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Comic-inspired films deserve respect

While waiting in line to see the latest edition of the X-Men series, I began to survey the other people in line to get an idea of what type of crowd was coming to see the film.

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Alternate reality created by MTV's 'Hills,' 'Laguna Beach'

I really have no credibility to be compensated, but the following admission will definitely guarantee my exile from any sort of "cool circle" for a long time: I'm looking forward to the next episode of MTV's "The Hills." I know, I'm disgusting, but I have my reasons.

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The bartender

Blue Moon Belgian White is often served with a slice of orange. Guinness Draught can be described as "bread in beer form." You might think these are two great tastes that could not conceivably taste great together.

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Happenings

Friday Magdalena's Drum Circle and Open Mic Magdalena's Tea House; 2006 E.

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'Sleeper' first outdoor play

The stage is nearly set for a dark comedy under the sun. "The Sleeper," which is the first installment of MSU's outdoor Summer Circle Theatre, offers East Lansing residents and MSU students a chance to gather on the banks of the Red Cedar River and fill those curious bleachers on the Auditorium courtyard. The play, which will open at 8 p.m.

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Final 'X-Men' flick action-packed, well-acted

Hot bodies in tight-fitting costumes. All kinds of particle-splitting death. And a whole lot of destruction from San Francisco to the untamed woods. But what else would you expect from the new X-Men film — "X-Men: The Last Stand." In any case, there were a couple of differences between the latest film and the first two X-Men big-screeners — new cast members, a new director, an increase in swearing, shorter running time and a bit more goofy banter among mutants. The main two additions to the mutant crew are Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy (Kelsey Grammer), and Juggernaut/Cain Marko (Vinnie Jones). Both characters add a level of harmlessly eccentric humor to the overall feel of the fantastic film that was absent in the previous two.

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Angels and Airwaves debut dull, unoriginal

It's more than obvious that Tom DeLonge wants his post-blink-182 project taken seriously. The evidence: a pseudo-pretentious name (Angels and Airwaves), and an album title that begs to be said in a hushed British accent ("We Don't Need To Whisper.") Also, none of the songs seem to be about farting. To achieve this more mature air, most of "We Don't Need To Whisper" finds its inspiration in that bastion of rock 'n' roll seriousness, U2.

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Band plays in local store

Customers at Flat, Black & Circular, 541 Grand River Ave., were treated to a surprise Friday — a four-piece rock band sandwiched between the jazz LPs and compilation CDs. Bloomington, Ind.

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'X-Men' fans gear up for film

The mutants are coming! The mutants are coming! Midnight moviegoers across the country got the first peek at the hotly anticipated comic-book adaptation "X-Men: The Last Stand" in the wee-est hours of the morning.

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Student: 'Made' scenes mostly staged

Reality TV isn't reality. If there's anything to be learned from the endless parade of VH1 shows that "expose" this still-in-vogue television medium, it's that most of what's shown is either staged for the camera or the result of post-production editing.