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By Daniel Griffi n here’s no business like show business, and there’s no show business like Senior Staff the . This year’s ceremony marks the 80th Academy Writer OUR PICK T Awards, also known as the Oscars, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Daniel Spiller Arts and Sciences. The shindig will feature all of ’s glitter and Staff Writer glam as well as some in-depth commentary on outfi t choices down the red Philip Tharp carpet. The Oscars will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Kodak Theatre. Staff Writer You can watch it on television on ABC beginning at 8 p.m. Nominees BEST PICTURE Be Blood. is the ultimate dark Old Men will most likely take this award for all Juno horse in this competition. Juno is a bit too cute, the buzz and excitement surrounding the fi lm. Th e Academy has done fairly well too over-constructed for its own good, which is It’s a very good fi lm, very tightly constructed, Atonement with the Best Picture category this why it feels almost like a courtesy nomination. showing the Coens stripped down to a mini- year. Typically, it seems there’s only one, maybe (Although Little Miss malist edge. Michael Clayton two, pictures nominated that actually deserve OUR PICKS Sunshine did manage to But actually, Atonement deserves the Oscar if the nomination. No Country for Old Men pull an upset a couple only for its development of literary movement. Th is year, the most deserved three areAtone- years ago.) Adapting a novel and creating movement is often Th ere Will Be Blood ment, No Country for Old Men and Th ere Will No Country for one of the most diffi cult aspects of fi lm. Nominees BEST Nominees Th is year’s nominees create memorable Th is year’s nominees for Best Actress are from a characters that range from demon barbers to Russian Daniel Day-Lewis variety of movie genres. Ellen Page was nominated mobsters. As a “fi xer” for a law fi rm, George Clooney for a comedy-heavy drama (Juno), and just like the (Michael Clayton) takes moviegoers to the ugly side of a Day-Lewis | Christie fi lm, she has become this year’s underdog for the corporate legal battle. An oil-soaked Daniel Day-Lewis award. Cate Blanchett (: Th e Golden Age) (Th ere Will Be Blood) shows us just how far greed can push a man. was nominated for reprisal of the role of Queen Elizabeth. Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd) uses razors to cut more than just Laura Linney earned a well-justifi ed nomination in the dark hair. Tommy Lee Jones (In the Valley of Elah) is heartbreaking as drama Th e Savages. Julie Christie’s portrayal of a wife suff ering Ellen Page a father attempting to justify his son’s death. And of course, Viggo from Alzheimer’s () has garnered much acclaim. Mortensen () is “just a driver.” And although Christie has probably solidifi ed herself as this year’s frontrunner for Th is is a great year for the Best Actor category; all but Mortensen have been nominated the Best Actress Oscar, it is Marion Cotillard () who is most deserving before, and most have already taken home statues. of the honor. Her biographical depiction of the French singer Edith Piaf was Th is year there is absolutely no debate over who should win. Although everyone OUR PICKS inconceivably brilliant. Cotillard paints a beautiful, mesmerizing portrait of who is nominated is extremely well-deserving, Daniel Day-Lewis’s performance Piaf’s transformation from a young street singer, to a middle-aged rising is truly epic. As a well-respected actor with a perfect performance on his hands, star and fi nally to an old, drug-addicted iconic singer. Unforunately, La Daniel Day-Lewis will be bringing home another Oscar to accompany his Vie En Rose has not been a very popular fi lm, which, combined with its fi rst. foreign status, will likely result in Cotillard being snubbed. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Th e nominees for Best Actor in a Supporting Role provide just as much Cate Blanchett is predicted to carry this category for her portrayal of diversity as did the Best Actor nominees. Casey Affl eck (Th e Assassination of in I’m Not Th ere. Her performance in the fi lm doesn’t really Jesse James) plays a young wannabe bandit who gradually becomes disillusioned. compare to certain other performances she has put in. Th e Academy (No Country for Old Men) is terrifying as a killer in search of his Barden | Blanchett has a love for seeing famous people imitated well on screen, and Cate money. Phillip Seymour Hoff man (Charlie Wilson’s War) is a rebellious CIA Blanchett is especially profi cient at it, garnering a previous nomination agent. As a retired soldier, (Into the Wild) is touching as a new friend to for Th e Aviator in which she portrayed . an adventuresome young man. And (Michael Clayton) plays a brilliant is a throwaway nomination for just yelling and slapping Denzel lawyer suff ering from mental instability. Washington on screen. has this spectacular brooding intensity for Although Casey Affl eck and Tom Wilkinson are both excellent and well-deserving, the the short time she’s seen on screen, and is probably the closest one to Oscar should and probablywill go the way of Javier Bardem. Bardem creates arguably the overtaking Blanchett as a struggling mother in . Th e award is go- most memorable character of the year in his portrayal of . ing to Blanchett all the way. BEST DIRECTING BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Th e are the pack leaders because they have turned in a huge critical Th is year provided some creative and entertaining original stories; all of the and commercial success with No Country for Old Men. It would have been nice to see the nominees have every reason to win. Th e favorite of the year is Juno. Th e movie cre- brothers win for a more Coen-esque fi lm. No Country has the Coens sheared down, but ates great characters and an adorable style. It may not be the most original in the they are the frontrunners nonetheless. story itself, but in the way it is told and executed, Juno is a winner. P.T. Anderson has a familiar place on the list with Th ere Will Be Blood; his style of directing is precise and focused. Juno is all in the script, not the directing. Also nominated BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY are for Th e Diving Bell and the Butterfl y and for Michael With the spectacular looking fi lms this year, cinematography is an important Clayton. Notable missing directors: for Perfume, for Sunshine, category, encompassing lighting, framing, color palette and often camera operation. for Inland Empire, for Atonement and for I’m Not Atonement trumps the other fi lms for its transition between subdued hues in the battle Th ere. scenes to rich, saturated ones of the castle house at the beginning of the fi lm.

Images Courtesy of Castle Rock Entertainment / /Fox /Légende/Disney-/ 18 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, February 15, 2008 • 19 DMC 4 proves great, not legendary By Vivas Kaul in terms of its story and gameplay game in order to switch styles, as each times between screens. Load times Staff Writer thanks to such inventive ideas. is mapped to a diff erent direction on are further decreased on the PS3 For example, many players would the D-pad, providing for fast style version of the game, which requires CITY SCENE Devil May Cry has had a long and expect to take control of Dante right changes on the fl y. its users to install fi les to the hard bumpy ride in its short franchise off the bat as he heads into the city of Nero, by contrast, possesses his drive prior to playing. While this is DramaTech shows history. Th e series was created by Fortuna in order to assassinate the demonic arm, the Devil Bringer. somewhat annoying (and lasts for Capcom, the famous game studio local leader, Sanctus. Th e narrative What originally seemed like a risky 20 freaking minutes), the payoff is DramaTech will present The responsible for the Resident Evil game takes a turn though when we are idea turns into one of DMC4’s most ultimately worth the time. Valiant and Waiting for Godot, series. When the series fi rst premiered introduced to Nero instead. In fact, enduring gameplay mechanics. Th e Within each of these environ- opening tonight, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. in in 2001 for the PS2 it was hailed as it is Nero around whom the main Devil Bringer is great for grabbing ments are scores of diff erent enemies the DramaTech Th eater. Th e shows an instant classic. It was seen as a portion of the game revolves. Nero enemies and performing amazing and bosses that are massive in scale. will also play on Saturday and will game that “made Resident Evil look is a member of a group of knightly combos on and off the ground. Fighting the bosses also becomes continue next Wednesday, Feb. 20 like the slow zombie.” However, after demon hunters called the Order of L i ke it s more strategic than before, as pre-

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Last week’s caption on page 17 for the story “MovieFest fi nale hits off with impressive screening” incorrectly stated that Buzz Studios won the award for Best Picture. The caption should have credited 1.618 Films with winning the Best Picture Award.

sliver www.nique.net/sliver ever encountered be grumble bear’s friend on ! please be quiet, grumble bear is trying to hibernate also, my CS lab partner looks down at me for being Greek even though Im better than he is at physics. my physics lab TA is a stone fox, too bad she’s mildly retarded Fergie tries to explain explosive diareah in club: goose got me loose, sry :( give to ceaser what is ceaser’s, and to god what is gods, but give to studio your soul! If Bill Gates had a nickel for every time Windows crashed... Oh wait, he does. Th e best Windows accelerator is that which works at 9.81m/s/s Failure is not an option in my life. It’s a feature! Campus observation: You can buy 2 12oz cans of coke for the price of one 20oz bottle... epic WIN! “Online Exclusives”!? ...Not! (borat voice) Is an autosave feature something too advanced to ask for in Tsquare?? 45min just lost with one click. Will have correct Sudoku for next week to make up for scandal. Tsquare: Save my work, don’t take me on a stupid fi eld trip 20 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Definitely, Maybe offers decent V-Day fare OUR TAKE:   Although Adam Brook’s film is his daughter’s sincere curiosity, but is a series of flashbacks with narration crush on long-time friend “April,” not a masterpiece by any means of only does so on the condition that from Will as he recounts the hard- portrayed innocently by Isla Fisher. By Philip Tharp the imagination, it is much better he change all the names of his three ships encountered upon moving to Only he’s too late; she seems to have Staff Writer than most of the other schlock spat to work on Bill Clinton’s found a new boyfriend, and her out by Hollywood this year (Meet 1992 presidential campaign. interest in Will has faded. However, While Definitely, Maybe will the Spartans), and as such it should plays Will’s unexpectedly one of these three of most likely be regarded as this be recognized for its ingenuity and “[Definitely, Maybe] college sweetheart “Emily,” who, Will’s loves returns and a relationship year’s quintessential Valentine’s Day avoidance of becoming part of the ultimately provides somewhat hesitant to let him go to that was once lost is rekindled. movie, it is much more than that. tired retread of sequels and garbage New York, has little further appear- The entire plot underscores Will’s It ultimately provides the audience that plague today’s film market. the audience with a ance in the film after she turns down naïve pursuit of marriage, while at with a unique and honest portrayal The film begins with Will Hayes, unique and honest his marriage proposal. Several years the same time helps to antagonize of a young man’s foray into the world played with perfect comic timing and later, Will’s next relationship with an the character so much so that he of broken hearts, failed relationships charming wit by Ryan Reynolds, portrayal of a young aspiring journalist “Summer,” played eventually realizes his true love and and attempted marriages. getting served with a divorce while man’s foray into the with a coy yet cold attractiveness by sets out to right his wrongs. Creative (for a romance movie) in at work. Although already separated , progresses quickly. The film largely succeeds due to its semi-simplistic, non-linear plot from his wife, this unfortunate world...” However, in a manner that paral- the honest and heart-warming per- line, the story also succeeds as a mys- circumstance sparks his daughter’s lels the events with Emily, things formance from its lead actor, Ryan tery; it leaves the viewer constantly () interest in how abruptly turn sour with Summer, and Reynolds. He convincingly tackles guessing as to who the lead character’s Will met her mother. Will, initially major girlfriends, making each of she unknowingly foils his plans for mysterious wife may be. reluctant to tell the story, caves to them a possible ex-wife. What follows marriage. Finally, Will realizes his See Maybe, page 21 The Bravery proves lacking live at The Roxy By Hahnming Lee song subconsciously display. The conventional Unfortunately, The Bravery fell Sports Editor made its way into the wisdom is that live music into the latter group and its weak- heads of people every- always sounds better than nesses were magnified in concert. The Bravery played to a sold-out where, and half the recorded music. It’s almost The songs became repetitive and crowd at The Roxy last Saturday time they didn’t even true, but the band has to eventually just blended together. night. The set drew from their two know how. have some sort of catalog With the band playing a full set of studio albums and mixed in some This type of environ- to be capable of sounding songs, it became obvious that these of their new material in the nearly ment can hide a band’s great. guys are better consumed in three one-hour show. weaknesses. Weak lyrics Sure, the audience or four-minute slots. The band burst onto the scene are drowned out by loud could be dancing, they To make matters worse, they actu- in 2005 with their hit “An Honest beats and the repetitive could be jumping around, ally ignore many of their strengths. Mistake.” It made the rounds at nature of some songs can but the focus is on listening Their new songs attempt to be more nearly every real and imaginary be grating without the to the band. Some bands sincere and even loving, abandon- party. Its strong electronic beat and aid of alcohol or some are able to transcend their ing the structure that brought them easy-to-remember chorus made the hallucinogenic. Photo by Lauren Wright/STUDENT PUBLICATIONS shortcomings and still play success. When the group loses the track a perfect one for kids stumbling In a live performance, Despite having catchy songs, The Bravery delivered a great show, but others around in some guy’s basement. The the whole package is on a disappointing set last weekend live at the Roxy. cannot hide these flaws. See Bravery, page 21 ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, February 15, 2008 • 21

she does so with a natural ease, Savages shows somber story Maybe from page 20 slightly off setting the awkwardness such writing instills. Each of Will’s   Laura Linney, who plays Wendy, and but at the same time the dramatic situations in the fi lm, love interests are portrayed with OUR TAKE: Philip Seymour Hoff man, who plays felt completely natural. while at the same time provides a subtle diff erences by the three lead By Jennifer Aldoretta Jon, are unbelievably convincing in Usually, in fi lms of this genre, signifi cant source of the comic relief. actresses; however, they all have a Staff Writer their roles. And although Hoff man the camera work is never anything Reynolds has always shown extreme genuine chemistry with Reynolds was not nominated for an Oscar spectacular. But in Th e Savages, versatility in his fi lms, and while the that gives much more credibility to Death and mortality have always for this fi lm, he certainly gives an Jenkins just makes it work. It’s not character of Will Hayes is not an their relationships. Further support plagued the human race. Death is Oscar-worthy performance. bland or plain…it just works with unusual role for Reynolds, the actor comes from as Summer’s inevitable. But somehow, even as it Jon and Wendy’s father, Lenny everything else. And it adds to the brings a sense of understanding and professor, a crude alcoholic writer tears apart family after family, it has Savage, who is played by Philip fi lm as it should. honesty to the character, allowing who provides additional bits of comic a funny way of bringing us closer. Bosco, is absolutely heart-wrenching Nothing in the fi lm is far-fetched. each audience member to relate. ingenuity. Th e Savages, a 2008 Oscar nominee in his role. For a good portion of the Everything feels like it is happening Reynolds is a budding new actor The direction of the is for Best Actress and Best Original right before your eyes—like you’re of our generation, and he is beginning generic, yet despite the subjective Screenplay, was written and directed watching someone’s life pan out right to get the credit and roles he deserves. narration and storytelling given by . in front of you, but the person is just From his humble beginnings in the by Will, it succeeds in somewhat Brother and sister Jon and Wendy “It is an Oscar too captivated to mind that you’re sitcom Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza objectively portraying the events Savage are ordinary people leading nominee for good observing him. Place, this actor has grown, accepting on screen. And while the rating I’ve ordinary lives. But when they receive Th e Savages is not uplifting as a more mature roles. He is bound to given it (4 out of 5 stars) may seem news of their father falling ill, they reason.” whole, but there are moments when have many more strong performances absurdly high, give the fi lm a chance are faced with a decision. Th ey must you will catch yourself smiling and to come. Reynolds is aided by strong before brushing it away as another take on the challenge of caring for laughing. It is a fi lm that gives us performances from his supporting typical “chick fl ick.” Given the ter- him—which is more than he ever time I was sitting in the theater, my hope as human beings. It makes us female cast. His interactions with rible romantic fi lms that generally did for them—but still the decision eyes were on the verge of tears for this remember why we are here (whatever Breslin seem authentic, and while grace the cinemas during Valentine’s of whether to put him in a nursing poor father. Even though he may not your beliefs may be) and who we the script has her speaking lines for Day, you can’t do much better than home isn’t an easy one. have been the best parent, something are here for. a character that should be older, Defi nitely, Maybe. Both siblings are aspiring writers about illness and struggle makes the Th e Savages will likely drive you to who, at fi rst, fi nd it a tremendous heart more forgiving. tears. It will make you want to take even know it. inconvenience to be looking after Not only was the acting truly a closer look at the way you live and from page 20 the man who is responsible for their moving, but the writing was as think a little more about the way Bravery Th ey even try to put a political screwed-up childhoods. Th e pain of well. If the had been given a you want to live. Very few 2007 spin on one of the songs. Before play- listening to his two children argue bad script, the fi lm would not likely fi lms accomplished this. And even electronic and synth noise and relies ing it, lead singer Sam Endicott urged over what to do with him—though have gotten any Oscar nominations. if you think you would rather see a on just the power of their words, people to go out and vote. He said it with the dementia he is not quite However, the writing was beautiful, fi lm such as Step Up 2 Th e Streets or they sound plain all related to their next song, “Every sure exactly what whatever it is you ordinary. Word is a Knife is going on—has are into, this fi lm Lyrics were in My Ear.” It him deteriorating will affect you, n e v e r t h e i r “When the group was an interest- by the day. and it will touch strong suit. On loses the electronic ing attempt to Even as Jon you. record it can make something and Wendy fi ght, It is an Oscar sound forced, and synth noise serious out of argue and drive nominee for good but in person it and relies on just anything but. their father into reason, so don’t let can sound even This is all sadness, their an opportunity worse. A band the power of their not to say that combined eff orts stray from your that writes the words, they sound they are not a to care for their grip. Rather than line “You put good band; their father give their letting yourself be the art in re- plain ordinary.” music is the per- lives a little more drawn into a fi lm tarted” in good fect background meaning. simply for the aes- conscience has album for just As you might thetics or sound to know they won’t be winning about anything. Th ey thrive in have inferred eff ects, see a fi lm any Grammys. And that’s from a places where they are just another from the Oscar that will aff ect you song aptly titled “Public Service detail at a party or the last minute nominations, the Image Courtesy of Fox Searchlight for a change. Be a Announcement.” Th e song is eas- addition to a playlist. When all eyes acting in this fi lm Siblings Jon and Wendy Savage come together to deal with the part of the Savage ily one of Th e Bravery’s strongest are on them, you wish you still had is phenomenal. complications that ensue from dealing with their aging father. family. songs, yet it sounds like they don’t the pause button. 22 • Friday, February 15, 2008 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT 0100101101001010TWO BITS1001101010011010 Two Bits proposes new holiday after Valentine’s: national End-It Day Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, a ‘N Sync member. relationship in the first place. Humans came up with the concept of a one someone I scorn just to have the joy holiday of Christian origin. While After three grueling days and should be more like the topi antelope. night stand, I support those of you that of dumping them. Easter and mark important receiving the 50th banal note from According to a BBC news article, “The choose to marry. If you find that special Once I took a girlfriend out to dates in the life of Jesus Christ, her before math class, I had to end it. topi antelope come together once a year person that you want to stick to you for play paintball. She made the classic Valentine’s Day celebrates the day I did the manly seventh-grade thing for just over a month to mate.” Dr. the rest of your life like a barnacle on rookie mistake and used all her ammo Saint Valentine bought his first and told my best friend Nick to break Bro-Jorgensen was quoted in the same a rusty ship hull, then go for it. But if up early, so when I finally met her Playboy. I celebrated Valentine’s day up with her for me. Unfortunately, article saying, “It is not you want to avoid the divorce papers defenseless on the field I told her that in my traditional manner, in which Nick chickened out, and it wasn’t uncommon to next February 15th, avoid the not even the camouflage shirt she was I buy a large heart-shaped box of until a week later that Tiffany finally common Valentine’s day mistake wearing could hide her fat rolls, and chocolates, then search for the saddest, found out. Furious that of a fancy proposal. Do not take that it was time to start seeing other loneliest girl I can find on campus. she was the last person her to an expensive restaurant, give people. Then I shot her in the fat. Then I sit down next to her and slowly in the entire school to her flowers and show her a big fat A good breakup requires creativity. eat chocolate in front of her while discover I had dumped engagement ring. Women can’t To get rid of one girl, I brought her exclaiming how great it is to be in a her, Tiffany passed give serious consideration to a to a Chinese restaurant and at the relationship. around a revenge note proposal when they’re drunk end of dinner gave her a personally Some people despise Valentine’s claiming I practiced off champagne and distracted made fortune cookie that said “today Day. is banned by the kissing on my dog. Last by a shiny diamond. This your boyfriend is dumping you, your religious police in Saudi Arabia, which I heard of Tiffany, she is why the divorce rate lucky number is 1, because you are is a pretty good idea; but then again, was working as a stripper is so high; people now single.” these are the people that blame rape in , while I am get caught up in the Sometimes, there are circumstances victims for being alone with a man currently entertaining moment and marry that prevent you from dumping in the first place, so I’m not sure we several lucrative offers from when they shouldn’t. someone in person. For instance, my should be following their lead. Instead, engineering consultant All proposals should current girlfriend has a black belt in I propose that today, Feb. 15, should be firms. It also turns out be done at McDonald’s jujitsu and carries bear mace. Now, in declared a new holiday: End-It Day. that Lance Bass, Tiffany’s drive-thrus. A woman who says the true spirit of End-It Day, this is for Nationwide, people should gather big schoolgirl crush, is totally yes to a marriage proposal over you, Shannon: it’s over. together with their loathed significant gay. a Big Mac is a woman who will I can no longer date a woman that others and dump them. This will I’m sure many of you have stay with you for the rest of your can bench press more than me or has leave more singles on the market for similar horror stories. This life. (I regret ever telling this to a jawline as masculine as Superman’s. the dateless losers that couldn’t hook is why we need a national my girlfriend because now she I expect you to return my Soulja up during Valentine’s Day and will End-It Day. No worrying hyperventilates whenever we go Boy CD, you damn she-beast. Now, provide a day for people to finally about finding the right time out for double cheeseburgers.) you might be a little upset with me gather up enough courage to break up and place to breakup, or even For those looking for inspiration right now, but please consider that the terrible relationships they’re in. coming up with what to say. On Feb. see males collapsing with exhaustion this End-It Day, consider how this shouldn’t come as a complete My first breakup occurred in 15, you simply give her a Hallmark as the demands of the females get too successful I’ve become at dumping surprise. seventh grade. Her name was Tiffany, Card that says “Roses are red, violets much for them.” I know what animal I women. I relish the breakup. The If you feel like physically hurting and everyday she wore a necklace with are blue; now that I’ve dumped you, want to be when I get reincarnated. breakup is when I get to tell a girl all someone right now, mace Nick —he letter beads that spelled out “Lance” you probably are too.” While I think the Nobel Peace her faults. was supposed to dump you for me this because Lance Bass was her favorite Ideally, you’d never be in a Prize should be given to the man who I enjoy it so much that I’ll date morning in Econ. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, February 15, 2008 • 23 THEME CROSSWORD:

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