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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Gregorian seems to have a trancelike effect on its fans. The Anonymous 4 is a New York City-based quartet of women who have developed a cult following for their authentic performances of Gregorian chant and other medieval music. Susan Hellauer, a member of the group, says, "The most common single comment we get from audiences is that they were 'transported.' " There is a certain irony here. Chant was composed to serve and honor spiritual texts, but it seems unlikely that its new fans are paying much heed to the Latin words. After all, would they really be out there...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CLASSICAL MUSIC: Salve Festa Dies, Baby | 4/4/1994 | See Source »

...that I'm a fan of cult clasics. I often find them strange and boring. But "Reservior Dogs," despite one strange scene and one boring scene, is undeniably a fine film...

Author: By Katherine C. Raff, | Title: 'Reservoir Dogs' Has Lots of Bite | 3/24/1994 | See Source »

Imagine my surprise when I found out that one of my favorite film, "A Few Good Men," seems to be a leadership seminar cult movie...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Partying and Public Policy | 3/24/1994 | See Source »

...Dogs," files in the face of every Hollywood cops-and-robbers flick you've ever seen. It has the emotional level and acting quality of "Glengarry Glen Ross" and the script and camera work of a newcomer who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo. It screams out, "CULT CLASSIC...

Author: By Katherine C. Raff, | Title: 'Reservoir Dogs' Has Lots of Bite | 3/24/1994 | See Source »

Andrew: That is a line in the song. Heck, I don't know--I wasn't thinking Blue Oyster Cult...

Author: By Steve L. Burt, | Title: Eggs Go Over Easy | 3/10/1994 | See Source »

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