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Stories from the October 18, 2001, Print Edition

Military movies’ last stand

by Debra Filcman

The Last Castle (Dreamworks) is not your typical war flick. In a genre largely pervaded by formulaic plots, the film presents an interesting twist. Both sides are fighting for the red, white and blue, or so they would have you believe.

New exhibit offers quick retrospective of artistry

by Rachel Smith

A retrospective exhibit is like a conversation with the life of an artist.Walking through the galleries of the museum, you are able to see where they came from stylistically and how they develop and mature. This is the sensation one gets walking through the National Gallery of Art's new sculpture exhibit by Henry Moore.

Arts: Engaging characters reign in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’

by Peter Joseph

"Glengarry Glen Ross" hits the ground running. Beginning mid-sentence, mid-argument, the tension that is evident when the lights first come up helps make this a darkly funny play to the very end.

Indie film L.I.E. delves into delicate subjects

by Chris Ingui

Homosexuality and molestation are about as serious of topics as you can get, leaving one to ask how it is possible to discuss such issues in a even-handed and comfortable way? Director Michael Cuesta finds a way in his new film L.I.E.

Alt-rock sound rules week’s releases

by Andrew Phillips