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FEBRUARY 10,2005 - Page 6 COMMENTARY Free Press Staff Mac & Danielle 2004e THE THAT Co-Editors-in-Chief Writers/Reporters D.DN'T THO: YOU ,"OLF QET COUR"" EMAIL lB Katie Martin '06 Patrick Bonaduce '08 ······v Pat O'Toole '07 Emily Compton Shanan Delivuk Art Director lenni Evans Liz Matthews '06 Lea Fiddick '07 Eric Fuller '08 News Editor James Gibbs ~~~:3 Rob Goeke '07 Mike Habegger '08 Taylor Hebden Features Editor Alyse Holloman Bayley Fannin '05 Shelly Hom Suzane Lester Commentary Editor :rodd Knepper Brian Patterson '05 Leon Mach '05 Lizzie Musar '05 Sports Editor Geofl Peckham Mike Habegger '08 Jacqueline Pundt '05 Kelly Rampmeyer Copy Editors Greg Sand ruck Jesse Feldman '07 Stacey Shaller Teri Hamer '07 Amalie Shaffer Jon Teter's guide to the Oscars Jill Stone Page Design Jon Teter '08 Kenny Ditto '06 Michael Vyskocil '05 It's that time of year . Collateral just didn't seem based on the merit and quality Lindsay Fairchild '08 Beth Williams again, when Hollywood con- likely to have a chance. of the film, it should have been verges on The only real cornpett- Beth McLane '07 AndyWu the Kodak tion in the Supporting cat- nominated at the least. egory is Morgan Freeman Similarly, the touchy Photography Ad Manager (Million Dollar Baby). Foxx's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 was not nominated in the Best Sarah Black '07 Emily Funk '07 chances in the Leading cat- Documentary category. It goes Indira Gonzales '07 egory are good, but he will to show that political and social have to compete with an on- Taylor Hebden Ad Representatives slaught of talent. Others in correctness still get in the way Suzanne Lester Rachel Bryant the Leading Actor category of evaluating a movie (or any Christine Beers include Leonardo DiCapprio performing arts piece) on its own merit and giving credit (The Aviator), Don Cheadle (and most expensive) attire, (Hotel Rwanda), Johnny Depp where credit is due. Even TIle McDaniel FreePress is published biweekly. and withstanding the barrage (Finding Neverland), and, though I do not agree with The opinions expressed do not necessarily of camera flashes. thankfully, Clint Eastwood Michael Moore's documentary, represent those of The McDaniel FreePress staff, Yes,it is time for the Os- (Million Dollar Baby). I still feel it should be recog- the faculty, or the administrators of McDaniel cars. And the biggest night in Perhaps the best battle nized for being a well formu- lated piece of work. , College. show biz keeps getting big- for an honor will be in the ger. This year's crop of films Best Animated Feature Film My biggest disappoint- ranging from frightening ter- category. This group has pit- ment this Oscar season has to The paper welcomes free-lance sent the ror films, to powerful reli- be the absence of Andrew freepress@mcdanieledu. The editors reserve gious pieces to hilarious com- ted two colossal giants Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the right to edit for clarity, length, and libel and edies is no dull field. The against each other; Disney's the Opera in the Best Score cat- and The lncredibles to publish as space permits. Please include a nominations have been an- DreamWorks' Shrek 2. The egory. Whether it was ineli- name and phone number for verification. nounced; the preparations contest between the two ani- gible because of the previous Names will be withheld only by the discretion have been made. Let the mated blockbusters may ac- stage version or it was just le~t of the Editors-in-Chief show begin. tually come down to who out, I hate to see movie mUSI- The Academy Awards votes for the third nominee, cals snubbed in their own cat- The McDaniei FreePress does not discriminate have a reputation similar to Shark Tale. The lncredibles is egory. Many think.ALW's score based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual that of a Cadillac. They are probably the front runner for is lackluster and repetitive, but the most coveted statuettes in orientation, national origin, condition pf the film and entertainment the award and should join it is just as good as any other the likes of Finding Nemo and handicap, or marital status. industry. Each year, the The Lion King in Disney's col- movie up for Score (and would Academy surprises viewers lection of hits. have loved, to see Webber and Mail tor as it carefully (maybe more On the other side, there composer John Williams [Ham) The McDaniel FreePress like hopefully) chooses the are the ever-present snubs. Potter] up for the same award). McDaniel College, 2 College Hill best nominee to take home The Passion of the Christ, de- Phantom stays very true to the Westminster, MD 21157 the unclothed statue. The spite its tremendous box of- stage version, which is the (410) 751-8600 2005 nomination list has fice success, was snubbed for highest grossing musical in his- tory at well over 3.2 billion Brit- F= (410) 857-2729 some surprising selections as Best Picture. Of course. this ish pounds. It has beautiful or- E-Mail: freepress@mcdanie1.edu well as some unexpected does not surprise me, since snubs. It is always interest- the controversy surrounding chestrations that even challeng- ing to see who the Academy it has caused uproar in many e those of Williams. feels deserves the award, but communities. However, As always, lhope the best FREE TAX HELP remember, our opinion film wins. FOR: Students and Other Low-to-Moderate Income doesn't count when it comes Teter's Picks Taxpayers to awards. BestPicture: Million Dollar Baby WHERE: McDaniel College-Lewis Hall Basement, IBM Lab First, let's start with the BestActor in a Leading Role:Johnny Depp (Fil/dillg Neuertands BestActress.ina Leadin~ Role:Annette Berring(Being Julia) WHEN: Tuesday Thursday Saturday most surprising nominations. BestActo~In a Suppor.tingRole: Jetmee Foxx(Colla/eral) 7-9pm 7-9pm 12-3pm At the top of my list is actor BestActress 10 a ~upportmg ROle:Cate Dlanchett(The Aviator) Feb. 8 Feb, 10 Feb. 12 Jamie Foxx. With nomina- BestAnimated Feature Film:The IneredibIes tions in both Supporting Ac- Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 19 BestDocumentary Feature: Super Size Me Feb. 22 Fe.b.24 Feb. 26 tor (for Collateral) and Lead- BestDocumentary Short: Hardwood ingActor (for Ray) categories, BestFilm Editing: The Aviator Mar. ] Mar. 3 Mar. 5 Jamie has, perhaps, the best BestMakeup: Limony Snicket's ASeriesof Unfortunate Events Mar. 8 Mar. 10 chance of faking home at BestScore:Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Mar. 22 Mar. 24 Mar. 26 BestSong: "Learn to BeLonely"The Phantom of the Opera Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr, 2 least one trophy. Foxx por- BestSound Mixing:The Aviator "By appointment only, for an appointment call Kyle Marotta trayed music legend Ray BestVisualEffects:I, RObot at x 3344 or 410-871-3344 from off-campus. Charles beautifully, however BestWriting (Adap~edScreenplay):Millioll Dollllr Baby his lackluster performance in BestWriting (Onginal Screenplay):Hotel Rwanda