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THE M'DANIEl FREE PRESS SEPTEMBER 13 2007 At The Movies I Features French film series Unique story, engaging strikes back with cast in Stardust fantasy By Kim William' something 1 would recommend A friend recently dragged me spending eighc dollars 011. Robert grantmoney to the movie Stardust, While directed by of the film. He plays a quirky and De Niro's character is a highlight Marchew I musr Vaughn. admit mar I was initially nor in- gut wrenchingly funny pirate cap- rereseed in seeing if, 1 was happily rain slash transvestite that almost surprised. makes the movie. By Dave Robertson McDaniel now proudly sits among years. This adds a mare formal Rare The movie rells rhe (ale of a I was glad to see De Niro Dr. Martine Morard-Noar and a list of prestigious schools such as to more regular casual showings fallen star, Yvaine (Claire Danes) in this role after his last film, rhe Department of Foreign lan- Stanford University, the University (screenings?) of films on campus who gets mixed up in a journey 71" Good 5"ht!pherd, which was a guages proudly presents a French of Pennsylvania, Boston College, char are parr of ocher language sec- with a lovesick man, Tristan downright bore. Michelle Pfeiffer Film Festival, which will run once and the College of William and tions, clubs and houses. (Charlie Cox), who promised is also a joy to watch 3.S she strug- a week Fthrough October 7. Mary, to name a few, which host Advertising for the festival has t.he girl of his dreams a piece of gles to get her hands on rhe star; Having acquired an $1,800 similar film series across the coun- also proved a challenge since most the fallen sur in order to win her losing her hair and her good looks grant from the Cultural Services of try. students do not read campus-wide hand in marriage. Along the way along the way. Some ocher lovable the French Embassy and [he French Having a film series 011 cam- emails. Therefore, information can Tilsran is forced to protect Yvalnc characters include a gang of dead Ministry of Culture, Morard-Noar pus is nothing new. Unfortunately, be found on the school's website from evil witches, in particular princes and [he old protector of has given students the opporru- horrendous rental, copyright, and under "Hill Happenings" and the Lamia (Michelle Pfeifrer), who [he wall, who is surprisingly spry niry to view a variety of modern projection Fees From film dlsrribu- News and Events heading on the wants to cut OUt her heart and in :'J. fight. Furthermore, there i$ films which include documenrary, tors have kept these fesnvals from main page. eat it in order to retain youth. an imeresdog love story and an drama, and comedy, with topics debuting on campus for the last Besides benefiting her French lnrertwined with Tristan's story is abundance of special effecrs. ranging from World War I to life 10 years, says Motard-Noar. And Cinema class, Motard-Noar says, the struggle over the crown in rhe This is a movie I would ac- in Monasteries. ir is irrelevant that students are nor "I hO~,e it will please a JOt of audi- magical kingdom of Srorrnhold. tually be interested in seeing a To receive the granr, appli- charged to view the films. With a fresh fantasy story second rime. So there's my five cams could only be in places of For this, the gram saves the that I personally have not seen cents. Iwould suggest judging for higher education-namely private day. She also happily states that the before and an engaging cast of yourself. or public colleges or universities. grant may be repeated for up to five characters, Smrduft ts definitely The M'Danlel FreePress Wedding crasher Editorial Staff Staff Writers Melanie Chupein David Nasongkhla '08 flirtswith death Co-Editor in Chief MJ Alexander '09 Garrett Eagan '09 Mike Habegger Rose Eney '09 Co-Editor in Chief Chris Ferrick-Manley '09 Wilson surrounds himself with family and Web Editor Estefania Luraschi /09 plenty of time off to ease his recovery Michelle Menner '09 Laura Hutton Dave Robertson '09 By Greg pfeiffer News Co-Editor Becky Snider '09 111e movies are hilarious, the from serious to stable condition. attempted co take his life has sur- Roxanne Fleischer '10 "I respectfully ask rhar the faced, involving both his recently Geoff Peckham Rachel Hooper '10 face unmistakable, the nose more media allow me to receive care and broken relationship with actress than slighdy crooked. as a heated this difficult Kate Hudson as well News Co-Editor Katelynn McGinley '10 One would be hard pressed to heal in private during submirdng the feud with a close friend. According time" said Wilson, Ashlelgh Smith '10 find a more endearing, genuinely Katie Young Izzy Baer '1 1 srarernenr through his publicist. to sources dose to Wilson, depres- funny individual, let alone one Wilson's acting is most likely sion has been ~ recurring battle for Features Co-Editor Nick Bender '11 that has starred in films whose one- best recognized by his work in the actcr durlng his career. Brandon Campbell /11 "buddy movies," in which Wil- Cori Simpson Meg Christian '11 liners have echoed in social circles son pairs up with another srar Wilson has three upcoming Features Co-Editor Jeff Davis /11 ever since they received laughs for in genera1!y comedic roles. Col- films slared for release, including Limited 7be Darjeeiing the first time. Unfortunately, some- co-starring Matt DeFonzo laborarors include Ben Stiller in Stacey Eyler Jordan Doss '1 1 thing larger has overshadowed his Zoolnnder and Stanley and Hutch, Jason Schwartzman, Marley and Me with Jennifer Aniston, and Drillbi( Opinion Co-Editor Jake Friedman " 1 career, leaving quite a bit of shock Jackie Chan in Shanghai Noon, and Taylor. Wilson was also scheduled in the minds of people everywhere. Justin Harmon '1' Who is the man in question? Prob- Vince Vaughan in Wedding Crash- to start filming a Ben Stiller di~ Christine Boynton Ryan Hickey" 1 ably not who you would expecr. ers, which may he Wilson's funni- rected movie dded 7i-opic 7hulld~r, Opinion Co-Editor Megan Magee "1 On August 26, 2007. Owen est and best-known role [Q date. but sources indicate thar the recem Anne Matthews Wilson was found bloody and dis- His deme.'l.nor on screen represents Ryan Chell KurtMiller"1 oriented in his California home. how we would perceive him in events may keep him from raking parr. Sports Editor Annie Myers '11 Owen's brother Luke discovered real-life; humorous, outgoing, and Fans of Wilson will surely find Sarah Peters '11 on if his career is sig- Emily Biondo Maggie Powell '11 him lying surrounded his bed with slit of very friendly. The events chat rook disappointmenr altered due [0 the tragic nificantly place in his home surprise not only wrists, by hotdes Art Director Susie Riddle pills the aCTOrhad already ingested. fans and the media buc also close events at hand. On the positive Cindy Sordo '11 confirms Evan Ticknor Melissa Steinberg '11 Police investigation was made, rhat friends and family. side, the actor seems to be in good "(t's hard. He's such a wonder- attempt hands a suicide and and will make his recovery Chief Photographer Paige Stewart '11 Wilson was promptly rushed for ful person,~ a source close [0 the Kim Williams '11 a( the expense of missing work - a treatment to Sr. John's Hospiral. family explains. "He's such a grear small price to pay for actions that Following a short sray, Wilson was guy and so smart and jusr ... nice. none of us saw coming. rransferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical We're just hoping he gets belter." 1bf! opinions apres~ do not nea:s5ariJy reprem~l tll~ of the M'Danid Free Center where his statuS improved Speculation on why Wilson Pre5$~laJf,or the. faclllty and adminim:llors ofM'Oaniel College. The paperwckome$ fredanc:c sllbmltred via email tofreep.~@mcd3niel...au. 1he edicun re$erw: Ihe righr 10ed..irfor clarity and HbtJ,and III publi'h sublnissionsas. rlCe The McDaniel Free Press is on the web. permits. Pkase include a name and phone number for verification. 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