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Cheryl
“Lashai” Johnson
and
‘Crash ’
Phillip Johnson Jr.
would like to
announce their
engagement to
be married.
Named
Top Movie
(AP) — “Crash," the Los Ange­
les ensemble drama about the preju­
dices of intersecting characters, has
been selected as the top film of the
year by the African-American Film
Critics Association.
Besides "Crash,” the AAFCA
chose nine other movies as the top
films of the year: “The Constant
Gardener.” “Good Night, Good
Luck,” “Brokeback M ountain,”
“Syriana,” “Walk the Line,” "Hustle
& Flow,” “Capote,” "Batman Be­
gins” and "North Country.”
"The films selected for 2005
boldly reflect a bridge towards tol­
erance,” AAFCA President Gil
Robertson IV said.
Last year, "Ray” was selected
by the AAFCA as 2004’s best film.
The association was founded in
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Christine Thayer and Matt Dillon interact in 'Crash.’ Don Cheadle also starred in the film, voted the
top movie o f2005 by the African-American Film Critics Association.
2003. T he A A FCA chose as
Terrence Howard as best actor for
his performance in "Hustle & Row."
Felicity Huffman earned the best-
actress recognition for her gender­
bending role in “Transamerica.”
John Singleton, the producer of
"Hustle & Flow,” was given the
achievement honor. Singleton’s
other films include 2000’s “Shaft,”
"R osew ood” and “ Boyz n the
Hood.”
Stunning Dance Debuts in Portland
Dancers from
Emio Greco
provoke a
state of
discovery that
will leave you
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and eccentric groups in contempo­ tor PieterC. Schölten, will join forces ner motives serve as the starting
This astonishingly physical work
rary dance, will be sharing its magic for performances in Lincoln Hall at point for creating dance. They cre­ accelerates with ferocity of move­
with Portlanders.
Portland State University from ate a performance in which all ele­ ment that will leave you stunned.
Itali in-born dancer Emio Greco, Thursday, Jan. 12 to Saturday, Jan. ments, stage design, sound, and For more information, call 503-245-
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and appeal, OMSI approached ani-
mation powerhouse Cartoon Net-
work with the ideaof a partnership
on Animation exhibit.
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Maya Shigeoka Hosaka (left) and Olivia Hopes squash and
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"Animation,” a touring exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry (OMSI).
Cartoon Network
characters on tour
The Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry’s 6,(MX)-square-foot,
highly interactive exhibit. Anima­
tion, is on display at OMSI through
Feb 28.
Inside a stimulating and fun en­
vironment, visitors explore anima­
tion from concept to finished prod­
uct - from storyboarding, character
design, and drawing techniques to
movement, timing, filming, and
sound.
L arger-than-life graphics o f
popular Cartoon Network charac­
ters provide a colorful backdrop to
the exhibit, which alsoexplores the
history of animation and features a
screening rm m and a cartoon mu­
seum.
Ray Vandiver. OMSI vice presi­
dent of exhibits, said animation has
proven to be a powerful and effec­
tive tool for engaging and teaching
people of all ages about science
concepts such as perception, illu-
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