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Vol XXXV No. 110

Thursday, March 21, 2002

  Notre Dame transformed in `Persephone'
MARIO BIRD
Scene Movie Critic

Since the production of "Rudy," it has been no secret that the Notre Dame campus abounds with cinematic beauty, from the solitude of St. Joseph's lake to the burnished gleam of the Golden Dome. Few, however, would imagine the campus and ... [more]


`Evil' screen debut satisfies video game fans
JACK MONAHAN
Scene Movie Critic

Though this type of transition is typically a recipe for disaster, "Resident Evil" makes the conversion from console to cinema surprisingly well. A frightening, atmospheric horror film that stays true to its video game roots, this film should please any horror ... [more]


Sucking blood makes for lifeless movie
C. SPENCER BEGGS
Scene Editor

The second installment of a film adaptation of Anne Rice's popular "Vampire Chronicle" book series, "Queen of the Damned" unfortunately trades in the thoughtful, mythical commentary of its predecessor, 1994's "Interview with the Vampire," for high-end special effects and Hollywood glitz. ... [more]