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Tarantino sends 'Punisher' to bed without dessert

By Dan Zak | April 19

Over the weekend, blonde bombshell swordfighters bested buff shirtless nomads. As predicted by over 70 percent of the 50 students polled last issue, "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" thrust its financial Hanzo sword deep into "The Punisher."

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Funeral for a Friend invades D.C.

By Jorge Del Pinal | April 19

Bands from the U.K. have been "invading" the United States for years. For the most part, recent successes of U.K. bands have been limited to modern rock like Coldplay; however, the U.K. does not only export softer radio fare.

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BROKEN WINGS / ***1/2

By Will Gordon | April 19

Review: "Broken Wings" is an Israeli film about a family which has had a bad nine months and is having an even worse week. The family consists of a mother who is overworked and can't cope with the loss of her husband, a 17-year-old daughter who is an aspiring musician, but is held back by having to take care of her family while her mother works, and a teenage son who, although very smart, does not go to school and instead hides himself in a mouse costume and passes out pamphlets.

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When in Rome: Male bonding is more affectionate in Italy

By Blair Payne | April 19

From greeting each other with a kiss on the cheek to holding hands while walking down the street, men in Europe are much more affectionate than any American men I've encountered.

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Guapo's, Passport, Platinum: Delving into Local Dives

April 19

Let's face it. When it comes to Friday and Saturday night, campus life is sadly lacking in the social department. Sure there are going to be several rooms packed with drunk kids, passing around a bottle of illegally obtained vodka. But if it's the razzle-dazzle nightlife you are looking for, jump on the shuttle and head into the city.

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'Reefer Madness' commits itself to DVD

By Neal Fersko | April 19

Over the years, "Reefer Madness" has become less a movie and more of a cultural artifact. Originally, the church affiliated with R&H Studios released the film in 1938 as propaganda to alert good Christians to the pitfalls of marijuana use.

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Whitehead stirs Blues Alley crowd with set

By Neal Fersko | April 15

GEORGETOWN - The scene at Blues Alley on Monday had the dreary romanticism of any 1940s private eye flick. Clammy weather, which had soaked the incoming patrons, made the warmth of the low-lit jazz supper club all the more inviting. As the lights dimmed to a shadowy whisper, guitarist Rick Whitehead ascended to the bandstand unaccompanied by his bandmates.

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Sex & Sensibility: Job hunting in real world

By Allison Weil | April 15

Writing a r?sum? is consuming enough. I have been trying to figure out ways to document my positive professional attributes onto one sheet of paper, while making sure to emphasize the "authentic" things about me. My entire adolescence flashes back from my first job at the restaurant to the work I've done at professional firms.

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Interview with indie rocker John Vanderslice

By Lindsay Bernier | April 15

From the intriguing cover art (a race-winning horse's head) to the introspective lyrics, John Vanderslice's recently released "Cellar Door" is nothing if not thought-provoking. About to embark on an expansive national tour, his first headlining solo, indie rocker Vanderslice took a moment to reveal what makes him tick.

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'Punisher,' 'Kill Bill: Vol. 2' vie for top spot

By Daniel Longino | April 15

"Kill Bill: Vol. 2" will not be the only film opening tomorrow centering around a roaring rampage of revenge. "The Punisher," the next big-screen adaptation of a Marvel comic, opens tomorrow as well. Both plots contain individuals seeking vengeance after an act of mass violence committed against those closest to them.

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From Dresden, with love

April 15

In the past three months, the Dresden Dolls have gone from a do-it-yourself Boston band to one of the most desired duos you have yet to hear. Sounds impossible, but in this musical environment in which (1) MTV and radio have both sold their souls to Satan and (2) Mainstream artists do not actually exist, such deviations from the norm are frustratingly rare.

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Interview with actor Thomas Jane

By Daniel Longino | April 15

The lighting is dim in the bar inside the Jefferson Hotel, and Baltimore native Thomas Jane is focused. It looks as if he just woke up and needs a shave, but the 35-year-old actor is days away from the debut of the biggest role of his life.

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Rick Whitehead: Jazz impresario brings it 'Home'

By Neal Fersko | April 15

Jazz guitarist Rick Whitehead's new solo album, "Notes from Home," was mixed from master tracks he recorded at his home studio. While many artists have gained strength and a new sense of perspective from home recordings, Whitehead has suffered slightly because of it.

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Haiku Circus: April 15, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | April 15

Ken Sakamoto's weekly comic Haiku Circus for April 15, 2004

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Do revenge films relieve stress?

April 15

As the semester winds down, AU students are facing finals and are possibly at odds with their roommates. On top of that, today is Tax Day, a stressful time in many Americans' lives. It seems an appropriate time for The Bride to complete her "roaring rampage of revenge" and the Punisher to seek his own brand of vengeance.

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33 West finds humor in music

By Lisa Leone | April 15

FAIRFAX, Va. - The sound of drums and guitar music seeps out the windows of a quaint house in a residential neighborhood of Northern Virginia. A woman, walking her dog along the street, doesn't seem to notice the noise or all the cars parked out front. In the basement bedroom, which doubles as a rehearsal room, rock band 33 West is practicing for an upcoming show.

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The Rusty Nail: subpar Subway service at Nest

By L. Russell Allen IV | April 15

This brings me to the absolutely, spectacularly excellent service that we receive at the Eagle's Nest. Perhaps you've been to this fine overpriced establishment at 1:30 a.m. Perhaps you have been verbally assaulted by the angry late-night Subway woman when you asked for a meatball sub.

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