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The Films, formerly Tinkers Punishment, will headline the Rock the House benefit concert tonight.
The house that
rock built
By JULIA SELLERS
THE GAMECOCK
Local bands The Films, Kilcoy and
Drive will rock Columbia tonight to
raise money to build a house for a
family in need.
The “Rock the House” show will
benefit the USC Habitat for Humanity
chapter, which plans to build a house
on Greene Street the week of Nov. 8.
Kilcoy, made up of four USC
students who started the band last
spring, will open the show. The band
recently made the semifinals of
Coverpalooza and blends influences
from The Doors, jazz and prague when
creating original songs. Drive, a jazz
infused jam band, will offer up a
second helping of local talent.
Based out of Charleston, The Films,
formerly known as Tinkers
Punishment, return to Columbia to
headline the show.
“We are a big supporter of Habitat,”
Michael Robinson, lead singer and
guitarist of The Films, said. “We’ll do
benefit shows for causes we believe in.”
Robinson says shows in Columbia
are usually hit or miss as far as drawing
a crowd, but the band looks forward to
playing at a larger venue.
• “It’s going to be a fun night of rock
and roll and high energy rock,” he said.
The Films’ list of influences
includes The Pixies, Elliot Smith, and
Weezer, influences they blend to create
their own innovative brand of rock.
“There’s not one obvious influence
in our sound. What we are going for is
the Beatles during the White album
era,” Robinson said.
With the band gearing up to head
back into the studio to produce its next
album, fans can look forward to hearing
old favorites. Unlike the former Tinkers
Punishment, The Films hopes to capture
a different sound with the new material.
“We are going for a little bit rawer
and more live (sound),” Robinson said.
“The songs are more honest and get to
the point quicker.”
For those who have never
experienced The Films, the band
blends polished harmonies with catchy
hooks to create a retro rock sound not
quite like other area bands.
To check out The Films before they
hit the stage, visit their Web site at
www.hearthefilms.com.
Members of USC’s Habitat for
Humanity chapter said they are excited
about the chance to build a house after
three years spent raising money.
“We have been planning’this benefit
for three months,” publicity
chairwoman Jennifer Price said. “We
were scrounging around for a place and
it was going to be expensive. All of a
sudden everything clicks and falls into
place.”
Price said she believes the concert is
a way to show that fund-raisers for a
good cause can be a lot of fun. Habitat
will have a booth set up at Headliners
with more information about the house
building and the organization
meetings.
Admission to the all-age show is $8
for those over 21 and $10 for those
under. Doors open at 9 p.m. with
Kilcoy taking the stage at 9:30.
Headliners is located at 700 Gervais St.
in the Vista.
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Scary flicks add flavor
to Halloween weekend
By KELLY CAVANAUGH
THE GAMECOCK
With Halloween just around the corner, many students are
finding the best way to spend the evening is to watch a favorite
horror film.
Josh Bellamy, a third-year religious studies student, said his
favorite horror film is “The Exorcist.”
“That is probably the scariest movie of all time,” he said.
Bellamy deems the 1973 flick the most memorable
horror film because people during that time were “freaked
out” just from sitting in the theater where the movie was -
playing.
“It scared people half to death because it was based on a true
story. That movie scared an entire generation,” Bellamy said.
Not only is “The Exorcist” scary, it is also the highest
grossing horror film of all time, bringing in $357.5 million
worldwide.
It takes everything from suspense to the right plot to perfect
casting to make a good scary movie. Tyler Vance, a first-year
business student, said a good scary movie is simply “one that
keeps you on the edge of your seat.” Some students said the
real-life aspect of a horror movie is what makes it scary.
Of course, a good scary movie must also have an element of
surprise.
“It has to make you jump. If you’re not sitting in the
lap of the person beside you that you don’t even know, it’s
not good,” said Josh Ohiser, a third-year psychology
student.
First-year anthropology student Amy Nash said the movies
“Psycho” and “The Ring” are the most memorable because
“‘Psycho’ set the bar for all movies after that, and ‘The Ring’...
made people afraid of television.”
Nash added that horror movies must also have a certain
degree of self-mocking, such as Scary Movie 3, “which seems
to, like, make fun of itself,” Nash said.
Lauren Odom, a second-year biology student, said “The
Ring” is her favorite horror movie because “it’s the first movie
to scare the crap out of me.”
Other high-grossing horror films include “The Sixth
Sense,” “Hannibal” and “The Blair Witch Project.” If you’re in
the mood for horror this weekend, you don’t have to look any
further than the Russell House Theater. Check out “The
Exorcist” for free on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and “Rocky
Horror Picture Show" on Sunday at 9 p.m.
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No tricks here
Cook seasonal treats for Halloween parties
By MEG MOORE
THE GAMECOCK
Halloween is not only a time for
spooks and store-bought candy,
but an opportunity to cook up
some of fall’s tastier treats.
Whether you are throwing a
holiday-themed bash or simply
want some seasonal treats to
enjoy on your own, we’ve served
up a trio of traditional fall recipes
to get you started. All you need
now is an apron.
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Avoid pant creases, people notice
■ Stick with cotton
slacks for wrinkle-free
walking and sitting
I can remember an old episode of
“Seinfeld” in which one of the
resounding jokes is that Jerry is
advised before a comic performance
to take his pants off while sitting so as
to not ruin the ironed-in crease that
seems to imply a clean, freshly pressed
look. I find this story both funny and
true.
Now I for one can tell you it’s not
entirely practical. Trust me, your boss
doesn’t want to see you in your office
before the big meeting typing away at
your desk in a shirt, tie and Spider
man boxer shorts with the pants
delicately placed over a chair. They
are, after all, pants and were made to
be worn.
But I definitely see how fashion
dictates that dress pants should be the
most neatly kept and most simplified
element of the professional ensemble.
Shirts are bound to get ruffled under
the arms or along the waistline, but
pants can start to show signs of
fatigue the moment you sit down.
Unfortunately for us gentlemen,
fashion also dictates that the most
professional
styles are the
easiest to
wrinkle.
For any
thing office
related stick as
close to 100
percent cotton
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STUDENT know when
you’re always
as late as I am
. that your quick stride can turn into a
full sprint, wreaking havoc on the
perfection for which you paid your
drycleaners.
For the relaxed look, especially
with weekend wear, the new stretch
model with blends of lycra and other
synthetic materials have taken over
with often cheaper prices. I’d still
steer clear of these flashier designs
for anything professional, as the
pleated front with that all-important
crease is a classic look still shared by
people of status.
If you still feel like you need
something with a little more texture
to it that will maybe even accentuate
that 32-inch waist of yours, go with
wool blends. They are only slightly
more expensive than most of the
stretch models if you don’t buy big
name brands.
If all else fails, ask your
drycleaners for extra starch when
you take your regular pants in, on a
regular basis, or try to sit without
crossing your legs or causing other
unnecessary wear.
Also, check brands for new
blends that keep the traditional
smooth feel of dress pants but offer
more breathable fibers. Otherwise,
you might have to give that
presentation while sporting those
Spider-man boxers if the room is
too stuffy.
As for color, black or navy are nice
and can match nearly any blazer you
decide to throw on at the last minute.
Navy can be just as casual as khaki in
case you need it for a relaxed event in
the afternoon or evening.
But the most important thing is to
frequently check your pants to make
sure you haven’t accidentally split
something on them in any
embarrassing places in the morning
while dancing in front of the mirror
before leaving for work.