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EDWARD K. SCHULTIIEIS whether or Co-Editor-in-Chief not you ac- Most of the time, when I go to tually see see a movie in the theatre its nor- the aliens, mally because I am going out for because the night with friends or ljust don't. have anything else 10 do. However, other mov- there are occasions when Iwill go ies, the out of my way to make sure Isee a aliens are movie. "Signs," starring Mel not de- Gibson, was one of the latter. signed as "Signs" is writer/director M. the fear Night Shyamalan 's latest foray into factor; the the supernatural world of movies. fear factor "Seeing friends." Both of his previous two movies, is that of Katie Tomarelli '04 "The Sixth Sense" and "Unbreak- the un- Economics, Business able," were box office hits and known. changed the way that moviegoers As the view psychological thrillers. They movie con- were called smart, edgy, and dif- tinues, you ferent. "Signs" is no different. realize that the movie is much The movie is based in present deeper then other thriller movies. In the middle, the movie did day and details the life of Graham You find out, through flashbacks, drag a little and you may wonder Hess (Gibson), his brother Merrill that the family has just endured a what it has to do with the plot, but Hess (Joaquin Phoenix) and huge loss, and all members of the in the end all the loose strings arc Graham's two children. Soon af- family see the crop circles with a lied back together. Overall, the ter the stan of the movie, a sign different perspective. Some see movie was very well done, with a emerges in crop circles in the them as a sign, others as merely a good score (only loud for empha- "Getting to see every- family's cornfield. What differs coincidence. sis during movie), the cast was about this thriller compared to oth- By the end of the movie, which great - especially {he two young one," ers is Shyamalan's use of "unspec- I will not reveal, you will be scared children, who are adorable. Case Chad Lovett '03 taCUlar" objects. Let me explain but you will also walk away with a in point, there is a scene where the Communication what I mean. new way of looking at things that young girl, Bo (Abigail Breslin), He uses wind chimes, dead si- happen. As Gibson says in the says to her father, ''There's a mon- lence, reflections, and a simple movie, "You have to ask yourself ster outside my window, can I have dog's bark to instill fear in the what kind of person are you. Are a glass of water?" Oh and if I have viewer. For me, this worked. But you someone that sees signs?" not mentioned, you will find your- I am not going to lie, for some As I said in the beginning, the self just laughing at random times people, they just do not like this reason I saw this movie was be- in the movie because of the off-the- kind of movie. cause it intrigued me. I am truly wall humor that is spliced in with However, for those of you who Jntrigued by the supernatural, by the frightening story. Would be afraid to walk into a field unexplainable events. And the [ definitely recommend seeing ~f com at night, and be able to hear movie did not disappoint me. the movie, and seeing it more than he rustling of leaves and nothing While I had seen the previous once so you can catch up on any- else, then this movie is for you. If works of Shyamalan, I did not thing that you miss during the first you are one that is terrified of si- know exactly what to expect, but viewing. When you leave you will lence, then you need to see this the movie was enthralling. It had be asking yourself what kind of movie. because you will be scared. the director's trademark twists and person you are: Do you see signs? I am not even going to reveal Gibson gave a great performance Grade: A- Would you like to make your mark at McDaniel? "My kick-ass apartment The Phoenix needs a new roommate who talks in i killer parties and my his sleep." masthead Pete Christake '04 History, Political Science If you have a great design for the new masthead contact x8600 for details. The winner will receive a prize!