they aren’t all
about crafting an aural dream,
they use the album’s title track to
create a sudden sense of speed,
like that of a shooting star weaving through the universe.
Most of the songs on this
sprawling 13-track disc feature
luxoriously over-dramatic musical backgrounds but under the
sound, the lyrics carry a timeless sense of love, triumph and
rapture.
Stars throw out all of the instrumental stops on the album,
using the standard drum-bassguitar formula, but add texture
to their sound with violin, cello,
viola, french horn, saxophone,
keyboards and a glockenspiel.
Listeners of the Postal Service will enjoy the beauty of
Stars latest disc which sets out
to prove that “setting yourself
on fire” may be one of the best
things to do all year.
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MUSIC REVIEW
The Massacre
cleans up nicely
British band
blends beats
BY JICKIE TORRES
Daily Titan Staff
England has bred many bands
in the last decade that stand out as
icons of music, from Brit rock and
dance to pop. Just listen to the evereclectic musical forays of Blur
and Pulp, the ethereal heaviness
of the Stone Roses or at least find
a cliché quip about Oasis. Kasabian, heralding from the depths of
Leicester, England, doesn’t seem
to be one of them.
Their self-titled debut album has
all the musical elements that nod
to these greats but they don’t quite
make it to their own level or use it
to create their own unique style.
Musically, their sound and ability is well-developed. They switch
from lo-fi earthiness to highbrow
electronic enhancements with an
ease that is hard to accomplish. In
the celebrated UK hit “Processed
Beats,” they show Blurs penchant
for a catchy chorus and with the
track U-Boat, they exhibit the
deep-throated electronic weight
of the Chemical Brothers. In their
second UK hit single, “ButcherBlues,” they hit a funky soul bass
sound and use ambient fillers that
hearken the simple, straightforward electronic tricks of Air.
Most of their tracks have a mystical undertone, whether it’s the
Indian infused strings that stretch
to screaming highs and passionate lows, or the mantra-like vocals
that repeat, remind and restate key
power phrases like “I just can’t
stop losin’ control” and “Chew
the backbone, a solar system, these
clever convicts.”
Lyrically, their music is sharp at
best and paranoiac at worst. While
they capture an ambience of chaos
and dishevelment with biting wit
and commentary, their declaratives and judgements on war itself
are just plain generic.
“And all those spies that strikes
you here/And if you smell those
omens man, I think you better run
BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR
Daily Titan Staff
from the track Cutt Off . Or worse,
We got our backs to the wall/ And
watch out/Yer gonna kill us all.”
Nonetheless, when Kasabian
does paranoia, they do it well
utilizing Jaws-style undulating
pianos and heart-thumping drum
loops.
And on the political line, whether you are on the right or left,
Kasabian’s dedication and followthrough on their distrust-the-man
theme is admirable.
The band has been in the UK
limelight since before their album debuted in September. Their
album was released stateside on
Wednesday.
Overall, Kasabian paints a vivid
picture, but often uses too many of
other people’s brushes. While they
do imitate their predecessors well,
it’s their all-too-familiar sound
that keeps them on the shelf.
Volta gives music new meaning
BY LISA CHUNG
Daily Titan Staff
With the creation of Frances the
Mute, Mars Volta has expanded
on their debut album, making At
the Drive-In look like an outdated
pastime.
Sparta has moved on to mediocre success, whereas Mars Volta
has expanded into a realm of exploration and of deep, retrospective passion.
Frances is indeed Omar’s experiment, however, this risk will
not cost him his popularity as it
usually does when musicians are
bold enough to go outside music’s
conventions.
Every note, every chord, every thought in this
album, takes the listener in a different direction, and in doing so,
brings into light a simple focus.
With this album, Mars Volta is
reinventing the very core, the very
meaning of music.
They are leaping away from the
three-minute song and even the album that is just a compilation of
songs.
This album is more like a feeling, a feeling of simplistic chaos.
What creates this sense of disillusioned control is the timing.
More than anything, Mars Volta is
experimenting with timing.
One minute they’re here, the
next minute, you’re there and even
though you have definitely never
heard anything even close to this
before, it somehow feels familiar.
That is because Francis the Mute
is like life.
It will calm you and then excite you, and then every once in
a while, it will make you want to
punch a hole in a wall because
the whole time you will think
you know what is going on, and
then you will realize that you are
lost.
Critics will compare Mars
Volta to Led Zepplin, and rightly
so. Their stage presence and the
courage they can’t help but have
make them comparable.
However, hopefully their inventive, spontaneous, irresistible mastery of the art will render them a place in the hall of
fame we have not yet seen, or
heard.
The intro comes on and seconds
later gunshots and people screaming blare out of the speakers.
This time it is not the next horror movie or a murder that was
caught on tape, it is the new 50
Cent album ironically titled The
Massacre, set to cause a rise of
controversy in the rap game.
G-Unit himself comes back for
a follow-up to his 2003 album Get
Rich or Die Tryin with a dangerous yet intriguing new energy and
the same old 50 flare that does not
disappoint.
In Da Club made 50 a household name in the early 2000s but
comes back this time around with
a more seasoned sound and gives
us another round of memorable
singles.
Executive-produced by Dr. Dre,
Eminem and 50 himself,
The
Massacre contains 20 new tracks
and a bonus re-mix track of The
Game’s new single “Hate it or
Love it.”
The songs contain something
for the ladies and the men, but the
female fans are sure to be secretly
swooning over the rapper’s confident and gutsy lyrics along with
the catchy choruses.
One hour and 17 minutes later
you will still be talking about 50’s
risqué approach to his lyrics such
as “Get in My Car,” in which 50
takes a jab at his former relationship with well-known actress
Vivica A. Fox, referring to it as
nothing.
He also takes shots at fellow
rappers Nas and Shyne on the
amusing “Piggy Bank.”
The gunshot intro is the most
startling moment of the album and
only the first few songs struggle to
offer the hooks such as later songs
“Ski Mask Away,” and “Just a Little Bit,” (in my opinion one of the
best beats on the record) do.
The newest single that has been
blasting radio airwaves, “Candy
Shop,” has been climbing the
charts, and most likely you have
had the addictive tune caught in
your head at one point or another.
His smooth and edgy voice is
also evident on other tracks such
as “Outta Control” and the Jaime
Foxx collaboration “Build You
Up” shows off 50’s blunt yet cool
rhythmical attitude and style that
excites his female fans.
The album also contains a lyrical emphasis on death.
The album touches on the fact
that the rapper has come close to
death in the past (he was previously shot and stabbed) and a
lot of the album imagery of guns
sends a signal to a more mature
audience.
In other words, The Massacre
is much better suited to and directed for an older crowd.
50 works the fine line between
insanity and genius on some verses and with few collaborations, he
knows what his strong suits are
and uses them to his advantage on
this new album.
With the 13 to 14 good songs
that bring us the beats that get us
dancing in the clubs like Disco
Inferno and songs we can cruise
to like Ryder Music, the $10 price
tag is worth it.
Although The Massacre comes
off a little brutal and blunt, it is
not too messy and cleans up pretty
nicely.
Next week:
Get in the spirit
of St.
Patrick’s Day
with Irish
rockers the
Fenians
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REVIEW MOVIE
‘The Jacket’ fits loosely with viewers
BY KRISTINA RIDENOUR
Daily Titan Staff
The opening sequence of “The
Jacket,” may have you wondering
if you are in the right theater.
As an unexpected war sequence
flashes on the screen, it might not
be one of the first times confusion
strikes while watching the film.
The main character in the movie Jack Stark, played by Adrien
Brody, doesn’t seem to have much
luck in his life, and that might be
an understatement.
Fighting in the Gulf War in Iraq
in 1991, Stark reaches out to a boy
amidst the fighting, who decideds to repay him by shooting him
point-blank.
Shockingly, Stark makes it out
of the war alive.
On a slow but haunting journey
he travels through Vermont, where
it seems normal to walk down
snow-laden streets with no apparent destination.
He encounters a girl and her
drugged-out mother on the side of
the road with the burden of a broken down car.
He helps them, and feeling a
connection with the little girl, he
gives her his dog tags.
The next portion of the movie is
rushed through, where he is picked
up by a hitchhiker and a cop is
killed.
You won’t fully grasp what happens until you see flashbacks later
on.
He is then convicted of the
crime and is sentenced to a mental
asylum.
The scenes in the mental hospital are exhausting and very
slow, as disturbing images are
prevalent at every corner.
The methods doctors use to
supposedly reprogram Stark are
not easy to watch, especially if
confined small spaces are not
something you particularly enjoy.
Stark is placed in a full-body
straight jacket contraption, hence
the name, “The Jacket.”
He is forced to spend excessive amounts of time in a boxlike compartment, like ones at a
morgue.
Instead of dwelling on the horrible situation, he decides to use
this alone time to his advantage,
to time travel.
At first, the purpose of him
going to the future, 2007, to be
exact, isn’t clear.
When he is in the future, he
comes across a lost soul–the little girl he met on that desolate
day in Vermont.
‘Be Cool’ not hot
BY DANIEL MONZON
Daily Titan Staff
“Be Cool,” the sequel to “Get
Shorty,” is being released 10 years
after the original came out in theaters. While “Get Shorty” was an
instant hit, the same can’t be assumed about this movie.
Based on the novel of the same
name by Elmore Leonard, “Be
Cool” is about Chili Palmer’s
(John Travolta) transition from
movie producer to music producer. Frustrated with the movie
industry, Chili decides to partner
himself up with his friend’s wife
(Uma Thurman) on their indie record label. Having discovered a
singer, he believes has talent Chili
sets out to promote her and make
her a success.
But first he has to contend with
the Russian mafia, a rival music
producer (Cedric the Entertainer)
and her manager (Vince Vaughn),
who refuses to let her out of her
contract.
John Travolta has fun with the
role and plays it to the full effect. He plays the role with a lot
of charm and charisma and is able
to capture your attention to what is
happening on screen with Chili.
Although Christina Milian’s
role is minimal, she does what
she can with the character she was
given to play. Her screen time consists mostly of her singing. If she
has any acting potential, the movie
didn’t let her show it here.
Uma Thurman is excellent in
her role as the co-founder of the
indie label. Her and her character
fit together; She comedic ability
comes naturally and isn’t forced.
Additionally, Uma Thurman
and John Travolta display the
natural chemistry they seem to
have between the two of them. In
a scene in a nightclub they both
revisit the dance scene from “Pulp
Fiction” and both seem to not have
lost that magic. It didn’t hurt that
the Black Eyed Peas provided the
music.
Also, the Rock turns in a hilarious performance as a gay bodyguard who wants to make it into
the movies.
He’s shown in his past films, as
he does here, that given the right
role he can definitely act. While
this movie is a sequel, you do not
need to have seen the first movie
to understand anything or who
anyone is to enjoy this movie on
its own. You won’t feel as if you
are missing out on anything. Judging by their laughter, they really
enjoyed themselves. In short, it is
a good movie that will entertain
and not disappoint anyone who
likes a good laugh.
Once they realize their connection through well-placed dog
tags, he finds out he is going to
die and how screwed up this little girl turned out.
Keira Knightley plays the
little girl in the future in which
she plays a miserable American
surprisingly well.
The real star of the movie is
Brody, but Knightly brings in
some angst that wasn’t brought
about through torture, but a
messed up childhood.
After Stark realizes he is going to die in four days, he is on
a mission to figure out how he
dies.
As the time inches closer to his
looming death, thinking of ways
to come out alive and change the
course of history so the little girl
doesn’t grow up to be a jaded
chain-smoking drunk, is Stark’s
mission.
Altered states of consciousness, good acting by Brody and
good old-fashioned time travel
are the main highlights of this
film, but the movie doesn’t seem
to deliver to its full potential.
Some of the sequences don’t
seem to make sense, and while
you might like the ending, you
may feel drained and bored with
the route that got you there.
Warner Brothers
Adrian Brody stars as the troubled Jack Stark in “The Jacket.”
Flashback Favorite
Take day off with Bueller
BY AMANDA PENNINGTON
Daily Titan Staff
Life moves pretty fast. If you
don’t stop and look around once
in awhile, you could miss it.
Truer words were never spoken. So what philosopher, academic or pundit spoke thesewords?
It was none other than high
school student and hero Ferris
Bueller.
In 1986, John Hughes introduced the world to Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) in the
hit movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day
Off.”
Ferris, a high school senior,
savors his ninth sick-day by
traipsing around Chicago with
his friend, Cameron Frye (Alan
Ruck), and girlfriend, Sloane Peterson (Mia Sara).
Ferris begins his day by playing sick and faking out his parents, a talent all students have
tried to emulate, (made easier by
his how-to instructions).
He proceeds to convince the
always-nervous,
hypochon-
driac Cameron to come out on
an adventure, break Sloane out
of class and steal Cameron’s father’s prized Ferrari.
Broderick was nominated for
a Golden Globe for his performance in Ferris Bueller’s Day
Off, to no surprise.
Young people around the
country had someone to look up
to and adore, yet could also relate to.
Throughout the movie, Ferris
speaks into the camera and to
the audience, breaking the fourth
wall that is usually up in conventional films.
He quips about the situations
he finds himself in, as well as
gives valuable advice to anyone
wishing to ditch school and make
the most out of a perfect day, as
Ferris puts it.
Ferris has the innate ability to
get what he wants at all times,
and have everything go his way.
During their day-off, the three
drive to downtown Chicago,
park the priceless Ferrari in a garage and walk about town. They
basically are acting like they are
grown-ups, something all adolescents do, visiting museums and a
fancy French restaurant.
Ferris has only two nemeses
his jealous sister, Jeanie (Jennifer Grey), and a prying dean
of students, Ed Rooney (Jeffrey
Jones).
They both strive to bust Ferris for ditching and create their
own problems in trying to do
so.
The ever-entertaining movie
strikes a chord with everyone
who has gone through highschool.
Everyone has had a teacher
like the one Ben Stein plays,
who talks monotonically at
the students about issues they
don’t care about.
Adolescents find a hero
amongst themselves in Ferris
Bueller.
The movie blends a high
school student’s reality with
movie make-believe.
The whole of Chicago is pulling for Ferris, and so does the audience, even 19 years later.
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THEATER REVIEW
Pop opera fails to move theater goers
BY MICHAEL OCAMPO
Daily Titan Staff
For a Tony-Award winning musical with a celebrated director, a
seasoned cast and an Oscar-worthy film adaptation, you’d expect
more.
You’d expect to be enchanted,
to yell “encore” after the performance and hum the delightful ditties on your way home, especially
when leaving from a classy venue
like the Pantages Theatre.
But as classy as the Pantages
is, you can’t help but leave the
three-city tour of “Evita” (through
March 13) feeling disappointed
at the mismatched performances,
sore from the shoves of disgruntled theater critics and you are left
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wondering, “I missed Alias for
this?”
“Evita,” Andrew Lloyd Weber
and Tim Rice’s mega “pop opera,”
is based on the life of Eva Duarte
(Kathy Voytko), an ambitious social climber who, with her wit and
beauty, captivated an entire nation
in the early half of the 20th century.
Juan Peron (Philip Hernandez),
the general who eventually becomes president of Argentina, is
the final man Eva climbs in her
successively progressive lust for
power.
Hernandez looks the part; he’s
tall, dark and handsome and has
the presence you’d expect a general to possess.
But in a pop opera, looking the
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part is subordinate to sounding the
part.
Hernandez has trouble singing
over the orchestra, and when he
tries to infuse emotion into songs
that require a higher note, his performance seems squeamish and
adolescent.
Like Peron, the character of Che
Guevara (Bradley Smith), the Latin American revolutionary and the
story’s narrator, is well-acted.
He’s funny, compelling and
despite the fact that the character
is Marxist, he’s likeable. But that
voice … It isn’t until the final acts
of the play that Smith’s voice is
passable. Until then, it’s screech
after squeal and too much vibrato.
Last time I checked, pop and vibrato were mutually exclusive.
Neither can keep up with the
musical’s star, Eva, played by
Voytko, who does a tremendous
job.
From her acting to her singing,
Voytko is solid. She captures all
the nuances of a character who
transforms from a doe-eyed teenager to a two-faced prima donna,
all the while hitting every note on
key in this more than two-hour vocal marathon.
And though not as sultry as
some of her predecessors, Voytko
still conveys the emotions her
character is supposed to be experiencing.
A strong performance was also
given by Gabriel Burrafato, who
plays Magaldi, the Ricky Ricardoesque lounge singer who brings
Eva to Buenos Aires.
Though a relatively small part,
the performance is enjoyable nevertheless.
Kudos also goes to Larry Fuller,
the production’s choreographer
and co-director, who with director
Hal Prince, produced the original
production that swept Broadway
more than 20 years ago.
With a strong ensemble at his
disposal, Fuller devises dances that
accent the different social groups
and classes, each as entertaining as
they are unique.
“The Art of the Possible” in
particular showcases Fuller’s creativity. In it, he demonstrates the
country’s corrupt government in a
game of musical chairs.
But what defines this production
is the lasting impression you’re
left with at its lackluster end.
It’s not so much that Eva dies,
you know that much from her
requiem in the beginning of the
story, but that what happens after
her death is so randomly anti-climactic.
The finale is flat and unmoving,
which ultimately sums up the play;
a disappointment for an endeavor
with such potential.
FASHION PITSTOP
STYLE SCOUT
SALOME’S STARS
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A
pesky health problem should clear up
soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for
personal as well as for business reasons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this
week, and well into the next.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
Look for Bovines to be on the move
this week, whether it’s traveling for fun
or for business. Other “moves” include
workplace adjustments and, for some,
relationship changes.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Geminis who have just gone through a hectic period involving job and/or family
matters might want to take some wellearned time out to relax and restore
those drained energy levels.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A romantic situation seems to have stalled,
just when the Moon Child was expecting it to go forward. Could be a bad
case of miscommunication going on.
Talk it over openly and honestly.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing
a genuine interest in something that’s
important to a friend, family member
or colleague could open a communication line that had been pretty much shut
down for a while.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) Making a potentially life-changing
decision takes as much knowledge as
you can gather, plus determination and
patience. Take your time working it
out. Don’t let anyone rush you.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) You should be back on schedule
and heading in the right direction after
clearing up a misunderstanding. But
there could still be some setbacks. If
so, correct them immediately.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A business matter keeps you
pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to
be with family as well as close friends.
You need the good vibrations you get
from people who care for you.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Investing in an attractive prospect (business or personal)
with little or no information can be
risky. Avoid future problems by getting
all the facts before you act.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) Someone close to you
might have an unexpected reaction to
a decision you feel you’re prepared to
make. Listen to his or her point of view.
It could prove surprisingly helpful.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t give up yet. That once
warm personal relationship that seems
to be cooling off fast could recover
with some tender, loving care, and who
better than you to provide it?
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
Career matters are strong this week.
You might want to enter a training
program to enhance your skills. Also,
consider getting professional help in
preparing a brilliant resume.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a
way of respecting the feelings of others, which is one reason people feel
comfortable having you in their lives.
c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.
Top 10 Top Video Rentals
1. Alien Vs. Predator (PG-13)
Sanaa Lathan (FoxVideo)
2. Friday Night Lights (PG13) Billy Bob Thorton (Universal
Studios)
3. The Forgotten (PG-13) Julianne Moore (Columbia TriStar)
4. Sky Captain & The World of
Tomorrow (PG) Gwyneth Paltrow
(Paramount)
5. Cellular (NR) Kim Basinger
(New Line)
6. Without a Paddle (PG-13)
Seth Green (Paramount)
7. The Village (PG-13) Joaquin
Phoenix (Touchstone)
8. Catwoman (PG-13) Halle
Berry (Warner)
9. Troy (R) Julian Glover (Warner)
10. First Daughter (PG) Katie
Holmes (FoxVideo)
Answer’s to this
week’s puzzle
will appear in
next week’s Full
Effect
Top 10 DVD Sales
1. Alien Vs. Predator -- Widescreen (PG-13) (FoxVideo)
2. Alien Vs. Predator -- Pan &
Scan (PG-13) (FoxVideo)
3. Sky Captain & The World
of Tomorrow -- Widescreen (PG)
(Paramount)
4. Friday Night Lights -- Widescreen (PG-13) (Universal Studios)
5. The Forgotten (PG-13) (Columbia TriStar)
6. Friday Night Lights -- Pan &
Scan (PG-13) (Universal Studios)
7. Sky Captain & The World
of Tomorrow -- Pan & Scan (PG)
(Paramount)
8. Napoleon Dynamite (PG)
(FoxVideo)
9. Metallica -- Some Kind Of
Monster (NR) (Paramount)
10. First Daughter (PG) (FoxVideo)
(c) 2005 King Features Synd.,
Inc.
Spruce up spring
with some bling
BY KELLY HICKMAN
Daily Titan Columnist
It is often said that accessories make the outfit, creating a
look that showcases a person’s
style. After all, a pearl necklace can make a woman look
prim and proper, but one made
of spiked leather displays a
punk persona.
Spring is the best season for accessories, it’s the time our hats
and sunglasses finally have a purpose. Here are my forecasted
favorites from head to toe.
Ladies:
Shady Lady
The Aviator may have received 11 nods from the Academy,
but fashion is lending its nod to aviator sunglasses. Plastic aviators were seen all over the spring runway shows, so expect to see
them in stores with fun updated looks. White aviators are the safe
way to go, but you can also have fun with glasses set in bright
colors.
Double-Stranded
For months I searched for the perfect beaded necklace: it had
to be made of real turquoise, but I finally found it. I’m betting
you’ll want a strand of your own. I anticipate no shortage of
beaded necklaces in a mixed variety: long, short, multi-stranded
in hues of white, coral and jade.
Bangles
On the Feb. 21 issue of Life & Style magazine, Jennifer Lopez was seen sporting a trio of wooden bangle bracelets. Love or
hate her, Lopez is no stranger to trends or setting them. Chunky
bangle bracelets are definitely a must-have this season; look for
ones made of plastic, woven leather and gold.
Fit to be Tied
At the same store where I bought my turquoise beaded necklace, I found the cutest beaded belt. Tie belts are now my obsession. You too will obsess over the latest confections made of
anything from embroidered leather, sequined silk, and macramé.
Bag it
The “it” bag of the season is yours for the taking. Anything is
up for grabs this spring, but the most promising are big straw bags
(perfect for the beach) slouchy hobo bags and anything made of
snakeskin (faux if the thought of a dead venomous reptile on your
arm freaks you out.)
Sole Mate
When Sofia Coppola arrived at the 2004 Golden Globes pairing flats with her dress, some critics called it a fashion faux pas,
but little did she know, her anti-fashion antics would soon become a fashion statement. Flat shoes are back not only because
of their practicality, but because several of this season’s choices
offer anything from metallic sandals to suede moccasins.
Guys:
This one’s a toughie since you don’t wear too many accessories (except “The One With Joey’s Bag” Friends episode where
Joey wore a “man’s bag).” But my favorite male accessory this
season is hats. I’m liking the single-colored baseball hats with
the matching stitched logo. I also favor fedoras, which can be
very sexy. Why is it that when I’m watching this season’s American Idol, I’m not even paying attention to what Mario Vasquez
is singing but how hot he looks in a fedora? Watches are also
essential this spring, I’m betting on square-faced styles in stainless steel and leather. I know a t-shirt isn’t an accessory but I
like the reinvention of the iron-on t-shirt.
Homemade tees are all my brother wears now. He’s printed
ones with the Game, Tupac, and Allen Iverson and always gets
asked from strangers where he bought his tee from.
Bottom line: Utilize your sense of style by getting what fits
your personality best.
Daily Titan March 10, 2005
FULL EFFECT
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FOOD REVIEW
Fox Sports Grill has a flair for food
BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR
Daily Titan Staff
It is all about simplicity, lighting and oh yes, eating.
When you walk into the Fox
Sports Grill in the evening at the
Irvine Spectrum, those things
are what you may find yourself
taking notice of.
Two entrances, each with its
own set of hostesses dressed
in black outfits, greet guests as
they walk in.
You can either take the entrance toward the bar where you
see the spacious bar filled with
patrons and TV monitors of your
favorite sports team playing in
the background, or you can enter from the main restaurant door
where you see an enclosed waterfall through a screen and different dining sections.
The Fox Sports Grill has a
unique design to it and it is not
your typical sports bar.
The hardwood floors, comfortable furniture and modernized decor emphasize the atmosphere’s causal elegance.
The furnaces in the middle of
the dining areas and brick-like
fire walls not only bring warmth
but class to the rather new res-
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taurant.
With only having four locations in the U.S. (Irvine being
the only location in California),
the Fox Sports Grill caters its
menu to each specific city that
has the restaurant and gives each
its own little “twist.”
The sports grill’s also have
rooms for special occasions and
within in each room, each has its
own ambiance.
For example, the more private
dining area in the middle does
not have sports monitors and is
more of a couple-like setting.
The menu seems like your
average sports grill menu but
instead of it being just all about
sandwiches or finger foods like
many sports bars are, the Fox
Sports Grill prides itself in giving a more upscale sports dining
experience.
With a variety of scrumptious
salads, succulent steaks and savory sandwiches, the Grill’s
Americanized selections could
please almost anyone’s taste.
If you are in the mood for seafood or chicken, there are also
diverse selections and a special’s
menu each night to choose from.
Another perk, other than the
good food at the Spectrum loca-
Daily Titan March 03, 2005
tion, which contains an Edwards
Theatre, is that you can purchase
a movie ticket for $6.50 with
your order of an entrée (check
location for details).
The nice thing is that for people who would rather eat while
watching their favorite sports
team on the screens, than hear
wild, rowdy drunk men screaming for their team of choice to
win, the three different tiers of
separation allow you to enjoy
your dining experience your
way.
Although it was a little too
dark in some of the areas and being secluded from people due to
the different rooms can be a little
strange, the setting is favorable
for people who want a modernized and affordable night out on
the town.
Overall, the Fox Sports Grill
is an enjoyable environment to
dine at; with mostly inexpensive
dishes and a unique approach
to the same old sports bar, Fox
gives diners something other
than the night’s game to look
forward to.
The Fox SSports Grill is located
at 31 Fortune Drive in Irvine.
MAHSA KHALILIFAR/Daily Titan
Casual yet upscale, the Fox Sports Grill is sure to please varying tastes.