The Return of Star Wars
by Tim Holsopple
Asst. Entertainment Edit°,
Star Wars is hack. Back on the
big screen and hack in the American
consciousness.
For a limited time only, George
Lucas is re-releasing the most
beloved sci-fi movies of all time.
The three movies in the trilogy,
Star Wars, The Empire Strikes
Back and The Return of the Jedi,
have been touched-up with modern
computer effects and digital sound.
That makes the theater experience a
cosmic nostalgia trip for some and
an interplanetary virgin voyage for
others.
In Star Wars, there an
approximately four minutes of
brand-new footage. That includes a
previously impossible computer
animated scene between Hans Solo
and Jabba the Hut, and tons of new
computer animated monsters in the
city on Luke Skywalker's home
planet of Tantooine. There are also
scenes that Lucas originally cut
from the movie that have been
restored. The sequels will not have
as much added new stuff.
People have mixed emotions
concerning the re-release of this
timeless classic. When asked
whether or not he enjoyed the
movie in the theater, Mark
Greenbank, a resident assistant in
Lawrence Hall, answered, "Yes,...[l]
enjoyed this one immensely."
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Concerning the added scenes and
special effects. he replied, "For the
most part yes. Some of the scenes
looked a bit too faked through the
computer additions, but overall it
was great."
A person who wished to remain
anonymous answered, "No. I felt
that they were just added so that
more people would come to see it.
They weren't that spectacular."
A big concern of movie buffs
before the re-release of the movies
was George Lucas's motives behind
the re-release. Some felt that he
just wanted to pad his thinning
wallet, while others felt that he
wanted a new generation to
experience Star Wars on the big
screen. Mark Greenbank said,
"Obviously Lucas needs to create
some extra cash for his upcoming
pew's to the [trilogy], but I guess
he wanted to hype up audiences
also, and give children a chance to
experience the films."
When asked if she would
recommend this movie to a friend,
Gina Gaskey replied, "Sure. I think
it's great to watch something from
your childhood back on the big
screen. A lot of college kids
seemed to like it." The anonymous
person was not so praising. "It
wasn't worth seeing a movie we've
all seen a thousand times before."
I personally enjoyed viewing
Star Wars in the theater, and I plan
on seeing both The Empire Strikes
The latest production from the Studio Theater, Brilliant Traces, opens next week
"Brilliant Traces" coming soon: Mike Lechner and Kirsten
McCain rehearse for their upcoming performances in The Penn
State-Behrend's Studio Theater latest production, "Brilliant
Traces." This dramatic comedy by Cindy Lou Johnson will open
on Feb. 21 and run the 22, 26, 27, 28 and March 1 at 8:00 P.M.
and on Feb. 23 and March 2 at 2:30 p.m. Call 898-6016 for tickets.
Back and The Return of the Jedi
when they conic out. I advise
everyone to do the same. Also, be
on the lookout for the three planned
prequels to this series that are
supposed to come out in 1998,
2000 and 2002. Until then, may
the force be with you.
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All I want to do is to thank you
by Sheila L. Bickel
Entertainment Editor
"All I wanna do is to thank
you..even though I don't know who
you are...." That's what many of
you will probably say after you
hear Geggy Tah's CD, Sacred
Cow.
This three member band
comprised of Greg Kurstin,
Tommy Jordan, and Daren Hahn
will be opening for Rusted Root
at the State College show. If you
want to check them out
beforehand you can find the CD
in stores.
It is quite hard to find a word to
describe this band because the
variety on the album is extensive.
The most popular and well
known song is "Whoever You
Are." The song is a thank you to
an unknown person for letting the
singer change lanes during traffic.
This release has a Phish-like
quality to it due to the funky
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by Sheila L. Bickel
Entertainment Editor
Does the thought of spending
Valentine's Day alone scare you?
Well, don't worry because you are
not the only one and there are many
things that you can do to enjoy this
primarily "couple" holiday.
Valentine's Day is a prejudiced
holiday. It seems that everywhere
you turn the media pushes the idea
of celebrating the fact that you are
part of a relationship. But what if
you're not?
You may think that I'm
bitter...well I am. Every year I get
this love, hearts, and flowers crap
stuffed down my throat and every
year I feel belittled for not having a
boyfriend. Well, I am here to tell
you that you can celebrate without
having a significant other.
One great way to enjoy the day is
to tell those important to you how
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rhythms and blend of sounds.
However, this is not the only song
worth mentioning.
The third song, "Lona Stuff,"
reminds me of The Lemonheads
or possibly Weezer. It has a 60's
era tone and is very upbeat
though the lyrics do not reflect
that optimism. (Especially since
the ending words are "taxidermy
me").
Another song, "Sacred Cow,"
does not remind me of Rage
Against The Machine, but has
that very angry quality that is
characteristic of that band. This
may seem like a very scary
thought, but I feel this song is
great for anyone who is having
trouble with a significant other.
The lyrics, "What's wrong you're
always crying lately...what song
this isn't a song really...shut up and
stop your playing around...the
subject right now is what's
.wrong...". _
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much you love them. CALL
YOUR PARENTS! I'm sure your
parental units would appreciate the
gesture. (It is also a good time to
hit them up for some cash.) Or if
not them, call an old friend that you
haven't talked to in awhile and say
"hi". It is always nice to hear a
friendly voice say, "Hey, I miss
you."
Another suggestion is to party
with other unattached individuals.
They can relate to your situation
and are probably feeling the exact
same way you are. Go out to
dinner, catch a movie or stay in and
hang out. Regardless of what you
do, enjoy the company of
another...even if it is your
roommate or your best friend. If
you think you're a loser for not
having a boyfriend or girlfriend,
you can take comfort in the fact
that either does the person you're
with.
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good songs, the latter being the
better of the two. Make sure to
check out "Gina," the very last
song. If nothing else, it will make
you laugh.
While listening to this CD, I
picked out songs and even just
overall tones (besides the ones
previously mentioned) of Simor
and Garfunkel, Plato's Cave and
even Jane's Addiction. So yot
see my dilemma when trying to
pinpoint a word to describe thi
band. The best I can think of is
VARIETY. And like the oh '
saying goes, "Variety is the spice
of life."
I suggest checking out this CD
if a friend has it because if you
don't have the guts to sway from
your normal musical palette, you
may be disappointed. But if you
arc willing to give this CD a
chance, go for it...dive in head
first and enjoy.
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If the thought of walking into
your room and seeing a dozen roses
addressed to someone else makes
you want to crawl into a hole and
hide, buy yourself flowers. Why
not? Valentine's Day is about love
and who better to show your
appreciation for then yourself.
Pamper yourself all day. Take a
bubble bath, eat chocolate, watch a
cheesy love story (to make fun of
it, of course), and RELAX! You
deserve it as much as anyone.
I know it may not seem like
much, and Valentine's Day may
still seem like a terrible ordeal, but
it is survivable. This year I have
decided to boycott February 14th
same as the 21 years before this one
and it's OK. Don't wallow in self
pity (which can be fun sometimes,
however), but enjoy the day as if it
was any other. Just keep
everything in perspective...and you
too can survive Valentine's Day.