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Dec. 28, 1995 - Jan. 3, 1996

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Sharper Images: Some of the most memorable images of the last year, as seen through the lens of Metro photographer Christopher Gardner on location, on deadline and, occasionally, off the top of his head.

Toon In, Turn On: A year's recap by Metro cartoonist Steven DeCinzo, who is never inhibited about drawing his own conclusions about the people, places and platitudes in the news.

Movies
Films of '95: Richard von Busack tracks the highs and lows of the year in cinema, from Babe to Waterworld.

Othello: More than tragedy--it's near catastrophe.

Four Rooms: This world is a cruel place for the macho.

Music
Albums of '95: Gina Arnold tells how alternative rock became a wasteland of nobodies, and all of them are Better Than Ezra.

Rock & Hip-Hop in '95: Nicky Baxter wonders if fascination with the past doesn't have to derail the future of popular music.

Local Music in '95: Todd S. Inoue lists his highlights and lowlifes of the valley's rock, hip-hop and what-not scene.