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snot | is the df our hi|! a libri rarian.' age > acids,|i ficientii' in QPM irrentlv fSOpe; ive cent ent so\i s aboiii “The Stepford Wives” Stiirriiig INicole Kidiiuiii. IMalllieu Broderick, (ilenii Close Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Pictures Review by Jimmy Hissong Few films offer the audience the chance to see the decapitation of a silver screen icon, but with advancements in CGI tech nology, the list seems to be growing longer. Despite this seemingly gruesome notion, the 2004 release of “The Stepford Wives” actu ally marks a transition from its original roots in the horror genre. Joanna Eberhard (Kidman), a television programming demigod, finds herself in the queer surroundings of the town Stepford, Conn, after losing her job and suffering a nervous breakdown. The town seems all too perfect for the suspi cious Joanna, so naturally she attempts to unearth the confidential aspects of the town’s secre tive Men’s Club. Aided by a sharp-witted, slovenly novelist (Bette Midler) and a flamboyant, fashion-conscious homosexual (Roger Bart), she finds a complete automaton factory in the base ment of the organization. Directed by Frank Oz (The Score/Dirty Rotten Scoundrels/and yes, the voices of Yoda and Miss Piggy) the 2004 film revisits the 1975 film of the same title inspired by Ira Levin’s novel, featuring dimly lit hallways, menacing characters, and other suspense building factors, but the 2004 film utilizes comedy to hold the audience’s attention. However, simply labeling the film a comedy is not enough to evoke laughter from spectators between mouthfuls of Junior Mints and popcorn. See Stepford on page 6 Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures THE HUNT IS OVER! 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The sun only shows up for three scenes throughout the film. While the first two “Harry Potter” films were sparkling clean, Cuaron chooses instead to shed the superficial layer and portray a more realistic magical world. The streets are wet and the stone buildings are mossy. The costumes look worn and scruffy. The sets look dilapidated and old. Cuaron makes it easy for the viewer to believe this world has been lived in and immerse himself in the story. This is a far less pretentious magical world than that of the first two films. The dark look of the film matches the subject matter. Harry begins to feel the weight of his powers on his shoulders. Harry frequently plummets into fits of rage whenever his long deceased parents are mentioned. Also, as if a murderous wizard after your head wasn’t enough, Harry must deal with soul sucking Dementors hanging around school. The darkness of this film hints at the burden Harry begins to feel as a part of growing up alone. 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