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This Week in USC History April 17, 1992 —A student senate resolution to plant a red oak tree on the Horseshoe was deliberated for 45 minutes before being passed, 20-17. ■ii— I.. 7. ,■ 1 Page 7 Special to The Gamecoc Renee Zellweger stars in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones Diary I Bridget Jones Diary not one for the books by Brook Bristow The Gamecock Dear Diary, Bridget Jones' Diary is I a witiy British romantic comedy i based on the international best seller by Helen Fielding. While it's been built up as extraordinary, it only delivers the ordinary. I The story of Bridget (Renee Zellweger) revolves around her attempts to gain control of her life. As the new year arrives, resolutions are made, and Bridget is trying to keep up with her efforts in a diary. Front her bids to lose weight, to quit smoking and drinking. I to the men she associates with, her self help books are stepping aside to the articulate, emotional response to life that she is writing. While she endeavors to get her I life on track, she finds the graces of two men. On one hand, there’s Bridget's boss Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), who seems to be everytliing she lias vowed to avoid; however, he proves loo good to be tme. On the other hand, there’s Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) who is so wrong that he may be right. Zellweger sliines in this offbeat, often dry comedy. She shows again, like she did in Jerry Mitguire and Nurse Betty, that she is indeed a young talent, and she continues to prove herself in meaningful roles that audiences will remember. Hugh Grant is back where he belongs. Portraying a sly. perverted Englishman is nothing new to him. He does a fair job; however, he seems to be taking it as a job. It’s nowhere near his J memorable performances in Four Weddings and a Funeral or Netting Hill. He lacks on-screen chemistry with -1 i _msoL_ Special lo The Gamecock Co-stars James Callis, Sally Phillips and Shirley Henderson Zellweger, but he does a better job when he’s paired with Colin Firth. Filth delivers a great performance as Mark Darcy, a man who grew up with Bridget. But he acts like he is too high and mighty to even associate himself with such a miserable case as Bridget. He’s the glue that holds the movie together, and it’s a shame he doesn't appear more often. Directed by Sharon Macguire, with a good supporting cast consisting of Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Shirley Hendeison and ntliers, tliis is a well acted well directed movie. The problems it faces are hard to beat, even with a great cast and good direction. The story is well written, clever and even witty, but it's nothing new. It's just an American romantic comedy with British actors. It follows the pattern of all romantic comedies and I | R E V I E W MOVIE: Bridget Jones’ Diary STARRING: Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth GRADE: oul of ☆☆☆☆ does nothing different. Do keep in mind that this is a chick . flick. Disclaimer: This film was made for women by women! Guys will not go for this movie. Women will be planning to buy a di;uy if they don’t already liave one ofice they read the book. The sfxnlight desk am be reached at gamecockspotiight@hotmaiLcom What’s Happening Wednesday, April 18 LIVE MUSIC Adam’s Mark: Dick Goodwin Musics Blue Martini: Skipp Pearson and Jazzology Decisions: Muddy Quarters Delaney’s: Kenny Floyd Dianne’s on Devine: Ross Holmes Elbow Room: Hank Williams III Mac’s on Main: The 4th Element Jazz Showcase New Brookland Tavern: Perfect Sleeper, Super'Bike, Will Road Runners: Open jam with Steve Kemp Trinity Episcopal: Linda Li Bleuel, piano.(12:30 p.m.) PERFORMING ARTS Drayton Hall: Ghetto KARAOKE ley’s: Karaoke Legends: Karaoke with Ken Martin Opening Break: Heartline Karaoke Rooster's Den: Karaoke with Tootie Sandra’s: Rick and Tina s Karaoke DANCE AND DJS Art Ban NUVIBE Billy G’s: Beach and Boogie Night with DJ Butch Davidson Crocodile Rocks: Ladies Night ,Eddy Ho’s: Pool tournament Group Therapy: Wild Wild Wednesdays Knock Knock/Flip Side: College Night Merlin’s: DJ Cotton Platinum Plus: Julia Ann Tavern on Greene: Listening Party I They conquered .. everything but death. Past world rulers like Alexander the Great, Tutankhamen and Julius Caesar have all had one thing in common: the past. They're stuck in it. It makes more sense to follow a ruler who has conquered death...and a world leader who promises to someday rule the world through peace. Jesus Christ is that ruler. He claimed to be God, was crucified for our sins, and then rose bodily from the grave. And he promises to return to rule over the earth. For a free article on this remarkable person and his relevance for your life, call 1-800-236-9238. vl. /or your free article call [__1-800-236-9238 1 __ FOOTBALL tickets . GAMES DATE COST TIME GEORGIA SEPT. 8 $27.00 TBA MISSISSIPPI ST. SEPT. 20 $26.00 TBA ARKANSAS OCT. 13 $25.00 TBA TENNESSEE OCT. 27 $38.00 TBA Clemson will be by Lottery Procedures will be published in the Fall A limited number of away football tickets will be made available to the University of South Carolina Student Body. The tickets will be limited to one (1) per student. Orders will be taken on Friday, April 20th. The price is as listed above, cash only, and all tickets must be paid for on this date. Students must come to the athletic ticket office on Rosewood Drive between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to purchase away game tickets. The tickets may be claimed in the fall by coming to the ticket office and presenting a current Fall 2001 full-time ID card.