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Broken Social Scene plays powerful pop

By Jen Turner | April 2

The stage at the Black Cat was put under a little more pressure than usual last Thursday night, as an emerging collective of Canadian music graced the stage. In a sort of communal homage to Toronto, openers the Dears and Stars and main act Broken Social Scene came to the Black Cat to give D.C. a night of powerful, dreamy pop.

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Film: 'Hellboy'

April 2

The question "What is Hellboy?" isn't nearly as loaded (or reloaded, as the case may be) as the question "What is the Matrix?" Still, when "Hellboy" opens tomorrow, the majority of the audience will leave the theater feeling the same bitter taste of lingering ambiguity and waning interest.

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Stellastar* shines light on retro-punk

By Sarah Reed | April 2

When sifting through the hipster bands of late, Stellastarr* stands out among the competition. While bassist Amanda Tannen said they like to write and play "melody-driven pop songs," the musical integrity inherent in their work leads critics to describe them as art rock, new wave or noise pop.

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...but 'Walking Tall' needs to be beat with a big stick

By Crista Scaturro | April 2

There comes along so few films in a year that are so brilliantly crafted, so carefully written, so painstakingly researched that one almost feels like a different person upon leaving the theater. "Walking Tall" is, unfortunately, not one of these films. It is a movie that seems to bear much promise, only to have the old "bait and switch" pulled on the audience.

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Film: 'The United States of Leland'

By Michael Menachem | April 2

Rarely do we see a film that captures the good found in a character that would otherwise be abhorred and considered a complete monster. In "The United States of Leland," director Matthew Ryan Hoge structures a teen crime film from the perspective of a youth who is good, but whose one life-changing action destroys his network of family and acquaintances.

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The Killers liven '80s synth-pop

By Costa Caloudas | April 2

Brandon Flowers, lead singer for the Killers, is a relatively patient man. Instead of venting his frustation about being locked out of the Black Cat when his band should be loading gear, he opts instead to head over to the 24-hour laundromat across the street.

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Interview: actress Julia Stiles

By Matt Mawhinny | April 2

The Eagle spoke with actress Julia Stiles recently on a conference call from London. She shared thoughts about her new film, her current work, her college experience and her career.

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The Freshman: April 2, 2004

April 2

Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for April 2, 2004

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Sex and Sensibility: finding closure by looking backward

By Allison Weil | April 2

I noticed a little girl at the grocery store the other day. She caught my attention immediately. Wearing a tiny green jacket and bright purple pants, she was skipping between the lines of the parking spaces in the lot outside of the store. Watching her brought me back to the days of innocence - to my first love - and away from the lines at the checkout.

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The Rock cooks up a hot new career...

By Crista Scaturro | April 2

When Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson walks into a room, the walls breathe a collective sigh of relief. With his easy smile, soft baritone voice and unmenacing disposition, Johnson appears to be all that The Rock is not. There is no ego too large to fit into his opulent suite at the Ritz-Carlton - not even a twitch from "the People's Eyebrow."

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Not Quite Wrong: April 2, 2004

By Ross Nover | April 2

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong for April 2, 2004: riveting conversation.

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Haiku Circus: April 2, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | April 2

Ken Sakamoto's Haiku Circus for April 2, 2004.

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The Rusty Nail: vending your frustrations

By L. Russell Allen IV | April 2

I finally figured it out. x2716. That's what you dial when the stupid vending machines take your money. 2716. It rolls off the tongue so nicely. I think about calling in and demanding $20 for all the Diet Cokes I was never given. 2716. The promised land.

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Film: "The Prince and Me"

By Matt Mawhinny | April 2

For the young, restless Danish prince Edward (Luke Mably), Denmark is nothing more than a prison of paparazzi and royal responsibilities. The prince comes to America for escape and self-discovery, only to find love in the form of a University of Wisconsin pre-med student named Paige (Julia Stiles).

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Music Notes

April 1

Linkin Park "Happy Songs" YAY! Records Bubblegum Pop **** 1/2 Are you about to break? Then pick up Linkin Park's new release of happy, inspirational songs. The band's latest CD has 10 songs, eight of them written by the band while all of the members were on a massive, nine-day sugar high.

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Gibson preps for 'Passion' sequel!!

By Hank Rich | April 1

Hollywood has been buzzing over Mel Gibson's controversial film "The Passion of the Christ." However, it is the box-office return that is catching the attention of several studio bigwigs. Several major studios have approached Gibson about the possibilities of a "Passion" sequel, and Gibson recently announced he has struck a deal with Universal Studios for a big-budget sequel.

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Music News

April 1

This week in music brings news of The Strokes selling out, an even more maudlin Bright Eyes, homicidal Jack White, and more.

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