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Vol XXXVII No. 93

Thursday, February 13, 2003

  `Real Women,' real issues
By C. SPENCER BEGGS
Scene Movie Critic

"Real Women Have Curves" is a story about a significantly overweight Hispanic girl named Ana (America Ferarra). On the last day of senior year, as her classmates discuss their plans for their future education, Ana gets ready to join her mother ... [more]


Worse things than windmills for Gilliam
By BJ STREW
Scene Movie Critic

Anyone who has seen either "Brazil" or any Monty Python knows full well that Terry Gilliam is a brilliant icon of frivolity. The Minnesotan has churned out an array of fanciful, grand films with box-office success running a pretty paltry gamut ... [more]


This one's for old Mr. Wang
By MARIA SMITH and KATE WILLIAMS
Scene Editor and Scene Movie Critic

Kate: Well, personally I think that movie had everything; soul searching, international history, and even a bit of child development. Maria: Sure, if you don't mind lessons of dubious historical accuracy. The movie clearly places the invention of the machine gun, ... [more]