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Show May, AprilMJOgzll ^ Pre-Emgtive Critics 'Hot Fuzz' yHot Fuzz" is not just another cliche American action movie. It is a cliche" British action movie, which means there are accents. And when a dangerous man speaks with an accent, I tremble. But not because I have a crush on him or anything - because I don't. But I do have a feeling that this movie is going to be totally awesome. There are police,, there are guns, there are moustaches. A pack of zombies with accents are the only thing that could make "Hot Fuzz" any better. And since the writers used the zombie pack on their last movie, "Shaun of the Dead," I understand the omission' What I don't understand is thai'warm, tingly feeling I get just watching the trailer to this movie. I mean, it's not a crush or anything - seriously. But while I can't explain my feelings, I can tell that they'll have me front and center on the day "Hot Fuzz" premieres. . So I'm sorry I won't be in cldss today, but I have a pre- r emptive fever for "Hot Fuzz." By Zach Pendleton/zpendleton@cc.usu.edu : &t:n'- ^ • ' V ^ V 'Vacancy' 'Fracture' ' Did you ever see "Breakdown" with Kurt Russell? It's all about insane townsfolk doing mean things to innocent people. It seems like the townsfolk are at it again in "Vacancy." But "Vacancy" has a small rundown motel in the middle of nowhere, two unsuspecting travelers who need to crash for the night, and a lonely video tape just begging to be watched. Didn't these people ever see "The Ring?" You never, ever watch video tapes that are just lying around. People may come out of your TV and eat you, or the townsfolk may try and kill you and then eat you. The thing that really makes me rnad about this movie is that it has Kate Beckinsale in it. That's right. I have no problem with Luke Wilson being in it, but I do have a problem with them not casting Owen Wilson instead. Now there's a great movie! Owen and Luke Wilson check into a rundown motel, but they never check out. Because the person really trying to kill them is Andrew Wilson, the lesser known Wilson brother that has been forced to do movies like "Churchball." i I pre-emptively love the movie I just made up. r . . By Aaron Peck/aarqnpeck@cc.usu.edu In order to win back his love, the country-born, lower class attorney Noah, fresh out of law school, must confront a deadly psychopath...Hannibal Lecter? OK, so nothing in "Fracture" resembles this quirky crossover premise, but it's hard to watch Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins butt heads without thinking of the iconic roles that made them both household names, especially when the role Hopkins is tackling closely resembles that of the manipulative cannibal that bored audiences a few months ago in "Hannibal Rising." Luckily, the brilliant actor was nowhere to be found in the uninspired prequel, and if his stellar track record is any indication, his turn as Ted Crawford, the self-professed murderer of his own wife, should be mesmeric. And despite also being closely associated with only a handful of low-key but critically acclaimed roles, including the aforementioned Noah from shameless chick flick extraordinaire, "The Notebook," and drug-addict teacher Dan Dunne from the Academy Award-winning "Half Nelson," Gosling's refined performances prove that not even a lack of formal training can stop him from breathing life into another great role when he goes toe-to-toe with Hopkins. , , ...... I pre-emptively love this move. By Mack Perry/mnckpQcc.usu.edu the pre-emptive critics write knee-jerk analyses of upcoming films based solely on hearsay, advance ; publicity and—most importantly— movie trailers. They have not seen the movies* f - HOBBIES From page 4 cars pit against each other." He said a good thing about models is the social aspect. People get together to race their cars against each other or meet at the airfield the Hobby Hangar uses to get together and fly planes, Earl said. Overall, what sets the Hobby Hangar apart from other stores is customers "get the products and the atmosphere," Earl said. He said the store salesmen "not only talk the talk, but walk the walk." They can help people with problems or make recommendations because the people who work there also make models. The Hobby Hangar is at 166 W. 1200 South or people can visit its Web site at www.earlshobbyhangar.com. Those looking for something with fewer hard edges could take a look at Rumplestiltskin. The store that started out "catering to the handspinning society" has now branched out into asto)re specializing in fine knitting yarns and related supplies, owner Monica Hall said. After working for 19 years as a travel agent, Hall said. "There's a point in life where you capitalize on what you're good at. (Knitting and spinning) gives me a way to be creative, and I didn't think I was artistic. I am - just in a different medium.'1 Rumplestiltskin carries a wide selection of natural fibers, natural fiber blends and hand-dyed items for people looking at knitting, crocheting or handspinning. Hall said knitting is a great hobby for students to take up because "it's very easy" and is useful for something to wear or give as gifts, and she said despite what people think, knitting is "not a guy or girl thing." While some people are reluctant to pay the slightly higher cost for natural fibers, Hall said the investment is worth it. "If you're knitting with nice yarn, you're creating an heirloom project," she said. "And there's something to be said about working with good tools. Working with nice needles and working with nice yarn contributes to the end product." After holding classes for beginners, Hall Jamie (rane/jamiecrane@ccusu.edu BEADliS OWNER JEHIKA PERRY said she never thought she'd get into beading, but now she loves coming into work. said those who take her classes understand why she prefers natural fibers to acrylic yarns like those available at other stores. Those who are students often do smaller projects, Hall said. She also said she keeps completed projects around her store not only for people to see what they can purchase, but what they could make for themselves for less than they could buy the item. Service and quality products are what make her store stand out, Hall said. She said she offers help to those who buy knitting supplies from Rumplestiltskin. She said spinning and knitting provide both a social and therapeutic experience. "Anyone will tell you handspinning is therapy. You can socialize, yet you can also go into yourself and be contemplative," Hall said. For those looking to take up the hobby, Rumplestiltskin is at 55 N. Main, Suite 204 or online at www.rumpleknits.com. Yarn isn't the only creative outlet in Logan; Beadles Original Beads also offers a way for people to express themselves. Located at 1115 N. 200 East, Suite 210, Beadles is a store jam-packed with beads and beading supplies. Anyone looking to improve beading skills Di Lewis/dilewis&cc.usu.edu or wanting to find a new hobby is welcome, RuMPUSTiLTSKiN SELLS YARN of many differnl colors and textures. said Jenika Perry, owner of Beadles. The store offers tables for people to make it work for a couple of bucks," she work on projects any time during business said. hours and often has classes Tuesday and The store also offers premade beaded Wednesday nights, she said. The classes jewelry. cover a range of subjects designed to help "We try to do what's in style. So people the most basic beginner or advanced stucan come in and see you can get it at dents, she said. Dillard's for $50, make it for $15 or buy it Perry also said the store hosts birthday from us for $20. And we have jewelry for parties and specialty groups, such as for desperate husbands," Perry added, laughchurch activities. * ingBeadles opened four years ago after it She said her store offers individualized got too large for Perry and her mother to help and also allows people to buy just a run out of her Smithfield home. few beads instead of more than they need "We're a specialty store. We make it our at a different store. business to know everything about beads," Perry said. "So when people come in with Beading can also become a good way to a question, we have an answer for them." socialize, she said. Perry said if people want to learn to bead, "People who do this kind of stuff are just they can learn whatever they set their an incredibly creative bunch. I love 'em. I minds to. feel really lucky to work in this field," Perry said. 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