Thursday, September 14, 2006

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

9/11 films approach tender subject differently

Andrew Prince / Reviewer

“World Trade Center” is not your typical Oliver Stone film. On the contrary, it is so conventional, conservative and without risk that it’s almost depressing knowing who is behind the camera.

Having said that, I’m kind of glad Stone handled the material the way that he did. His most controversial movies are famous for the wild conspiracy theories they contain. “JFK” and, maybe to a lesser extent, “Nixon” come to mind. But those movies were made decades after the fact, allowing Stone to have some fun.

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Oliver Stone’s “World Trade Center” takes a more feel-good, conservative approach to the subject of 9/11 than the jarring, controversial “United 93.”

Fall movies: From Bond to ‘Jackass’

Kate Ferris / Columnist

Summer is the time of big blockbusters– movies made to bring in the cash. This summer, we saw “Superman Returns,” “X-Men III,” the sequel to “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Miami Vice” and “Talladega Nights.” Some of the best movies usually open while school’s out.

Well, school may be back in session, but the good movies are still rolling.

Here are some movies to look out for in the coming months that can give you some relief from studying.

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Adrien Brody stars in “Hollywoodland,” a fast-paced thriller based on a real-life Hollywood crime mystery.

Christian-punk band’s first album is inspiring

Everyday Sunday’s ‘Stand Up’ combines musical genres to find their own catchy sound

Danica Sands / Online Editor

Simple yet inspiring.

Everyday Sunday’s debut album,“Stand Up,” can be categorized as Christian rock, inspirational, alternative or even power pop. Whatever its genre, Everyday Sunday is definitely easy listening. Their sound resembles a mellower Relient K with more openly religious lyrics.