OCR Text |
Show Your Life PAGE B3 MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005 Hostage will take hold of you Luke Hickman fornia, far from anywhere he thought he's encounter big city troubles. When three punk kids atFor those of us wanting to tempt to steal a fancy car see Bruce Willis return to action movies, the wait is over! from the rich Smith family, who holds a dark secret, Tal"Hostage" is here! Willis plays the character ley is pulled into a situation Jeff Talley, a SWAT hostage far worse than any he would negotiator who loses control have encountered in Los Anover one situation, costing geles. He is now left to decide the lives of a woman and her which is more important-the young son. Running away Smith family or his own wife from pain, Talley neglects and daughter that are also behis wife and daughter (who ing held hostage by the men is played by Willis' real-life who want to keep the Smith daughter, Rumer Willis) and family's secret safe. takes the job as sheriff in a Like many action movsmall town in central Cali- ies, the plot to "Hostage" is Life Writer simple, relying on intense action sequences. In many ways "Hostage" is very similar to Panic Room (2002), except it is a lot more gritty. The tone is very dark. When Talley finds the dying boy in the intro. to the film, it is gruesome and disturbing. The overall feeling of the movie is a little too real and somewhat hard to sit through comfortably. If you don't like the dark feelings of movies like "Silence of the Lambs," then you probably don't want to see "Hostage." . Photo courtesy of Miramax Bruce Willis stars in "Hostage," now playing in theaters everywhere. The necessities of books in children's lives Windy Hanks source of what is tasty and knowledgeable, will help the Many writers, illustrators, child." teachers and librarians were Reading is at risk in our at UVSC last weekend for homes and schools, it isn't the Forum on Children and encouraged enough. Despite Literature. You can say that the growing amount of chilthey were all here for one dren's literature today, chilpurpose: to inspire the neces- dren would rather watch the sity of books to children of movie or play a game. the world. The main idea of this year's "Books are having a hard conference seemed to have time in the competition with a naturalist theme, building GarneBoy and the TV and on the wonders of the world video" said Jean Craighead around us and delighting in George, writer of "My Side them. of the Mountain" and "Julie "Science is a mystery," of the Wolves." "But you, the George said, "it gives us the Managing Editor opportunity to find out more; we still don't know everything about science. Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am too." Growing up in a house with animals that could come and go as they pleased, George was inspired by these animals and the world she lived in. She writes to let the world know more about what is going on in it. "More of the children today live in an urban environment; they have no idea of what goes on out there," said Wendell Minor, illustrator of most of George's work as well as many others. Through many of their collaborative efforts they have inspired awareness and action toward the environment including the Everglades restoration. Workshops at the conference included the path to publishing, elements of illustration ait, ideas for the use of literature in the classroom and therapy through books. There seemed lo be a good Kimberlyn Williams/NetXNews balance of people attending Jean Craighead George took some time to sign a few books, this year, making full use of as well as speak at the Forum on Children and Literature the workshops offered. last week. Zupa: it means soup Eating with Gina Courtesy photo New stars in the ever-changing cosmos of activities and restaurants in Utah County are common. When a new one emerges, the chances of it being one of the best and brightest are rare. Should one of these eateries produce a meal that is so delicious that it brings you to the brink of a spiritual or orgasmic experience, the planets seem to be truly aligned in your favor-especially if the meal happens to be good for you. Enter Zupas, a new restaurant in Provo. Located in the same mall as Movies 8, Zupas is truly unique in that they offer a wide variety of soup and salads. To my knowledge, it is the only place where you can purchase a fruit salad and New England clam chowder as part of the same meal. Served cafeteria style, you also have the option of choosing your own ingredients that are assembled and tossed for you to create your own salad. There is something truly satisfying about completing a meal when you know that you have eaten something great, but also healthy. Zupas is also designed to maximize the taste and deiiciousness of salad. There is a specific step-by-step process to the assembly of your salad, which consists of tossing the dressing and the leafy greens together, then piling vegetables and other ingredients onto the top to create a veritable salad creation. Whatever ingredients or dressing you choose, Zupas gives you the tools and freedom to create something delicious for your meal and tailor it to meet your tastes and desires. There are also combination plates, which come with a fresh chocolate-dipped strawberry and a fountain drink. Zupas is different, but in the universe of restaurants it stands out in that at. the end of your meal you dab your mouth with the napkin, and instead of the sigh of engorgement you heave the sigh of satisfaction. By the way, Zupa means soup in Italian. Try the Nuts about Fruit Salad-it's surprisingly delicious. Let Sierra-west add some excitement to your proposal. Discover the '"bling-bling" you've been looking for at Sierra-West Jewelers. "We've got the excitement, pazazz and brilliance 10 make you a hero for the ncxi fifty years! Or...if you're looking for .1 great anniversary gift, birthday surprise... or something truly special for Mother's Day, Father's Day or graduation...we Ye got just the bling! y in LRt»h fttwn Pure Platinum TrewTungsten" by Trent West Si'mdnO, Pick up the good college times t'inil ihe perfect ring for him at Sierni-Wcsr. 00 I I 375-8000 I LJJLJ* Sicir..-NX'c-1 If-u-kf. ,ilvi DtTor* rht HUM c\tiiinp grtumf* riii^...lnnn Mk'lud hciudry. [)jjn.i. (.itilin vfc ,-\b;ici, Trcw OFF TunjMvn JIU! nuny nthcr.s. I !hoti»c from 10. l-i & 1H K.im yollmv A: ivlutt puM. pl.iiinuni. liiinium and [lit world'* hardL .1 iniial...iunpri.ii. ^e ^ | O 1 * 1 * 7 l ' ^ \ A / p C f " Q ^ * t » l 1 U W ^ O t . . . V E W ^ ',. ' .^ ; - . ; ( »,i,,y_ E L E R S Present ihis ad for $100 ofl:any ring over $300 \Mi:u KHIKI Iv liaicr iluii iliu- )!fi!"ivi ai^:iganciii iiiif;...lii .IIHUH iii»: pvrf^.i pritv? Ju^t >luiw us ihi'i j d and uv will dtxh: ^ I DO in>m .1111 rinu UT EI-II, t>| otur.vc \vi- c^ntiui cuiuliiriv- il ollrr " «iili KIIILT >(>II.IJ1 n i l c i i ur Jihiiiuin,. _[«wrflti>...llu* \\i-il'1- pKiniti line jcwvliT*. Regular price on any cut and style, color service or perm 1341 South 800 East. Orem "Southeast of University Mall • 801-226-6006 • 800-411-8067 60 East 10600 South. Sandy • East of South Towne Mfllbf 801-984-6870 2230 N. University 1'kw.v., (Coltontrec Squure) • Provo, U T 84604 All services performed by students hi irainina • Must present coupon t/vw.srerrawestjewolers.com o#S?5f Siun.i-NX"'i |