MOVIE REVIEW | V FOR VENDETTA Evey (Natalie Portman) is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as "V" in V for Vendetta. Revenge of the words Excessive storytelling threatens anarchic avenger most The plot of V for Vendetta sounds controversial: A lone man sets off explosions and commits murders to protest policies of the government. Before you label the man who calls himself V a terrorist, understand that his government is corrupt and dictatorial, and that his victims are officials and others responsible for committing atrocities against the people. » Imaginary plots reflect modern era of violence

Cover Story

• Festivals bring out the Irish in everybody
  St. Patrick's Day inspires celebrations Downtown, in Dublin

Television

• NEW ON DVD: Rutherford shines in Miss Marple set
• CD REVIEWS: Old bluesman still young at art
• MUSIC & DANCE: Husband, wife team up to perform
• NO RESERVATIONS: Gamble pays off for relocated restaurant
• OFF THE MENU: Basic or fancy, pastries take the cake
• BOOK REVIEW | COMPANY: Empty suits, oddball employees populate timely novel
• LITERATURE: Letter backs Lee as 'Mockingbird' creator
• THE YOUNG AT ART: 'Holes' has a goal: Satisfy eager audience
• Events
• PEOPLE: Madonna announces: 'Bombs away!'

Movies

• TELEVISION: Wallace to retire at season's end
• TELEVISION: Comedy for hip young adults speaks language all its own
• Isaac Hayes quits 'South Park' in Scientology flap
• American Idol: Getting the vote out
  With field down to 12, 'Dispatch' to take its own poll
• 'Biggest Loser' lessons change couple's outlook
• Top Feature: Details of sitcoms often based on creators' experiences
  Details of sitcoms frequently based on experiences of their creators
• TELEVISION: 'Today' host shuns 'pretty' tag, takes tough jobs as they come
• Comrades in arts
  Central Ohio community of Russians turns out when countrymen such as Spivakov visit
• Columbus Parent Pick of the Week
• PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: She isn't willing to gamble on him

Theater

• TV: Troubles of polygamist multiplied in HBO drama
• All in the 'family'
  After a long wait, 'The Sopranos' is set to return
• Today's birthdays: Jerry Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Brooke Burns
• PEOPLE IN THE NEWS: Celebrity golfer wants to be treated in a fair way
• MUSIC, MOVIES: Out this week

Music

• NEW TO VIEW: Frank Gabrenya commentary: Ali-Foreman fight documentary is battle royal
• UPCOMING RELEASE: Director's latest work again depicts a strong, independent woman
• Movie directory
• MUSIC: 1,400 acts to perform at South by Southwest
• Onstage antics mar Rock Hall of Fame ceremonies
• BOOKS FOR KIDS: Author creates flight of fancy
• This week in the arts

Dining

• Films ending today
• PROFILE | TERRY BRADSHAW: Director finally sacks former quarterback for comedy
• NIGHT LIFE: Singer Hammond thrives on gritty country blues

Literature

• NEW ON DVD: 'Good Night, and Good Luck' woefully short on extras
• MOVIES: Bomb -- James Bomb? Some fans grumble about next 007
• MOVIES: 'Failure to Launch' lands in top spot
• TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Mike Love, Fabio, Eva Longoria

Children's Activities

• MOVIES: Frank Gabrenya commentary: No plot existed to deny Oscar to 'Brokeback'
• STAGE NOTES: Troupe does jest of a salesman

Visual Arts

• DONATION: Bank gives Robinson sculpture to museum
• Joe Blundo commentary: Treatment equals treats for pooch with diabetes

Sports

• CURTAIN CALLS
• THEATER: Bollywood on tour
  Indian film genre takes to stage in all its melodramatic glory

Other stories

• Barbara Zuck commentary: Versatile Southern offers great space for any show (March 12)
• THEATER REVIEW | IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: First-rate director, actors create excellence (March 11)
• Tickets, please (March 16)
• Songwriter keeps stories of America rooted in blues (March 11)
• Food for Thought (March 16)
• NEW IN PAPERBACK (March 16)
• VISUAL ARTS: Full circle (March 12)
  37 years after leaving Columbus, printmaker has first show in hometown
• 'STARS ON ICE': Challenges great in pro skating (March 16)
• BEST BET | COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW: Cars of all kinds are parked inside (March 16)
• PEOPLE: Sean Connery has surgery for kidney tumor (March 13)

Movies

Films ending 3/16 | Film | Upcoming Movies

Theater

Theater listings | Curtain calls | Auditions

Music

Clubs and lounges listings | Concert listings | Tickets, please

Classical Music

Classical music listings

Comedy

Comedy listings

Literary

Literature

Visual Arts

Visual arts listings

For the Kids

Children’s Events

Other things to do

Miscellaneous | Points of interest | Sports | Outdoor activities

Dining

New review: Da Vinci's Ristorante

2005: Top 20 Restaurants in Columbus

New-restaurant activity remains in recovery as investors seem to be regaining their optimism, while existing restaurants continue to dust off remodeling and expansion plans that had been on hold during the recession.

» 2005 Dispatch Dining Guide

» 2005 Dispatch Dining Guide (Electronic Edition)

More dining reviews:

• Bodega
• Cafe Bistro at Nordstrom
• Bon Vie
• Pad Thai
• Gallo's Tap Room
• Dublin Metro Bar & Grill
• Bistro Topkapi

Search Newspaper
Ads & More!

Dining

• 2005 Dining Guide
• 2005 Dining Guide (Electronic Edition)