2007-2008 OSCAR PREVIEW

There’s no business like show business, and there’s no show business like the Academy Awards. This year’s ceremony marks the 80th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The shindig will feature all of Hollywood’s glitter and glam as well as some in-depth commentary on outfit choices down the red carpet. The Oscars will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Kodak Theatre. You can watch it on television on ABC beginning at 8 p.m.

DMC 4 proves great, not legendary

Devil May Cry has had a long and bumpy ride in its short franchise history. The series was created by Capcom, the famous game studio responsible for the Resident Evil game series. When the series first premiered in 2001 for the PS2 it was hailed as an instant classic. It was seen as a game that “made Resident Evil look like the slow zombie.” However, after a meteoric performance for the first installment, the sequel (DMC2) and prequel (DMC3) both received harsh criticisms from both critics as well as the gaming public. DMC2 was berated for its lack of compelling story coupled to absolutely atrocious gameplay. Shortly thereafter DMC3 received mixed reviews for its incredible increase in difficulty.

Definitely, Maybe offers decent V-Day fare

While Definitely, Maybe will most likely be regarded as this year’s quintessential Valentine’s Day movie, it is much more than that. It ultimately provides the audience with a unique and honest portrayal of a young man’s foray into the world of broken hearts, failed relationships and attempted marriages.

The Bravery proves lacking live at The Roxy

The Bravery played to a sold-out crowd at The Roxy last Saturday night. The set drew from their two studio albums and mixed in some of their new material in the nearly one-hour show.

Savages shows somber story

Death and mortality have always plagued the human race. Death is inevitable. But somehow, even as it tears apart family after family, it has a funny way of bringing us closer. The Savages, a 2008 Oscar nominee for Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay, was written and directed by Tamara Jenkins.

Two Bits

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, a holiday of Christian origin. While Easter and Christmas mark important dates in the life of Jesus Christ, Valentine’s Day celebrates the day Saint Valentine bought his first Playboy. I celebrated Valentine’s day in my traditional manner, in which I buy a large heart-shaped box of chocolates, then search for the saddest, loneliest girl I can find on campus. Then I sit down next to her and slowly eat chocolate in front of her while exclaiming how great it is to be in a relationship.