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MUSIC: Heartbroken crooner sings for victims MOVIE: ‘Be Cool’ is mildly entertaining FASHION: How to accessorize this spring
‘The Jacket’ stirs up confusion Page 5
Frances the Mute speaks volumes Album reinvents meaning to music Page 4
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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 w ‘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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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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)
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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.
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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-
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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.
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Casual yet upscale, the Fox Sports Grill is sure to please varying tastes.
