What exactly is a "love jones?" one might ask. Is it a sexy, butt-kicking blaxploitation character somewhere in Pam Grier's repertoire? Is it a tingly sensation down below that causes women to cross their legs and men to drool like Saint Bernards? Is it the undeniable realization that smacks you upside the head when you know you're in love?
'Jones' offers good lovin': Strong characters, great sex make 'Love Jones' a blast
Although the wintry weather prevents us from going to Cedar Point right now, Basement Arts is offering a heated ride on the tumultuous relationship roller coaster in its production of Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love" this weekend.
"Fool for Love" sheds extraneous accessories and simply focuses on characters, their emotions, and human relationships. 
Shepard's 'Fool' shines in Basement production
Ray Young Bear is a man with a vision - several visions, in fact, which he has transformed into two acclaimed volumes of poetry and two novels.
"I try to divulge in cryptic form and diverse symbolisms the supernatural and animistic belief of Native American people," Young Bear said in a telephone interview with The Michigan Daily. "My hope is that people can have a more concise understanding of the tribal imagination.
Young Bear to share beliefs at Rackham
Everyone should agree: Nobody does film like David Lynch. As the Picasso of the film industry, Lynch has a brilliantly unique (and often dark) outlook on life and enough creative genius to successfully adapt it to film. True to form, his newest warped offering, "Lost Highway," maintains his tradition of artistic excellence.'Highway' takes wild trip
SophShow's transition to the Rude Mechanicals takes yet another step forward tonight with its production of Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men."
The play follows the courtroom drama surrounding two young Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine from their unit while stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.Rude Mechanicals to showcase 'Men': Former SophShow promises intimate version of 1991 film
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When Chris Carter, creator of "The X-Files," announced he was producing "Millennium" last year, the public was expecting another fantastic and mysterious thriller. After about a dozen episodes, however, the highly publicized addition to the Fox Friday night lineup has floundered in the Nielsen ratings, and it has taken some of the luster off the producer's star.
'X-Files'' Carter hits again with 'Millennium'
Is there any better way to experience "Star Wars" than after excerpts from Pucchini's "LaBoheme?" Tomorrow night's Michigan Pops Orchestra concert, "An Opera Gala and A Salute to John Williams," proves that film music and opera aren't such a far-fetched combination.
Michigan Pops explodes into Power Center: Group to perform 'An Opera Gala and A Salute to John Williams'
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