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Shore and Baldwin in “Dome”
by John Hafner
Collegian Staff
In this age of increased
environmental awareness and
conservation, wouldn’t it be nice
to have a superhero to preserve
our delicate ecosystem, someone
to keep our water pure and our
skies blue?
A real-life version of “Captain
Planet” does sound reassuring.
Or maybe even an unlikely
candidate, say Pauly Shore, for
example.
That’s right, Pauly Shore. The
spaced-out star of “Son-in-law”
and “In the Army Now” is back,
and this time he has teamed up
with funnyman Steven Baldwin
in a hilarious new hit,
“Biodomc.”
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“12 Monkeys” not
for every crowd
by Sarah Melchiorre
Collegian Staff
I don't think people like
movies that make you think. I
have heard mixed reviews about
the film "12 Monkeys," which
opened nationwide on January 5.
The film focuses on James
Cole (Bruce Willis). Cole is an
inmate in the year 202 S who is
"volunteered" by "the committee"
to investigate the surface. The
human race has not lived above
ground for many years due to a
retro-virus that was introduced to
humans in 1996.
Cole is volunteered to travel
back in time to investigate the
Army of the 12 Monkeys, the
radical group in 1996 thought to
be responsible for the virus. The
leader of the army is Jeffery
Goines, Brad Pitt.
Through many mix-ups, Cole
meets Jeffery in an aslyum. He
also meets Dr. Katherine Railly
(Madeline Stowe) who later joins
him in his quest for knowledge
about the army.
When I saw previews for this
film I thought it was going to be
an action thriller with chaos
throughout. There is chaos, but
not through action. This film is
more of a brain leaser, but not
what I expected at all. The film
They play the roles of Bud
(Shore) and Doyle (Baldwin), two
guys who know as much about
the environment as Bill Clinton
docs about government.
Nevertheless, it’s Earth Day
and Bud and Doyle arc not known
to walk away from a party.
While on their way to a big bash
honoring Earth Day, Doyle
“delicately” informs Bud that he
has to go to the bathroom.
Pulling into what they think is
a mall, Bud and Doyle create a
diversion and sneak past the
guards to get inside.
Much to their surprise,
however, the “mall” is actually a
multi-million dollar ecological
experiment known as the
“Biodomc.” A totally self
contained, artificial environment,
lags a little; the pace in places is
slow but overall the viewer must
pay attention and think about
what is going on within the plot.
I suspect that most people who
truly disliked this movie prefer to
sit and vegetate while they watch
movies. I suggest they try
thinking more and "vegging"
less.
"12 Monkeys" has an eerie
look and feel. It is dark and
gloomy. Pitt looks a crazed
environmental nut case and
Willis fits the part of bad guy,
who isn't really bad, who tries to
do good, - did you get that?
If your in the mood for
something much different than
you're use to getting at the
theater, see "12 Monkeys," if
you don't like to think go sec
"Dusk Til Dawn."
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the Biodome wdl house a team of
five scientists for one full year.
The scientists’ job is to
maintain homeostasis-to grow
their own food and conduct
research that could potentially
solve real-world problems.
Before Bud and Doyle can get
out, the main door shuts and its
time-controlled lock activates.
Realizing that letting the boys
stay will interfere with vital
research, the scientists are also
aware that letting them go would
mean re-opening the main door
and comprising the experiment’s
accuracy. After much debate,
they reluctantly decide to make
room for two more.
Although they can hardly
contribute anything of scientific
value and they single-handedly
Monkey see, monkey do: Brad Pitt (right) is Jeffrey Goines, the son of a renowned scientist
whose involvement with the Army of the Twelve Monkeys may provide Cole (Bruce Willis, left)
with clues that could reverse mankind’s future.
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ruin dozens of experiments, Bud
and Doyle grab the attention of
the local media. The Biodome’s
investors realize the money they
could make by marketing the
clueless couple’s name and
image.
Before long, “Bud and Doyle”
T-shirts and action figures flood
the local economy. Their
increasing popularity
unfortunately turns the public’s
attention away from the
environmental goals of the
Biodome.
Caught up in all the hype, Bud
and Doyje decide to throw a
party. They find the key to a
man-door in the back of the
Biodome and invite a “few”
friends over. Before long, the
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cans, clothing, and other party
leftovers.
Bud and Doyle and the team of
scientists arc now faced with a
new situation: an environment
much like'the one outside the
Biodomc’s walls. With
homeostasis at less than one
percent, they have but a few days
until all oxygen in the Dome
will be depleted.
What looks like a tragedy and a
hefty financial loss turns out to
be a blessing. Two unlikely
heroes, Bud and Doyle lead the
clean-up effort and return
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