Vol 95 Issue 5 - Published September 16, 2005
Intelligence devolves in weak ‘Thunder’
In the world of science fiction, there’s the good (“Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” “Blade Runner,” “The Postman”), the bad (“Final Fantasy,” “Plan 9 from Outer Space,” “Mimic”) and the amusing-but-laughably fatalistic. Adapting a story whose plot is full of “what ifs” is a delicate matter indeed. Without a tactful delivery, its melodramatically prophetic message becomes overbearing and silly. Starring Ben Kingsley — usually so classy — and Ed Burns ...

Weezer inspires unmatched fandom, fainting, 10-hour trek to Georgia
Tristan and I were at the Marketplace a couple of weeks ago, having dinner and discussing crises of quality on some of our series’ upcoming seasons (mine, “The O.C.,” his, “Alias”), when he posed this question to me: is the truer fan the one who love ... more
McGee returns with familiar rock
As the sun completed its descent over the trees of Lake Matoaka last Thursday, six-piece rock outfit Pat McGee Band played a stellar show at the Lake Matoaka Amphitheater. During the show they performed several covers but played mostly original songs ... more

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