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Apologies
The
DU editors would like to apologize to:
1)
The staff members. While they may sometimes be a little irregular in
their article writing, they most certainly do not suck. Rather, they are all
beatiful radiant shining beings of light and truth.
2)
Randee Holman-Kelley. The personal attack on you was uncalled for. Best
of luck to you and your team.
3)
The Tower. The Tower is an outstanding publication that requires a
massive amount of commitment from its staff, especially its wonderful
editors-in-chief. The Tower is the swiggity to the DU’s swag, and we love it.
More Soccer!
The
Lady Knights had a crushing 4-0 win against Escondido charter last night, and
would like to thank everyone for coming out and keeping it classy. Classy as in not
trash talking. Classy as in
exclusively cheering for Bishop’s in a positive fashion.
Lyrics Quiz
Think
it’s time to put myself away
Seek
out a little silence
Close
the doors and sit awhile
And
walk a little
Oscar Nominations!
Came
out yesterday. Notably snubbed were Robert Redford, who turned in a stunning
performance as the only cast member of All
is Lost, and Emma Thompson, who did a great job of playing a prudish author
while secretly being hilarious (see: her stint as a Golden Globes presenter.)
Fun fact: perhaps because he has never been a movie, Colin has not received
even one Oscar nomination. Drat! He really thought this was his year.
Articles
The Academy Awards as if Chosen by Far More
Pretentious People
By: Matthew
Kerr (Simply DUlightful) (Sorry about that)
Best Picture- Whale Bones
A
compelling recreation of the true story of the brutal whale uprisings of
1940,“Whale Bones” brings technology to a whole new level by incorporating
beautiful cinematography and millions of CGI whales (special effects alone took
over 10 years). Featuring an impeccable 25-minute opening shot of a savage
whale skirmish, “Whale Bones” dares to take risks, and by doing so, emerges as
a nearly perfect masterpiece that reveals the harsh nature of war among whales.
However, you might not have seen this film, as it only opened in four theaters
nationwide.
Best Actor- Jean Van Wênderpleaux- “Embrassez-moi
et de Ne Jamais M'appeler à Nouveau” (Kiss me and Then Never Call Me Again)
Jean Van
Wênderpleaux delivers an extraordinary performance
as
fictitious mute actor “Robert Hero,” who rose and fell from Hollywood stardom
in the 1940s and eventually died of alcohol poisoning. One scene features him
missing his own daughter’s piano recital due to his vicious alcoholic behavior.
Incredible storytelling. Hero’s tale is one of grace and inspiration, and
Wênderpleaux captures his vulnerability with absolute perfection.
Best Actress- Cynthia Causerhaus- Diaries of
Satan
Cynthia
Causerhaus stuns as real life serial killer Aidaleen Bucowski, who struggled
with anxiety and attitude, in the acclaimed film “Diaries of Satan.” While
Cynthia delivered a fantastic performance with her constant shaking and scary
eyes, what really stood out was her lengthy transformation to become the
character. To prepare for the role, Causerhaus gained 120 pounds, following a
diet of mainly play-dough and mayonnaise, and also smashed her face with a
hammer 17 times to achieve Aidaleen’s grisly appearance. Rarely does an actress
show this much dedication. Brava.
Best Director- Melvin Chesters- In The Mob
Heading
back to the big screen after a 55 year hiatus, legendary filmmaker Melvin
Chesters brings forth a new epic masterpiece “In the Mob.” The film basically
chronicles a young man’s journey through the mob, starting at his age 14 and
ending at age 81. Clocking in at 3 hours and 51 minutes, “In The Mob” proves to
be a gratuitously violent and sexual piece, one that no director besides Melvin
Chesters could accomplish.
Best Original Screenplay- Judy Babs- Quirks of
You
Judy Babs
delivers the expertly written dramedy film “Quirks of You,” which revolves
around useless 20-something Lindsay returning to her home town in order to
“find herself.” While home, Lindsay forms a relationship with her former high
school sweetheart and also comes to terms with her own self-worth and being.
Winner of Sundance Film Festival, “Quirks of You” mixes witty, expert dialogue
and dramatic heartfelt moments to form a sensational and offbeat film. The film
is also accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack featuring the songs of indie
bands such as “Noodle People,” “Tall Boy and Hawaiian Girl,” and “Sácre Blood.”
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