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DVD entertaining back to front
That is why everyone should see this movie, and now that it is in DVD, everyone should see this movie more than once. The special features aren't amazing, but the movie stands on its own as a worthy buy. As mentioned before, this movie shocked audiences by being totally unconventional and surprising, thus making it astounding. Now, if you have seen "Memento" you can understand why the first paragraph is written as it is. If you have not, pay attention.
Folky fiends together again
Sex, drugs and rock n' roll
Seeing Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg wearing heavy eye make-up is somewhat disturbing. Despite this factor, "Rock Star" puts on a good show of the ups and downs of the rock and roll life. Wahlberg plays Blood Pollution front man Chris Cole. Pollution is a Steel Dragon tribute band, and Cole dedicates his life to the music of the heavy metal kings. But Cole is a little too psychotic in his Steel Dragon devotion, and Blood Pollution boots him from frontman duties.
Wake Up Call
Evil gal's latest album is a tribute to influences on the first listen, or maybe even the second or third. At times, the album drags, becoming a little too atmospheric for its own good. But overall, it's a refreshing shot of creativity and originality that more musicians in both jazz and country could take a lesson from.
In early hours of attack, nation's capital in chaos
A frantic guard outside the Supreme Court shouted at strolling passers-by: "You don't have time to stay in this area!" Why, he was asked, what happened? "Explosions! Leave!"
Military on high alert
Air Force F-16s patrolled the skies over Washington, Navy warships were sent to Manhattan, and military commanders ordered forces on highest alert after Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
Cell calls build case
U.S. officials began piecing together a case linking Osama bin Laden to the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, aided by an intercept of communications between his supporters and harrowing cell phone calls from victims aboard the jetliners before they crashed on Tuesday.
Stock exchanges shut down after crashes
The nation's securities markets shut down and New York's financial district was left in chaos Tuesday by the terrorist attack that devastated the World Trade Center. The New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market planned to remain closed at least through Wednesday. Analysts were divided on the effect the attacks would have when trading resumes.
FAA closes all U.S. airports
Air traffic around the nation was halted for the first time in history Tuesday as stunned travelers watched televised pictures of the smoking ruins of New York's World Trade Center and the Pentagon, both attacked by terrorists. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all outbound flights grounded following the fiery twin disaster at the World Trade Center around 9 a.m. The FAA said the ban would not be lifted until Wednesday at noon EDT, at the earliest.
Coordinated attacks devastate
The nearly simultaneous assaults on the World Trade Center and Pentagon using commercial airliners point to a meticulously planned strike by attackers who likely deployed their own pilots, terrorism and aviation experts said.
Administration urges students to meet, talk
In the wake of the terrorist attack that destroyed the World Trade Center buildings in New York City and part of the Pentagon in Washington, IU President Myles Brand decided not to cancel classes, but urged students and faculty to use academic meetings as a way to find comfort and stability in a time of crisis.
Bush addresses a nation in chaos
A grim-faced President George W. Bush condemned ghastly attacks in Washington and New York on Tuesday and vowed to "find those responsible and bring them to justice."
A city torn apart
As night fell, the city moved past the nightmarish scenes of people on fire jumping from buildings and braced itself for more pain: picking through the rubble for the dead and the injured.
World Trade Center gone
In the most devastating terrorist onslaught ever waged against the United States, hijackers crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center on Tuesday, toppling its twin towers. The world watched on television as another plane slammed into the Pentagon and a fourth crashed outside Pittsburgh.
Indiana goes into state of alert
The state of Indiana went on alert following Tuesday's apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, tightening security at courts and government offices as residents watched in disbelief the surreal television coverage of the disasters. The assault on national landmarks shocked many Hoosiers.