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November
2002 |
Jam Master Jay, R.I.P.
Jason Mizell was shot once in the head just a couple of minutes drive from the office of the Kensington Review. His death, though, hit closer to home than geography would suggest. As one third of Run DMC, Jam Master Jay helped put rap and hip-hop on the map, taking it out of the ghetto and into the strip mall.
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Winona Ryder, Political Prisoner
Beverly Hills prosecutors have secured the conviction of actress Winona Ryder for shoplifting. While found not guilty of burglary, a jury convicted her of two other counts. She is now a felon, and all of 90210 sleeps sounder for it. The rich and famous should have to pay for their sins like the poor and anonymous. However, the facts suggest that Ms. Ryder received unequal treatment because of her notoriety. Click here to read on.
Jackass: The Movie, or the Audience?
The number one movie in America as of this writing is Jackass: The Movie. On many levels, the film sets new lows, but the real question is what comes next. It would seem that America has finally created a new category beyond "low-brow." Perhaps, we can dub it "no brow." Click here
to read why.