OCR Text |
Show B6 .MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 Life • THE COLLEGE TIMES The Directors Series Joel and Ethan Coen: two brothers grim movie Wjeb site, the "Critics ponentially gets more fun as Tomatometer" rates BLOOD it progresses. "Based on a SIMPLE at a perfect 100 true story," FARGO is about Imagine successfully percent; whereas, the be-a tragically flawed, financialworking with your sibling. loved film THE MATRIX ly strapped car salesman who Now imagine two siblings (1999), for example, only hires two goons to kidnap whose collaborative ef- has 86 percent. Sorry Keanu. his wife so he can collect on Many critics liberally his rich father-in-law's ranforts rank them among the toss around the term "must- som money. But, of course, foremost directors of insee," but if any films merit things go hideously wrong. dependent filmmaking. such a description, the two Meet Joel and Ethan Coen. following Coen films do. BLOOD SIMPLE and Happening upon the CoFARGO are available for free ens' films is comparable to BLOOD SIMPLE (1984)- rental in the UVSC library. finding $10 in an old pair Want more Coen brothof jeans, or discovering re- One of the biggest inconvesidual Halloween candy that niences of murder is knowing ers? Though it's not exsneaked under the couch how and where to dispose of haustive, this list has a few while you were counting the the body ... and its remnants. of their other noteworthy loot with your little sister. BLOOD SIMPLE is, like films: RAISING ARIZONA In other words, if you many Coen films, a peculiar (1987), MILLER'S CROSSdon't know the Coen broth- blend of film noir, horror ING (1990), THE BIG LEBers, you don't know what and even a little dark com- OWSKI (1998), O BROTHyou've been missing. edy. When an unscrupulous ER, WHERE ART THOU? In 1984, the duo released bar owner hires a low-life (2000) and THE MAN WHO a neo-noir masterpiece called private detective to kill his WASN'T THERE (2001). Postscript: The Coen BLOOD SIMPLE that was adulterous wife, a troubling so remarkable; it not only story of intrigue unfolds. brothers' new film, NO FOR OLD established the Coen broth- Watching BLOOD SIMPLE COUNTRY ers' filmmaking prowess, but is most fun if, with each de- MEN, which hits theaters also, according to Ronald vious plot development, you Nov. 21, has been receiving Bergan's book titled FILM, continually ask. yourself, rave reviews at film festivals. this movie "helped ignite "What would I do now?" the indie film movement." In fact, currently on RotFARGO (1996)-This is ten Tomatoes.com, a popular another Coen movie that exRay Cheatham Life writer SPECIAL ^K- FRANCES McDORMAND FARGO Amazon.com A disturbing trend Students stick to their literary comfort zone MelSuntiquist Life writer Lately, there has been a noticeable inclination in the minds of fresh young college students when concerning literature: they are sticking to what's familiar. It seems that most students can fit into one of three categories: there are those who read only religious compositions, those who read so-called "intellectual" or classical literature, and those who stick to SWEET VALLEY HIGH, romance novels or sci-fi. On one hand, it is great that millennials are reading; developing a mind for literature in any form is very important. However, adding some variety, the personal library can E D I T I O N make for a more cultured and universal thought process in everyday decisions. True, reading Poe isn't going to help twenty-somethings deal with their ''maybe, someday Til have a girlfriend" problem. It won't help them get through a salacious romantic scandal (although flipping through a couple of GOSSIP GIRL books, by Cecily Von Ziegesar, may give you a few ideas). On the other hand, spending a couple afternoons with Whitman may actually help students to walk down a path that holds the answers to life, the universe and maybe even love. If "variety is the very spice of life," as the author of some first-rate poetry William Cowper said, adding some of that variety into an average student's lettered life can improve not only their repertoire of books but other aspects of their existence as well. So, Keats enthusiasts are double-dog dared to head to the library and check out a couple books with bright pink covers and titles incorporating the words shop, love, gossip and/or boy-trouble. The same goes for those who read bodice-ripping chapters-check out some Yunque or Dickinson, and be ready for a pleasant surprise. SUMMERWOOD CONDOS OKKM'S PKUMIKR SJNG-LK STUDENT MOUSING 4 Private Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths Per Unit Washer and Dryer in EVERY Unit Hot Tub Fitness Center and Sport Court Free Cable Internet Access Great Social Environment Just Across the Street from UVSC 720 South 1200 West Orcm Call Now to Reserve Your Spot! (801)644-2552 www.summerYvoodcondos.com RECIPE "Don't be afraid to cook; don't be ashamed to cheat" By Lindsay Johnson Easy-as-Pie Chicken Pot Pie 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 2 chicken breasts, grilled with poultry seasoning 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 t. flour 1 can biscuits 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan over medium heat combine soup, veggies, grilled chicken, broth and flour just until heated through. Spoon filling into individual bowls (about 4). Lightly roll out biscuits and cover each bowl, crimping the edges. Lightly spread a little of the scrambled egg on top of each biscuit crust with a brush. Slice a slit into each potpie, to allow steam to escape-salt and pepper. Bake until biscuit crust is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. ?<:'.''„&. i< ytyjs*-) The joke's on your idiol roommaie. Wirli ihe UTA Ed Poss, you can ride jusl about Gverywlieie, anylimc. easier Ihon driving. Pick up youri at Ihe Campus Connection in the Student Confer, Someday, you'll need it. i |