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Rep’s show makes a killing

Thomas Skelton February 15, 2008
Few people enjoy jury duty, but even fewer experience the dark version of it as portrayed in "Twelve Angry Men," which will be performed at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis through March 2. Martin Platt directs the play, written by Reginald Rose in 1957.

Theater professor makes mark on the Rep

Thomas Skelton February 15, 2008
Gary Barker is one angry man-sort of. Barker, a professor in the theater department at Saint Louis University, is currently starring as Juror 2 in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' production of "Twelve Angry Men." "My character is probably the least angry of the angry men," Barker said.

Christina Ricci snags fairy-tale role in Penelope

Margaret Murphy February 15, 2008
Once upon a time, there was a young actress by the name of Christina Ricci. Ricci was a talented girl, starring in films at just 9 years old. The young girl lost her way, however, with a string of films that failed to garner much box-office success. But, with a little hard work and dedication, Ricci's rebounding role comes in the form of the fairytale-based film Penelope (Stone Village, Feb.

ArtDimensions fills art-shape void in St. Louis

ADAM TAMBURIN February 15, 2008
Artists in St. Louis have a new cultural mecca. After moving from space to space in its seven-year history, ArtDimensions, a St. Louis-based, non-profit organization that aims to energize the local artistic community, has moved to the Third Floor Gallery on Washington Avenue.

On the Inside: Food for immature thought

Kelley Dunn February 15, 2008
The older I get, the more I realize just how young I actually act. I'm getting to the point where I just cannot act my age. I can't work on anything without taking a break to play solitaire. I can't play a game of solitaire without winning a game of solitaire.

Crow expresses all she wants to do on Detours

Ashley Jones February 15, 2008
She captivated listeners with hit songs such as "All I Wanna Do" in 1993, "Everyday is a Winding Road" in 1995 and "Soak Up the Sun" in 2002. Now, singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow is back with a new album, Detours (A&M, Feb. 5), which will captivate fans in much the same way that her previous hits did.

In Bruges puts Belgium on the map

Matt Wilhelm February 15, 2008
In Bruges (Focus Features, Feb. 8) is an unusually thoughtful film for this time of year. With the consideration period for the 2007 Oscars over, it is the season when schlock such as Meet the Spartans and Fool's Gold dominates the box office. Impressively, In Bruges, written and directed by Tony award-winning playwright Martin McDonagh, surpasses this strangeness as it unfolds.

Van Halen to headline at Scottrade Center

Landon Burris February 15, 2008
After a hugely successful 2007 tour, Van Halen, the rock band known for such hits as "Jump," "Hot For Teacher" and "Ain't Talkin' Bout Love" is at it again. This year's tour includes 34 stops, including an appearance at the Scotttrade Center on March 30. This tour is highlighted by lead singer David Lee Roth, who returned to the band last fall after a 22-year abscence.

MOCRA gives a new spin on an old classic

Kelley Dunn February 8, 2008
It's not every day that Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" can be seen from a different angle-literally. The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (3700 West Pine Blvd.) unveiled its latest exhibit Sunday: Miao Xiaochun's "The Last Judgment in Cyberspace." "We decided this would be an interesting show to bring here," said MOCRA Director Terrence Dempsey, S.

SLU Cinema opts to show Academy Award winners in spring

Will Holston February 8, 2008
The Student Activities Board has unveiled the full lineup for this semester's SLU Cinema screenings, and it includes movies from a wide variety of genres and tastes. "We pick movies that seem to be really popular in theaters and try to mix up the movie genres," said Kristen Percich, SAB's movie chair.

Let Me Explain: Man, I feel like a woman

KATIE LEWIS February 8, 2008
It would be so much easier to be a dude. Let me explain. It's difficult not to judge people based on stereotypes, but, as I see it, there are two kinds of people: Those who are thoughtful, wise and nurturing, and those who spit, have tennis shoes the size of boats and frequently fondle their downtown bonanza.

Speakeasy is the new buzz behind the door

[email protected] February 8, 2008
Speakeasy is a band that has to work hard to live up to its name. Coined after establishments that illegally served alcohol and that celebrated free speech during Prohibition, the band seeks recognition with their dangerous-yet-cool vibe. "The speakeasies were kind of an underground place you go to catch a buzz," said Shawn Eckels, lead guitarist and vocalist.
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