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Stories from the October 29, 2001, Print Edition

Arts: Romance rises above morality

by Peter Joseph

Few films manage to make unconfessed infidelity, sex in exchange for diamonds and incestuous relationships the topics of a light-hearted romantic comedy. The gleefully refreshing Va Savoir does just that.

Acting transcends poor plot

by Elizabeth Crawford

Infusing the audience with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety and depression, Charter Theatre's presentation of Christopher Wall play "Couldn't Say" thrusts the audience into the middle of an oppressive portrait that examines the role of time and loss in a failing marriage.

Malaysian Kopitiam mixes Asian dishes

by Adam Brenneman

When eating at Malaysia Kopitiam, you're never really sure what type of food you'll get. An appetizer may make you wonder if you stumbled into an unknown Indian restaurant. Your main course may make you question whether you're in Chinatown, and your fellow diner's entree would have you believe that you were in a Thai restaurant.