Vol. 92, No. 5 November 16, 2001

New Twist on Opera
The most unlikely genre-splicing has finally happened; pop and opera. The strangest thing is that it actually works.

Despite cliched plot, 'Heist' still shines overall
Despite a few problems, this flim starring Gene Hackman as a retiring theif is still entertaining.

Strokes rise to stardom
This band only started in 1999 and now they're all over MTV. Find out why.

Aussies put spin on grunge
A new band from the land down under, Crashpalace rocks out just as hard as any group over in the states.

'K-Pax' tries to be too deep
Kevin Spacey plays a man thrown into a psychiatric ward because he thinks he's an alien. Could this be the next "One Flew Over the Cuckoošs Nest?"


Cute monsters, cute movie
Pixar's new animated movie not only lives up to the hype, but it puts Disney to shame.

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