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02 News Briefs-The Buzz 03 Music Review- Dashboard sings for BY NIYAZ PIRANI relief Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Dramatic band sets fans on fire 04 British band blends beats For those who prefer the look of a black and white CBGB T-shirt to Volta gives music new meaning anything else in their wardrobe, the The Massacre cleans up nicely shirt may soon become an antique. 05 Movie Review- ‘The Jacket’ fits loosely The rock n’ roll venue - famous for being known as the birthplace of with viewers punk rock – may be shut down if ‘Be Cool’ not hot owner Hilly Kristal does not pay Dreamworks Take a day off with Bueller what he owes his landlord. Kristal Shinoda, between his various other year. Metal fans have a reason to has until August to pay $91,000 in projects, has been hard at work in throw up their devil horns as the 06 Theater- Pop Opera fails to move back rent and accept a doubling of the studio on a solo album. The al- lineup for the Sounds of the Un- theater goers his current rent or the club will be bum will feature Common, Black derground 2005 Tour has been 07 Fashion- Spruce up spring with some shut down…Limp Bizkit front man Thought from the Roots and oth- announced. The trek will feature Fred Durst did his very own Paris ers from the hip-hop world. Nick upcoming bands From Autumn to bling Hilton impression last week when Carter’s plans have been arrested Ashes, Poison the Well and Devil 08 Food-Fox Sports Grill has a flair for food still images and video of him hav- for the time being. Carter was ar- Driver. Vin Diesel proved he was ing sex fl ooded the Internet. Law- rested in Huntington Beach on the coolest in movie theaters this yers for Durst have fi led lawsuits March 5 at 7:30 p.m. for driv- past week as The Pacifi er slid past for the star, seeking approximately ing under the infl uence. Because Be Cool to take the top spot at the $80 million in damages. “In fi ling the investigation is still ongoing, box offi ce. Zach Braff will be the these lawsuits, it is not our goal police were unable to say the re- main character in Kevin Smith’s ON THE COVER: Adrian Brody to make any money, but to make sults of Carter’s sobriety tests. A newest addition to the “Fletch” se- sure no one sells these tapes or im- publicist for Carter said Carter is ries. Fans of big green ogres will stars in ‘The Jacket,’ now playing in plies that it was ever Fred’s inten- on doctor-prescribed medication be excited in 2007. Shrek 3 has theaters. (photo courtesy of War- tion to sell them himself,” said a and was unaware of any interac- been slated to hit theaters on May ner Brothers) statement issued by Limp Bizkit’s tion possibilities the medicine 18 and the fi lm’s fourth installment management team, The Firm. may have had. Christina Agu- is currently in the writing process. Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park is ilera has been a busy woman as CD releases for March 15 are Hu- currently working on a new album, of late. While planning a wedding, man After All by Daft Punk, Now but not for his world famous band. the singer is also penning the fol- That’s What I Call Music: Vol. 18 low-up to Stripped. Aguilera de- and Origin Vol. 1 by Soundtrack scribes the yet-to-be-titled album of Our Lives. DVD releases for as “a retro blues/jazz/soul record, March 15 are “The Incredibles,” but a really meaty, gritty, real raw “Alfi e” and Being “Ron Jeremy.” Full Effect record of soul.” In touring news, Compiled from MTVNews, Muse has been tapped to headline ShoutWeb.com and ComingSoon. FULL EFFECT EDITOR the Campus Invasion Tour this net. KYM PARSONS

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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 10, 2005 REVIEW MUSIC Dashboard sings for relief Dramatic band BY NICK COOPER for the main attraction. The entire met as Chris tried to accommodate Daily Titan Staff band stuck around after the show almost every request. sets fans on fi re to autograph their CDs and talk to His appreciation for his fans BY NIYAZ PIRANI spark the interest of any experi- There is only one way to de- fans. was well conveyed as he replied Daily Titan Asst. News Editor mental music fan, especially scribe a Dashboard Confessional While the opening acts rocked “I love you too,” back to the with one of the album’s most concert. It’s a campfi re sing-along the house and energized the crowd, fans who shouted “We love you Someone write Ben Gibbard a shining tracks, “Soft Revolu- meets the emotionally driven punk it was still evident who the audi- Chris”. letter telling him that because he tion.” scene. ence was there to see. A deafening During the show, Carrabba took so long to write a follow-up Stars prove they aren’t all Playing to a packed house, roar surged through the audience surprised the audience with a to Give Up, another band did it about crafting an aural dream, Dashboard Confessional front as Chris Carrabba took stage. Now special appearance by Jesse Lac- for him. Set Yourself On Fire, the they use the album’s title track to man Chris Carrabba performed a it was time for the show to begin. ey of Brand New. third album from the Canadian create a sudden sense of speed, surprise show at the Hollywood If there is one thing any Dash- Lacey performed a partial band Stars, is a soundscape lit- like that of a shooting star weav- House of Blues last Wednesday. board fan knows, it is the fact Car- duet with Carrabba and a few tered with synth-pop melodies, ing through the universe. The show was announced the rabba’s concerts are more about solo songs while Carrabba took airy atmospheres and a warm Most of the songs on this week before and instantly sold out the audience then about the band. a break on stage. feeling of nostalgia for a place sprawling 13-track disc feature as pleasantly surprised fans rushed The audience sang along with ev- Carrabba seemed surprised to you’ve never been but can’t wait luxoriously over-dramatic musi- to their computers to buy tickets. ery word to the familiar songs. hear that almost everyone was to explore. cal backgrounds but under the The show was a benefi t for those The loyal legion of Carrabba singing along to “So Long, So From the opening exclama- sound, the lyrics carry a time- affected by the tsunamis that dev- fans knew exactly what to do dur- Long,” a song he came out with tion, “When there’s nothing left less sense of love, triumph and astated parts of Asia last Decem- ing the song “Screaming Infi deli- last summer on the Civic Tour. to burn you have to set yourself rapture. ber. ties” as Chris, fl ashing a little grin, He also played “Hands on fi re!” to the fi nal line on the Stars throw out all of the in- The Wimbledons, a new band strummed at his guitar and stepped Down,” “Vindicated,” “The album, “I’m alive,” Stars ignite strumental stops on the album, formed by Johnny Lefl er, of Dash- away from the microphone al- Places You Have Come to Fear a multitude of feelings in the using the standard drum-bass- board Confessional, and his broth- lowing the audience to fi ll in the the Most,” “Saints and Sailors,” listener. As soon as the album guitar formula, but add texture ers opened the show with their song. and “Carry this Picture,” just to starts with “Your Ex-Lover is to their sound with violin, cello, melodic sounds and funny lyrics. Carrabba smiled as the crowd’s name a few. Dead,” the fl oating vocals of viola, french horn, saxophone, The Lefl er brothers’ humorous and volume exceeded his own, joking The audience was a buzz Torquil Campbell and Amy keyboards and a glockenspiel. lively music helped calm the rabid that the benefi t of the show was his with excitement as Carrabba an- Millan thrust the listener into a Listeners of the Postal Ser- fans waiting to see Chris. own amusement and congratulated nounced that Dashboard Confes- sonic romance fi lled with feel- vice will enjoy the beauty of Second on stage was a relatively the audience for its talent at sing- sional is going to make a new ings of sorrow and victory that Stars latest disc which sets out new band by the name of The Co- ing. CD in the near future. Carrabba layer a tragic-sounding violin to prove that “setting yourself mas. He let the fans take the show looked humbled at the turnout and horn base. on fi re” may be one of the best Their energetic indie style rock where they wanted it to go. Audi- and by his audience’s reaction to Set Yourself On Fire should things to do all year. energized the crowd in preparation ence requests were high and well his music.

Daily Titan March 10, 2005 FULL EFFECT 3 MUSIC REVIEW British band The Massacre blends beats cleans up nicely BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR BY JICKIE TORRES track U-Boat, they exhibit the Daily Titan Staff Daily Titan Staff deep-throated electronic weight of the Chemical Brothers. In their second UK hit single, “Butcher- The intro comes on and seconds England has bred many bands Blues,” they hit a funky soul bass from the track Cutt Off . Or worse, later gunshots and people scream- in the last decade that stand out as sound and use ambient fi llers that We got our backs to the wall/ And ing blare out of the speakers. icons of music, from Brit rock and hearken the simple, straightfor- watch out/Yer gonna kill us all.” This time it is not the next hor- dance to pop. Just listen to the ever- ward electronic tricks of Air. Nonetheless, when Kasabian ror movie or a murder that was eclectic musical forays of Blur Most of their tracks have a mys- does paranoia, they do it well caught on tape, it is the new 50 and Pulp, the ethereal heaviness tical undertone, whether it’s the utilizing Jaws-style undulating Cent album ironically titled The of the Stone Roses or at least fi nd Indian infused strings that stretch pianos and heart-thumping drum Massacre, set to cause a rise of a cliché quip about Oasis. Kasa- to screaming highs and passion- loops. controversy in the rap game. bian, heralding from the depths of ate lows, or the mantra-like vocals And on the political line, wheth- G-Unit himself comes back for Leicester, England, doesn’t seem that repeat, remind and restate key er you are on the right or left, a follow-up to his 2003 album Get The newest single that has been to be one of them. power phrases like “I just can’t Kasabian’s dedication and follow- Rich or Die Tryin with a danger- blasting radio airwaves, “Candy Their self-titled debut album has stop losin’ control” and “Chew through on their distrust-the-man ous yet intriguing new energy and Shop,” has been climbing the all the musical elements that nod the backbone, a solar system, these theme is admirable. the same old 50 fl are that does not charts, and most likely you have to these greats but they don’t quite clever convicts.” The band has been in the UK disappoint. had the addictive tune caught in make it to their own level or use it Lyrically, their music is sharp at limelight since before their al- In Da Club made 50 a house- your head at one point or another. to create their own unique style. best and paranoiac at worst. While bum debuted in September. Their hold name in the early 2000s but His smooth and edgy voice is Musically, their sound and abil- they capture an ambience of chaos album was released stateside on comes back this time around with also evident on other tracks such ity is well-developed. They switch and dishevelment with biting wit Wednesday. a more seasoned sound and gives as “Outta Control” and the Jaime from lo-fi earthiness to highbrow and commentary, their declara- Overall, Kasabian paints a vivid us another round of memorable Foxx collaboration “Build You electronic enhancements with an tives and judgements on war itself picture, but often uses too many of singles. Up” shows off 50’s blunt yet cool ease that is hard to accomplish. In are just plain generic. other people’s brushes. While they Executive-produced by Dr. Dre, rhythmical attitude and style that the celebrated UK hit “Processed “And all those spies that strikes do imitate their predecessors well, Eminem and 50 himself, The excites his female fans. Beats,” they show Blurs penchant you here/And if you smell those it’s their all-too-familiar sound Massacre contains 20 new tracks The album also contains a lyri- for a catchy chorus and with the omens man, I think you better run that keeps them on the shelf. and a bonus re-mix track of The cal emphasis on death. Game’s new single “Hate it or The album touches on the fact Love it.” that the rapper has come close to The songs contain something death in the past (he was previ- Volta gives music new meaning for the ladies and the men, but the ously shot and stabbed) and a female fans are sure to be secretly lot of the album imagery of guns BY LISA CHUNG album, takes the listener in a dif- That is because Francis the Mute swooning over the rapper’s confi - sends a signal to a more mature Daily Titan Staff ferent direction, and in doing so, is like life. dent and gutsy lyrics along with audience. brings into light a simple focus. It will calm you and then ex- the catchy choruses. In other words, The Massacre With this album, Mars Volta is cite you, and then every once in One hour and 17 minutes later is much better suited to and direct- With the creation of Frances the reinventing the very core, the very a while, it will make you want to you will still be talking about 50’s ed for an older crowd. Mute, Mars Volta has expanded meaning of music. punch a hole in a wall because risqué approach to his lyrics such 50 works the fi ne line between on their debut album, making At They are leaping away from the the whole time you will think as “Get in My Car,” in which 50 insanity and genius on some vers- the Drive-In look like an outdated three-minute song and even the al- you know what is going on, and takes a jab at his former rela- es and with few collaborations, he pastime. bum that is just a compilation of then you will realize that you are tionship with well-known actress knows what his strong suits are Sparta has moved on to medio- songs. lost. Vivica A. Fox, referring to it as and uses them to his advantage on cre success, whereas Mars Volta This album is more like a feel- Critics will compare Mars nothing. this new album. has expanded into a realm of ex- ing, a feeling of simplistic chaos. Volta to Led Zepplin, and rightly He also takes shots at fellow With the 13 to 14 good songs ploration and of deep, retrospec- What creates this sense of dis- so. Their stage presence and the rappers Nas and Shyne on the that bring us the beats that get us tive passion. illusioned control is the timing. courage they can’t help but have amusing “Piggy Bank.” dancing in the clubs like Disco Frances is indeed Omar’s ex- More than anything, Mars Volta is make them comparable. The gunshot intro is the most Inferno and songs we can cruise periment, however, this risk will experimenting with timing. However, hopefully their in- startling moment of the album and to like Ryder Music, the $10 price not cost him his popularity as it One minute they’re here, the ventive, spontaneous, irresist- only the fi rst few songs struggle to tag is worth it. usually does when musicians are next minute, you’re there and even ible mastery of the art will ren- offer the hooks such as later songs Although The Massacre comes bold enough to go outside music’s though you have defi nitely never der them a place in the hall of “Ski Mask Away,” and “Just a Lit- off a little brutal and blunt, it is conventions. Every note, ev- heard anything even close to this fame we have not yet seen, or tle Bit,” (in my opinion one of the not too messy and cleans up pretty ery chord, every thought in this before, it somehow feels familiar. heard. best beats on the record) do. nicely. Next week:

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4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 10, 2005 REVIEW MOVIE ‘The Jacket’ fi ts loosely with viewers

BY KRISTINA RIDENOUR up by a hitchhiker and a cop is Once they realize their con- Daily Titan Staff killed. nection through well-placed dog You won’t fully grasp what hap- tags, he finds out he is going to The opening sequence of “The pens until you see fl ashbacks later die and how screwed up this lit- Jacket,” may have you wondering on. tle girl turned out. if you are in the right theater. He is then convicted of the Keira Knightley plays the As an unexpected war sequence crime and is sentenced to a mental little girl in the future in which fl ashes on the screen, it might not asylum. she plays a miserable American be one of the fi rst times confusion The scenes in the mental hos- surprisingly well. strikes while watching the fi lm. pital are exhausting and very The real star of the movie is The main character in the mov- slow, as disturbing images are Brody, but Knightly brings in ie Jack Stark, played by Adrien prevalent at every corner. some angst that wasn’t brought Brody, doesn’t seem to have much The methods doctors use to about through torture, but a luck in his life, and that might be supposedly reprogram Stark are messed up childhood. an understatement. not easy to watch, especially if After Stark realizes he is go- Fighting in the Gulf War in Iraq confined small spaces are not ing to die in four days, he is on in 1991, Stark reaches out to a boy something you particularly en- a mission to figure out how he amidst the fi ghting, who decid- joy. dies. eds to repay him by shooting him Stark is placed in a full-body As the time inches closer to his point-blank. straight jacket contraption, hence looming death, thinking of ways Shockingly, Stark makes it out the name, “The Jacket.” to come out alive and change the of the war alive. He is forced to spend exces- course of history so the little girl On a slow but haunting journey sive amounts of time in a box- doesn’t grow up to be a jaded he travels through Vermont, where like compartment, like ones at a chain-smoking drunk, is Stark’s it seems normal to walk down morgue. mission. snow-laden streets with no appar- Instead of dwelling on the hor- Altered states of conscious- ent destination. rible situation, he decides to use ness, good acting by Brody and He encounters a girl and her this alone time to his advantage, good old-fashioned time travel drugged-out mother on the side of to time travel. are the main highlights of this the road with the burden of a bro- At first, the purpose of him film, but the movie doesn’t seem ken down car. going to the future, 2007, to be to deliver to its full potential. He helps them, and feeling a exact, isn’t clear. Some of the sequences don’t connection with the little girl, he When he is in the future, he seem to make sense, and while gives her his dog tags. comes across a lost soul–the lit- you might like the ending, you The next portion of the movie is tle girl he met on that desolate may feel drained and bored with Warner Brothers rushed through, where he is picked day in Vermont. the route that got you there. Adrian Brody stars as the troubled Jack Stark in “The Jacket.” ‘Be Cool’ not hot Flashback Favorite BY DANIEL MONZON given to play. Her screen time con- Daily Titan Staff sists mostly of her singing. If she Take day off with Bueller has any acting potential, the movie “Be Cool,” the sequel to “Get didn’t let her show it here. Shorty,” is being released 10 years Uma Thurman is excellent in BY AMANDA PENNINGTON driac Cameron to come out on grown-ups, something all adoles- after the original came out in the- her role as the co-founder of the Daily Titan Staff an adventure, break Sloane out cents do, visiting museums and a aters. While “Get Shorty” was an indie label. Her and her character of class and steal Cameron’s fa- fancy French restaurant. instant hit, the same can’t be as- fi t together; She comedic ability Life moves pretty fast. If you ther’s prized Ferrari. Ferris has only two nemeses sumed about this movie. comes naturally and isn’t forced. don’t stop and look around once Broderick was nominated for his jealous sister, Jeanie (Jen- Based on the novel of the same Additionally, Uma Thurman in awhile, you could miss it. a Golden Globe for his perfor- nifer Grey), and a prying dean name by Elmore Leonard, “Be and John Travolta display the Truer words were never spo- mance in Ferris Bueller’s Day of students, Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Cool” is about Chili Palmer’s natural chemistry they seem to ken. So what philosopher, aca- Off, to no surprise. Jones). (John Travolta) transition from have between the two of them. In demic or pundit spoke these- Young people around the They both strive to bust Fer- movie producer to music pro- a scene in a nightclub they both words? country had someone to look up ris for ditching and create their ducer. Frustrated with the movie revisit the dance scene from “Pulp It was none other than high to and adore, yet could also re- own problems in trying to do industry, Chili decides to partner Fiction” and both seem to not have school student and hero Ferris late to. so. himself up with his friend’s wife lost that magic. It didn’t hurt that Bueller. Throughout the movie, Ferris The ever-entertaining movie (Uma Thurman) on their indie re- the Black Eyed Peas provided the In 1986, John Hughes intro- speaks into the camera and to strikes a chord with everyone cord label. Having discovered a music. duced the world to Ferris Buel- the audience, breaking the fourth who has gone through high- singer, he believes has talent Chili Also, the Rock turns in a hilari- ler (Matthew Broderick) in the wall that is usually up in conven- school. sets out to promote her and make ous performance as a gay body- hit movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day tional fi lms. Everyone has had a teacher her a success. guard who wants to make it into Off.” He quips about the situations like the one Ben Stein plays, But fi rst he has to contend with the movies. Ferris, a high school senior, he fi nds himself in, as well as who talks monotonically at the Russian mafi a, a rival music He’s shown in his past fi lms, as savors his ninth sick-day by gives valuable advice to anyone the students about issues they producer (Cedric the Entertainer) he does here, that given the right traipsing around Chicago with wishing to ditch school and make don’t care about. and her manager (Vince Vaughn), role he can defi nitely act. While his friend, Cameron Frye (Alan the most out of a perfect day, as Adolescents find a hero who refuses to let her out of her this movie is a sequel, you do not Ruck), and girlfriend, Sloane Pe- Ferris puts it. amongst themselves in Ferris contract. need to have seen the fi rst movie terson (Mia Sara). Ferris has the innate ability to Bueller. John Travolta has fun with the to understand anything or who Ferris begins his day by play- get what he wants at all times, The movie blends a high role and plays it to the full ef- anyone is to enjoy this movie on ing sick and faking out his par- and have everything go his way. school student’s reality with fect. He plays the role with a lot its own. You won’t feel as if you ents, a talent all students have During their day-off, the three movie make-believe. of charm and charisma and is able are missing out on anything. Judg- tried to emulate, (made easier by drive to downtown Chicago, The whole of Chicago is pull- to capture your attention to what is ing by their laughter, they really his how-to instructions). park the priceless Ferrari in a ga- ing for Ferris, and so does the au- happening on screen with Chili. enjoyed themselves. In short, it is He proceeds to convince the rage and walk about town. They dience, even 19 years later. Although Christina Milian’s a good movie that will entertain always-nervous, hypochon- basically are acting like they are role is minimal, she does what and not disappoint anyone who she can with the character she was likes a good laugh.

Daily Titan March 10, 2005 FULL EFFECT 5 THEATER REVIEW Pop opera fails to move theater goers

BY MICHAEL OCAMPO wondering, “I missed Alias for part is subordinate to sounding the Neither can keep up with the and co-director, who with director Daily Titan Staff this?” part. musical’s star, Eva, played by Hal Prince, produced the original “Evita,” Andrew Lloyd Weber Hernandez has trouble singing Voytko, who does a tremendous production that swept Broadway For a Tony-Award winning mu- and Tim Rice’s mega “pop opera,” over the orchestra, and when he job. more than 20 years ago. sical with a celebrated director, a is based on the life of Eva Duarte tries to infuse emotion into songs From her acting to her singing, With a strong ensemble at his seasoned cast and an Oscar-wor- (Kathy Voytko), an ambitious so- that require a higher note, his per- Voytko is solid. She captures all disposal, Fuller devises dances that thy fi lm adaptation, you’d expect cial climber who, with her wit and formance seems squeamish and the nuances of a character who accent the different social groups more. beauty, captivated an entire nation adolescent. transforms from a doe-eyed teen- and classes, each as entertaining as You’d expect to be enchanted, in the early half of the 20th cen- Like Peron, the character of Che ager to a two-faced prima donna, they are unique. to yell “encore” after the perfor- tury. Guevara (Bradley Smith), the Lat- all the while hitting every note on “The Art of the Possible” in mance and hum the delightful dit- Juan Peron (Philip Hernandez), in American revolutionary and the key in this more than two-hour vo- particular showcases Fuller’s cre- ties on your way home, especially the general who eventually be- story’s narrator, is well-acted. cal marathon. ativity. In it, he demonstrates the when leaving from a classy venue comes president of Argentina, is He’s funny, compelling and And though not as sultry as country’s corrupt government in a like the Pantages Theatre. the fi nal man Eva climbs in her despite the fact that the character some of her predecessors, Voytko game of musical chairs. But as classy as the Pantages successively progressive lust for is Marxist, he’s likeable. But that still conveys the emotions her But what defi nes this production is, you can’t help but leave the power. voice … It isn’t until the fi nal acts character is supposed to be expe- is the lasting impression you’re three-city tour of “Evita” (through Hernandez looks the part; he’s of the play that Smith’s voice is riencing. left with at its lackluster end. March 13) feeling disappointed tall, dark and handsome and has passable. Until then, it’s screech A strong performance was also It’s not so much that Eva dies, at the mismatched performances, the presence you’d expect a gen- after squeal and too much vibrato. given by Gabriel Burrafato, who you know that much from her sore from the shoves of disgrun- eral to possess. Last time I checked, pop and vi- plays Magaldi, the Ricky Ricardo- requiem in the beginning of the tled theater critics and you are left But in a pop opera, looking the brato were mutually exclusive. esque lounge singer who brings story, but that what happens after Eva to Buenos Aires. her death is so randomly anti-cli- Though a relatively small part, mactic. the performance is enjoyable nev- The fi nale is fl at and unmoving, ertheless. which ultimately sums up the play; Kudos also goes to Larry Fuller, a disappointment for an endeavor the production’s choreographer with such potential.

6 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan March 10, 2005 FASHION PITSTOP

SALOME’S STARS STYLE SCOUT ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A important to a friend, family member risky. Avoid future problems by getting pesky health problem should clear up or colleague could open a communica- all the facts before you act. Spruce up spring soon. Meanwhile, travel -- both for tion line that had been pretty much shut CAPRICORN (December 22 to personal as well as for business rea- down for a while. January 19) Someone close to you sons -- is strong in the Aries aspect this VIRGO (August 23 to September might have an unexpected reaction to week, and well into the next. 22) Making a potentially life-changing a decision you feel you’re prepared to with some bling TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) decision takes as much knowledge as make. Listen to his or her point of view. Look for Bovines to be on the move you can gather, plus determination and It could prove surprisingly helpful. BY KELLY HICKMAN this week, whether it’s traveling for fun patience. 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Career matters are strong this week. prim and proper, but one made earned time out to relax and restore SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- You might want to enter a training of spiked leather displays a those drained energy levels. ber 21) A business matter keeps you program to enhance your skills. Also, punk persona. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A ro- pretty busy, but try to squeeze in time to consider getting professional help in Spring is the best season for accessories, it’s the time our hats mantic situation seems to have stalled, be with family as well as close friends. preparing a brilliant resume. and sunglasses fi nally have a purpose. Here are my forecasted just when the Moon Child was expect- You need the good vibrations you get BORN THIS WEEK: You have a favorites from head to toe. ing it to go forward. Could be a bad from people who care for you. way of respecting the feelings of oth- Ladies: case of miscommunication going on. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to ers, which is one reason people feel Shady Lady Talk it over openly and honestly. December 21) Investing in an attrac- comfortable having you in their lives. The Aviator may have received 11 nods from the Academy, LEO (July 23 to August 22) Showing tive prospect (business or personal) but fashion is lending its nod to aviator sunglasses. Plastic avia- a genuine interest in something that’s with little or no information can be c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc. tors were seen all over the spring runway shows, so expect to see them in stores with fun updated looks. White aviators are the safe way to go, but you can also have fun with glasses set in bright Top 10 Top Video Rentals colors. Double-Stranded 1. Alien Vs. Predator (PG-13) For months I searched for the perfect beaded necklace: it had Sanaa Lathan (FoxVideo) to be made of real turquoise, but I fi nally found it. I’m betting 2. Friday Night Lights (PG- you’ll want a strand of your own. I anticipate no shortage of 13) Billy Bob Thorton (Universal beaded necklaces in a mixed variety: long, short, multi-stranded Studios) in hues of white, coral and jade. 3. The Forgotten (PG-13) Juli- Bangles anne Moore (Columbia TriStar) On the Feb. 21 issue of Life & Style magazine, Jennifer Lo- 4. Sky Captain & The World of pez was seen sporting a trio of wooden bangle bracelets. Love or Tomorrow (PG) Gwyneth Paltrow hate her, Lopez is no stranger to trends or setting them. Chunky (Paramount) bangle bracelets are defi nitely a must-have this season; look for 5. Cellular (NR) Kim Basinger ones made of plastic, woven leather and gold. (New Line) Fit to be Tied 6. Without a Paddle (PG-13) At the same store where I bought my turquoise beaded neck- Seth Green (Paramount) lace, I found the cutest beaded belt. Tie belts are now my ob- 7. The Village (PG-13) Joaquin session. You too will obsess over the latest confections made of Phoenix (Touchstone) anything from embroidered leather, sequined silk, and macramé. 8. Catwoman (PG-13) Halle Bag it Berry (Warner) The “it” bag of the season is yours for the taking. Anything is 9. Troy (R) Julian Glover (War- up for grabs this spring, but the most promising are big straw bags ner) (perfect for the beach) slouchy hobo bags and anything made of 10. First Daughter (PG) Katie snakeskin (faux if the thought of a dead venomous reptile on your Holmes (FoxVideo) arm freaks you out.) Sole Mate Top 10 DVD Sales When Sofi a Coppola arrived at the 2004 Golden Globes pair- 1. Alien Vs. Predator -- Wide- ing fl ats with her dress, some critics called it a fashion faux pas, screen (PG-13) (FoxVideo) but little did she know, her anti-fashion antics would soon be- 2. Alien Vs. Predator -- Pan & come a fashion statement. Flat shoes are back not only because Scan (PG-13) (FoxVideo) of their practicality, but because several of this season’s choices 3. Sky Captain & The World offer anything from metallic sandals to suede moccasins. of Tomorrow -- Widescreen (PG) (Paramount) Guys: 4. Friday Night Lights -- Wi- This one’s a toughie since you don’t wear too many accesso- descreen (PG-13) (Universal Stu- ries (except “The One With Joey’s Bag” Friends episode where dios) Joey wore a “man’s bag).” But my favorite male accessory this 5. The Forgotten (PG-13) (Co- season is hats. I’m liking the single-colored baseball hats with lumbia TriStar) the matching stitched logo. I also favor fedoras, which can be 6. Friday Night Lights -- Pan & very sexy. Why is it that when I’m watching this season’s Ameri- Scan (PG-13) (Universal Studios) can Idol, I’m not even paying attention to what Mario Vasquez 7. Sky Captain & The World is singing but how hot he looks in a fedora? Watches are also of Tomorrow -- Pan & Scan (PG) essential this spring, I’m betting on square-faced styles in stain- (Paramount) less steel and leather. I know a t-shirt isn’t an accessory but I Answer’s to this 8. Napoleon Dynamite (PG) like the reinvention of the iron-on t-shirt. (FoxVideo) Homemade tees are all my brother wears now. He’s printed week’s puzzle 9. Metallica -- Some Kind Of ones with the Game, Tupac, and Allen Iverson and always gets Monster (NR) (Paramount) asked from strangers where he bought his tee from. 10. First Daughter (PG) (Fox- will appear in Video) Bottom line: Utilize your sense of style by getting what fi ts next week’s Full your personality best. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Effect Inc.

Daily Titan March 10, 2005 FULL EFFECT 7 FOOD REVIEW Fox Sports Grill has a fl air for food

BY MAHSA KHALILIFAR taurant. tion, which contains an Edwards Daily Titan Staff With only having four loca- Theatre, is that you can purchase tions in the U.S. (Irvine being a movie ticket for $6.50 with It is all about simplicity, light- the only location in California), your order of an entrée (check ing and oh yes, eating. the Fox Sports Grill caters its location for details). When you walk into the Fox menu to each specific city that The nice thing is that for peo- Sports Grill in the evening at the has the restaurant and gives each ple who would rather eat while Irvine Spectrum, those things its own little “twist.” watching their favorite sports are what you may find yourself The sports grill’s also have team on the screens, than hear taking notice of. rooms for special occasions and wild, rowdy drunk men scream- Two entrances, each with its within in each room, each has its ing for their team of choice to own set of hostesses dressed own ambiance. win, the three different tiers of in black outfits, greet guests as For example, the more private separation allow you to enjoy they walk in. dining area in the middle does your dining experience your You can either take the en- not have sports monitors and is way. trance toward the bar where you more of a couple-like setting. Although it was a little too see the spacious bar filled with The menu seems like your dark in some of the areas and be- patrons and TV monitors of your average sports grill menu but ing secluded from people due to favorite sports team playing in instead of it being just all about the different rooms can be a little the background, or you can en- sandwiches or finger foods like strange, the setting is favorable ter from the main restaurant door many sports bars are, the Fox for people who want a modern- where you see an enclosed wa- Sports Grill prides itself in giv- ized and affordable night out on terfall through a screen and dif- ing a more upscale sports dining the town. ferent dining sections. experience. Overall, the Fox Sports Grill The Fox Sports Grill has a With a variety of scrumptious is an enjoyable environment to unique design to it and it is not salads, succulent steaks and sa- dine at; with mostly inexpensive your typical sports bar. vory sandwiches, the Grill’s dishes and a unique approach The hardwood floors, com- Americanized selections could to the same old sports bar, Fox fortable furniture and modern- please almost anyone’s taste. gives diners something other ized decor emphasize the atmo- If you are in the mood for sea- than the night’s game to look sphere’s causal elegance. food or chicken, there are also forward to. The furnaces in the middle of diverse selections and a special’s the dining areas and brick-like menu each night to choose from. fire walls not only bring warmth Another perk, other than the The Fox Sportsports GrillGrill isis locatedlocated MAHSA KHALILIFAR/Daily Titan but class to the rather new res- good food at the Spectrum loca- at 31 Fortune Drive in Irvine. Casual yet upscale, the Fox Sports Grill is sure to please varying tastes.

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