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SOAK IN SOME ENTERTAINMENT return of Captain Jack Sparrow, the next chapter of Zelda’s legend and a pop star on the ‘edge of glory’ to keep them preoccupied. And that’s all just within the month. Below, find the summer’s most anticipated releases.
By Matt Liasse Pulse Editor
This summer, when friends just aren’t enough to keep you entertained, everyone will have the wolfpack, the
“FROM THIS MOMENT ON” BY SHANIA TWIAN Available now
LADY GAGA - “BORN THIS WAY” Out May 23
“FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS” Opening July 22
“CARS 2” Opening June 24 “METAL GEAR SOLID: RISING” Out in July
““PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN:
ON STRANGER TIDES” Opening May 20
MOVIES “The Hangover: Part II” Opening May 26
TELEVISION “100 Questions” Premieres May 27
“X-Men: First Class” Opening June 3
“America’s Got Talent” Premieres May 31
“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” Opening June 17
“Hot In Cleveland” Premieres June 16
“Green Lantern” Opening June 17
“The Gates” Premieres June 20
“Horrible Bosses” Opening July 8
“Weeds” Premieres June 27 “Bachelor Pad” Premieres August 9
VIDEOGAMES “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” - June
ALBUMS Brad Paisley - “This Is Country Music” Out May 24 Death Cab For Cutie “Codes and Keys” Out May 31
“Now You See Her” by BOOKS “Lies That Chelsea Handler James Patterson Available June 27 Told Me” by Chelsea Handler Available now “Bossypants” by Tina Fey Available now “In The Garden of Beasts” by Erik Larson Available now
Lil Wayne - “Tha Carter IV” Out June 21 David Cook - “This Loud Morning” Out June 28
“Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir” by Steven Tyler Available now
3 Doors Down - “Time of My Life” Out July 19
“Full Dark, No Stars” by Stephen King Available May 24
Mary J. Blige - “My Life II, The Journey” Out September 20
Easy ways to take a road trip worry free MEDIA AMANDA MCGUIRE RZICZNEK PULSE COLUMNIST
While many love summer for its breezy nights, lazy days and fresh tomatoes, I love summer road trips. From one-tank adventures to coastto-coast jaunts, I can’t imagine a summer without at least some time behind the wheel with the windows down and the radio cranked. Obviously, though, my favorite part is eating. I live for sandwiches made from the passenger seat and fruit from roadside stands. And even weeks before a trip, I will spend days researching local restaurants and plotting side trips that usually involve local markets or chocolate factories. But after my husband was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance this spring, the thought of traveling this sum-
mer made me anxious and worried. Even though glutenfree diets are all the rage for their “detox-abilities,” there’s a huge difference between choosing a diet and adhering to a specific diet for health reasons. Those who suffer from Celiac disease and other gluten intolerances cannot digest wheat, barley, rye, and oats. In fact, their bodies see these nutrients as enemies they must fight against, leading to many painful results. Determined to find hope in my husband’s diagnosis, we’ve tested and found some gluten free solutions during day trips that will make traveling longer distances this summer almost as easy as before. While these are smart practices for all highway travelers, it’s reassuring to know that gluten free diets can be accommodated, even on the road. Pack a cooler: Whether we’re visiting family in Cleveland or heading to West Virginia to meet up with old
friends, we always pack a cooler stocked with gluten free essentials such as cereal, fruit, chips, cheeses, condiments, bread, and Boar’s Head lunchmeat (most Boar’s Head products are gluten free and easily available at Stimmel’s Market.) As we explore cities and come across markets, we continue to add to the cooler. And if we ever run into a situation where a menu isn’t gluten free friendly, we are never without food. Regardless of dietary restrictions, packing our own meals is a lot more economical and helps us avoid unhealthy fast food. Know your resources: It’s probably the Composition teacher in me, but I am addicted to research. I could set up camp at the Jerome Library—sleeping bag and all. EBSCOhost
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THIS WEEK IN TOLEDO
REVIEWS “BRIDESMAIDS”
“HOPELESSNESS BLUES” ALBUM Artist | FLEET FOXES
MOVIE Grade | B+
Grade | A WHAT ZACH GASE THINKS: It’s been nearly three years since the Seattlebased Fleet Foxes released their landmark selftitled album. The band returns with “Hopelessness Blues,” which features the same sound — lush, multiinstrument soundscape and harmonized vocals, that is unlike any other contemporary band. Musically the Fleet Foxes have no equal. As a six-piece band, they create sonic masterpieces with beautiful melodies and perfectly executed harmonies which sound nostalgic but at the same time, fresh and something I’ve never heard before. But “Hopelessness Blues” is a venture from their previous work, as made clear by lead singer/songwriter Robin Pecknold’s existentialist lyricism throughout. The band’s new direction is made apparent right away with album opener “Montezuma,” a song about rejecting materialistic ways and being unhappy about the way life is going. This is a theme throughout “Hopelessness Blues,” which can be read as a loose concept album. The album’s title track continues the theme
of the album with a man who is unhappy with his amoral lifestyle and wants a change. And “The Plains / Bitter Dancer” alludes to the prodigal son over some masterful guitar. Pecknold’s songwriting has vastly improved from the group’s first album because he is able to tackle subject matter that is dark without making it overwhelmingly depressing. The best example of this would be the climatic, “The Shrine/An Argument,” in which Pecknold sings: “In the morning waking up to terrible sunlight /All diffuse like skin abuse the sun is half its size / When you talk you hardly even look in my eyes.” The ending of “The Shrine/An Argument” is the most difficult thing to listen to on the record. The sounds of frantic and jarring horns symbolize something traumatic happening to the main character of the album. Sitting through the intentional mess of horns of “An Argument” is extremely rewarding as it flows beautifully into The Beatles-esque
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THIS WEEK IN TOLEDO
The cirque is coming to town
Toledo party celebrates Middle East
The Huntington Center will sponsor the acrabatic show “Cirque Du Soleil... Alegria” this week. Tickets cost between $37 and $92 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. Showtimes are Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m.
The Global Educations Campaign, the South Asia Peace Foundation and the Toledo-Hyderabad Sister City Company Committee will put together a Basant Party to celebrate the Indian-Pakistani tradition welcoming the spring season. It will be at Erie Street Market on Saturday.
WHAT BRADFORD MILLER THINKS:
With a perfect cast, amazing direction and producing and genuinely surprising laughs, Bridesmaids proves that chick flicks aren’t just for girls anymore. Kristin Wiig, who plays Annie in the film, is an absolute comedic genius. As an all-star cast member on SNL, she has proven she has an unorthodox knack for making people smile. In the case of Bridesmaids, she solidifies her talent by creating genuinely funny laughs. And with co-stars like Maya Rudolph (SNL), Melissa McCarthy (Mike and Molly), Wendi McLendonCovey (Reno 911) and Rose Bryne (Damages), it almost feels like you’re with the guys, rather than the girls. The best aspect of the movie was its raw comedy. Forget cute little one–liners that have women giggling in the theatre while the guys painfully wait for the credits to roll because in some cases, men might be laughing even harder than the women. Judd Apatow, the
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