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Supporting equality issues is important for everyone

A full-page ad that ran last week in The Spokesman- Review picturing a mother, father and three teenage children got me thinking about the A in LGBTQA in a whole new way. The copy surrounding the family photo read, "Our community is stronger when everyone is treated fairly. That is why we, as straight people, speak out today in support of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people." The ad ran Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day. And that's exactly what this family did – come out. The "allies" in the gay community who choose to be public about their support risk assumptions, stereotypes and general ill-will being levied toward them as much as any gay person.
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A chaotic, colorful thriller

Tony Scott doesn't make movies. He makes grand mal seizures, loud, dizzy blizzards of music, violence and too many edits to count. "Domino," his latest, aims to be another "True Romance." It's a goofy and bloody and assaultive all-star extravaganza, and an absurd burlesque of the life of movie-star daughter and model-turned-bounty hunter Domino Harvey.
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‘Elizabethtown’ not worth visiting

A list of the klutzy things in "Elizabethtown": Susan Sarandon's role; Orlando Bloom's charm-free performance; most of Kirsten Dunst's dialogue; the decision to have a character express her grief through tap-dancing; the cut of Alec Baldwin's sports coat; the absence of African-Americans in a Kentucky town where the population is 10 percent black; and the movie's second, third, fourth, sixth and eighth endings. I want to be specific here because "Elizabethtown" is clearly intended as a serious work of art, and it is seriously disappointing. Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed it (along with such fine films as "Jerry Maguire") is a talented man out of touch with his gifts. He wrote a script that goes on and on without saying anything and nudged his actors into performances that have no connection with the way people behave.
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Funked out and reminiscing of Hiphopolis Now

A lot of us are walking around permanently funked up from the The Coup's superdope set that closed Hiphopolis Now on Sunday at The B-Side. It's understandable if even the most loyal hip-hop fan missed the show, what with three days of hip-hop acts leading up to The Coup, plus the fact that another national hip-hop act, The Alkaholiks, played that night at the Big Easy Concert House.
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CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEKAirport Ramada Inn (S)8909 Airport Drive, 838-5211Gabe Lapano (variety) Gabe Lapano (variety) Gabe Lapano (variety) on Thursday Ankeny's (S)Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague Ave., 838-6311Lockdown (variety)Lockdown (variety)Annie Fannie's (S)3827 E. Boone Ave., 534-1212New Jack City (funk/R&B) New Jack City (funk/R&B) The Attic (N)314 E. Second St., Moscow, (208) 310-9139The Muses (Celtic)Auntie's Bookstore (N)402 W. Main Ave., 838-0206Chris Brown (guitar)*The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside Ave., 624-7631Riverside, Scarletta (original)Weight, Flee the Century (original)Scott Law Band (original) on SundayBeverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-4000Robert Vaughn (listening) Robert Vaughn (listening) Big Easy Concert House (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Nazareth, Club Mystique Club Fusion Jem on Tuesday, College Night on ThursdayBigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division St., 467-9638Emerson and Baumer on Monday (variety); karaoke on Tuesday; Exit 7 on Thursday (country) Blue Dolphin (S)16 S. Robie Road, 924-7168Blyndspot, Audioburn, Waysook (original)Karaoke on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday*Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard St., 838-5787Shimmer (original)Open mike with Flyreal on Monday; Eighth Element oxygen bar on Thursday Bluz at the Bend (S)2721 N. Market St., 483-7300Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips (blues)Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips (blues)Riverside Talent Showcase on Sunday; Cary Fly (blues) on Thursday*The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 218-6735In the Way, Minus My Thoughts, Life's Lie (original)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best Road, 891-8995Bad Monkey (original)Bad Monkey (original)Karaoke on Monday-Thursday Bourbon Street Uptown (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Total Request Live & Unplugged on WednesdaysBrickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., 484-2431Vince Valenzuela (comedy)Vince Valenzuela (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Tuesday; Mike Wally Walter (comedy) on Wednesday and ThursdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.) (S)933 W. Third Ave., 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom) The Variety Pack (ballroom) Buckhorn Inn (S)Highway 2, Airway Heights, 244-3991Native Son (variety) Native Son (variety) CJ's (S)112 N. Main St., Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40) Karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday Café Moro (N)100 E. Main St., Pullman, (509) 338-3892Erik Smith (original)The Natalie Rose Quintet (jazz)Catacombs (N)110 S. Monroe St., 838-4610Live music on MondaysCrazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln St., 467-1363DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn on Tuesday-Thursday*Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First Ave., 747-5362DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar Dancing on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Wednesday; '80s night on Thursday Di Luna's Café207 Cedar St., Sandpoint, (208) 263-0846Bradetich & Grove (folk/jazz)Ella's Supper Club (N)CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., third floor, 747-7078Danny McCollim, Secondary Sense (jazz)Danny McCollim, Secondary Sense (jazz)Danny McCollim, The Intercollegiate Student Jazz Jam on Tuesday; Abe Kenney (jazz) on Wednesday; Danny McCollim, The Lindell Reason Trio (jazz) on Thursday*Europa Pizzaria and Bakery (N)125 S. Wall St., 455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and MondayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific Ave., 489-3969Intermission, Scarletta, Blane, Arrows for Eros (original)Take Down, To No Avail (original)Comedy on Monday; Dios Malos, Swords, High Holies (original) on TuesdayFizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings Road, 466-5354Karaoke on Wednesday; Sammy Eubanks (blues) on ThursdayThe Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague Ave., 534-9121DJ Mayhem on ThursdayGoodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission Ave., 928-1070DJ and comedy on Sunday; karaoke on TuesdayHope Market Café (N)620 Wellington Place, Hope, ID (208) 255-4410Jackie Henrion (variety) on Sunday; open mike on ThursdayIchabod's East (S)12116 E. Sprague Ave., 922-8801A Silenced Memory, Everything Beautiful, Concrete Grip, The Belmonts (original)John's Alley (S)114 E. Sixth St., Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on SundayLone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings Road, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening) Bob Juhlin (listening) on ThursdayMax at Mirabeau (N)I-90 at Sullivan Road, 922-4252Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Aaron Richner (blues/jazz)Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague Ave., 927-4555Mr. Happy (variety) Mr. Happy (variety) Open jam on Sunday; Riverside Rhythm and Bluez Jam (blues) on TuesdayMerq Café & Liquid Lounge (S)706 N. Monroe St., 325-3871Element Tribe DJs DJ music Karaoke on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday w/ DJ Yasmine *Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave.,Coeur d'Alene, (208) 667-2331Illusion 33 (original) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague Ave., 838-1570Mission 5 (original)O'Shay's Irish Pub (S)313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-7723John Sylte and Friends (Irish)Open mike on ThursdayPeking Garden (S)3420 E. Sprague Ave., 534-2525KaraokeBen and Sherry (variety)Pepperdine (S)2911 E. 57th Ave., 448-8111Bite the Bullet (variety)Bite the Bullet (variety)Players & Spectators (S)12828 E. Sprague Ave., 924-5141Chuck Dunlap (acoustic/blues)Pullman Grill & Bar (S)300 S. Grand Ave., Pullman, (509) 334-0477Ray B's Groove Project (jazz/funk/R&B) on WednesdayRock Coffee (N)920 W. First Ave., 838-1864Rocky Valour and the Silvers, Dead West, Ben Usher, Big Wang Theory (original)Bradford (original)Saddle Inn (S)10211 S. Electric Ave.,Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke2 Late with Don Smet (country) on SundaySatellite (S)425 W. Sprague Ave., 624-3952Cary Fly Evolution (original) on SundayShore Lounge (S)Coeur d'Alene Resort,(208) 765-2300, ext. 7118Don Larson and The Cynics (classics)Don Larson and The Cynics (classics)Don Larson and The Cynics (classic) on ThursdayThe Slab Inn (S)800 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, (208) 773-5440Thunder Road (country)Thunder Road (country)Karaoke on Sunday-ThursdaySpencer's (S)DoubleTree Hotel2for2 (acoustic duo) Spokane Eagles (S)315 E. Francis Ave., 489-3030Hot Rod Deluxe (variety)Hot Rod Deluxe (variety)Spokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (variety) Diane Copeland (variety)Tone Deff karaoke on Tuesday The Star (S)1329 N. Hamilton St., 487-1530Mr. Happy (variety)Mr. Happy (variety)Thumper's (S)718 E. Francis Ave., 484-8489Chris Rieser Acoustic Quartet on ThursdayTop Hat (S)6412 N. Division St., 489-6540DJ Ryndog ('80s music)Trick Shot Dixie (S) 321 W. Sprague Ave., 624-4549Chris Rieser and Black & White (variety)Chris Rieser and Black & White (variety)Karaoke on WednesdayTwilight Room (N)112 S. Monroe St., 456-5654DJ Ovey (hard house) on TuesdaysVFW #1435 (S)212 S. David St., 535-9315Sissy Starr (variety) VFW #1474 (S)3004 E. Queen Ave., 487-3784Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) on Sunday *The Wine Cellar (N)313 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene, (208) 664-WINEPaul Mata & Pat Coast (blues)Paul Mata & Pat Coast (blues)Dr. Mambo (blues) on Tuesday; Mark Rhodes (blues/classics) on Wednesday; The Doghouse Boyz (blues) on Thursday
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Percy Sledge heads to the CdA Casino

The career of Percy Sledge always will be defined by "When a Man Love a Woman," a hit as recognizable today as it was in 1966. The song's lyrics and Sledge's aggressive delivery are among the most hallowed moments in rock history.
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Sarah on her Carrie role, perfume, Oscar …

One's a little bit country (from Nelsonville, Ohio). One's a little bit street (from the Bronx). But one distinction that Sarah Jessica Parker, 40, and Jennifer Lopez, 35, share is that they are two of the top trendsetters of the last decade. They've helped redefine glamour for women across the country, via little revolutions – from giant flower pins and Manolo Blahniks to velour sweats and, well, Manolo Blahniks.
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Schooled in single malt science

George Thorogood and "Swingers" taught me all I used to know about Scotch. I'd pour single malts over rocks, drink shots of Scotch alongside Bourbon and beer, and when I had the money, "any Glen" would do.
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Some kids are just not that accepting

while. His friend, our neighbor, asked what I was doing living at his house. "She's my family; she and my mom are getting married," he answered. "Eww, gross, that's sick. That's so gay," the 6-year-old neighbor responded.
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Spokane deputies complete Hazzard duty

It took some digging, but I sleuthed out the identity of the sheriff's deputy who pulled a foolish prank earlier this month on Spokane streets that led to two damaged cop cars and gave the department a big ol' black eye. In case you didn't read reporter Jonathan Brunt's account of the fiasco in Tuesday's Spokesman- Review, here's the gist: A deputy hit the flashers Oct. 3 and chased two colleagues in an unmarked Mustang, who played along with the dangerous joke.
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Swords’ new album a top pick for critics’ best

There is something elite about the highly touted new album "Metropolis" by Swords. Bulging tension. Stormwater melodies. Frantic counter-rhythms. Swirling guitar/violin/synth lines. It starts where fans of Portland's favorite chamber-rock experimentalists would expect, but where it goes from there shows the sort of progressive brilliance the sextet merely hinted at with its first self-titled EP (2001 on Absolutely Kosher) and subsequent full-length, "Entertainment Is Over If You Want It" (2003 on Arena Rock) – both released under the band's former name The Swords Project.
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The women of ‘Junebug’ make the movie

It's been at least five minutes since anyone reminded us that, gosh, Southerners sure are quirky. So let us turn to Sundance-darling "Junebug" to remember that people living below the Mason- Dixon line are colorful folks who smoke too much, don't communicate enough and decorate their houses with tacky homemade arts and crafts. At the heart of the film are two intriguing women: glossy, well-educated art dealer Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz) and Ashley, a bright-eyed, pregnant chatterbox (Amy Adams). Madeleine and her laconic husband George (Alessandro Nivola) drive from Chicago to North Carolina to meet a folk artist whose bizarre works Madeleine would like to show. They'll also visit George's nearby family. Ashley, married to George's sulky brother Johnny (Benjamin McKenzie), greets Madeleine and George with a gushing enthusiasm inappropriate even for royalty.
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Using your sick days as mental health days

CHICAGO – When Carol Mullen was a cashier for the old Venture retail store back in the mid-1980s, she was invited to a Fourth of July picnic that she just had to attend. Problem was, Mullen was scheduled to work. The 19-year-old made a grown-up decision: She called in sick.
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CLUBLOCATION/PHONETONIGHTSATURDAYNEXT WEEKAirport Ramada Inn (S)Remington's Solarium Lounge,8909 Airport Drive, 838-5211Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety)Gabe Lapano (variety) on ThursdayAnnie Fannie's (S)3827 E. Boone Ave., 534-1212New Jack City (funk/R&B)New Jack City (funk/R&B)*The B-Side (S)230 W. Riverside Ave., 624-7631Tangled Roots, Ohmega Watts, James Two, Boom Bap Project (original)Eleven Eyes, Crown City Rockers (original)James Pants, Lifesavas, The Coup (original) on Sunday; Mistress and Misters, Seaweed Jack (original) on ThursdayBeverly's (N)Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-4000Robert Vaughn (listening) Robert Vaughn (listening) Big Easy Concert House (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Dark Star Orchestra, Club Mystique Club Fusion Tha Alkaholiks on Sunday; karaoke and College Night on ThursdayBigfoot Pub and Eatery (S)9115 N. Division St., 467-9638Emerson and Baumer on Monday (variety); karaoke on Tuesday; Exit 7 on Thursday (country)*Blue Spark (S)15 S. Howard St., 838-5787Stephen Ashbrook (original)Open mike with Flyreal on Monday; Eighth Element oxygen bar on Thursday Bluz at the Bend (S)2721 N. Market St., 483-7300Big Mumbo Blues BandBig Mumbo Blues BandRiverside Talent Showcase on Sunday; Charlie Butts and the Filter Tips on Thursday*The Blvd.333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., 218-6735Mark Ward, Matthew Lindley Mistake (original)Milonga (original)Bolo's Bar & Grill (S)116 S. Best Road, 891-8995Deep 6 (variety)Deep 6 (variety)Karaoke on Monday-Thursday Bourbon Street Uptown (S)921 W. Sprague Ave., 244-3279Total Request Live & Unplugged on Wednesdays Brickwall Comedy Club (S)Budget Inn, 110 E. Fourth Ave., 484-2431Leif Skyving (comedy)Leif Skyving (comedy)Open mike on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Tuesday; Vince Valenzuela (comedy) on Wednesday and ThursdayBrotherhood of Friends (B.O.F.) (S)933 W. Third Ave., 624-5159The Variety Pack (ballroom) The Variety Pack (ballroom) Buckhorn Inn (S)Highway 2, Airway Heights, 244-3991Native Son (variety) Native Son (variety) CJ's (S)112 N. Main St., Moscow, (208) 883-3147Club Night (top 40) Club Night (top 40) Karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday Café Moro (N)100 E. Main St.,Pullman, (509) 338-3892Brian Taylor (country/jazz)Leslie Jo Sena (original)The Irish Jam (Celtic) on ThursdayCatacombs (N)110 S. Monroe St., 838-4610Live music on MondaysCrazy 8 Sports Club (S)20 E. Lincoln St., 467-1363DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn DJ Lique and Parafyn on Tuesday-Thursday *Dempsey's Brass Rail (S)909 W. First Ave., 747-5362DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar DJ Scott (top 40); drag shows; Eighth Element oxygen bar Dancing on Sunday; karaoke on Monday and Wednesday; '80s night on Thursday Ella's Supper Club (N)CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., third floor, 747-7078The Les Peetz Trio and Rachael Gonzales (jazz)The Les Peetz Trio and Rachael Gonzales (jazz)*Europa Pizzaria and Bakery (N)125 S. Wall St.,455-4051Sidhe on Sunday and MondayFat Tuesday's (S)109 W. Pacific Ave., 489-3969Fear Before the March of Flames, Bear vs. Shark, Since By Man, The Fall of Troy (original)The Click Five (original) on MondayFizzie Mulligan's (S)331 W. Hastings Road, 466-5354Satellite (variety)Satellite (variety)Karaoke on Wednesday; Sammy Eubanks (blues) on Thursday The Flame (S)2401 E. Sprague Ave., 534-9121The Sneaks, DJ Mayhem (variety) The Sneaks, DJ Mayhem (variety)Karaoke on Tuesday and Wednesday; DJ Mayhem on Thursday Goodtymes Bar & Grill (S)9214 E. Mission Ave., 928-1070Twister (variety)Twister (variety)DJ and comedy on Sundays; karaoke on TuesdayHope Market Cafe620 Wellington Place, Hope, Idaho,(208) 255-4410Larry Mooney (original) on SundayJohn's Alley (S)114 E. Sixth St., Moscow, (208) 883-7662Jazz Night on Sunday Kafka Coffee (N)410 Second Ave., Cheney,235-2577Nate Schierman (original)Lone Cactus (S)415 W. Hastings Road, 468-2672Bob Juhlin (listening) Bob Juhlin (listening) on Thursday Max at Mirabeau (N)I-90 at Sullivan Road, 922-4252Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Aaron Richner (blues/jazz) Medley's (S)14415 E. Sprague Ave., 927-4555Mr. Happy (variety) Mr. Happy (variety) Open jam and karaoke on Sunday; Riverside Rhythm and Bluez Jam (blues) on Tuesday; karaoke on Wednesday and ThursdayMerq Café & Liquid Lounge (S)706 N. Monroe St., 325-3871Element Tribe DJs DJ musicKaraoke on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday w/ DJ Yasmine*Moon Time (S)1602 Sherman Ave., Coeur d'Alene,(208) 667-2331I, Kona (original) on Thursday*Mootsy's (S)406 W. Sprague Ave., 838-1570Mark Mallman, Spokompton's Finest (original)O'Shay's Irish Pub (S)313 Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive, Coeur d'Alene, (208) 765-7723John Sylte and Dian Newell (old-time jam)Open mike on ThursdayPeacock Room (S)Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St., 455-8888Chris Rieser Acoustic Trio on WednesdayPeking Garden (S)3420 E. Sprague Ave., 534-2525Karaoke Ben and Sherry (variety)Pullman Grill & Bar (S)300 S. Grand Ave., Pullman, (509) 334-0477Ray B's Groove Project (jazz/funk/R&B) on WednesdayRock Coffee (N)920 W. First Ave., 838-1864Rory Stitt, Glenn Case (original)Radio Arms, Shoved, Liquid Ambition (original)Open mike on TuesdayRock Inn (S)8122 E. Sprague Ave., 922-4649Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Ray Vasquez Band (variety)Karaoke on Sunday-Thursday; The Grind on ThursdaySaddle Inn (S)10211 S. Electric Ave., Cheney, 455-8324Karaoke 2 Late with Don Smet (country) on SundaySatellite (S)425 W. Sprague Ave., 624-3952Cary Fly Evolution (original) on SundayThe Service Station (N)9315 N. Nevada St.The Danny McCollum Band (original)*The Shop (N)924 S. Perry St., 534-1647Camille Bloom (original)The Slab Inn (S)800 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls, (208) 773-5440Thunder Road (country)Thunder Road (country)Karaoke on Sunday-Thursday Snoops Saloon (S)805 E. Rosewood Ave., 487-6013Digital streaming jukebox Digital streaming jukeboxDigital streaming jukebox dailySpencer's (S)DoubleTree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd.2for2 (acoustic duo) Spokane Eagles (S)315 E. Francis Ave., 489-3030Skrach (variety)Skrach (variety)Karaoke on SundaySpokane House (S)4301 W. Sunset Highway, 838-1471Diane Copeland (variety) Diane Copeland (variety) Tone Deff karaoke on TuesdaySpokane Valley Eagles (S)16801 E. Sprague Ave., 928-2063Rhythm Chiefs (country) Rhythm Chiefs (country) North Kountry (country), karaoke on SundaySunset Junction1801 Sunset Blvd., 455-9131Audioburn (cover)Audioburn (cover)Thumper's (S)718 E. Francis Ave., 484-8489Chris Rieser Acoustic Quartet on Thursday Top Hat (S)6412 N. Division St.,489-6540DJ Ryndog ('80s music) Twilight Room (N)112 S. Monroe St., 456-5654DJ Ovey (hard house) on Tuesdays Unified Groove Merchants (N)2607 N. Monroe St., 326-4842Belt of Vapor (original)Open mike on TuesdayVFW #1435 (S)212 S. David St., 535-9315Sissy Starr (variety) VFW #1474 (S)3004 E. Queen Ave., 487-3784Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) Mavericks (country) on Sunday VFW #2218 (S)3207 E. Sprague Ave., Ben & Sherry (variety) on Thursday Westwood Saloon8162 W. Main St., Rathdrum, (208) 687-3987Skrach (variety) on Sunday
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‘Baraka’ shows like an abstract painting

Sometimes films that seem to say nothing end up saying just about everything that's worth putting in words. Or, in the case of the 1992 film "Baraka," everything that's worth putting in images accompanied by music.
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