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Best Book-to-film adaptations

From page to pixel: the best book-to-movie adaptations

Though I love movies just as much as the average popcorn-mongering American consumer, I usually prefer the book version of an adapted tale. There are, however, a few exceptions where the visual spectacle, live action or killer special effects tell a story so well that film is just a better medium. To honor the Friday release of a little movie called “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” here is a list of the best book-to-movie adaptations to add to your Netflix queue while you await the 2010 release of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.”

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CD Review Wale

Wale focuses on ‘Attention Deficit’

Attention Deficit is a likely contender for the hip-Hop album of the year. Hip-hop newcomer and Interscope/Roc Nation (Jay-Z’s label) recording artist Olubowale Akintimehin aka Wale, (pronounced Wah-lei) has assembled a sensational collection of songs that are frank in their honesty, smart in their thought-provoking qualities and tight in their seamless production. Not to mention there are bonus tracks that are actually really good.

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Fray

Denver rockers follow in Jay-Z’s footsteps at UA

ASUA is back with another concert tonight from the Grammy Award-winning band The Fray.

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Sarah Palin Ipod

Sarah Palin, what’s on your iPod?

What is Sarah Palin listening to as she scrutinizes the bestseller lists for the progress of her hot new memoir? Here’s the iPod playlist we’d give her…

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