How many lines affect us on a daily basis?
There are the geographic kind -- county, state and national. But there also run other, less-defined lines -- racial, economic, rural and urban. Then there is the bloodiest barrier in American history, dividing the North and the South.
Pynchon makes comeback with 'Mason & Dixon'
"Relationships based on extreme circumstances never work out," repeated Annie Porter throughout 1994's mega-hit "Speed," even as she was falling in love with maverick Jack Traven on a doomed bus controlled by the whim of a madman.
'Speed 2' fails to match original film
In 1989, The Stone Roses -- up to that point a relatively unknown Manchester quartet -- released a groundbreaking self-titled debut album of 13 glorious psychedelic pop/rock songs. The album's mix of shifty drumbeats, low-end bass rumbles, hushed vocals and swirled guitar licks worked perfectly; "The Stone Roses" was voted the best album of the 1980s by the New Musical Express, over The Smiths' "The Queen Is Dead" and even U2's beloved "The Joshua Tree."
Seahorses swim to success; Radiohead has glorious CD
Starring Peter Fonda in a comeback role, "Ulee's Gold" is a touching family drama that pulls us into Ulee's world of bees and honey. The movie captures the profound and oppressive silence that surrounds Ulee and his family.Fonda returns to film stardom in 'Gold'
Even though he was known professionally as James, the whole world knew him as Jimmy -- our advocate, our brother, our friend. Since his death on July 2, beloved Hollywood leading man Jimmy Stewart has been remembered as the lanky, lovable actor who thrived in film classics like"It's a Wonderful Life," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "Vertigo."Actors' deaths signal the end of an era
Counting Crows has won many fans for its introspective, emotional songwriting, qualities which don't always translate well to live performances. But at Sunday's sold-out Pine Knob show, the band met and exceeded its audience's highest expectations.Rain kings: Counting Crows rocks storm-drenched Pine Knob crowd
Spoken word poetry is a lot like country music; you either develop a taste for it, or you don't. Those who are fans usually can't get enough, while opponents have been known to run from a room screaming at the mention of an open mic. 'Ann Arbor Speaks' on spoken word poetry compilation
Fans of Britpop, your weekend is coming up! UK pop groups Bis and Kenickie (below) will play at the Magic Stick July 24. You can spend hours on the phone with Ticketmaster to get tickets É or you can get them free from The Michigan Daily. That's right, we said FREE.Bis and Kenickie to perform at Magic Stick
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