Actors don’t act out of character

Some actors have range. Tom Hanks has probably played 3 million roles in his lifetime, and almost all of these characters have been different. Jimmy Stewart (even with his distinctive voice), has played everything from cowboys to idealist senators to creepy disabled peeping toms. But some actors, well, they just do one thing so well that theyve never bothered to try anything different. After all, why bother when they now make millions of dollars doing that one thing?

Jeff Goldblum (Wacko Jewish Scientist Guy Prone to Dramatic Pauses):

Jay-Z reminds listeners that swagger is a liability

Jay-Zs album, American Gangster, proves to be a compellingly honest and refreshingly creative artistic effort. Among other things it gives us the true perspective of someone who made it in the crime world, many times, in such a relatable way that one feels guilty yet vindicated in agreeing with the criminal persona displayed on the album.

Each song is its own isolated story, a snippet in the life of Jay-Z juxtaposed to that of Frank Lucas. That is to say, Jay used specific scenes in the movie America Gangster, which relates the true life story of rise and fall of Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, to frame his own experience.

Matriarch

My Avram! she says loudly into the phone, her voice is full of energy and smiles. This is my Bubbys classic greeting to me- once shes realized its I who has called. Tell me how you are!

There is a simple yet profound joy in her words, a genuine excitement and happiness at hearing the voice of one of her grandchildren- and its the same sincerity every time. Tell me everything!

Im doing well, Bubby. And I start to tell her about my classes, my jobs, my friends, my girlfriend. Interested in everything, she asks more and more questions.

Southeast Asian flavors via Newbury Street

As an avid food lover, arriving on the Brandeis campus has enhanced my appreciation for good food. The food offered in the Usdan and Sherman dining halls simply does not compare to the good home cooked food that I am used to. I started to wonder where I could find some good food and I thought Boston was the place to go. So far, the restaurants I have tasted in Boston have been pretty standard.

A spiritual journey transcends the screen

If you had not spoken to your siblings in a year, how would you fix the situation?

According to Wes Anderson, you achieve this with loads of money, Louis Vuitton suitcases, a laminating machine, and a spiritual journey though India.

The Darjeeling Limited tells the story of the three estranged Whitman brothers, who come together not only to renew their relationship with each other, but also to find answers to their own questions.

A little slice of ‘Deis

How many times have you been hanging out with friends, having a good time and thought, hey, this should be a TV show?

Most of us just shrug off this idea and continue laughing, but Arun Narayanan 10 decided to sit down to write the first episode of Slice and 'Deis, a new Brandeis Television (BTV) sitcom premiering on Monday at 7 pm in Golding auditorium.

Students strike a pose in eco-fashion

In the days of blas haute couture, little room was left for environmental concerns to be voiced on the runway. All that has changed as eco-fashion broke onto the scene, changing perspectives on production techniques and environmentally sensitive materials. Brandeiss Students for Environmental Action (SEA) aided the eco-fashion movement by hosting WILD: Eco-Fashion Show 2007 last Saturday evening.

Deis student heads to Taiwan for world roller skating championships

Wei Sum Li 10, straightens her computer screen and presses play on a video;

suddenly a group of skaters are moving in perfect synchronization across a rink. However, instead of the ice that one might expect, the skaters are gliding effortlessly across a hardwood surface.

Li has the video stored on her hard drive because, like the skaters on the screen, she is a member of a competitive artistic roller skating team.

Its like ice skating, but warmer, she joked.

Letter to the editor: Guns off Campus

Dear Editor,

As a parent of a Brandeis student (Myka Held '09), I have examined with interest the various viewpoints on the decision to arm the Brandeis police. I was especially struck, however, by the words of Chrissy Callahan (Give the Police a Chance, Nov. 9), daughter of Public Safety Director Ed Callahan, who primarily opined that the Brandeis police are family-oriented, hardworking, serious and dedicated men and women. Ms. Callahan seems to have missed the debate on campus – a debate that strikes at the heart of the Brandeis environment.

X-country season ends with strong showing at DIII Championships

The Mens and Womens Cross Country teams finished off their seasons strong this weekend, as they traveled to New London Connecticut for the All-New England Division III Championships. The weather was less than perfect, as each runner had to contend with wind and low temperatures. Nevertheless, both squads were able to place at the top of the pack and had standout individual performances as well. The Men came in 9th place out of a field of 47 teams. This is a good showing for the Judges, a reflection on an entire season of training. The Women were also able to place high, ending up in 18th place.