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Film Review: Wishing Stairs (2003)A review of the 2003 South Korean horror film Wishing Stairs, a sequel to the 1998 film Whispering Corridors. -
Film Review: Memento Mori (1999)A review of the 1999 South Korean horror film Memento Mori, a sequel to 1998's Whispering Corridors, about a mysterious relationship between two female students at a high school. -
Film Review: Whispering Corridors (1998)A review of the South Korean horror film Whispering Corridors, currently available to stream on Netflix. -
Film Review: Rubber (2011)A review of the violent absurdist comedy Rubber, about a car tire come to life with psychic powers. -
Film Review: Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)A review of the modern Grindhouse throwback feature Hobo with a Shotgun. -
Film Review: Drive Angry 3DA review of the Nicholas Cage car exploitation film Drive Angry 3D
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Film Review: Altitude (2010)A review of the Lovecraft-tinged airplane horror film Altitude.
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Film Review: Ils (Them) (2006)A review of the 2006 French horror film Ils (also known as Them).
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Film Review: Animal Kingdom (2010)A review of the Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom.
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Film Review: The Kids Are All Right (2010)A review of Lisa Cholodenko's 2010 independent comedy The Kids Are All Right.
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Film Review: Frozen (2010)A review of writer/director Adam Green's horror film about a trio of skiers stuck on a ski lift at a closed resort.
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Film Review: Mother (2010)A review of the Korean crime drama Mother that received a US release in 2010.
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On Exploitation in American IdolWhile the show has always exploited personal tragedies for ratings, the Season 10 Milwaukee episode created a dangerous precedent.
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Film Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2010 US)A review of the Swedish language adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, released in the US in 2010.
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Film Review: Micmacs (2010)A review of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's satirical film Micmacs.
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Music Review: Science & Faith by the ScriptA review of rock band The Script's second album Science & Faith, released on 18 January 2011 in America.
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Film Review: Blue Valentine (2010)A review of the 2010 film Blue Valentine, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.
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Spider-Man Delays Again: Why Worry About This ShowAn overview of the various problems Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is facing and why another delayed opening might ruin the show.
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Film Review: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderA review of the third film in the recent Chronicles of Narnia series.
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Film Review: I Am Love (2010 America, 2009 Italy)A review of the Italian melodrama I Am Love starring Tilda Swinton.
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Film Review: S&Man (2006)A review of the 2006 documentary film S&Man from director J.T. Petty.
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Film Review: Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)A review of Banksy's documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop.
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In Development: 'Far from Heaven' Stage MusicalA musical based off of the hit 2002 film "Far From Heaven" is being developed by the composer/lyricist team of "Grey Gardens" and the writer of "Take Me Out." What we know and how it might turn out.
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Guide: Films for a Black Swan FanFrom dark comedy to your darkest nightmare, here is a guide to films a fan of the 2010 thriller black Swan might like.
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Film Review: Iron Man 2 (2010)A review of the 2010 comic book movie sequel Iron Man 2.
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Filim Review: Clash of the Titans (2010)A review of the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans.
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Film Review: Feed (2005)A review of the 2005 horror/thriller film Feed.
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Book Review: Oryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodA review of Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction novel Oryx and Crake.
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Film Review: Splice (2010)A review of the 2010 science-fiction/horror film Splice.
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Film Review: The Social Network (2010)A review of the 2010 film The Social Network from director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin based on the creation and development of Facebook.
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Book Review: John Dies at the End by David WongA review of the horror/humor novel John Dies at the End by David Wong.
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Film Review: Black Swan (2010)A review of the 2010 thriller film Black Swan.
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Breaking Down the 53rd Annual Grammy Award Nominees for Best New ArtistAn overview of the Best New Artist nominees at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. Who they are, what they sound like, why they're nominated, and how they could win.
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Regarding My Attitude Toward Musical TheaterAn editorial inspired by the backlash against Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The injuries are unfortunate, but the theater fans and creative team should not be punished.
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A Response: 37 Flicks Theatre Lovers Should KnowA response to the American Theatre Wing article of 37 Flicks Theatre Lovers Should Know. Why it's worth reading and what was left off the list.
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A Horror Fan's Guide to the HolidaysA guide to the perfect horror film for any winter occasion.
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Regarding the Portrayal of Artists in Black SwanAn analysis of the role of female characters and the use of ballet in the 2010 thriller Black Swan.
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Book Review: Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy SedarisA review of the how-to crafting book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris.
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Film Review: True Grit (2010)A review of the 2010 remake of True Grit from the Coen Brothers.
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Book Review: On Writing Horror: A Handbook by the Horror Writers AssociationA review of the non-fiction anthology On Writing Horror from the Horror Writers Association. The collection is edited by Mort Castle.
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Book Review: Oryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodA review of Margaret Atwood's speculative/science fiction novel Orxy and Crake.
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Film Review: Shutter Island (2010)A review of the 2010 thriller film Shutter Island from director Martin Scorsese.
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Film Review: Otto; Or, Up with Dead PeopleA review of Bruce LaBruce's film Otto; or, Up with Dead People
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Film Review: Red (2008)A review of the 2008 film Red, a drama based on the novel by Jack Ketchum.
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Film Review: Shrooms (2007)A review of the 2007 horror film Shrooms from director Paddy Breathnach.
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Book Review: Who Moved My Blackberry? by Lucy Kellaway with "Martin Lukes"A review of Lucy Kellaway's modern epistolary novel Who Moved My Blackberry? as told through her Financial Times' character Martin Lukes.
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Book Review: Homer & Langley by E.L. DoctorowA review of E.L. Doctorow's novel Homer & Langley, a fictionalized account of the lives of the infamous Collyer brothers.
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Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Autotune)"Though the song goes off message, Jay-Z uses his return as a welcome platform to cry out against the new direction of hip-hop music.
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Film Review: The Sadist (1963)Sometimes it's a wonder how a small horror film seems to have slipped through the cracks of cinema. The Sadist is proof as to why this odd occurrence can be an act of mercy to unsuspecting viewers.
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Film Review: Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)Michael Moore comes close to making a flawless documentary. If he would embrace a stunt-less approach, his films would only improve in quality and commercial viability.
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Film Review: The Killing Kind (1973)While The Killing Kind is an engaging and novel horror film, the available DVD releases of the film hinder full appreciation of this forgotten gem of genre cinema.
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Film Review: À L'intérieur (Inside) 2007Review of 2007 French horror film À l'intérieur (Inside).
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A Biography of Antonio VivaldiA brief overview of the life of Baroque musician and composer Antonio Vivaldi.
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A History of the Great Highland BagpipeA brief history of the Great Highland Bagpipe. -
Theremin: An IntroductionA broad introduction to the theremin, the world's first electronic instrument.
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The Role of Voice Part in OperaA brief overview of the type and variety of roles traditionally given in opera depending on vocal part.
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Book Review: Blaze by Stephen King (as Richard Bachman)Review of the novel Blaze by Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman -
Book Review: The Raw Shark Texts by Steven HallA review of Steven Hall's suspense/thriller novel The Raw Shark Texts -
Film Review: Open Water (2003)A review of the 2003 independent horror film Open Water.
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Film Review: The Last Supper (Saigo No Bansan) 2005Review of the 2005 Japanese horror film The Last Supper (Saigo no bansan)
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Film Review: The Hunger (1983)Review of the 1983 vampire film The Hunger, available on DVD from Warner Home Video.
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How to Query a Writing AgentEasy to follow, step by step instructions on the process of querying a writing agent to represent your novel.
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Book Review: Rosemary's Baby by Ira LevinA review of Ira Levin's novel Rosemary's Baby.
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Why We Watch Slasher FilmsHorror films, most often miscategorized as just being gory slashers, have a bad reputation in society. But there is a good reason why these films come into the theaters time and time again: we want them to.
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Frame by FrameJack's relationship with film might be just a bit too close.
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Film Review: Saw IVA review of the film Saw IV, from director Darren Lynn Bousman.
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Film Review: Saw IIIA review of the third entry in the Saw series, from director Darren Lynn Bousman.
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Film Review: Saw II (2005)A review of the second Saw film, Saw II, from director Darren Lynn Bousman.
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Film Review: Saw (2004)A review of the first Saw film from director James Wan and writer Leigh Whannel.
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Proper Etiquette for Midnight Movie ScreeningsSuggestions on proper behavior when attending a midnight movie screening.
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Review: Haunted by Chuck PalahniukA review of Chuck Palahniuk's experimental novel Haunted.
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An Introduction to Artist Trading CardsA basic introduction to Artist Trading Cards. ATCs are 2.5 by 3.5 inch pieces of original art traded among artists as a friendly sort of business card. Find out all about them in this article. -
Black Dirt CountryA family resurrects a yearly tradition of visiting New York's black dirt region. Horror.
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How to Start a Writing JournalSometimes people need help openning their minds to the creative thought process. A writing journal, as a tool, can help expand both creative and critical thinking skills so smarter decisions can be made related to writing.
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The Importance of EditingEditing isn't just using spell check. This article discusses editing as an indispensable tool in writing.
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New Song Ideas for Halloween Party PlaylistsAn article detailling some newer music acts that can be used to liven up any Halloween party playlist.
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Album Review: The Real Thing, Words and Sounds Vol. 3, by Jill ScottA review of Jill Scott's third album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3.
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Why Parents Shouldn't Offer Cash for Good GradesAn article discussing the pitfalls of rewarding students with money for good grades.
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Tips for Writing Horror FictionWriting horror fiction is hard. This article provides simple tips that can help you create a good horror story.
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Accepting Your Work as ArtAn article investigating the sometimes difficult process of defining your own work as art.
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Holiday Window Painting: An IntroductionA general introduction of the holiday window painting process, with step by step instructions.
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How to Make Your Own Fog ChillerOne of my must have Halloween yard decoration tools is a fog chiller. The purpose is to create an eerie, rolling fog effect that always earns accolades on Halloween night. An informative, step-by-step guide to building a fog chiller for Halloween. -
Weight Loss Without Special EquipmentAn article describing simple ways to lose weight without purchasing a gym membership or specialized equipment.
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Review: A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines by Janna LevinA review of Janna Levin's novel A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines
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Film Review: Heavy Metal (1981)A review of the 1981 animated anthology horror film Heavy Metal.
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Review: Kingdom HeartsA review of the Disney/Squaresoft rpg Kingdom Hearts for the Playstation 2.
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Review: Bug (2006)A review of William Friedkin's latest film, Bug.
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Review: Sony PSPA review of Sony's handheld video game console, the PSP.
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Review: The Notorious Bettie Page (2006)A review of the 2006 biopic The Notorious Bettie Page.
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Has Hollywood Horror Gone Too Far?An article examining just how far Hollywood horror has gone, and if they've even begun to push the genre far enough.
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The Role of Gore in HorrorIs gore necessary for a good horror film? No. But it sure can help.
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Review: Grindhouse (2007)A review of the Quentin Tarrantino/Robert Rodriguez double-feature film Grindhouse.
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Review: Shoot 'Em Up (2007)A review of the new Clive Owen/Paul Giamatti action film Shoot 'Em Up.
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Halloween Decorating: 4 Ways to Make the Average Extraordinary4 great ways to make your Halloween decorations go from the average to the extraordinary, with detailed instructions.
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Review: Legally Blonde: The MusicalA review of the new Broadway show Legally Blonde: The Musical.
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Unique Matting Options for Custom FramingThe fifth article in a series of guides on custom framing. This article discusses more unique options for matting in custom framing. -
Tips for Effective Persuasive WritingThis article provides easy to follow tips for creating effective persuasive writing.
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An Experienced Review of the Chocolate Phone by LGAfter owning a Chocolate phone since launch, I can safely attest to factors that first impression reviews could not.
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Safety for Your Halloween Haunted HouseThe third article in a series of guides on how to create a memorable Halloween House Haunt. This article deals specifically with accounting for safety in design.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your WritingThis article discusses five common mistakes made while writing ad how to avoid them.
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Designing the Custom Framing PackageThis is the fourth article in a series of guides on custom framing. This article deals with designing your custom framing package with matting, molding, and glazing.
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Key Components of Custom FramingThe third article in a series of guides on custom framing. This article discusses the key components in a custom framing job so you can make an educated decision on what is best for your piece. -
Designing the Layout of Your Halloween Haunted HouseThis is the second article in a series of guides on putting together a great Halloween house haunt. This article deals with designing a quality display. -
How to Choose a Custom Framing ShopThe second article in a series of guides on custom framing. This article discusses how to choose the right frame shop for you. -
Tips for Decorating Your Halloween Haunted HouseThe first article in a series of guides on how to create a memorable Halloween house haunt. This article focuses on the importance of choosing and executing a planned, cohesive theme. -
Custom Framing Guide, Part 1The first article in a new guide to custom framing. Part 1 discusses choosing a piece to frame, the needs of the piece to be framed, and what you need to know before going to a frame shop.
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Film Review: The Circle (2005) from Director Yuri ZeltserA review of the 2005 experimental film The Circle from Yuri Zeltser.
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Album Review: M.I.A. - KalaA review of M.I.A.'s new album Kala.
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Film Review: Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on JournalismA review of the 2004 documentary Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism.
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Grindhouse Ground Down by the WeinsteinsAfter the unanticipated lackluster box offic take of Grindhouse, the Weinstein Brothers announced that Grindhouse will be re-released as two complete films: Death Proof first, then Planet Terror a few months later.
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Border Patrol Building UpPresident Bush recently visited Arizona to try and gain support for a new series of legislation to control illegal immigration and border control issues.
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Jimmy Kimmel Ambushes BloggerJimmy Kimmel filled in as host of Larry King Live on April 6 and chose that as the opportunity to create a vicious, one sided debate against Emily Gould, an editor for entertainment blog Gawker.
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Outrage Over Adidas AdsNew York City officials are outraged with a graffiti based advertisement for shoe company Adidas.
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Braunstein Gets His Head ExaminedPeter Braunstein, accused of impersonating a firefighter and sexually abusing a woman, will undergo mental and physical evaluation to see if he is fit to stand trial after suffering severe head trauma in jail cell.
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Five Ways to Live a Greener LifeLiving green is living a more environmentally friendly life. Here are 5 easy ways that you can start to give back to the environment.
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TSA Under Congressional InvestigationBecause of the recently removed site for the Traveler Verification Identity Program, a congressional committee is investigating whether or not the TSA compromised government policy with poor website implementation.
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Review: M-Audio O2 Keyboard MIDI ControllerA review of M-Audio's O2 Keyboard MIDI Controller
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How to Make a Stained Record BowlAn easy to follow, step-by-step guide on how to make a great adaptation of the ever popular record bowl: the stained record bowl, an original creation by Robert Gannon.
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Capital Records Drops Artists, MergerCapital Records and Virgin Records are merging, but due to significant losses faced by both labels in the deal, many major artists are left without a record label.
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Film Review - Dario Argento's The Stendhal Syndrome (La Sindrome Di Stendhal)Review of Dario Argento's 1996 film The Stendhal Syndrome (La Sindrome di Stendhal)
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Film Review: The MessengersReview of the new horror film The Messengers from directors Danny and Oxide Pang.
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Review - You Suck: A Love Story by Christopher MooreReview of Christopher Moore's latest novel "You Suck: A Love Story".
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Critical Film Review: Gian Gwai (The Eye) - 2002 Horror FilmDirectors the Pang Brothers create a haunting and beautiful meditation on the afterlife and the pursuit of dreams in this 2002 horror film.
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Happy FaceI was recently challenged to write a personal essay incorporating two tangentially related art objects into the text. Features:"Sing for Absolution" Muse and "The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead" Max Brooks.
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CrunchJack can't seem to convince his friend Tony to leave him alone during his drive home.