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WEdNEScky, OcTobER 10, 2001
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A long time ago, in a time not too far back actually, Ben and Chrissy went to
Canby High School. Through the years they developed crushes on each other, at
completely different times. (Although this is completely irrelevant, Chrissy needs
to know that Ben knows she liked him freshman year. Take that “Mrs. Too
Good For Me By The Time We Were Juniors And I Liked You.” )They have
watched many a movie together and their opinions differ a bit. Each one’s
experience of“ Along Came a Spider” may be read in the following section.
Dr. Alex Cross ( Morgan Freeman ) and partner ( Monica Potter) search fora teacher turned kidnapper.
After a nice walk along the Wa
terfront, my date and I get settled
in the seats of the near empty movie
theater. The lights dim and “Along
Came a Spider” begins. Hundreds
of thoughts and questions run
through my head. “ Wow, this girl
is really cool.” Dr. Alex Cross
(Morgan Freeman) has just lost his
partner. “Man, I’m really getting
the vibe, maybe I should hold her
hand.” The story unfolds and a kid
napping is in progress.
With the help of his gorgeous
new partner (Monica Potter), who
makes me forget about my date all
together, Alex Cross must find the
man who kidnapped a senator’s
daughter. The plot is a classic
mystery, and each time they seem
to be closing in on him, the bad
guy gets away. Midway through
the movie, I realize three things.
"Along Came a Spider” is a sequel
to the hit “ Kiss the Girls.” Sec
ond, because of my nervous
mindset and therefore sweaty
hand, my date obviously does not
enjoy the handholding. Finally,
the movie isn’t as scary as 1
thought it would be, and that’s all
right with me, considering I have
the courage of a newborn kitten.
But I digress. As Alex Cross con
tinues digging through the ever
mounting evidence, he discovers
a plot nothing short of plain evil.
“So what’s her deal anyway? 1
mean, she asked me out. Wait, who
cares, Monica Potter is way hot.”
The movie ends and mercifully, so
does the awkward handholding.
“Along Came a Spider” is a movie
full of surprises. Although I would
not say it’s even near one of my
favorites, it is definitely an enter
taining thriller full of twists and
turns as well as a surprise ending.
I’d give it a “go ahead and rent it
as long as you aren’t trying to
make a move,” because, as I dis
covered the hard way, “Along
Came a Spider” is no turn on.
Aries: Your culinary ability is at
a highpoint this week. Try to find
some time to prepare an elabo
rate feast for a loved one with
out the necessity of any special
occasion. Suggested movie for
you to watch this week: “Silence
of the Lambs.”
Taurus: Leadership is an asset
worth applying. Those around
you have a great deal of respect
for you, and many are secretly
longing for you to take the lead
in a situation that may have sig
nificant repercussions. Sug
gested movie for you to watch
this week: “Fight Club.”
Gemini: Everything worth doing
is worth doing right! You need
to improve the amount of effort
you are putting into a current en
deavor. Also, an old friend you
have not spoken to recently will
call on you for help and guidance.
J)o all you can to aid this per
son, without overstepping your
own boundaries. Suggested
movie for you to watch this
week: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”
Cancer: You are feeling very ar
tistic but can’t seem to find the
right outlet. This dilemma is eas
ily solved: try^a bit of everything.
Sing, dance, draw, compose,
sculpt, take some pictures, and
so on. If you still can’t find any
thing to soothe your creative
need, befriend a Leo and run
around in the rain. Suggested
movie for you to watch this
week: “ The Full Monty.”
Leo: Let go of your inhibitions.
The fall is a powerful time of the
year for you. Run around in the
rain with some friends. Take
some time to rearrange your sur
roundings, but be careful of your
most loved possessions or some
BEN WALKER
Staff Writer
CHRISTINA MCFARLAND
Believe it or not, the movie
“Along Came a Spider” actually
exceeded my initial expectations.
I had heard some bad reviews,
so I wasn’t exactly excited to be
watching it. However, as the
movie progressed, it began to
draw me in. Morgan Freeman’s
character possessed a rarely-
seen intelligence that comes only
with long-term police force expe
rience. His analytical nature and
ability to link seemingly unre
lated clues was quite intriguing.
His partner, on the other hand,
played by Monica Potter, was
anything but intelligent. And
surprisingly, she was cast as a
blonde. Freeman and Potter
combine efforts to find a young
girl kidnapped by her teacher. (I
know it sounds a little far
fetched, but Wait until you see
it.) The villain, Mr. Sonji, isyour
typical “bad guy.” Unloved as a
child he has turned to a life
crime as a cry for help. He ev|
sheds a few sorrowful teail
Frankly, I didn’t buy into it at a
I think what I enjoyed the mJ
about this movie was the surprl
ing intelligence of Megan, t|
kidnapped youth. Most often«
see the helpless victim whil
and cry, yet do nothing in prl
test or in effort to escapl
Megan, however, thinks fasti
her feet and is able to make sei
eral remarkable attempts. Bui
was the fact that she was on
ten years old that was so sil
prising. It’s quite unusii
nowadays for the kidnappl
damsel to put up a fight, bl
this one does.
It is the “fight” in Megan tn
allows the movie to end hal
pily, oddly but happily. As I
as recommendations go, II
not sure I’d suggest going (I
and seeing it tonight, but it]
worth renting at some pointl
another.
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land this week, you may dis
cover a new favorite act or
venue. Be extra careful with
your shoelaces, as they will
have a tendency to trip you.
Suggested movie for you to
watch this week: “SLC Punk.”
Sagittarius: Your horoscope
this week is more or less the
same as Libra’s... only you will
get beat up. Suggested movie
for you to watch this week:
“Cry Baby.”
Capricorn: Investigate that
strange smell coming from your
basement. It may be time for
you to take a few hours to clean
and organize your space, espe
cially now that a mysterious
visitor may be dropping in for
a few nights. Suggested movie
for you to watch this week:
“Pink Flamingos.”
Aquarius: Avoid becoming in
volved with anything t#
week; it is only going to a
needless stress to your li
You will soon have more tl
you feel you are able to d
with regarding your scho
work and personal life. It it
be the beginning of a strugl
for you, but rest assured, \
will come out of the situatil
stronger and more prepared!
the future. Suggested moi
for you to watch this wei
“Goonies.”
Pisces: Since you are a Pis!
other people easily influeJ
you, so look long and hard a
find someone that you wol
like to be. Do your best to fl
someone with a decent hairl
and a fresh pine scent. S|
gested movie for you to wal
this week: “The Talented 1
Ripley.”
Staff Writer
thing may get broken. Suggested
movie for you to watch this
week: “Pulp Fiction.”
Virgo: You are one with the
moon, and the alignment of the
planets mixed with the migration
of your power animal brings you
a special understanding of the
world around you. Stand tall, for
you will be at a basketball game.
Suggested movie for you to
watch this week: “Clerks.”
Libra: Take a break from your
regular routine. Try new foods,
new music and maybe even a new
hair color. Whenever you find the
time, take a break to look at the
sky and harness some of its posi
tive energy. Suggested movie for
you to watch this week: “Grosse
Pointe Blank.”-
Scorpio: It is time for you to treat
yourself. Keep an eye open for
any local bands playing in Port