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Stories from the February 28, 2002, Print Edition

Arts: Sorry Thurston, Josh Harnett says NO SEX for 40 Days and 40 Nights

by Joanna Hartley

Topless women, photocopied fannies, lesbian action, masturbation, handcuffs, pornography and fake orgasms .believe it or not, all can be found in "America's first sex comedy without the sex." In 40 Days and 40 Nights (Miramax), Josh Hartnett (Pearl Harbor) plays Matt Sullivan, a handsome but bitter 20-something recently dumped by the love of his life.

BAR BELLE: Dream

Dream Where: 1350 Okie. St, NE Food: nope Dancing: you betcha Pluses: down right cool Minuses: can get pricey The Bar Belle apologizes for her brief respite. She needed a week to detox from a hard-played weekend. But baby, she's back in the saddle again. A little dumber maybe, but it's nothing a little gingko biloba can't fix.

No Kilt, No Glory: Mel fails in moving beyond Braveheart

by Jenn Tobia and Amanda Hilken

There is a good movie in We Were Soldiers. Somewhere in the two hour 20 minute Mel Gibson war flick, there is a shred of redeeming value. With that much screen time, there just has to be. The film attempts to recount the experiences of war wives, widows, young gunners on the front lines and old weathered lieutenants.

Breakfest is back in a big way at Old Ebbitt Grill

by Tamar Jaffe

Old Ebbitt Grill 675 15th St., N.W. (between F and G streets) (202) 347-4801 Just once on a Sunday morning, roll out of bed and throw on something other than your sweatpants. The Old Ebbitt Grill offers a titillating array of breakfast preparations and lunch specialties.