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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 2008

Page

12

Films and Critics Roundup From 2007 Catalog

A brisk review collage surveys Spiderwick Chronicles There Will Be Blood and Semi-Pro plus romcoms and indie titles. It underscores Mark Waters Mean Girls directing There Will Be Blood star Daniel Day-Lewis and ensemble performances while noting uneven pacing and tonal shifts across a slate of 2007 releases.

Mark Waters

Leap day babies mark rare February birthdays

Leap year birthdays are celebrated with larger parties and special attention. A KU student, Scott Shreders, notes the curiosity and questions about age, while Becky Janzen and Piper Seetin share how leap day affects their celebrations. Some observe February 28 while others wait until March 1. Families joke about timing and gifts, and the day remains a special, rare occasion.

Janzen Scott Shreders Kansas University Eldridge Hotel Scott Piper Seetin Travis Seetin Melissa Irwin Lawrence Irwin Shreders Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Indianapolis Tampa Fla Iraq Bill Self Becky Piper

Top Albums List Highlights 2010s Chart Picks

The list features 12 albums and soundtracks led by Jack Johnson Sleep Through the Static Alicia Keys As I Am Amy Winehouse Back to Black Kidz Bop 13 Step Up 2 The Streets June Little Voice Sara Bareilles My Life’s Been a Country Song Chris Cagle Growing Pains Mary J Blige Taylor Swift Detours Sheryl Crow Just Like You Keyshia Cole.

Jack Johnson I Am Alicia Keys Amy Winehouse Sara Bareilles Chris Cagle Mary J. Blige Taylor Swift Sheryl Crow You Keyshia Cole

Ferrell reflects on Three Sports Films and Iconic Roles

Comedian Will Ferrell discusses balancing three sports movies, his USC sports information degree, and how Blades of Glory and Semi-Pro shaped his career. He recalls filming Semi-Pro with Woody Harrelson and Andre Benjamin, improvising in packed arenas, and the lure of playing memorable characters from SNL to Anchorman. He notes fans quote his best known lines, from Milk was a bad choice to You’re my boy Blue.

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Semi-Pro review highlights Ferrell in 1970s ABA spoof

Carrie Rickey notes that Semi-Pro starring Will Ferrell as Jackie Moon, owner coach and player of the Flint Tropics, mocks 1976 ABA culture with funk music and over the top swagger. Woody Harrelson provides real laughs while Ferrell paddles a waning joke, with Andre Benjamin and Jackie Earle Haley delivering positive turns.

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