Jeanine Noce, A & E Editor behrcolls@aoLcorn New WWF wrestler Maven selected from MTV's 'Tough Enough' competition by Jenn Ellison staff Waiter MTV's first season of "Tough Enough, - a painful version of the "Real World," achieved its goal of finding a male wres tler and a female wrestler who will hope fully he the next hig names for the "Tough Enough" gave 13 people the opportunity to train with WWF Superstars with a chance to win a year-long contract with the federa tion. More than 4,000 people first sent in tapes and only 230 of those people were invited to New York for the try outs. Four thousand became 230, and 230 became 25, who eventually he came the 13 selected for the show. As with all other reality-based MTV shows, the finalists lived in a lavish house in Stamford, ('onn. and also had a car at their disposal. The 13 finalists all had unique qualities that could have made them perfect for being WWl' Superstars. but the train ers and the competitors later found out that the challenge was more than Maven Huffman recently they bargained for. When it came against 12 other finalists down to the last few episodes, there were only five contenders left. Sonic finalists dropped out after learn ing that the WWI; is not just about being famous. Bohhie-Jo, former beauty queen. wanted to use the WWI. to become a pin up girl in "Playboy. - Robbie-Jo got pinned enough in the ring to realize that there arc easier ways to pose nude. Fi nalist Chris Ni thought only of the enter tainment aspect of the wrestling. It was only when he got in the ring that he dis covered that the only people getting en `Zoolander' had potential In Alec Stvhorski .Lift ‘k rilrr "Zookinder - is a comedy that subjects its viewers to such stupidity, that at tel iew - Mg this film, people may feel substantially less intelligent. \Vithout a douht. this is a film that takes great pride in the use and humor of stupidity. Because of that. it will force you to leave the theater wondering whether or not this filet is actually humot- Ben Stiller stars as Derek loolander, an egotistical, dim-witted male model, who he comes a pawn in an international conspiracy to assassinate the prime minister of Malay- According to the film, the United States relies on child labor laws to make a sub stantial profit. Since the prime minister of Malaysia opposes such laws, he must be eliminated. Clearly below the typical male supermodel's intelligence, Zoolander is sus ceptible to brainwashing. Once brainwashed, Zoolander becomes a lethal assassin programmed to eliminate the prime minister of Malaysia. Of course, he must overcome his hypnotic state and save the day by acting in the most ridiculous manner possible. One of the most disappointing aspects of "Zoo'ander" is how the movie wasted such an amazing cast. My expectations were quite high on this film because of the tal ented cast. Stiller, Owen Wilson, Milla Movies -Riding in Cars With Boys' -Trom Hell' -The Last Castle' *Release Date: 10/19 tertained were the people watching from home. The people in the ring were the ones getting hurt. These departures were not a surprise to anyone, except Bobbie- Jo and Chris Ni. The show had occasions when people who were making the least progress would he cut to narrow it down to the winner. Because six of the 13 wrestlers left on their own due to different reasons. only two cuts were made. Both of the cuts involved the two African-Americans on the show. Darryl. the first one cut. was a 25 year old whose character was misunderstood. When everyone thought he was heing cocky, he was really trying to make con versation. The other African-American cut from the show was Shadrick. a 21 sear-old Texan who, unlike Darryl. had Jo\ o\ ich.('lirktine lavlor, and .Irrr y Stilly; father) all have major r01e,,. In addition to the main character,. there are about 20 other well known celehritic , , suite wi nona Ryder. Jon wight, Cuba (Footling Jr. and David Howie. At times, vou get the feeling that "Zookinder relies - on these insignificant cameo appearances just to get a few laughs. In fact, their cam eos were wasted attempts at being comical Bowie's minuscule appearance was the only surprisingly funny cameo, in which he appears as himself to referee a hilarious walk-off scene. As redundant and ridiculous as the film gets, it shockingly shows some signs of intelligence. In all actuality, this film is a satire of America's current culture. It uses the fashion industry as a tool to make American's aware of the fact that there is more to life than just being beautiful. This theme was quite unexpected for such a farce like this. Though the theme was thought provoking, it was never pursued in the film. - Zoolander" was a disappoint ment because it has the potential to he one of those films that is so stupid that it will make you laugh and at times even think. Instead, it was just a series of good ideas that were never projected to the Video* -The Golden Bowl' - `Angel Eyes' - `Cats and Dogs' 1 J \ 1 1`.4 J •Ir Friday, October 19, 2001 competed and won for a seat on the WWF. Ben Stiller plays a brainwashed male model seeking to rid the world of crime in "Zoolander h' d le g- ses Music* -Ozzy Osbourne -Snoop Dogg -Reba McEntire -Tracy Lawrence \''4l an t . r z)O4 the likable personality. but lacked the ac tual skills to he a wrestler. So who won the grand prizes? Nidia Guenard and Maven Huffman were the competitors who won the one-year con tracts for the WWF. Gucnard, a 21 year old Texan, was an exotic dancer prior to entering the contest. Huffman, 24, is a biracial sixth grade school teacher from Oregon. The driving force in I luffman's life is his mother, whom he loves more than anything. His love for his mother, who has bone marrow cancer, was also the focus of one of the episodes, in which his mother told him in the hospital that she wanted him to continue with the training, so he could win the contract. At the live ceremony in New York Where the winners were announced, Guenard and 111,111'1mm were overjoyed with happiness and anxiously waiting for the next phase of their lives to be gin. The MTV show "Tough Enough - appar ently was successful. The applications for the second season arc already in. For more information, go to www.mtv.com `Bobbie-Jo got pinned enough in the ring to realize that there are easier ways to pose nude.' audience with clarity. I wall\ wanted to like this film because of its content. hut in the end it was just I() minutes of mildly funny scenes and wasted talent ** out of 4 -DMX Special thanks to Media Play for providing information _ sc DVD* - `Angel Eyes' -`,Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace' Diamond Rio an Mcßride lighten hearts of many A Diamond Rio's song "One More Day" helps Amer tragedy of September 11. by Jamie Salapek staff writcl The terrilvinu events that unfolded in from of America on Sept. I I for ever chaned the nation's wav of life as xve know it. Watching the United States hecorne a tar!._: , et for terroristic attacks sent chills up everyone's spines, and Americans felt a deep loss in their hearts. From what \VC watch on television. to our everyday tasks; dIC NCIIsC 01 I . ree(iont ancf security vie ()MCC had quickly flashed before our eves. Yet as we drive to work and tune into our favorite radio stations. songs emit a sense of pride and a unit ied country. With a number of changes taking place from day lo daN. everything in the nation seems diticient. Ilowc\ one unique change has occurred within the music industry. Some memorable soris proclaim a message of pride, honor and togeth erness. Old favorites such as I.ce Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A. - and Bette Midler's "The Wind Be neath my Wings - arc played to remind us of our duties as Americans. The country music industry has taken on the task of helping to cope with the devastation of the attacks and honoring our nation's courage. The popular, award-winning country group Diamond Rio just recently re leased their new song "One More Day" and watched it soar to the top of the music charts. The song's sober, soothing message has a deeper meaning that can bring tears to your eyes. Diamond Rio's soft melody "wishes for One more day'' with those they love, much like the friends and family members who lost - 3 ! . , „... Martina Mcßride's "Independence Day' cans. loved oilc Vot,s t I71CI77()I IC's corded Ildl spondi tonguc ti back The I vric One Inorc 1:01 have mei t precioti Si.):lle el lit the 1)i:t \ I raIIL'CI Ii 1.1 , ,c", !ICI spread hri up in li()(.• tune chall ()11()\‘ I I Lst the \vh()li day ()I . rcuk tht. power! u I from victii orally scar in the hack The imp many Arne people turn to music I the utian\ pact of the and allow lost their Ii Evervon their own words. Th and "Indep ness and s Eli
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