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Sky Music is prominent in offbeat remake CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 with the musical aspects of filming, remarking simply, “Music is often the better movie.” Crowe also used a musical reference(to explain the question, why remake “Abre los Ojos”? He compared the experience to “getting my band together and covering a song.” Cruise himself was amazed with the result of remaking the Spanish film, commenting: “I love Cameron’s approach to it. He designed the picture to have a dialogue between the two films. I’ve never seen that before.” Even Alejandro Amenabar, writer/director of “Abre los Ojos,” was impressed. After his first viewing of “Vanilla Sky,” he said to Crowe, “I feel like we are two brothers asking the same questions, but we have different answers.” While there will be much debate whether “Vanilla Sky” lives up to its predecessor, Crowe and Cruise simply want to bring a great story of modem society to an American public overrun with pop iconography. And who better to explore that realm than Crowe, whose films are immersed in it, and Cruise, who is a pop culture icon himself? Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockmixeditor@hotmail.com Tenenbaums Darkly funny film feels like a book CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 job here with a cornucopia of talent. The cast of Stiller, Paltrow, Wilson, Wilson, Murray and even Glover makes it a privilege to watch one family’s dysfunction. Everyone does a superb job with their character and should be applauded. Hackmann is stunning. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t be nominated for an Academy Award. He hasn’t been this funny in a long time in a role, and it may serve as a refresher for his career, which is starting to slow down. The script, co-authored with Owen Wilson, is commendable for its inventive narration. Each portion of the film is divided into a chapter, and it is almost as if you are reading about the Tenenbaums instead of watching them. It would be no surprise if the screenplay is nominated for an Academy Award as well. But beware, this isn’t a roll over-and-laugh comedy; it’s dark. Don’t expect slapstick; instead, come with an open mind and watch for the subtle, intriguing personalities of the characters, which ah in all is what makes this movie such a pleasure to watch. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockmixeditor@hotmail.com CALENDAR luesaay Jan. 15 ACOUSTIC JAM: New Brookland Tavern. $2. Tuesday. 122 State St. “BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLIDAY STORY”: Roger Center. 7:30 p.m $30 and $28. USC student rush tickets for $6 at 7 p.m. CAROLINA NEWSBOARD WUSC launches a news show featuring an interview with President Palms at 9:30 a.m. The show will run every Tuesday from 8-10 a.m. on 90.5 FM. Soundtrack Artists update Beatles'songs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Lennon’s, only to cement the song’s mystical lyrics. The rest of the Crowes display noteworthy musicianship, including a Sgt. Pepper’s-era organ and bells that seem to take the listener back to the 1967 epic. Relatively new to the music scene is 20-year-old Howie Day adding his artistic touch to “Help!”, an early Beatles staple. The Beatles’ early sound was characterized by the harmonization of McCartney and Lennon and a youthful alacrity replete with simple song structures. But where other artists on this album tried to recreate the Beatles’ original sound on each song, Day chooses to vacate the cover safety zone and delve into his own version. His interpretation is a much slower and sentimental digression, ditching George Harrison’s driving electric guitar sound for a singer/songwriter approach. He strums an acoustic guitar while samples and synthesized sounds enhance the background music. Grandaddy also decides to stray from the Beatles’ sound, but does so with less success than Day. Covering “Revolution” with a power-pop feel, Grandaddy’s careless attitude undermines the song’s original motivation. This attempt, though noble, fails to capture the sense of a calm revolution and is incompatible with the song’s lyrics. The soundtrack was a worthy endeavor by Andy Gershon and V2 Records. With its careful selection of critic favorites, established underdogs and notable newcomers, the album is an honorable ode to rock’s most successful icons. Often imitated, the Beatles are respectfully paid homage by these artists. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockmixeditor@hotmail.com We've got your ticket to Food, Fun & Fashion . Colunri^^^^HHieater .Food Court Chick-Fil-A, China Max, Great Steak & Potato, Stadium Seating, 14 Screens, Surround Sound Piccadilly, Sbarro, Subway, Super China Buffet Over 45 Fine Stores to Shop Easy Access from 1-26,1-20 &I-126 Broad River Road at Bush River Road. 803.772,3864 www.dutchsquare.com Carolina Productions is seeking qualified students for the following positions: President- Leader ofthe USC student programming hoard. 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