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Redford Climbs 'Castle' Walls

By Nick Parker | October 25

"The Last Castle" 4 stars Basically a prison movie, "The Last Castle" is exceptional because it doesn't act like one. "The Last Castle" is the story ...

Where Are They Now?

By Staff Editor | October 25

Susan Sarandon The actress who got her start in a deodorant commercial has gone on to give some truly notable performances in big-time Hollywood. Since ...

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By Brian Millikin | October 25

-Guided by Voices I don't think a much better or tighter rock band is out there today. Front man Robert Pollard used to teach fourth-grade English, and ...

Stomach-Turning `From Hell' Falls Flat

By Michelle Jarboe | October 25

"From Hell" 2 stars It takes two actors as beautiful as Johnny Depp and Heather Graham to keep the filmgoer from blanching in reaction to the gore of ...

Being Rocky Horror

By James Russ | October 25

Some people find release in sports or artwork. But for veteran actor/audience member Scott Dirl, Friday night's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is his own ...

Kojak Struggles Through Monoton

By Brooks Firth | October 25

New Wet Kojak No.4 EP 3 Stars Let's call No. 4 EP the concept album that should have been. New Wet Kojak recorded the five tracks of No. 4 EP in five ...

Nectarine Gets Lost In Maelstrom of Sound

By Jeremy Fisher | October 25

The Nectarine No. 9 Received Transgressed & Transmitted 3 Stars Ever since musical pioneers like Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa gave the rock community ...

Strokes Have Solid Debut; Bush Matures

By Staff Editor | October 25

Bush Golden State 5 Stars Raw and powerful, Bush's fourth album, Golden State, makes great strides while thankfully digressing to real rock. Returning ...

Film Soundtrack Still Fascinates After 26 Years

By Russ Lane | October 25

While the whole idea of "Don't dream it/Be it" appeals to everyone on some level, there are ultimately two types of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" aficionados. The ...

New Order Revitalizes '80s Synth-Pop Groove

By Michelle Jarboe | October 25

New Order Get Ready 4 Stars New Order's new album is like a very comfortable piece of clothing that you bought in the '80s but are not embarrassed to ...

Playmakers' Season Opens With Anti-Hate Message

By Michelle Jarboe | October 23

PlayMakers Repertory Company opened its new season Saturday by focusing on the aftermath of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard's death. But while some ...

Exhibit Showcases Cohesion

By Nick Parker | October 23

While recent events test the cohesiveness of American communities, the N.C. Museum of Art's latest exhibit asserts that they are indeed "Indivisible." Taking ...

Family Influential Part Of Stacey Earle's Music

By Michael Abernethy | October 17

Singer/songwriter Stacey Earle might be raking in critical acclaim for her unique blend of country, pop and folk, but she hasn't forgotten her ...

Artist Uses Music, Metaphor

By Michelle Jarboe | October 16

Singer/songwriter Cris Williamson has a habit of speaking in metaphor. When she discusses the recent end of a 20-year relationship with her personal ...

'Vanek Plays' Loses Steam by Third Act

By Jeremy Fisher | October 15

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Thorton, Blanchett Make Off Like "Bandits" With Solid Performances

By Allison Rost | October 11

Bandits 3 1/2 stars Usually, people don't like having the metaphorical wool pulled over their eyes. But it's a guarantee you'll never enjoy it as much ...

Navarro Talks About Life After Jane's

By Elliott Dube | October 11

Dave Navarro always has been considered a sideman. But now with the release of his first solo album, Trust No One, Navarro is back on the road and drawing ...

B-sides Celebrate Quirks, New Release With Cradle Show

By Brooks Firth | October 11

the b-sides Cat's Cradle Tuesday, Oct. 2 4 Stars The stage was set up like a living room, a sagging couch at the back of the stage lit by a Tiffany lamp. ...

Opening Act Upstaged Unremarkable Athenaeum

By Elliott Dube | October 11

Athenaeum Cat's Cradle October 6, 2001 3 Stars Athenaeum fed the Cat's Cradle crowd some very meaty music, but they would have done better to serve some ...

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By Ashley Atkinson | October 11

"Freeway" The classic Little Red Riding Hood gets violently made over Oliver Stone style. A pre-stardom Reese Witherspoon and an exceptionally creepy ...