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Books: Nota Bene (NB Review) Destination Guides
Savagely honest, these somewhat snobby guides are like nothing you're ever read. When only the absolute finest will do, Note Bene is for you.
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Movie: Water
Amidst political and social controversy the final installment of the "elements" trilogy is a gripping look into the plight and strength of women.
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Book: Kitchen Confidential
"Who's cooking your food anyway? What strange beasts lurk behind the kitchen doors?" Spicier than a potboiler novel and racier than a Quentin Tarentino script, Anthony Bourdain takes us on a trip through the NYC culinary underbelly.
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Movie: Annie Hall
Even in a career that spans more than three decades, Annie Hall remains Woody Allen's most personal and introspective film.
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Movie: Blue Crush
Apparently, in Hollywood, empowerment lives in skimpy bikinis and highschool dropouts.
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Book: Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto
After this smart, acerbic read, you'll never look at John Cusack, soccer or reality shows the same way again.
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Movies: Eat, Drink, Food, Metaphor (Food on Film)
Cerebral and moving...the beautiful tales of: Like Water for Chocolate, Eat Drink Man Woman, Big Night, and Dinner Rush.
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Movies: Spanish Films
The brain in Spain: Discover these intensely intriguing and cerebral Spanish flicks.
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Book: Bringing Down the House
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions is one unbelievable true story. Warning: extremely fast-paced; may cause sweaty palms and/or dizziness. Nail-biters beware.
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Book: Paris Hilton's Confessions of an Heiress
The Hilton heiress has always made the best of being a thin, leggy creature with flawless skin and perfect teeth; now, she's decided to share her survival tips with the rest of us in her new book.
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Music: Morrissey's 'You Are The Quarry'
If Morrissey's new album, You Are The Quarry, is any indication of what's going on inside his head, then it's pretty safe to bet that this talented and mopey crooner is poignantly angry.
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Movie: Good bye, Lenin!
Already one of our favorite foreign films, Good bye Lenin! combines wry wit and shrewd intelligence to create a poignantly touching film about one son's love for his mother.
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Book: Insider's Guide to Modeling
Want to become a fashion model? Learn from the pros and do it right...
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Movie: Monster
A gritty and shocking tale of true desperation, with a breathtaking breakthrough performance by Charlize Theron.
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Book: Galileo's Mistake
Rewriting the myth at the foundation of modern science...
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Movie: Kill Bill vol. 1
Kung-Fu, swords, samurais and Revenge (with a capital R). A potent mix of deadly violence and offbeat humor. You won't be ready for this Tarantino bloodbath.
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Book: The Da Vinci Code
An enthralling puzzler, The Da Vinci Code reveals what the naked eye doesn't see. This masterpiece will leave you breathless.
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Movie: 21 Grams
A bold gem. 21 Grams will grip your heart, mind and soul in a poetic drama about life, death, survival and hope - not necessarily in that order.
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Movie: Punch Drunk Love
A film that may just start a new breed of love stories. Action, violence, cursing and pudding - all in the name of love. Mushy, but in a different way.
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Music: Leonard Cohen
Ten New Songs
Rock stars can make a record a year. Pop is easy. Poetry takes time.
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Movie: Moulin Rouge!
What is the Moulin Rouge really all about? What is its history? Is the movie accurate or worth watching?
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