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Pen Players take on Shakespeare

Sixth-graders at Buckingham Elementary recently staged a production of "Twelfth Night." (View a slideshow of the event - photos by Autumn Anderson)

'Coffee and Cigarettes' laden with tension

The bizarre, but brilliant Jim Jarmusch film consists of 11 vignettes, all of which feature a small group of actors talking over caffeine and nicotine.

For B-movie bliss, watch 'Night of the Comet'

The '80s flick has it all: laughable acting, corny one-liners, a ridiculous plot and, of course, zombies.

I Am Alaska talks about EP, going on tour

The local band cut a deal with Attic Records.

Concert offered more than a taste of metal

The "Taste of Chaos" tour, sponsored by Rockstar energy drink, featured bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Blessthefall, Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold.

Anonymous group vows to wipe out Scientology

The Internet-based protesters, who first gained notoriety on YouTube, have devolved to disorganized pranks and random hackings against the church.

Coen film destined to be a classic

Elegant in its execution, "No Country for Old Men," is as darkly funny as it is chilling.

Genre-defying Gogol Bordello puts on great show

The energetic band is often described as "gypsy punk," which, though apt, fails to account for their varied influences.

'Blue Bloods' sucks ... in a good way

The trashy novel about vampire teen socialites is poorly written and ridiculous, but it's also ridiculously entertaining.

'Mary Poppins' is a jolly holiday

Though the family friendly musical doesn't differ much from the film version, it does offer some great special effects and visual wonder.

Celebration reworks '80s alternative

Though uneven, the band's sophomore album, "The Modern Tribe," never sounds like shameless imitation.

Songs for when you're trapped on a bus

How to survive an idiotic - and possibly crazy - bus driver.

Things to do for St. Patrick's Day

Even if you're not Irish, you can still celebrate by watching flicks such as "The Departed" or rocking out to Celtic-influenced punk by The Dropkick Murphys or The Pogues.

Anti-Valentine's songs

In the wake of the holiday's various disappointments and assorted depressions, here a few tunes that rail against the entire institution of love.

Videos on YouTube

Can't find anything to watch on TV? Check out one of these gems online.

Teen movies

In honor of Heath Ledger's untimely passing, here are the best offerings in that frequently dumb, but occasionally sublime genre.


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