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ELIFE NEWS ALIO^ THE BATTALION 5 Monday, March 1, 2004 BUQ ucci, Timers iii emotion- ie screen hese ele- lead and me abom ist” is an ml horns matures a stunnin® at even- efs. ul Co:k iulnt day 28 in is 13<ity Winners Continued from page 1 of the Rings” director Peter Jackson, who shared the screen play prize with co-writers Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh. Composer Howard Shore 10 ok his second Oscar for writ ing “Lord of the Rings” music, having won two years ago on ParI | of the saga, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” "Into the West,” the wistful tune of farewell from “Return of ihe King,” won the best-song Oscar. The song was written by Fran Walsh, the film’s co- scieenwriter; Howard Shore, its music composer; and Annie Lennox, who sings the tune. Zellweger won for playing a character in frumpy clothes and a ter of dirt from working the fields, a year after “Cold Mountain” co-star Nicole Kidman received the lead-actress Oscar for wearing a fake nose to simulate Virginia Woolf’s plain- Jane features in “The Hours.” And best-actress winner Theron, ui “Monster," gained 30 pounds and was disguised behind dark contact lenses, false teeth and splotchy makeup. 'Ihope it’s a trend, meaning interesting parts playing women who are multifaceted and really rich in their journeys. It’s what interests me most," Zellweger said backstage. “The more you can change yourself, the more removed the character is from your own experiences, the more rewarding it is.” Robbins won with his first- everacting nomination, though lie had been nominated as best director for 1995’s “Dead Man Ming.” “In this movie, I play a vic tim of abuse and violence,” Robbins said. “If you are out there and are a person who has had that tragedy befall you, there is no shame in seeking help and counseling.” Sofia Coppola won the origi nal-screenplay prize for her quirky tale of friendship in Tokyo, “Lost in Translation.” French-Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand’s “The Barbarian Invasions,” an alternately merry and melancholy story of a dying man’s reunion with his estranged son, won the foreign- language honor. The $340 million blockbuster “Finding Nemo,” the story of a clownfish on a mission to rescue his wayward son from a den tist’s aquarium, earned the Oscar for animated feature. "I’m going to be forever grateful to the cast and crew of ‘Finding Nemo’ for giving their incomparable talents to this little tish story I had,” said Andrew Stanton, director of “Finding Nemo,” the latest film from the makers of “Monsters, Inc.” and the “Toy Story” flicks. Director Errol Morris’ “The Fog of War" — a portrait of Robert McNamara, U.S. defense secretary for much of the Vietnam War — won the Oscar for feature- length documentary. Morris com pared U.S. military action over seas today with the Vietnam era. “Forty years ago. this country went down a rabbit hole in Vietnam — millions died,” Morris said. “I fear we’re going down the rabbit hole once again.” Filmmaker Blake Edwards received an honorary Oscar for lifetime achievement. The cere mony included a spirited mon tage of clips from Edwards' films. including “The Pink Panther,” "Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Victor/Victoria.” Edwards said: "My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, and the beautiful English broad with the incomparable soprano and promiscuous vocabulary thanks you,” the lat ter a reference to his wife and frequent star, Julie Andrews. Billy Crystal, returning as host for the first time in four years, opened with his usual montage of nominees, having himself insett ed into spoofs of key Oscar con tenders, including Diane Keaton’s screeching nude scene in “Something’s Gotta Give.” He joked that for the first time, the show was being simul cast in Aramaic, a poke at “The Passion of the Christ,” Mel Gibson’s divisive religious film that took in $1 17.5 million in its tirst five days. The movie was done in Aramaic and Latin, with English subtitles. Crystal said that the first time he hosted the Oscars 13 years ago. things were different from today: “Bush was president, the economy was tanking and we’d just finished a war with Iraq.” With all the awards for “Return of the King," produced in New Zealand, Crystal joked: “It’s now official. There is nobody left in New Zealand to thank.” The Oscars returned to full- glamour mode after two years in which Hollywood's prom night was muted by world events — the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks in 2002 and the Iraq war in 2003. With the passage of time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences figured it was safe to make merry again for the 76th annual Oscars. also will weekend Gala Continued from page 1 mBrez "iTbe red carpet) is always entertaining to nen( I McfSahm said. “I think a little part of every- i I watching it." a 1 students present at the Oscars Gala were ®support of “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" for best picture, which was up against “Lost in Translation,” “Seabiscuit,” “Mystic River” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.” “If you want to pick a best picture based on one film alone, then I'd go for ‘Lost in Translation,'” Pendergast said. “But I think ‘The Lord of the Rings' should win to represent the whole trilogy.” Cameron Reynolds Attorney At Law Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court Not Board Certified , Class of‘91 Jim James Attorney At Law Board Certified Criminal Law Class of ‘75 SI>K( i am/.im; in the dei ensi- ok c riminal • Driving While Intoxicated • All Alcohol and Drug Offenses • All other Criminal Offenses C HARCES INC 1.1 DINC: Deferred adjudication records can now be sealed. automatically olf your record. 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[e iza it til t >$ trch e iy this oks, ' f ACULTY/STAFF MEMBERSHIPS—Now has never been a better time to check out Rec Center memberships. Rec Ports makes living a healthier life even easier with bank raft options for membership and locker payments. Make # h| sa healthier year with Rec Sports! 7 rin 9 Break 2004—Make the best of your Spring Break ls year with Rec Fitness, Aquatics, Intramurals, Golf and jotdoor trips! Don't miss out on the fun and excitement! IS| t Member Services to see what program is right for you! , ers °nal Trainers—Now hiring certified personal trainers on our Rec s Po rts s t aff - Contact Jerod Wilson at ■3058 for more information and application details. ,i Eull Length Driving Range—Come by and enjoy one e Coif Course's newest additions, the full length driv- 9 rQ nge. Buy a bucket of balls and practice your swing, ^ up before a round of 18 holes or just work up a sa on a cool and breezy Texas night. ■*ssons with the Pro—On your own, with a partner or in a ’wdp: ® Coif Course Pro will get your game on track, jnpi ° r Tuesdays—Bring a friend and play for the price of e n to thL Ust J 1 , 076 a partner and only applies to green fees. are located on the south side of the A&M campus. ro s hop at 845-1 723 & visit us online at http://recsports.tamu.edu. FREE Healthy Living Lecture—"Treatment and Prevention of Injuries of the Lower Extremities" Danny Kniffin, Rehab Coordinator and Sr. Lecturer, Health and Kinesiology, will provide info on injury treatment of ankles, knees, and hips. This lecture is a must for all athletes! Join us Wednesday, March 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in room 281. Come early! Fitness Instructor Training—Registration open NOW through March 12! Training begins March 21 from 6-9 p.m. in room 304. 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