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the most critically acclaimed
blockbusters cult classics of
our generation, it gave us
instant classics and changed
the game for independent
films and niche genres,
bringing alternative com­
edies, actions, and dramas
to the forefront.
This year marks the 10
year anniverary o f these
movies, making it a good
time to remind everyone the
importance of these films.
It is this writer’s opinion
that the following films are
a mandatory watch for film
students and college students
in general.
1. Eternal Sunshine of
the Spotless Mind
Creative dynamos Michel
Gondry and Charlie Kaufman
pair up to tell a love story
so engrossing and intricate
that it’s almost necessary to
watch it twice. The story, told
creatively in reverse, follows
Joel (a somber Jim Carrey)
through a post break-up med-
memories o f ex-girlfriend
Clementine (Kate Winslet).
Carrey and Winslet blend
palatable comedy and sweet,
genuine drama to create two
misfit characters you can’t
help but root for.
2 . 1 Heart Huckabees
Jason Schwartzman nails
his best lead role since
g ^ u s n ^ ^ O in this perfect
cbmetlic story of a young
man’s ek^ H wal crisis. Lily
Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman
pair up as <existential detec­
tives to solve the cases of
a young environmentalist
(Schwartzman,) a post-9/11
fireman (Mark Wahlberg,) a
sexy spokeswoman (Naomi
Watts,) and a savvy corpo­
rate climber (Jude Law).
Everything from the costume
design, the amazing cast, to
the spot-on script by Jeff
Baena and David O. Russell
make this film one of the
best alternative comedies of
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4 . Man op
“Man on Fire” is a gritty
masterpiece about a young
girl (Dakota Fanning) and
Creasy (Denzel Washingon)
a former assassin hired by
her parents to protect her
from the dangers of Mexico
City. The action, suspense,
and cringe-worthy violence
provides a backdrop for a
script that is at heart about
love, friendship, and ven­
geance. Tony Scott’s styl­
ized direction and Brian
Helgeland’s brilliant adapta­
tion create an action movie
about more than superficial
explosions and car chases.
5 . Shaun Of the Dead
Following “Dawn o f the
Dead”, which had been
released the same year,
Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright,
and Nick Frost struck gold
with a smart parody about
two friends clumsily surviv­
ing a zombie apocalypse.
The relatively low produc-'
tion budget of $6 million
stretched well across the
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(Cate Blanchett) and a crew script and an amazing cask
including Willem Dafoe, The movie’s successes led to
Anjelica Huston and Owen a continuation of this partner­
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depths of the sea and beyond, (2007) and “The World’s
soundtracked by beautiful End” (2013).
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3 . The Life Aquatic with
Steve Zissou
Any fan of auteur direc­
tor Wes Anderson knows
that his dry, stylized take
on comedy is one of a kind.
“The Life Aquatic” is no
exception io that standard.
It takes place on a Cousteau-
esque expedition lead by
Steve Zissou (Bill Murray)
Get to know the code
Here at The Clackamas Print, we love being
able to help any bro or bro-dette with their
everyday “bro-tastic” problems.
BRO CODE
1. Always alert a fellow
bro of a nearby hottie.
2. Never one-up/show
up a bro in front of his
girlfriend/potential girl­
friend.
3. Warn a bro if he is
getting at a girl who is
taken.
4. In the bathroom,
always use the urinal fur­
thest from another bro.
5. Do not share a drink
with a bro. I f you abso­
lutely have to, at least use
separate straws.
6. Be a gentleman:
open doors for people,
say ‘please’ and ‘thank
you’ and ‘excuse me.’
7. Always have your
bro’s back, in any situa­
tion. Don’t wimp out.
8. An inebriated bro is
your responsibility. Don’t
let him do anything stupid.
9. If you get a girl­
friend, don’t become a
totally different person
and abandon your friends.
10. Tell a fellow b ro )f
he looks like a plumber.
Maybe get him à belt. ,
GIRL CODE
1. Pretending to be
someone you’re not to
appeal to someone differ­
ent is an excellent way to
end up hating him/her and
yourself.
2. Don’t lead on your
guy friends - if they don’t
nave a chance, don’t give
them a reason to think
otherwise.
3. Get the details on
a potential significant
other’s future plans. It’s
pointless and painful to
get attached to someone
who does not want the
things you want.
4. It’s never good to
date a friend’s exes, or
an ex’s friends. Just doh’t
ever do it. Ever.
5. Never let your friend
get back with someone
who is bad for them.
6. Pretend to be in a
lesbian relationship with
your friend when a guy
just won’t get the hint.
7. Honesty is your best
policy, especially when it
comes to your friends.
cause, his/her embarrass­
ment.';
9. A drunk friend needs
their social media taken
away until he/she sobers
up.
10, Never date your
exes again. It’ll only
remind you o f why you
broke up in the first place.
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