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Daily Titan Life’s a drag! September 16, 2004 Hamburger Mary’s glams it up

*: Apocalypse*Wicker Park* *TsunamiBomb*Sake bombs* What’S Inside Contents ASI Productions 3) MUSIC - Bjork’s new album Presents: 4) FILM - Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Wicker Park 5) FOOD - Hamburger Mary’s and Mondays: Chomp Karaoke in the Pub at noon. 6) INTERVIEW - Bomb Tuesdays: 7) PITSTOP - Comics, trivia and Open Mic in the Pub at 11:30 a.m. more

On the cover - A smirking Wednesday, Sept. 22: “damsel” performs a cabaret Barr performs at the Slab at noon. routine at Hamburger Mary’s in Long Beach. See Page 5 for the Thursday, Sept. 23: full story. (Photo by Kym Offset performs in the Pub at noon, Parsons, Daily Titan Staff) “Spiderman 2” plays at the TSU Theater at FULL EFFECT noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 16, 2004 Music Get inside Bjork’s head with Medulla By CASEY RITTENHOUSE vocals for the song “Oceania” (in the strange and beautiful together But have no fear, because Daily Titan Staff which the choir sounds as though in a happy medium. songs like “Show Me Forgive- it is singing underwater). For a real kick to the pants, ness” and “Who Is It (carry my The international queen of al- “Desired Constellation” is there is the tune “Ancestors,” joy on the left, carry my pain on ternative music, Bjork, has re- one of the strongest tracks on the which features the most breath- the right)” characterize Bjorkʼs surfaced with her newest album album because it is orchestrated ing compared to other songs. dreamy yet powerful voice. Medulla. This haunting and pulse- in a friendly fashion for first-time After listening to the first part “Mouthʼs Cradle” and “Triumph pounding (and often breathy) listeners. But fans of the Icelan- of the song, it sounds as though of a Heart” are catchy and dance- collection of songs will have the dic diva will still find it appealing Smeagol from Lord of the Rings friendly, which put an upbeat end listener feel as though they have because, well, itʼs Bjork. mistakenly enters your stereo. to Bjorkʼs adventure. entered a gothic temple, only to “Where is the Line With You” The weighty breath of the crea- Overall, Medulla is chilling, find Bjork is the one preaching has a heavy and thrusting rhythm, ture comes out of nowhere and deep and surprisingly orgasmic from the pulpit. in which almost halfway through sounds as though he finally found at times. Bjork fans will fall in The Icelandic Choir stands the song it becomes distorted and Icelandic singer Bjork invites his “precious” and he becomes a love with her all over again and close behind her, and contributes fuzzy. The Icelandic Choir plays listeners to explore her Me- tad bit overjoyed. Itʼs an odd tune, new listeners might want to test to almost half of the tracks. The as Bjorkʼs shadow with its mag- dulla. The album is a capella and hats off to listeners who donʼt the waters of her previous work London Choir also supplies its nificent harmonies, thus bringing and features guest vocalists. find it bizarre at all. before jumping in. Other Debut (1993), Post (1995), Homogenic (1997), Bjork Selmasongs (2000), Vespertine (2001) albums:

Daily Titan September 16, 2004 FULL EFFECT 3 f i l m A vicious virus brings on the ‘Apocalypse’

By JAMEELA ABDULLAH up where its predecessor left off; For the Daily Titan Alice wakes from a terrible sleep to find her worst fears realized-- “Resident Evil: Apocalypse” the bloodthirsty undead, which is a disappointing excuse of an she and a now-annihilated squad action-horror sequel to its $100 of elite military fought to destroy, million hit precursor, which was have been released on the city loosely based on the gaming phe- that surround the Hive, the secret nomenon of the same name. facility of the Umbrella Corpora- The absurd plot line unfolds tion. as the deadly T-virus escapes and Fellow video game characters, starts turning the good citizens (Sienna Guillory), a of Raccoon City into relentless, former member of Umbrella Cor- flesh-eating zombies. However, porationʼs elite Special Tactics the real blood bath begins when and Rescue Services (S.T.A.R.S) the government and military of- team, and S.T.A.R.S team leader ficials seal off the only exit out of Carlos Olivera (Oded Fehr), join the city, ignorantly allowing the ranks and gather a small group of predator zombies to feed on the humans to combat against swarms existing human prey. (Iʼve seen of mindless undead and the pow- scarier zombies on Michael Jack- erful forces that unleashed them sonʼs “Thriller” video.) on society.

The only hope for Raccoon Running out of luck and re- Sony Pictures City lies in the hands of a small sources, the rag-tag group is un- S.T.A.R.S. team leader Carlos (Oded Fehr) drags Alice () and Angie (Sophie Vavasseur) to safety group of uninfected survivors expectedly rescued by Alice when in “Resident Evil: Apocalypse,” the new film based on the popular video game series. led by Alice (Milla Jovovich), a she ridiculously hurtles herself special agent who has been inhu- and a motorcycle through a beau- . This is when the film gets lost in translation. There were film. manly subjected to biogenetic ex- tiful stained-glass window in a starts to resemble the recent box few highlights; moments of levity Just when you think the zom- perimentation by the maniacal gi- church. All the while, Major Cain office dud, “Alien vs. Predator.” do appear with the introduction bies will be contained and Alice ant Umbrella Corporation. Alice (Thomas Kretschmann), a corrupt Deemed as the heroine, Alice of the smooth, street smart L.J. will walk free, writer Paul W.S. becomes genetically altered with Umbrella Corporation official has the daunting task of defeating (Mike Epps). His performance Anderson and newbie director Al- superhuman strengths, senses and turned Dr. Frankenstein, schemes Nemesis and escaping total anni- was so refreshingly entertaining exander Witt elude to yet another dexterity. a cover up with nuclear bomb and hilation. that I found myself easily forget- awkward installment to this seem- This predictable sequel picks a surreal monster code-named Sadly, the concept of this film ting most of the fatal flaws of the ingly pointless T-virus saga.

Deception runs deeper than Coming soon to love in peculiar ‘Wicker Park’ theaters:

By ANNA LOUSTAUNAU with his “soulmate” years later. ing, snapping from clip to clip of *Head in the Clouds For the Daily Titan Hartnett plays the victim role past memories and present-day (Charlize Theron, Penelope profusely well and Kruger is occurrences within seconds, con- “Wicker Park” is a wickedly beautiful to gaze at. But the real fusing viewers at times, especially Cruz, Stuart Townsend) manipulative thriller, full of psy- stars of the show are the humor- when all the scenes blend together chological twists and a touch of ous and more mature Lillard, al- to form an adequate psychological romance turned obsession. ways knowing how to charm the tale. *Wimbledon (Kirsten Dunst, The story begins with invest- audience, and newbie Byrne, with Numerous twists and turns tan- Paul Bettany) ment banker Matthew (Josh Hart- her convincing portrayal of Alex, talize the mind as well, leading to nett), content with his girlfriend of the best friend with a personality unexpected incidents and theories two years, Rebecca (Jessica Pare), complex closely resembling Dr. in the story that shock the life out *Mr. 3000 (Bernie Mac, until one day he thinks that he Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. of its spectators. sees his long-lost love Lisa (Diane Modeled after the remake Sadly, “Wicker Park” may teach Angela Bassett) Kruger) and puts everything aside of the 1996 French thriller people not to trust their loved to find her. “LʼAppartement,” “Wicker Park” ones, by displaying various acts of Searching high and low for takes on a different angle, resem- betrayal between best friends and *Sky Captain and the World Lisa, Matthew, along with best bling an independent film more lovers every 10 minutes or so in of Tomorrow (Gwyneth pal Luke (Matthew Lillard), soon than a romance, with its fresh the flick. turns down a dangerous path as he ability to leave audience members But it does present one heartfelt Paltrow, Jude Law, Angelina comes across shrewd actress Alex thinking about the unique story message to all romantics: donʼt Jolie) (Rose Byrne) and other risky ob- long after exiting the theater. give up on love. If it is meant to stacles that stand in the way of his Director Paul McGuigan uses a be, it will happen, one way or an- long-awaited dream of meeting up straight-forward approach of film- other.

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 16, 2004 F o o d Dining and drag queens delight the senses

By KYM PARSONS sarcastic and comical. Once the show ends, the night Daily Titan Staff It also features a vast array of isnʼt over. The floor is then opened impersonations of past and pres- to all-night dancing and there is As the sun sets every Tuesday ent celebrities. From Madonna also an opportunity to meet the night, men by day are transformed and Britney Spears to Cyndi Lau- stars as they walk around the res- into sexy, sultry women with per and Selena, itʼs hard to know taurant introducing themselves. moves you only wish you had. what to expect next. The amaz- Those who work up an appetite Featuring the best in female ing resemblance shows that these might want to get a drink at the bar and celebrity impersonation, the “girls” have done their home- or catch a bite to eat. Hamburger Starlette Revue drag show located work. Maryʼs offer a variety of foods at at Hamburger Maryʼs bar and res- Although each has a unique fairly reasonable prices. taurant in Long Beach promises style of her own, some of the Known for its burgers, Ham- to be a delightful mix of glamour performers are better than others. burger Maryʼs has 12 different se- and comedy that males and fe- Big Deeʼs Liza Minelli cabaret lections and are available in beef, males, gay or straight should find performance is clearly top notch. chicken, turkey or veggie patties. entertaining. And although she is not a regular For those in the mood for some- Once make-up, sequins and each week, Morganʼs portrayal of thing a bit lighter, try the caesar breasts are firmly in place, Jew- Christina Aguilera is hands down salad or one of the many appetiz- elsʼ biting monologue opens each the most entertaining and impres- ers such as the sautéed mushrooms show. sive performance to watch. With or nachos. While the line up changes from a body to kill for, Morgan has Whatever the choice may be, week to week, the regulars Big Christinaʼs “Dirrty” routine down the Starlette Revue drag show is Dee, Delta Work, Raja and Jewels to a “t”. pure fun and offers an exciting have femininity, style and grace Audience members are also en- alternative to an average night on KYM PARSONS/Daily Titan down pat. couraged to participate by getting the town. Flamenco and high fashion lives at the Hamburger Mary’s drag show Throughout the two-hour show, on stage to dance with the girls, The show starts every Tuesday in Long Beach every Tuesday night. Performers impersonate some of each girl performs three songs that which adds to the overall dynamic at 10 p.m. and is open to ages 18 today’s hottest divas while patrons dine on inexpensive meals. range from sweet and seductive to and energy of the performances. and up. Chomp along and drown it in a sake bomb

By BRITTANY KUHN but I like Chomp,” he said. “Iʼm Daily Titan Staff friends with the bartender here. SAKE BOMB FACTS: I work at a golf course, so I give -Sake is primarily made from rice and water mixed Sa-ke BOMB! Sa-ke BOMB! him golf and he gives me sake Sa-ke BOMB! bombs.” with sake yeast. Pound the table with relative Jenny Chau, a hostess at Chomp, force, watch chopsticks fly, avoid said the restaurant has a lot to of- -The first written record of sake being drunk in swallowing the sake cup and lo fer students who are searching for dates from about 300 A.D. and behold, youʼve taken part in new, affordable hang-out options, the ancient ritual of sake bomb- or simply looking for exotic din- -In ancient Japan, sake was made for the Imperial ing. ing with a twist. court and in temples and shrines, which is why sake is This pastime has played a cen- “Itʼs a really fun environment, tral role in the lives and culture of Chau said. “The weekends bring often associated with religious rituals and festivals. the Japanese for about 2,000 years in more of a younger crowd, espe- but has only recently been intro- cially on Thursday nights because duced as a part of Cal Sate Fuller- there is an all-you-can-eat sushi What are the various types of sake? ton studentsʼ off-campus leisure special for 20 bucks.” CHRISTINE MONAFU/For the Daily Titan activities. Despite their popularity, sake Teppan Chef Mariano wows his Flavorful sake: A fruity, flowery aroma and low Chomp, a fairly new sushi res- bombs arenʼt the only thing bring- audience at Chomp in Fullerton. taurant located in Downtown Ful- ing in business as Chomp. Jacob acidity lerton, sports a shark tank, sushi Tiedt, manager of Chomp, says “Chomp is fun, itʼs energetic, bar and enough sake bombs to that the restaurant offers every- and itʼs loud,” said Tiedt, who at- Light, smooth sake: A fresh taste, moderate acid- compete with other popular bars thing from fire shows to dancing tributes a good amount of the noise ity and dry aftertaste such as Rockinʼ Taco and Heroes and karaoke. to the restaurantʼs most popular Bar and Grill. “Itʼs like three restaurants in drink, the sake bomb. Rich sake: A light mild flavor and rich, smooth Eric Souders, a senior business one,” he said. “We have something In ancient Japan, sake was held finance major, decided to spend for everybody: a full sushi bar, an in high regard. Today, patrons taste his 21st birthday at Chomp cel- Asian-influenced menu and teppa- who visit Chomp continue up- Aged sake: A light golden color, a spicy, nutty ebrating with sake. nyaki where wild and crazy chefs hold this sacred traditional act of “Iʼve noticed that downtown in cook in front of you and interact one, pound table and two, pound taste and flavor of sherry general is becoming more popular with the customers.” drink.

Daily Titan September 16, 2004 FULL EFFECT 5 i n t e r v i e w Tsunami Bomb unleash a wave of new material With a new bassist different. after their third trek on the Vans bum got pushed back because of lescents, Reel Big Fish and Gut- Last year was full of changes Warped Tour in August 2003. differing of opinions with Kung termouth. The fans were out in and a new attitude, and set backs for the Petaluma, This time they played the main Fu Recordsʼ owner, Joe Escalante full force that night and they sang Agent M and her California punk quartet. With a stage, which to them, showed ma- of the Vandals. along and moshed their hearts out line-up change, the band recruited jor progress in the band. Instead of releasing the album, for the cameras. men are ready to rock newcomer Matt McKenzie to play After McKenzie was recruited then touring to promote it, the “Itʼs a great time for us to re- By CRYSTAL LAFATA bass. Front woman Agent M (who from MySpace.com, the band band finished its headlining U.S. cord this DVD as far as our new Daily Titan Staff will never tell her real name) said gathered for a five-week writing tour before the album was even album and all the other things the change came at a crucial time session for the new album. released. weʼre planning right now,” Lin- The house music fades and the in the bandʼs progression and that Shortly after, they met up with The band remixed the album deman said. fans at the Glasshouse in Pomo- band founder and then bassist producer and former Hot Rod Cir- and resubmitted the final versions na, Calif., scream as the members Dominic Davi and the rest of the cuit drummer Mike Poorman. M to and it was Other albums of Tsunami Bomb hop on stage. band had personality differences. said recording with him was more finally ready to be pressed. The Within seconds, hair and sweat “Itʼs such stupid drama that fun than doing previous albums album will be released Sept. 21. by Tsunami begin to fly as the bands exuber- people donʼt really need to hear because he was their friend and Despite these setbacks, Tsu- ant energy fills the room. Front about because itʼs just us saying they have toured together before. nami Bomb also had a chance to Bomb: woman Agent M and her “Iʼm not one thing and him saying anoth- “He knew what we wanted,” M do something that could propel just a girl” style get the fans in a er,” M said. said. “We wanted to sound more them into another realm. One of The Invasion rage as they surfed to the stage. Alternative Press magazine got real as opposed to more clean and the final shows on the tour was in Now on the brink of releasing Dominicʼs side of the story in its sparkly like our last album was.” Pomona at the Glasshouse, where from Within their second full-length album, October issue. He was unhappy Although the recording pro- the band was filmed for the Kung The Definitive Act (Kung Fu Re- about the bandʼs decision and told cess was fun for the band, they Fu Films DVD series “The Show (2002) cords), Tsunami Bomb started AP he was “shattered” when the were still on a tight deadline, said Must Go Off.” The Ultimate doing what it does best: touring. band told him he “wasnʼt really a drummer Gabe Lindeman. The Lindeman said the band was The road was a second home for musician”. album was completed in April excited to be on a series with Escape (2002) most of 2003 and this year is no The loss of Davi came just 2004, however, M said that the al- such punk favorites as The Ado-

6 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 16, 2004 Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence In theatres September 17! Regal University Town Center Regal Brea Stadium 22 4245 Campus Drive 155 West Birch Street PitstopSponsoredFor by:more information visit: www.gofishpictures.com/gits2/main.html or Dreamworks.com OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD they think they are being disrespected. These individuals react using weapons instead of standing up like men. By ERIK ALDEN Ruben Mauricio is a student at Cal Daily Titan Staff State Fullerton with a bright future and a lot to look forward to. Ruben is a nice kid whom all would agree is not a troublemaker or a fighter. He is the sort This past Saturday was the third an- that always smiles and makes himself niversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy. That accessible to his friends. single event changed the world forever, Last Saturday Ruben Mauricio at- but have we changed that much? Ter- tended a party no different than any rorism still exists and we fight it every other party he had been to before. day. Gangs, thugs, and murderers are However, among those who showed allowed to roam our streets and per- up at the party was a group of young petuate their own style of terrorism men who found it difficult to enjoy the on a daily basis. These individuals are party. For whatever reason during the cold-blooded killers who no longer course of the evening they felt that they have respect for human life or fear the were disrespected. These young men consequences of their actions. were not content enjoying the party Last week, I wrote an article about and took it upon themselves to prove relationships and the breakdown of they were men by firing weapons into male and female interaction. Initially a crowd. Ruben, who was just at the the column was supposed to be two wrong place at the wrong time, took a parts, with the second part running to- bullet in the back. Subsequently, after day. However, as I speak “off the top shooting into the crowd these criminals of my head”, a great disturbance has ran like cowards and remain at large. interrupted my life and I feel I need to The bullet that ripped through his body use this chance express my viewpoint. fractured his spine and punctured one Anyone who has been to more of his lungs. After a few days of being than one party will tell you, alterca- uncertain whether or not he would sur- tions occur between boys with an ex- vive, Ruben was declared stable, but cess of testosterone who have had too paralyzed from the waist down. Addi- much alcohol. Most of the time there tionally, Ruben suffered severe internal is a natural tendency not to disrupt the bleeding and is left with only one func- herd, but occasionally fights do occur; tioning lung. Due to the cowardice of a nevertheless, they are generally minor few, the events that occurred last Satur- and most of the time pride is the only day will forever change his life and the wound that needs mending. However, lives of those who love him. on few occasions there are those who In an instant Rubenʼs life was cannot cope with situations in which changed by a pack of thugs who respect nothing! Unfortunately, Ruben is one of many whom this has happened to across the country. At some point we as a society must cry out for change. We must teach our children that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated! The cowards who perpetrate these hei- nous wrongdoings must be found and punished accordingly! For me Sept. 11 will now also be re- membered as the day a friend and good person was unnecessarily shot. For the sake of Ruben and all of the other peo- ple in the world who must live with this kind of malicious aftermath, we must take a stand! If you would like more information or would like to help Ruben and his family, please contact me at the e-mail address below.

Erik Alden is a CSUF senior major- ing in psychology. His column appears every Thursday in Full Effect. He can be reached at [email protected]. 9/9/04

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