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The Day After Tomorrow
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Ian Holm, Dash Mihok Studio: Fox Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: This movie takes a big-budget, special-effects-filled look at what the world would look like if the greenhouse effect and global warming continued at such levels that they resulted in worldwide catastrophe and disaster, including multiple hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes,…
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The Day After Tomorrow
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Ian Holm, Dash Mihok Studio: Fox Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: This movie takes a big-budget, special-effects-filled look at what the world would look like if the greenhouse effect and global warming continued at such levels that they resulted in worldwide catastrophe and disaster, including multiple hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes,…
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The Cardigans – Long Gone Before Daylight
Artist: The Cardigans Title: Long Gone Before Daylight Label: Koch Rating: 5/10 OUR LINE: Their back… but are they better than ever? THE GREAT: “03.45: No Sleep” – Gorgeous. The Cardigans finally get it right with this tearjerker. THE AVERAGE: “Please Sister” – A good track. It is simple and sweet even though it has…
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Shrek 2
Game: Shrek 2 Platform: Ps2 Studio: Activision Rating: 6/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Go beyond the film as you guide Shrek and all his pals on a thrilling, squad-based action-adventure. Voyage through familiar haunts like Shrek’s swamp. Explore all-new areas like Far Far Away and even locations not seen in the film, like Billy Goat’s Gruff…
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Van Helsing
Game: Van Helsing Platform: Xbox Studio: Vu Games Rating: 7/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Deep within the mysterious land of Transylvania, monsters that inhabit man’s deepest nightmares take form. One man’s destiny–and curse–is to vanquish evil and destroy the lethal and powerful Count Dracula. Descend into the murky depths of the Carpathian Mountains as legendary monster…
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Red Dead Revolver
Game: Red Dead Revolver Platform: Ps2 Studio: Rockstar Rating: 7/10 GAME STUDIO DESCRIPTION: Red Dead Revolver takes you back to a time before you could spray opponents with gunfire and watch them fall. In this Old West shooter, a quick draw and a sharp eye are your best weapons, as you live out a classic…
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Bumblebeez 81 – Printz
Artist: Bumblebeez 81 Title: Printz Label: Geffen Rating: 3.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: The spawn of mad musical scientist Chris Colonna, Bumblebeez 81 is a true wonder, a mutated freak child of bloozy punk noise, hip-hop attitude, and sleazy electronica loops and rhythms. Modular Recordings’ The Printz album combines Bumblebeez 81’s two acclaimed Australian and English releases…
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Julie Roberts – Interview [2004]
Remember when Faith Hill was an unknown? Jump on the Julie Roberts bandwagon now because she’s poised to become the biggest star in country. How much of an advantage did you have by working at a record label and then getting signed? I think it was a big advantage in being a new artist because…
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New Found Glory – Interview
For New Found Glory, it’s not just a matter of having a chance banner year or fluke popular album that has kept the act at the forefront of the pop-rock scene. It’s more like a banner career – built through the efforts, determination and talent within the band. Two years ago, the quintet released their…
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Sleep Station – After The War
Artist: Sleep Station Title: After The War Label: Bardic Rating: 8/10 CORPORATE LINE: Writing a concept record about a war might seem a bit lofty for most bands, but if you consider Sleep Station’s apt penchant for cinematic scope and big ideas, it’s a perfectly logical muse. Sleep Stations carefully nuanced lyrical/musical ambitions are as…
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