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War Of The Monsters
Game: War Of The Monsters Platform: PS2 Studio: Sony Rating: 7/10 Game Studio Synopsis: Get ready to embody the soul of a 100-foot-tall monstrosity as you clash with opponents in thriving cities, run rampant through bustling streets, pulverize opponents with body slams, and fight off military defenses. War of the Monsters lets you relive your…
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S Club – Don’t Stop Movin’
Artist: S Club Title: Don’t Stop Movin’ Label: Universal Rating: 3/10 S Club are no longer seven, but six. Can six sounds as good as seven? The Yummy: Nothing tastes good here. The Saccharine: “Don’t Stop Movin’” – Nice harmonies, but cookie cutter otherwise. “The Sunshine” – Average. The Nasty: “Whole Lotta Nothin’” – Tough…
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The Sims
Game: The Sims Platform: PS2 Studio: EA Rating: 9/10 Game Studio Synopsis: For the first time ever, two players can play the Sims together! Play the game with or against your friends as you challenge them for popularity points and bragging rights. You can save your houses and Sims on a memory card and play…
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The Getaway
Game: The Getaway Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: Sony Rating: 6/10 Game Studio Synopsis: The Getaway offers shooting and driving action in gigantic London environments, from busy streets to gritty warehouses, that are re-created in obsessive, photorealistic detail. How gigantic? One of the developers boasted that it takes 15 minutes of real time to drive from…
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Kittie – Interview
Kittie has come a long way. Now with a new EP Safe remixed by KMFDM they hope to take another step towards the crown of metal. Mercedes dishes from her place in London, Ontario, Canada. Is it nice to have some time off, especially so close to the holidays? Yeah. It feels good to relax.…
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3 Doors Down – Away From The Sun
Artist: 3 Doors Down Title: Away From The Sun Label: Universal Rating: 5/10 3 Doors Down found success with “Kryptonite” but can they follow that up or hit the sophomore slump? Rock On!: “Ticket To Heaven” – Although very subdued there is a something nice about the track. “Dangerous Game” – One of the rare…
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Solange – Solo Star
Artist: Solange Title: Solo Star Label: Columbia Rating: 4/10 Solange is the younger sister of Beyonce Knowles of Destiny’s Child. The Good: “Thinkin’ About You” – Ripped from the Scooby Doo theme, which is lame, but its still catchy. The Okay: “Wonderland” – Simply okay. “Just Like You” – One of the few interesting tracks.…
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Dinah Washington – The Definitive Dinah Washington
Artist: Dinah Washington Title: The Definitive Dinah Washington Label: Verve Rating: 8/10 Dinah Washington was given the title of “Queen Of The Blues”. One listen to The Definitive Dinah Washington and you quickly understand why. Amazing: “What A Difference A Day Made” – Essential listening. This will blow your mind. “This Bitter Earth” – You’ll…
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Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
Cast: Sam Rockwell Studio: Miramax Rating: 8/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: This is a fictitious story about the secret life of Gong Show host (and creator of The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game) Chuck Barris (Rockwell), including the time he spent as CIA assassin “Sunny Sixkiller”, making hits while under the guise of chaperoning…
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National Security
Cast: Martin Lawrence Studio: Columbia Rating: 4/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: Earl Montgomery (Martin Lawrence) is a cocky L.A.P.D. cadet who would probably be a great cop if it weren’t for his rebellious behavior. When his attitude gets him kicked out of the police academy, he can only find employment as a lowly security guard…
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