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Art, & Enta tainmsnt FBbruary l 2005 Sky Captain flies to the top By Chris Engle Sports/A&E Editor Intense action, cutting-edge computer animation, and old- .style cinematography rule the screen· in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Set in the 1940's, the movie opens in New York City where Sky Captain (Jude Law) takes to the air in his World War II fighter plane to defeat an invading force of massive robots. Hot on her story involving the mysterious disappearances of many of the world's top scientists, Chronicle reporter Polly Perkins (Gwynyth Paltrow) hits the streets and puts herself in the path of the destructive robots to get that perfect photograph ~o go with her story. Putting aside their arduous history together, Polly and Sky Captain join forces to uncover the doomsday plans of Dr. Totenkopf, and recruit the help of Franky Cook (Angelina Jolie), an old friend of Sky Captain's. Together, the team fights intense battles against technologically advanced enemies as they . make their way to Nepal, ground zero for Dr. Totenkopf's plans of world destruction. Reaching the end of their trip, I_>,,oJly tries to f9nserve her one remaining exposure by passing up spectacular scenes, knowing she can find a better one. Finally, she raises her camera and shoots the perfect photo Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow (photo courtesy Chris Engle). for her story. . . version of the film and a gag Sky Captain and the reel that gives a glimpse World of Tomorrow takes into how little actual movie computer animation to a set was needed due to the whole new level. When constant use of green paired with the 40's-era screens. Just make a cinematics, cool technology selection quick on the DVD and robotic enemies, and a menu, because the sound bunch of ex·plosions, it loop can get annoying. makes for some truly Sky Captain makes for a amazing scenes. Kerry great action movie for the Conran describes the family with its PG rating. cinema tics as "a comic While computer animation bG>ok brought to life." is often overused in recent The DVD features and movies of the genre, Sky extras include the usual Captainisabletopullitoffand commentaries and deleted take a big step in how movies scenes, as well as an will be made in the future. 3 original six-minute short andahalfstarsoutof5. Not sure where to go for spring break? By Angela Smith Staff Writer Who's ready for spring break? As everyone knows, spring break is March 24-28 this year, and the fashionable thing to do is take a vacation. When looking for beaches, fim in the sun and amusement parks, Cancun is one of the places to go. During spring break 2003, college student Stephanie Fournier traveled to Cancun, Mexico, with six of her good friends. Stephanie has done quite a bit of traveling, but does not consider herself a regular traveler. Two of the friends' parents helped the girls out by searching the internet and talking to a local Alpena travel agent about the trip's expenses and the cost of plane tickets. They were able to locate a seven day trip for approximately $800 dollars. During the week, the girls stayed in a hotel called El Pueblito in Cancun. The hotel featured bingo, two pools with connected restaurants, and a bar. The girls went to Cancun open minded without a set schedule, ~liich Stephanie would recommend everyone else do. They s~nt a lot of time on the beach soaking up the very warm, sunny weather. The girls went sailing on the ocean, where they then went snorkeling to and island and rented golf carts that they raced around in. Wave runners and four wheelers were also available. At night, the girls spent most Thinking Internet? Think DeepNet! • Unlimited Local Access • • • Webmail • Tech Support • • Virus & SPAM Protection • of their time in nightclubs, which had a lot · of entertainment, foam parties and live bands. "Foam parties are a lot of fun," Stephanie said. It is an actual room filled with foam that everyone walks around in. Stephanie believes that while Cancun is a great place to go on vacation, it helps if you talk to someone who has been there to give you advice and refer you to excellent places to stay. A web site titled AllAboutCancun.com, more fully describes the many activities you can experience. Certified divers are available to teach you how to dive; there is fishing with experienced captains and custom built fishing yachts; PB!/B l is III li'II with latest 1111n Bl.AZE's Blood & Belief (photo courtesy De Maramed). By De Maramed "TearingYourselfToPieces" Managing Editor are next, and puts the album FormersingerofWolfsbane back on track. "Tearing and metal supergroup Iron Yourself To Pieces" is a Maiden, Blaze Bayley now particularly good track, with heads his own band, BLAZE. the slow, chugging guitars With theirfourthalbumBlood comp,lementing Blaze's & Belief, the group of changing emotional voice. relatively unknown musicians "Hollow Head" picks up the continues their trend of pace, describing Blaze's dependable, rock solid personal problems, and his traditionalheavymetalalbums att~mpts to overcome them that stands out because of with the help of a therapist. Blaze's personal, painfully Particularly powerful, and the honestlyrics. disjointed, almost jangled Blood & Belief starts off music is perfect for the with a bang with the first subject. "Will To Wm" keeps track, the distortion-heavy up the faster pace, galloping "Alive." This is one of the along while Blaze pumps up album's strongest songs, with the listener, telling you to never t very catchy chorus, "I up, to keep fighting.Although · ssed the meeting/where it does sound suspiciously you were appointed god." like Silicon Messiah's "The The frantic and hurried Brave." sounding "Ten Seconds" is "Regret" is the slow, lost love next, followed by the title ballad that's actually very track, "Blood & Belief." The good because of Blaze's title track is, oddly enough, sincerity and honesty.Anyone the weakest song. Very listening can easily identify uneven, with confusing with this track, and tempo changes and jumbled exemplifies Blaze's earnest lyrics, it's best to skip this one songwriting. altogether. "The Path And The Way" "Life And Death" and and the finale, "Soundtrack and even sky surfing on an aqua world sky rider. Cancun also features golfing, horseback riding, and a Wet'n Wtld giant water.park. In the warm tropical weather, the sandy beaches and clear water are most popular along the hotel zone, which is the entire length of Cancun Island. There -are also several restaurants and even dinner cruises at your disposal. Of My Life" are both solid songs. The finale is particularly good, where Blaze looks.back on his life, "This is the soundtrack of my life/the sound by which I live and die." Blaze has one of the most unique voices you'll probably ever hear. He can't scream to the heavens like Tim Owens or Rob Halford, nor does he have the range of Geoff Tate or Bruce Dickinson. His is a I"l:1mbling, deep bass voice • that is hard to fit into a metal group. Iron Maiden didn't know quite what to do with him, but here in his own band his vocal talents are showcased. The weakest point of any BLAZE album is the redundancy ofBlaze' s writing. A majority of BLAZE songs are about not fitting in, going against he grain, and being the outcast that overcomes the majority's persecution. 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