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Volume CXXXIII, Number 15 |
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Disney scores with Miracle of a hockey movie
KELSEY ABBRUZZESE, STAFF WRITER
It's hard enough to create a sports movie that meets the public's approval; it's another thing to create a sports movie approved by someone who lived it, such as Jim Craig. Disney's Miracle, an account of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team's victory in 1980, passes both tests through its casting and commitment to authenticity.
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Real-life "Miracle on Ice" goalie Jim Craig approves of the film
KELSEY ABBRUZZESE, STAFF WRITER
"It was weird seeing a movie about your life," said Jim Craig, who was the goalie of the 1980 Olympic Hockey Team and often referred to as the backbone of the squad. After seeing the movie, Craig called it 99 percent accurate.
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Former Autobahn members reach indie rock glory
MATT LAJOIE, STAFF WRITER
As the bio on their website claims, Bowdoin alumni Chris Bail '02 and Colin Thibadeau '03 and their band the Exchange Students are "not out to save rock and roll; [they] just want to play it."
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Urban dancers rock Smith Union birthday
LEAH CHERNIKOFF, STAFF WRITER
Bowdoin got a much welcome dose of popping, locking, breaking, tumbling, spinning, and even roller-skating last Thursday night when Break!, a fresh and innovative urban dance group equipped with a DJ, performed for the ninth anniversary of Smith Union.
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Norah makes sweet second album
LISA PETERSON, STAFF WRITER
One would think it impossible for Norah Jones to top the immense success of 2002's mega-selling, Grammy-sweeping Come Away With Me.
However, on Feels Like Home, released February 10, Jones proves to be even more innovative and talented.
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Af-Am Coffeehouse Caffeinates
ÉIDER A. D. GORDILLO, STAFF WRITER
Thursday night's Black History Month Coffeehouse did not involve any coffee whatsoever, though its events probably left many people there, well, caffeinated. Sponsored by the African-American Society as part of Black History Month, the memorable show at Jack McGee's pub featured student and guest performances of song, poetry, and stand-up comedy.
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Zhivago offers another big screen Lean experience
DAVIN MICHAELS, COLUMNIST
Last semester, the Bowdoin Film Society brought to campus two of David Lean's epic films, Bridge On The River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Both of these films received Academy Awards for their brilliant acting, large-scale production efforts and visionary direction.
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The Queen Bitch of rock returns
KACY KARLEN, COLUMNIST
Looks like the life of our favorite rock femme is getting a little crusty around the edges. Between missing a recently scheduled court appearance for drug possession and breaking and entering charges, as well as misplacing daughter Frances Bean at the Grammys, one begins to wonder if an "early retirement" and commitment to a rehab clinic might not be a bad idea for Courtney Love.
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Six-year olds trump students in 4-square
LESLIE BRIDGERS, STAFF WRITER
At 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, tables, couches, and Smith Union studiers were moved aside to make way for the display of a certain sort of athletic prowess that cannot be found at the fieldhouse or in the hockey rink.
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DJ of the Week: Cory Hiar
What song, artist, or album changed your life?
CH: Dangerous from Michael Jackson.
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Chamberlain Gallery reopens
KERRY ELSON, STAFF WRITER
Students can look forward to some "crazy" art shows at the revitalized Third Floor Chamberlain Art Gallery, according to curators Sarah Moran '05 and Kerry O'Connor '06. The first exhibition of the student-run space opened last night and will be on display for the next week.
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