Arts

Oct. 6, 2009

Decemberists play _Hazards of Love_ as narrative

Decemberists play Hazards of Love as narrative

The band will play The Blue Note on Wednesday.

Sept. 29, 2009

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'Fame' remake won't live forever

In 1980, a group of teens danced on a taxi ...

Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ delivers sweet meat and beats

Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ delivers sweet meat and beats

Despite charging admission, there was no drop in attendance.

Fans need not worry about Halo franchise

Fans need not worry about Halo franchise

The franchise has seen changes since Microsoft and Bungie split.

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Re-playing 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'

It's time to set down our light sabers and revisit a video game favorite.

Sept. 22, 2009

'Wet' drips with blood-spilling action

The game has plenty of gore but is boring with sluggish controls.

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Charlyne Yi carries 'Paper Heart' forward with charm

Interviews with real people show more heart than the typical romance.

Tour master Eric Hutchinson pays a visit to Columbia

Tour master Eric Hutchinson pays a visit to Columbia

Sounds Like This topped the unsigned charts of iTunes.

Capybara releases debut album _Try Brother_

Capybara releases debut album Try Brother

Far from synth music about robots, members of Capybara get serious.

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The Rural Alberta Advantage makes Columbia stop

The songs from the debut album evoke memories and life changes.

Sept. 15, 2009

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Madden Curse preys on NFL's top talent

NFL's prime players injured after appearing on 'Madden' boxes.

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'In the Loop' digs at modern-day politics

In America, the political climate of the last decade has ...

Birbiglia tells stories, gets laughs at MU event

Birbiglia tells stories, gets laughs at MU event

The comedian recounted tales of his past and offered tips of the trade.

Brand New matures, gets grungy on Daisy

This late bloomer comes up swinging.

Sept. 1, 2009

'Madden NFL 10' shows improvement over last version

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'Madden NFL 10' shows improvement over last version

The game boasts more realistic graphics and gameplay.

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Humbug a failed experiment

New Arctic Monkeys album is change we don't need.

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'Basterds' retains quintessential Tarantino characteristics

The characters, witty dialogue and gore show off the director's quirks.

Mizzou Records changes location, promotes vinyl sound

Mizzou Records changes location, promotes vinyl sound

The new store is easy to browse, if not particularly eye-catching.

The Dork Knight: a gamer’s greatest gaming fantasy

The Dork Knight: a gamer’s greatest gaming fantasy

Finally, a comic book video game that doesn’t suck.

Aug. 25, 2009

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The Pirate Bay to become available to subscribers only

File-sharing site The Pirate Bay is under new management.