Movie Reviews

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The 1995 teenage flick Clueless may at first seem to be another mindless comedy that only appeals to younger generations. But with a closer look, it unfolds into a heartwarming story of a young girl trying to find her place in the world. Initially, the main character, Cher appears to be another dumb blonde with nothing in mind except the next sale at the mall. But as the story progresses, Cher does several good deeds for others, showing she's not a self-centered idiot like some make her out to be. She grows in her relationships with her father, her step-brother Josh, and makes new friends through this experience. Whether it be giving a friend a makeover or setting her teachers up, Cher always has good intentions despite the outcome. This storyline is intertwined with typical teenage situations like parties, shopping, and boys that help the viewer relate to Cher. Combine this with Cher's naivety, and hiarity ensues. Along with Cher, is her best friend (also cleverly named after a one-name star) Dionne. They're both equally ditsy, which is the main fuel for comedy in the first two-thirds of the film. Such lines like, "Isn't my house classic? The columns date all the way back to 1972," make the two loveable in their airheaded ways. Clothing and wealth is a large theme throughout the movie. The girls wear lavish clothes, giving the impression of snobbiness. But contrary to stereotype, they share their wealth for the benefit of others. The set is abundant with bright colors and new fashion, appealing to a wide range of viewers. Director, Amy Heckerling, is in touch with the current youth of America.


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Iwas super excited when Sweeney Todd came in the mail via Blockbuster last weekend. I'd been waiting to see it for a while, and was anxoius to see what Tim Burton and Johnny Depp came up with this time. But to my dismay, the film was a disappointment. Not only was the set inspired by the gothic and baroque time periods like several other Burton films, but the plot itself wasn't strong enough to warrant the dreadful 116 minutes of screen time. The film starts off slow, but the plot thickens when banished Benjamin Barker returns to his hometown where Judge Turpin had stolen his wife years earlier. He begins to kill people in his barber chair. And again. And again. They seemed to find something that was visually shocking, and beat the idea into the ground. I would have appreciated this movie if it was intricate like I expected, but it semmed to revolve around blood and guts, blood and guts. Repetitively.

OBAMA!

If I had twenty minutes with our new president, I'd ask him about his plans for a reboot of our economy, the national debt, a strategic exit plan from Iraq, and a suitable healthcare system. I also would like him to explain his views on abortion, capital punishment, and gay rights. I have an idea of his proposed policies, but having him explain further and in more detail would help create a clearer picture of the direction of our country.
There's plenty of propaganda out there and I think having the opportunity to sit down and actually talk with him would be an amazing privilege. I'm thoroughly sick and tired of hearing people slander whichever candidate they oppose. 'He doesn't have a valid birth certificate, he's a terrorist, he's the antichrist', and other ignorant things like that. No one actually knows the truth, everyone is just repeating what they heard from unreliable sources. Elections bring out the worst in people. Many begin to act like rabid animals, spewing self-righteous bullshit here and there. The vote is in, we should be acting like Americans and coming together.

I think that in four years our economy will hopefully be more stable, our nation at peace with the rest of the world, and everyone will get the care they deserve in hospitals. That reminds me. Most of those who spout off about how our country is going to become socialist don't even know what they're talking about. "LET'S MOVE TO CANADA" really? they're much more socialist than our country will ever be. People say these things without taking a second to consider what the facts of what they're actually saying. It's quite mindless. I just wish only people with researched/calculated opinions were allowed to share it with others. In my personal life four years from now, I'll hopefully be finishing college and starting a career. I'll be happy and hopefully living somewhere warm. When I'm 40 I'll be married to some hot ambitious man with about three children. We'll be classy.