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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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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)
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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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