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'Dancer' a welcome surprise in a lackluster film year

By Hank Leukart | October 17, 2000

Director Lars von Trier and actress/musician Björk break exciting new ground in this Palme d'Or winner

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Hood shows experiments in modern portrait photos

By Alex Rich | October 16, 2000

'Surface and Depth' brings together an eclectic collection of works from artists reinventing their genre

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An apology

By Sam Means | October 16, 2000

I would like to formally apologize for several errors that appeared in yesterday's column, titled "High Praise for a New Yorker Cartoonist." The reference that the cartoon was making, I learned from several astute readers, was not to James Bond at all, but to Bjork. James Bond was not related to the cartoon in any way.

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High praise for a New Yorker cartoonist

By Sam Means | October 12, 2000

I was perusing a recent New Yorker magazine the other day when I came across a simply delightful cartoon.

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'Fugitive' hits ground running

By Steve Kantor | October 11, 2000

CBS tries to capitalize on success of '60s series and 1993 movie

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Badly Drawn Boy debuts well

By Carl Burnett | October 10, 2000

"Hour of the Bewilderbeast" transcends the indie pop genre

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New Hood exhibit shows 'Power of Appearances'

By Alex Rich | October 9, 2000

16th century prints chronicle the beginnings of portraiture as a tool to influence public perception

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'The King Stag' entertains but falls a little short

By Sope Ogunyemi | October 4, 2000

The puppet show benefits from Julie Taymor's design efforts but fails to showcase its rich historical roots

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An interview with Vigo, Scourge of Carpathia

By Sam Means | October 3, 2000

Vigo, best known for his work in "Ghostbusters 2," is a terrible thing to behold: 14 feet tall, with the horns of a goat, and flaming like the torch that destroys the darkness.

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'Almost Famous' is almost good -- but not quite

By Philip David Leaman | October 2, 2000

The semi-autobiographical film written and directed by Cameron Crowe lacks a clearly defined direction

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'Woman on Top' bottoms out with muddled message

By Alison Forns | September 28, 2000

Director Fina Torres can't generate her intended magic despite a talented cast led by Penélope Cruz

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The Annotated "Cookies" by Arnold Lobel

By Sam Means | September 27, 2000

"Toad baked some cookies. (1) 'These cookies smell very good (2),' said Toad. He ate one (3). 'And they taste even better (4),' he said.

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Greer Goodman '87 stars in intelligent 'Tao of Steve'

By Justin Bow | September 26, 2000

The Dartmouth alum also receives a co-writer credit in this feature film directed by her sister Jenniphr

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Network Olympic coverage tries too hard to impress

By John Teti | September 25, 2000

USA-centric programming, hokey athlete profiles and overzealous commentators distract from Games' spectacle

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Bestseller sweats the small stuff

By Steve Kantor | September 21, 2000

Malcolm Gladwell writes that 'little things make a big difference'

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"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is a Very Popular Television Program -- and That's my Final Answer

By Sam Means | September 20, 2000

The real mission: impossible was figuring out the plot of "Mission: Impossible," am I right? That was one confusing movie.

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'Nurse Betty' breaks the mold -- in a good way

By Justin Bow | September 20, 2000

Inspired direction by Neil LaBute and a versatile cast make for an unpredictable yet entertaining film

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Wanna-be millionaire tells his story

By John Teti | September 19, 2000

It's a gripping tale of jealousy, deceit, intrigue and very important little red tickets

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Van Dyk's electronica approaches pop appeal

By Jeffrey Tanenhaus | August 22, 2000

In the newest of three releases, German electronica master Paul Van Dyk produces a two-disc gem that is soothing and rhythmically rich enough to captivate even the biggest techno-phobe. "Out There and Back" is a continuous-play mix of fluid, pulsating tunes and piano melodies that are just as appropriate for relaxing as they are for dancing.

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'The Cell': not your ordinary film

By Hank Leukart | August 22, 2000

Based solely on a plot summary, Tarsem Singh's "The Cell" sounds like yet another entry into the overstuffed serial killer film genre.

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