ENTERTAINMENT Eric Momou, Entertainment Editor Sierra Gillespie, Production Assistant ‘The Box’ unique, but not in a good way film. Arthur and Norma Lewis, Steward, an older gentleman When Arthur gets home, uninspiring performance. Sierra Gillespie played by James Marsden and who is seemingly normal with Norma explains the rules to Langella supports the cast, Production Assistant Cameron Diaz, live a suburban one exception: his face. His left him, and together they decide playing the eerie Mr. Steward to life for the most part. Arthur cheek appears to have been their fate. a tee. His calm yet unrelenting REVIEW2.5 out of 5 stars is a scientist for NASA and badly burnt, revealing several “The Box” is a science-fiction character raises the quality Norma is a teacher at the of his teeth through the side thriller, but it is somehow of the film, though not nearly A mysterious box shows up private school where they of his face. Mr. irregular and set apart from as high as other films of this on your doorstep. You cannot send their son. the other films of that genre. nature. get into the box; all you can see At the start of the film, It cannot quite be labeled as Though “Button, Button” is that there is a button inside. Arthur fails to receive the a horror film either, though it lends its general plotline to Hours later a man arrives at promotion he was expecting, has aspects from that category “The Box,” the film and short your home, unlocks the box and Norma’s boss announces as well. story are incredibly different. and gives you an ultimatum. that the faculty at her school Though Diaz headlines The film adds an entire new You can leave the box alone for will no longer be provided the film, stepping out of her storyline, one of which did not 24 hours and continue living free tuition for their children. standard romantic-comedy, need to be included. your life normally, or you can Because of these devastating even so much as speaking “The Box” has an important press the button, which will financial setbacks, the Lewis’ S t e w a r d e n t e r s with an accent throughout message, though somehow that kill someone you have never have a different mindset when the Lewis residence and the entire film, James Marsden is not what is memorable about met, but grant you one million they receive the box. explains the rules of the box captures the spotlight. the film. With the exceptions dollars. What would you do? The doorbell rings at 5:45 to Norma. Despite being typecast as of Marsden and Langella, the The main characters in “The a.m. one morning, waking If the Lewis’ press the a supporting actor, Marsden acting is mediocre at best and Box,” based on the short story up the family, that ventures button they will receive a shows off his skill in “The the story is confusing. “Button, Button” by Richard downstairs to answer the million dollars, but someone Box,” only his third leading Though decent, “The Box” Matheson, are faced with that door. No one is there—just a they do not know will die. role, unquestionably stealing will only be remembered as dilemma. small box, and a note saying Throughout their entire the show from Diaz. He an unclear story without a The film takes place that Mr. Steward will arrive at conversation Mr. Steward portrays countless scenes resolution. in a Virginia town in 1976, 5 p.m. that evening. is polite, straightforward with drastic emotion, drawing Still the film brings up one represented by the cliché attire At 5 p.m. that evening Norma and charming, yet somehow the attention toward him and ever-present question: would worn throughout the whole answers the door to find Mr. mysterious and sinister. away from Diaz’s unoriginal and you press the button? School lunch falls short Refreshing music Sophia Schmidt Café, Combo Owl City’s sophomore album successful and À la carte was the number one song Columnist Meghan Caulfield choices seem Columnist purchased on iTunes. like they The song “Dental Care” REVIEW2.5 out of 5 stars would provide describes unsure feelings enough food REVIEW2.5 out of 5 stars towards dental hygienists Lunch is the one part and variety and is an upbeat masterpiece. of school to which most from which There is an aspect of “Vanilla Twilight,” also students look forward. It students can music that lifts your heart, featured on Ocean Eyes, is a time to relax, talk with p i c k . W h e n lights up your eyes and puts is a bright and witty love friends or quickly catch up on C h e f K r i s ’ your head in the clouds. song. The song is serene homework. S p e c i a l i s Adam Young, vocalist, and undisturbed. The However, there are several three-cheese Sandwiches with cheese are not a viable choice for composer and lyricist of lyrics clearly state how problems with the school’s t o r t e l l i n i lactose intolerant students. (Photo by Kelsey Rudisill) the one-man electro-pop love can make you feel and lunch program. After standing and the fried band, Owl City, does just this. take you to a greater place. for 15 or more minutes in food consists of pizza and option of paying three dollars Young started off sharing “The Bird and the Worm” the line, I can finally enjoy cheeseburgers, where is a for a sandwich containing one his music on MySpace is a lively song about finding my meal. School lunches are lactose intolerant athlete piece of meat and cheese. and quickly gained a the person with whom you convenient, but without food supposed to eat? There is also the option of supportive internet fan base. are meant to be in love. that fits the needs of students, Another aspect of eating at side salad that would keep me This young artist from “Umbrella Beach” is a touch is it worth it to buy lunch at school is the lack of options for full for around thirty minutes. Minnesota hit the scene more techno than the rest of the school? people with diet restrictions. I The food lacks sufficient two years ago and released his album, sounding more Every day there are different was recently diagnosed as protein and fiber to keep his debut album, Maybe I’m like “The Technicolor Phase” choices from which to pick. lactose intolerant and there athletes full from lunch until Dreaming. Since then, he from Young’s first album. Chef Kris’ Special, Classic are very few options for me after practice. quickly released two singles, The track “Meteor Shower” t o c h o o s e A few years ago, to keep one full-length album and one is calm and peaceful with its from without students eating healthfully EP. His most recent album, poetic lyrics. The remix and d a i r y. F o r the lunch program decided Ocean Eyes, was released original versions of the catchy vegetarians, to start “No Fry Fridays.” Yet in July 2009. Ocean Eyes track “Hello Seattle” are both there is only the lunch service continues to includes the well-known song, featured on Ocean Eyes. “ P a s t a B a r serve burgers, pizza, nachos “Fireflies,” which features Owl City’s song “Sunburn” Monday” for and corn dogs. It is almost Matt Thiessen from Relient K. is also on this season’s them to rely impossible to eat healthfully Owl City’s music is cheerful soundtrack for the CW on to get a during school lunches. The and electronic, slow and television show “90210.” m e a t - f r e e service does offer a bagel as a melodic, but still positive Owl City will be on tour meal. Choices healthy alternative. However, and quick enough to make this winter with LIGHTS d e v o i d o f according to MSNBC.com, you want to get up and move. and Deas Vail. They will be d a i r y a n d white deli bagels can have up Young’s music combines visiting venues throughout meat would to 380 calories in them without clever lyrics and beats similar the United States starting help school any cream cheese. to those of The Postal Service. in December, including an l u n c h e s The quality of some meals As with all of Owl City’s already sold-out show at b e m o r e are enjoyable, but food starts songs, “Fireflies” is filled the Majestic Theater in enjoyable for to run out as the lunch period with lyrics that enchant you Pizza, one of the few options at lunch, is an unhealthy Madison. everyone. goes on, there are high prices like a child’s imagination. choice for students looking for a healthy lunch. (Photo There is the and few healthy choices. At one point, “Fireflies” by Kelsey Rudisill) Page 10 The Purple Sage November 18, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT Top 5 effective ways to spread sickness sneeze is going to go. Then all walk to get a fork or spoon with the number five best way sneezing in the open air, Sophia Schmidt of a sudden, you get the idea! alone. Eating off of potentially of spreading swine flu. making germs more easily Columnist Your hands! Every thing you sick people’s utensils is an 4.