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STORY OF THE YEAR ROCKS OUT PG. 5

Foreign Film Tests Morality

Musical Genius ‘On Both Sides Of The Gun’

Entertainment News, Fashion Tips, Cheap Activities and More... A P R I L 6 , 2 0 0INSIDE 6 [email protected] 2 THE BUZZ cited “fraud” for the reasoning of blonde chart-topper, Pink’s I’m the separation, causing cheating Not Dead … country group that rumors to stir around Murray … has recently crossed over to the INSIDE Paris Hilton is currently negotiat- pop charts: Rascal Flatt’s Me & CONTENTS ing to star as Mother Teresa in an My Gang… New DVD releases upcoming movie role. An Indian of the week include the Oscar 02 Entertainment News film director is looking into cast- nominated movie featuring Jake ing Hilton for the starring role Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger Top 10 iPod Downloads because of her facial features that in “Brokeback Mountain” … a By Mahsa Khalilifar resemble the former Nobel Prize classic re-make turned modern 03 Flashback Favorite Daily Titan Columnist winner. The deal though is not sent hit “The Chronicles of Narnia in stone and other actresses are – The Lion, the Witch, and the 04 Movie Review In Hollywood, anything is pos- being considered … Oscar award- Wardrobe” … Celebrity gossip sible. As fickle as getting a job in winner Jamie Foxx is getting nice of the week: The lip-lock pho- Fashion Tips the business is, so is finding true and cozy with Meagan Good. tograph between Teri Hatcher love … Chad Michael Murray, The two have been spotted around and E! News Host Ryan Seacrest 24, who allegedly is very familiar town locking lips … , the real deal? … Kimora Lee 05 Story Of The YearRocks Out with indecency and infidelity is the once “Material Girl,” now a Simmons & Russell Simmons making headlines yet again. This “Material Mom” is set to tour once may work things out after all? … 06 CD Reviews time the young hot actor is rumored again. She is kicking off her first Is Jennifer Aniston secretly plan- to be engaged, only after five leg of the “Confessions” tour in ning to marrying Vince Vaughn 07 The Music Scoop Part Six months from his annulment from Inglewood at The Forum on May in an $8 million wedding? … co-star Sophia Bush! According 21 and will continue through the Does P. Diddy have legal troubles to People, the “One Tree Hill” summer ending in … New with a famous anti-acne com- ON THE COVER: star is going to marry 18-year-old CD releases of the week include pany? … Stay tuned for more Rocks Kenzie Dalton, who is also a mem- the group, Flaming Lips’s At War news and gossip in the next Inside out. (Photo by Brian Po- ber of the WB show’s crew. Bush With the Mystics… rebellious Buzz… etschlag/ For the Daily Titan) TOP 10 IPOD DOWNLOADS fanatics out there: shuffle, nano, 4. Sean Paul’s “Temperature” By Mahsa Kalilifar mini, etc. Here’s the list of the 5. “Beep” by the Pussycat Dolls Daily Titan Columnist Top 10 downloads according to 6. The All-American Rejects’ www.Apple.com for the week “Move Along” The Buzz is your source for … Happy listening! 7. “Ms. New Booty” by Bubba the most updated trends going Sparxxx Feat. Ying Tang Twins THE BUZZ on in the music industry and 1. “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter 8. James Blunt’s “You’re where would we be today with- 2. TI’s “What You Know” Beautiful” ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR out the ever-so-popular and 3. “Unwritten” by Natasha 9. “So Sick” by Ne-Yo Dianika Abbott trendy iPod? So for you iPod Bedingfield 10. Pink’s “Stupid Girls”

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but at the end he lets out his - By Sara Havlena tions in a believable dealing Daily Titan Staff Writer with guilt and sorrow. One of the best and most dis- t is hard to find a movie turbing scenes is when Bruno that makes the audience sells Jimmy. feel they truly under- He puts Jimmy into a room I stand what the charac- and waits in another room for the ters’ are experiencing. buyer to take Jimmy and leave L’Enfant (The Child) is the the money. 2005 Cannes Film Festival Palme The camera never leaves Bruno d’Or winner, and it has lived up to until he picks up the money. the distinction. The scene is intense as we here The story is set in Seraing, the footsteps and a little cry from in eastern Belgium and involves Jimmy, and we can see the range a young couple Sonia (Deborah of emotions on Bruno’s face from Francois) and Bruno (Jeremie excitement to guilt. Renier) who are trying to survive It was moving and sad and a with no money and a new baby great way to show the human son. character. Bruno refuses to get a job and Also, there was a great per- supports his family through pan- formance from Jeremie Segard handling and stealing. as Steve, one of Bruno’s young We see the couple happy at the thieves. beginning, celebrating Jimmy’s Photo provided by www.parisist.com This was a dark and hard to birth, with many scenes of them watch film and the audience is chasing each other around like left questioning human nature and little kids and laughing. Dardenne. shots through doorways and peri- amazing job showing Sonia’s love. The movie quickly takes a The movie was inspired by ods of silent pauses. journey from excited parent to There are many lessons to be turn toward the darker side when Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and There is also a long uncomfort- devastated mother, yearning for learned from the themes of the Bruno hastily decides to sell Punishment” and a girl the broth- able scene between Sonia and her stolen child. film, many dealing with growing Jimmy on the black market. ers saw pushing a baby stroller, Bruno, and even though there Renier also does a great job as a person and taking responsi- Once he realizes his mistake, according to a press release. is no dialogue the audience can of making the audience love and bility for your actions. everything changes. The movie is filmed docu- feel her anger through her body hate Bruno at the same time. The film was released in New The film is written and directed mentary style with shaky cam- language. He protrays Bruno as a careless York and on March by brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc era shots, no musical soundtrack, Newcomer Francois does an thief through most of the movie 24, and nationwide in April. GET RID OF WINTER PALE SKIN, GO BRONZE

By Lauren Padilla smart nature and find our own realistic results. You might want to opt for route it is smart to purchase a summer glow with or without You can replace your normal powder bronzers or a slightly package, rather than single pro- Daily Titan Staff Writer the big sun’s cooperation. more golden cesses to ensure you get more Keep in mind that exposure to foundation. for your money. e have an emer- an excess amount of sun is not “When you feel pale and Make sure you Obtaining a much needed gency. Summer always the best remedy to get don’t go too glow will also help you kick the is steadily the tanned skin you need to look is nowhere to be found it is hard dark or you will winter blues to the curb. approaching great in your new clothing. to get in the mood to model your end up with a When you feel pale and the W and the sun is It can lead to rough and wrin- face that does sun is nowhere to be found nowhere to be found. kly skin, not to mention skin spring/summer wardrobe.” not match your it is hard to get in the mood All the latest runways feature cancer. body. to model your spring/summer beautifully golden models in But thanks to today’s technol- If you do wardrobe. ogy we have many ways to fake get lazy and But if you can get the look pretty feminine frocks. LAUREN PADILLA Many of us have stocked up beautifully sun-kissed tans. don’t have the you will be ready for our (now) on spring clothing, but don’t There are many lotions that patience for very rare sunny days. have the glow to finish the give an instant tan, without the lotions, tanning Looking in the mirror to see look. skin-burning effect. beds do provide a beautiful summer ready body Somehow spring and sum- The negative side to this is moisturizer with one, to main- a nice day at the beach look. will make you more likely to mer outfits don’t have the same that they can often turn out tain a beautiful glow. Although, they do damage your slip on that pretty dress or leg effect on drab and pasty skin. orange or uneven. When it comes to your face skin like the sun they also pro- baring skirt. We all know the sun has yet For best results shower and you might want to try a differ- vide an instant and longer last- When the sun gets a glimpse to provide any help in attaining exfoliate prior to use. ent approach. ing glow. of us dolled up in our pretty beautifully bronzed skin every- A great alternative is the The chemicals tanning lotions Unfortunately tanning salons clothes and glowing skin he one wants for the spring/sum- build-a-tan lotions, which are can lead to clogged pores and can get very expensive. will be sure to show his face mer season, but we will out- not as drastic and give you more acne. If you decide to take this more often. A P R I L 6 , 2 0 0 6 [email protected] THE BUZZ 5 Concert STORY OF THE YEAR ROCKS OUT Calendar APRIL

10 MONDAY Sean Paul HOB Sunset Strip Hollywood

11 TUESDAY Bullets & Octane HOB Anaheim Anaheim

12 WEDNESDAY What Is HOB Sunset Strip Hollywood By Brian Poetschlag/For the Daily Titan Story Of The Year connected with its audience durning the Tour, which featured 13 hardcore rock bands on two stages. 13 THURSDAY Kottonmouth Kings Rockstar? The song is about tolerance, giving the Inchahoots By Robyn Harley You get SOTY’s jaw-dropping stage show, middle finger to discrimination with lyrics For the Daily Titan complete with dual back flips from 10-foot such as, “Failure to evolve is failure to us all. Riverside platforms, , and a horse-headed When will you learn that this is where we drummer. fall?” 14 FRIDAY The lights dimmed on thousands of anx- “It’s about Ryan’s brother, who is gay,” iously awaiting fans as their screams pierce Adam Russell, SOTY bassist said. Cedric The my ears. Phillips recalls a time when he was much Entertainer A chord is struck and the bass rever- “A guitar chord is struck younger and a pastor’s wife told his brother, The Wiltern LG berates through my feet, causing my drink to “Son, I’m sorry, but you’re going to burn in ripple. and the bass reverberates hell” for being gay. Los Angeles When the lights come up only seconds later through my feet, causing Russell adds, “The song as a whole is not all mayhem ensues. a stab at religion or faith, it’s a stab at the 15 SATURDAY Crowd surfers float across the heads of my drink to ripple.” idea that there is something wrong with being jumping enthusiasts, fists raised in the air gay.” Tommy The Clown while select few run around in circles starting In true rock star style, Phillips advices any- HOB Sunset Strip ROBYN HARNEY up what would eventually become the largest one who is suffering from discrimination to, Hollywood mosh pit I’ve ever seen. For the Daily Titan ‘keep your head up and not let assholes and Now I understand why they call this Taste insecure fucks ruin your day.” of Chaos. The performance ended to loud cheers and A tour complete with two stages, 13 hard- “I love playing Taste,” Ryan Phillips, SOTY screams of enthusiasm and joy. 16 SUNDAY core bands and no rules. guitarist said. “It’s a real rock show.” As the band left the stage they were quick The headlined the tour, but the The highlight of the set wasn’t the tricks to stop and thank me for watching the show, Easter Gospel highlight of the show was the energizing per- they did on stage, or the dozens of fans crowd not sparing the sweat-transferring hugs. Supper formance by St. Louis-based rockers, Story of surfing, or even a guest appearance by a small The show continued long after SOTY Canyon Dinner the Year (SOTY). toddler who knew all the lyrics to the songs. left the stage, with performances by , Theater Ever wonder what happens when you take The climax came when the band played , and The Deftones, among others, but Agoura Hills five guys covered in tattoos, a plastic horse a song off their new , In the Wake of the night definitely belonged to the boys from 17 mask, and penchant for trouble and put them Determination, titled, “Is this my fate?” he Missouri, with their energy, sincerity, and MONDAY on a tour sponsored by the energy drink, asked them. plastic horse mask. Metal Skool Key Club Los Angeles A P R I L 6 , 2 0 0MUSIC 6 [email protected] 6 THE BUZZ LIVE AND BETTER THAN EVER MUSICAL GENIUS ON ‘BOTH SIDES OF THE GUN’ By Cindy Tullues fit to please any one seeking a in which Gerard sings, rather Daily Titan Staff Writer musical thrill, as well as two than his signature screams and DVDs that takes audiences on moans. By Lori Martinez Finally this side of Harper has a chance a MCR rollercoaster that will Once listeners have Daily Titan Staff Writer to shine. Life on make them laugh, cringe and absorbed their music, they can Songs such as “Waiting for You” and the murder maybe even cry. sit back and enjoy two DVDs Ben Harper is back “Picture in A Frame” show the softer scene by My All the songs on the CD about the band members. with a vengeance with aspects of Harper, with haunting melo- C h e m i c a l are live, which unfortunately DVD one, MCR’s video his first solo album dies and declarations of love. R o m a n c e causes the vocals to get lost in diary, serves as a detailed doc- since Diamond on the Harper’s use of string orchestrations proves that the heavy music making MCR umentary of the band. Inside’s 2004 release. and particularly the upright bass, gives music is not a science, but a little rough on the ear. Audiences, especially those Harper boggles the music a rich and passionate sound. rather a clever collaboration Aside from the hysteric not familiar with the band, the mind with his musical talent, often While disc one represents love and of musicians expressing their guitar slamming, obnoxious will be amazed to find out they single-handedly writing his songs as peace, disc two represents hate and war. feelings of love, hate and bit- drumming and uncoordinated might actually have something well as playing every instrument on the Disc two contains the international ter-sweet revenge. vocals, audiences are bound to in common with these gothic track, which gives Harper his distinctive influence that is part of Harper’s style. Fueled by powerful gui- find themselves bobbing their punk rockers. sound. Harper is definitely passionate about tars and hypnotizing drums, head on several occasions. DVD two features live music Both Sides of the Gun consists of two the subjects that he writes about, even MCR’s latest debut album Hardcore fans will enjoy performances. Audiences are discs each containing nine tracks. screaming his lyrics, “Reality is sharp it features a collection of live the screaming melodies of able to view over five live One disc features classic Ben Harper cuts at me like a knife/Everyone I know performances including three lead vocalist, Gerard Way in performances. rock, slightly jazzy and a whole lot is in the fight of their life/ and I believe of their chart toppers; ‘I’m songs like ‘Thank you for the Overall, MCR has outdone funky; it is Harper’s political voice, while there’s a better way.” not Okay,’ ‘Helena’ and ‘The Venom’ and ‘Cemetery Drive,’ themselves. the other contains sweet ballads and love Harper continues his political ranting Ghost in You.’ While the softer audiences Those who do not sway songs, rich with bold beautiful string touching on subjects such as Hurricane The CD has array of songs will appreciate ‘Desert Song’ to the heart-pounding beat of orchestrations and Harper’s raspy soul- Katrina and the war in Iraq. the tattooed rockers, will ful voice. Harpers Both Sides of the Gun is very discover that underneath Writing enchanting melodies along enjoyable. their gothic make-up, with eloquent and romantic lyrics has His remarkable talent captures lis- these head-banging musi- never been a problem for Harper, but teners causing an irresistible urge to cians are just like any they are often overshadowed by his polit- think, move and sway with the hypnotic other average Joe. ically charged tunes. rhythms. A PMAINSTREAM R I L 6 , 2 0 0 6 [email protected] THE BUZZ 7 THE MUSIC SCOOP PART SIX By Jimmy Stroup part, Fore! shows off more of the 29) The Nightfly by Donald long since gone the way of the (27) The Smoker You Drink, band’s versatility. Not a different Fagan. This album reminds me dodo. Masterful. His new one, Daily Titan Staff Writer The Player You Get by Joe formula than Sports, Fore! fol- of Biloxi, Miss. because that’s , is just as good, Walsh. True, the title of this where I first heard though, so get that, too. here’s been big news makes little sense. But I’m it. Do certain in the Jimmy music fairly certain that Joe Walsh is ever transport you (30) Jackrabbit Slim by world over the last semi-understandable himself – “I’m super white and [the back to a time and Steve Forbert. With a wavering several weeks. I’ve seen him on Drew Carey place? Maybe I’m voice that always sounds like it It happened that both and that dude is weird. This album] makes me what weird. Nevertheless, could use some nice warm tea to ElvisT Costello and Donald Fagan album is not though, and is Fagan’s first departure smoothen it out, Forbert’s second (of fame) released one that you can listen to front to shake my thing from from the comfortable album which released in 1979, albums, and I have been happy. to back all the way through, and profitable bosom Jackrabbit Slim, really showed So happy that I’m revitalized on and then listen through again. the first to the last song.” of Steely Dan, The off his talent and put him on my mission to eviscerate your “Rocky Mountain Way” is the Nightfly is an exercise the map – for about a year. He’s musical taste and replace it with recognizable single, but my JIMMY STROUP in how good tunes still around, still making records, good taste – my taste. favorite is “Wolf.” “Days Gone with excellent produc- but almost no one knows it any So here’s five more for your By” is good, too. Employing tion value can make more. Except me, and that’s library. various rock tones, at least one what might’ve been a why I’m here. On this album, of these songs will please every lows roughly the same pattern: good effort into a bloody great “Romeo’s Tune” shines, as does (26) Thriller by Michael fan of . some rockin’ tunes, some pining album. Clean and crisp, there “I’m in Love With You” and Jackson. This album starts off and longing for women. But it aren’t any blemishes in this gem. “Complications.” Easily his best, great and never ceases. I’m super (28) Fore! by Huey Lewis also stretches into other ground, Fagan crafted a dark and brood- Jackrabbit Slim is a great little white and it makes me want to and the News. Some might say employing barbershop-esque har- ing look at suburban America, I triumph in a rough career (though shake my thing from the first to that Lewis’ best album is Sports, monies in “Naturally” and stron- think, reminiscent of his child- he’s gotten back on track lately, the last song. I kid you not – my and I think there’s a good argu- ger lyrical narratives than the sim- hood – especially apparent in and has released some very good head starts to shimmy as soon as ment to be made for that; “The plistic messages in Sports with “New Frontier,” which smacks of stuff in the last five years). “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” Heart of Rock & Roll” is a great tunes like “Forrest for the Trees” Cold War fears and an uncertain So that’s that, then. More to opens up. By the time “Billie tune that perfectly captures the and the Bruce Hornsby-written future. Not that Donald and I come next week. I promise you: Jean” starts, I’m through fighting spirit of rock music, and “If This “Jacob’s Ladder.” Anyway, I like were buds in the ‘60s, but that’s there’s always something more I and I’m dancing on tabletops and Is It” is super easy to find your- it – it’s hard not to. what I think, anyway. My favor- can suggest that’s better than the ceilings. Classic Jackson. self along to. But for my ite track is the title, where Fagan crap you might still be listening pays tribute unto radio stations to. CHEAP POST-SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES you can plan a more entrancing By Jackie Kimmel event. If you have friends who Daily Titan Columnist like food, it wouldn’t be terri- bly wrong to throw a backyard Now that our beloved spring barbeque. This event can work break is over and we must get to your advantage in one of two through our last half of the spring ways; you can show off your semester, it’s now time to get out cooking/barbequing skills and of spring break mode and back to win brownie points, or you can our daily routines. get your friends to cook home- With the possibility of going to made food for you to consume. hot vacations spots over, at least All you need is a great weather, until the beginning of the sum- a set of your friends, food and mer, here are a few post-spring good fun. break ideas to discreetly keep the For those of you out there who party going. like to get in touch with your The first suggestion is to spend inner nerd, spend your free read- a few dollars catching up on all ing a book you actually want to those movies you’ve wanted to read.Spend your time reading a see. book for pleasure. Just thing about it, everyone I understand many of you will has a long list of movies they not like any of the ideas I have want to see, why not spend the mentioned thus far, but there is next five to seven weeks catching hope friends. I have one final up on flicks. solution; you can play catch up If you want to be creative on the one thing we all are lack- you, pick a movie theme. Classic ing, SLEEP. Yes, sleeping can movies with college themes are make moods, thoughts, and emo- “Animal ,” “Revenge of the tions much clearer. Catching up Nerds” and “Legally Blonde”. on sleep can help you finish the If you are not a fan of spending final half of the semester with a countless hours as a coach potato, bang.