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A group of recent college graduates vie for jobs during a recession, and realize they will need to dial back their expectations of success in this comedy from director Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger). Meanwhile, a hip barrista (Mimi Gianopulos) befriends a laid off worker (Bryan Cranston) whose jobless status has dealt a devastating blow to his sense of self-confidence. Anna Kendrick, Jay Pharoah, and Miles Teller co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Runner Runner
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A Princeton grad student finds himself caught between the FBI and a malevolent online gambling tycoon in this thriller from The Lincoln Lawyer director Brad Furman. A whiz at the virtual-poker table, bright young Ivy Leaguer Richie (Justin Timberlake) had nearly raised enough cash to pay his tuition when he lost it all in the blink of an eye. Convinced that he's been cheated and determined to confront the swindler, Richie hops a plane to Costa Rica, and comes face-to-face with online gambling mogul Ivan Block (Ben Affleck), who introduces him to a world of wealth and privilege. Meanwhile, the FBI has been watching Ivan, and attempts to strong-arm Richie into turning informant. With Richie's help they could bring Ivan's illegitimate empire crashing to the ground. But who's more dangerous, the entrepreneur who feeds his enemies to crocodiles, or the agents who seem like they're willing to break the law in order to uphold it? Gemma Arterton and Anthony Mackie co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Seventeen-year-old Lola (Miley Cyrus) rebounds from a recent break-up by attempting to seduce her ex-boyfriend's best friend, as well as experimenting with drugs and sex, while her clueless mother (Demi Moore) reels in the wake of a recent divorce. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Django Unchained
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A former slave and a German bounty hunter become unlikely allies in the battle against a tyrannical plantation owner in this western from visionary director Quentin Tarantino. Two years before the Civil War pits brother-against-brother, German-born fugitive hunter Dr. King Schultz (Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz) arrives in America determined to capture the outlaw Brittle brothers dead or alive. In the midst of his search, Dr. Schultz crosses paths with Django (Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx), a freed slave and skilled tracker who seeks to rescue his beloved wife Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from ruthless plantation owner Calvin Candie (Academy Award-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio). Once Django has aided Dr. Schultz in coralling the Brittle brothers, the two team up to capture some of the most wanted men in the South. Meanwhile, Django never loses sight of his mission to free Broomhilda from the treacherous slave trade before it's too late. Upon arriving at Candie's nefarious plantation, dubbed Candyland, Django and Dr. Schultz discover that slaves are being groomed for gladiator-like competitions by Candie's malevolent right-hand man Billy Crash (Walton Goggins), and together they skillfully work their way onto the compound for a closer look. But just as Django and his partner locate Broomhilda and plot a daring escape, Candie's house slave Stephen (Academy Award-nominee Samuel L. Jackson) catches wind of their plan, and informs his master of the betrayal. Now, as a clandestine organization attempts to back them into a corner, Django and Dr. Schultz will have to come out with pistols blazing if they ever hope to free Broomhilda from Candyland and the clutches of its vile proprietor. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Steven Soderbergh presents this look at what happens when an infectious disease threatens humanity through varied viewpoints from an ensemble cast, including Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne, and Kate Winslet. The Informant's Scott Z. Burns provides the script. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Making Jack Falcone
From producer Steven Soderberg and screenwriter Peter Buchman (Che) comes this Paramount Pictures production telling the story of Jack Garcia, the man who went undercover for the FBI to bring down the Gambino crime syndicate. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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Extraordinary Measures
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Inspired by an incredible true story, the CBS Films docudrama portrays one father's desperate quest to save his children from succumbing to a rare life-threatening genetic disorder. Working-class father John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) is finally on the fast track to corporate success when his two young children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with Pompe disease -- a condition that prevents the body from breaking down sugar. In time, it disables the heart and the muscles, ultimately resulting in death. With the support of his wife, Aileen (Keri Russell), John ditches his career and teams with unconventional specialist Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford) to found a bio-tech company and develop a cure in time to save the lives of Megan and Patrick. As Dr. Stonehill works tirelessly to prove the theories that made him the black sheep of the medical community, a powerful bond is forged between the two unlikely allies. Still, their greatest struggle is yet to come. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Reno 911!: Miami
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The bumbling cops of Comedy Central's hit television series take a trip to Miami Beach for a national police convention. After the trip there turns out to be much more difficult than anticipated, the bumbling crew must leap into action when the convention center becomes the target of a biological terrorist attack. Lieutenant Jim Dangle (Thomas Lennon) must keep together his motley and inept crew in order to save everyone from the disaster, and keep peace on the streets of the popular Florida city. The film features the same cast from the popular Comedy Central series of the same name. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Freedom Writers
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Assigned the thankless task of teaching freshman English at a gang-infested Long Beach, CA high school, a 23-year-old teacher resorts to unconventional means of breaking through to her hardened students in director Richard LaGravenese's adaptation of Erin Gruwell's best-seller The Freedom Writer's Diaries: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them. Her students had been written off, and her chances of succeeding scoffed at, but Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) wasn't about to go down without a fight. Long Beach is a place where a new war is waged with each passing day, and when the hardened students who walk those dangerous hallways sense an outsider attempting to understand their plight, their cynical resentment threatens to keep a deadly cycle in motion. Despite the initially hostile reaction she receives in the classroom, Gruwell uses the writings of Anne Frank and Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo to teach her students not only the basis of the English language, but compassion and tolerance as well. Later, when the time comes to tell their own tales in a project specially designed to explore the daily violence that the majority of students have grown numb to, the barriers that had once stood so strong gradually begin to crumble. When the only chance for survival is to befriend the person who was once your mortal enemy, the world is opened to a whole new realm of possibilities. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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World Trade Center
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Director Oliver Stone once again offers a powerful and provocative story based on real-life events in this drama. Sargeant John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) and William J. Jimeno (Michael Pena) were two officers assigned to New York City's Port Authority who were working their beats on a quiet day in early fall when they received an emergency call. The day was September 11, 2001, and McLoughlin and Jimeno were among the policemen who attempted to evacuate the World Trade Center towers after they were struck by airliners piloted by terrorists. Both McLoughlin and Jimeno were inside the fifth building of the World Trade Center when the towers fell, and were two of the last people found alive amidst the wreckage. As McLoughlin and Jimeno struggled to hold on to their lives as rescuers sifted through the rubble, their spouses -- Donna McLoughlin (Maria Bello) and Allison Jimeno (Maggie Gyllenhaal) -- clung to the desperate hope that their husbands would survive and be found. As the McLoughlin and Jimeno families waited for word on the fate of the two men, they watched as a city and a nation came together with strength and compassion in the face of a tragedy. World Trade Center was based on the true story of John McLoughlin and William J. Jimeno, both of whom cooperated with producers in the making of this film. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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The Skeleton Key
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A young woman discovers a terrible secret while caring for an elderly man in this supernatural thriller. Caroline (Kate Hudson) is a care provider for the aged who is hired away from the hospice where she works by Violet Devereaux (Gena Rowlands). Violet needs someone to help take care of her husband, Ben (John Hurt), who is in poor health and doesn't have long to live. Violet and Ben live in a decaying rattletrap mansion not far from New Orleans, and as she settles into her work, Caroline spends her spare time exploring the house. It isn't long before Caroline discovers evidence that suggests Ben and Violet are members of a sinister voodoo cult, and that ghosts walk in the Devereaux mansion. The Skeleton Key also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Joy Bryant. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Be Cool
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Underworld hipster Chili Palmer is back in the entertainment business in this sequel to the 1995 hit Get Shorty, which like the first film is based on a novel by Elmore Leonard. Gangster-turned-movie producer Chili (once again played by John Travolta) has grown tired of the screen trade, especially after his latest project turned out to be a box-office flop. Chili is looking for new horizons and thinks he may have found his niche when his close friend Tommy Athens (James Woods), a fellow mobster who runs an independent record label, is murdered by Russian gangsters. Chili takes over Athens' record company, Nothing to Lose Records, and begins courting Tommy's girlfriend, Edie (Uma Thurman). Edie is an experienced hand in record production, and together she and Chili spot what would seem to be the ideal act for their label -- Linda Moon (Christina Milian), a beautiful young woman with a powerhouse voice. Linda is stuck, however, in a going-nowhere R&B trio managed by the monumentally sleazy Raji (Vince Vaughn). Chili isn't much concerned about Linda's contract with Raji, but Raji certainly is, and the manager soon takes out a contract on Chili with the same Russian hoods who killed Tommy. Soon Chili is facing all the action he can handle between the Russian gunmen, a music mogul named Nick Carr (Harvey Keitel) who wants Chili to stay out of the business, and Sin LaSalle (Cedric the Entertainer), a successful hip-hop producer who wants Chili to pay him the 300,000 dollars he is owed by Tommy. Be Cool also features appearances by The Rock as a gay Samoan bodyguard, Andre Benjamin (aka Andre 3000 from the hip-hop duo Outkast) as a rapper who isn't very good with a gun, and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler as himself. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Garden State
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In the wake of his success on the hit NBC sitcom Scrubs, actor Zach Braff made his debut behind the camera writing, directing, and starring in this bittersweet romantic comedy. Braff plays Andrew Largeman, a young man who has just received word of his mother's passing. With this news, Andrew returns to the town in which he grew up, where he is greeted by his father, Gideon (Ian Holm), a psychiatrist. In addition to mourning the loss of his mother, Andrew is also attempting to adjust to life without the emotionally numbing antidepressants that he has recently opted to discontinue using. Gradually, with the absence of the pills, his reconnection with his past, and the introduction of Sam (Natalie Portman), a woman who would seem to have little in common with him, into his life, Andrew is able to see the potential for some positive changes. Also starring Jean Smart and Peter Sarsgaard, Garden State was once titled Large's Ark and premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
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Along Came Polly
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Screenwriter John Hamburg directs his second film (since his 1998 debut Safe Men) with the romantic comedy Along Came Polly. Ben Stiller plays Reuben Feffer, a professional risk assessor who never takes chances in any aspect of his life. When his new bride Lisa (Debra Messing) leaves him for a European scuba instructor named Claude (Hank Azaria), he finally decides to a risk of his own. At a party, he meets free-spirited Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston), whom he remembers from his seventh-grade Model U.N. Unlike the control-freak Reuben, she's spent her life living on the edge. They reluctantly begin a romance and Polly introduces him to a new world of spicy food and suggestive dances. Along Came Polly also stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Reuben's washed-up best friend Sandy Lyle and Alec Baldwin as the obnoxious insurance company boss Stan Indursky. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
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Tony-nominated actor Todd Graff makes his directorial debut with the musical comedy Camp, featuring an ensemble cast of newcomers. Guitarist Vlad (Daniel Letterle) attends Camp Ovation, the summer theater camp for budding actors, dancers, and musicians. Finding himself to be one of the only hetero boys around, he soon befriends nice girl Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat). Meanwhile, openly gay Michael (Robin de Jesus) develops a crush on him. This sparks dramatic confrontations among fellow campers Jenna (Tiffany Taylor), Jill (Alana Allen), and Fritzi (Anna Kendrick). The whole camp is run by Bert Hanley (Don Dixon), a washed-up Broadway songwriter who decides to enlist the help of his young campers to put together a new production. Features musical numbers by Stephen Sondheim and the Rolling Stones, as well as original tunes from composer Michael Gore and lyricist Lynn Ahrens. Camp was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
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Karen Sisco [TV Series]
The ABC cop series Karen Sisco was based on characters created by novelist Elmore Leonard, as visualized in Steven Soderbergh's 1998 theatrical feature Out of Sight. In the role originated on film by Jennifer Lopez, Carla Gugino starred as Karen Sisco, one of the toughest (and certainly the sexiest) U.S. Marshals working the Miami gold coast. Patrolling a beat from Palm Beach to South Beach, Karen used brains, brawn, and sheer chutzpah to bring criminals to heel. All of this was most disconcerting for Karen's father, veteran private detective Marshall Sisco (Robert Forster), who had hoped that his darling daughter would have picked a less risky profession -- and, on a more personal level, wished that Karen would exercise better discretion in her choice of boyfriends. Karen Sisco premiered October 1, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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American Embassy [TV Series]
Originally titled Emma Brody, the weekly 60-minute drama series American Embassy was intended to be the "diplomatic" version of Fox's Ally McBeal, but the events of September 11, 2001 changed all that. Arija Bareikis starred as Emma Brody, a young Toledo woman who had entered diplomatic service to get over an unhappy romance. Assigned to be vice-counsel at the U.S. Embassy in London, the inexperienced Emma fell prey to the autocratic whims of her boss, Elque Polk (Jonathan Adams), who demonstrated his lack of confidence in the girl by assigning her cases that apparently no one else wanted. The heroine could take some solace in her friendships with mercurial CIA operative Doug Roach (David Cubitt) and her cross-dressing neighbor Gary Furbush (Michael Cerveris). The first episode, which aired over Fox on March 11, 2002, ended with a terrorist attack, indicating that the rest of American Embassy would be anything but a lighthearted lark. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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UC: Undercover [TV Series]
One of several government-espionage series unveiled during the 2001-2002 TV season, UC: Undercover detailed the exploits of the Special Operations Group, an elite five-person team answerable only to the Justice Department. Using up-to-date technology and advanced martial arts skills, the Group was dedicated to tracking down and capturing supercriminals and terrorists (though several episodes dealing with the latter were toned down in the wake of the World Trade Center tragedy). Described by several observers as the Wiseguy of the early 21st century, the series found its regulars adopting all manner of disguises and new identities in order to infiltrate the illicit organizations which they'd targeted for extinction. Originally cast as group leader John Keller, Grant Show was replaced in the second episode by new leader Frank Donovan (Oded Fehr); other regulars included Jon Seda as Jake, Vera Farmiga as Alex, Bruklin Harris as Monica, and Jarrad Paul as Cody. Executive produced by Steve Salerno (one of the writers of the movie hit Armageddon), UC: Undercover began its weekly, 60-minute NBC run on September 30, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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How High
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A pair of real-life multi-platinum rap artists star in this genial substance abuse comedy recalling the pro-marijuana work of Cheech and Chong and such films as Half Baked (1998). Silas (Method Man) and Jamal (Redman) are buddies who enjoy smoking voluminous amounts of the illegal plant. They end up in the possession of some magical weed that enhances their brainpower during college entrance exams, thus enabling them to enter that esteemed institution of learning, Harvard University. Once firmly ensconced in the halls of academia, however, the pals run out of their supernatural supply and are forced to get creative in the pursuit of an Ivy League degree. Included in their narcotic-addled plans: smoking the bones of dead president John Quincy Adams. Produced by Danny DeVito's Jersey Films, How High (2001) co-stars Obba Babatunde, Fred Willard, and Hector Elizondo. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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The Caveman's Valentine
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A man struggles back from madness to avenge the death of someone he knew in an intelligent thriller based on the acclaimed novel by George Dawes Green. Romulus Ledbetter (Samuel L. Jackson) once had a career as an acclaimed concert pianist, a position at the Juilliard School of Music, and a loving wife and children. But Ledbetter's life has been devastated by paranoid schizophrenia; now homeless, Ledbetter wanders the streets of New York City as he rails against Cornelius Gould Stuyvesant, a man whom he believes controls all the evil in the world while following his movements from a perch atop the Chrysler Building. Most nights, Ledbetter takes shelter in a cave in Central Park, earning him the nickname "the Caveman." One morning, Ledbetter discovers a frozen corpse caught in the branches of a tree near his cave; the body is that of Scotty (Sean MacMahaon), a homeless drug addict who was close friends with his pal Matthew (Rodney Eastman). Ledbetter is determined to get justice for Scotty, and he's also eager to prove himself to his daughter Lulu (Aunjanue Ellis), now a New York City police officer. While Ledbetter is at first convinced that his nemesis Stuyvesant is responsible for Scotty's death, in time he focuses on another suspect: David Leppenraub (Colm Feore), a famous photographer known for his controversial erotic images of young men, who occasionally hired Scotty as a model. As Ledbetter attempts to investigate Leppenraub's possible role in the murder, he soon gains an unexpected ally -- Moira (Ann Magnuson), a noted sculptor and Leppenraub's sister. The Caveman's Valentine marked the major-studio debut for director Kasi Lemmons, who made an impressive debut in 1997 with the independent drama Eve's Bayou. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Drowning Mona
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Rage, jealousy, murder, and Eastern European automotive engineering combine in this offbeat black comedy. Verplanck, NY, is a small town north of Manhattan that has the dubious distinction of being the Yugo capital of America; the ill-fated import compact was first test-marketed in Verplanck, and nearly everyone in town drives one. So no one finds it unusual when a yellow Yugo is seen floating in the river, though seeing someone trapped inside is out of the ordinary. Verplanck's chief of police, Wyatt Rash (Danny De Vito), discovers that the deceased driver was a prominent local citizen, Mona Dearly (Bette Midler), and the evidence suggests that Mona's death was no accident. But the investigation into Mona's murder is hampered by one rather significant detail: nearly everyone in town hated Mona and wanted her dead. She alienated her son Jeff (Marcus Thomas) and his business partner Bobby (Casey Affleck). Bobby's girlfriend Ellen (Neve Campbell) (who is also Rash's daughter) is convinced that Mona would have tried to drive a wedge into their relationship. Mona's husband Phil (William Fichtner) couldn't stand her and fell into an affair with Rona (Jamie Lee Curtis), the waitress at the local diner. And even Rash's sidekick, Deputy Feege (Peter Dobson), spent too much time on the wrong end of Mona's temper to care that she's dead. Before long, the question is no longer who is a suspect, but who isn't? Drowning Mona was directed by Nick Gomez, who earned positive notices for his independent films New Jersey Drive and Illtown. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Erin Brockovich
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Julia Roberts stars in this legal drama based on the true story of a woman who helped win the largest settlement ever paid in a direct-action lawsuit. Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a single mother of three who, after losing a personal injury lawsuit, asks her lawyer, Ed Masry (Albert Finney), if he can help her find a job. Ed gives her work as a file clerk in his office, and she runs across some information on a little-known case filed against Pacific Gas and Electric. Erin begins digging into the particulars of the case, convinced that the facts simply don't add up, and persuades Ed to allow her to do further research; in time, she discovers a systematic cover-up of the industrial poisoning of a city's water supply, which threatens the health of the entire community. Erin Brockovich was directed by Steven Soderbergh; Julia Roberts earned a $20 million payday for her work on the film, the highest salary paid to a female film star up to that time. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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Music video director Michael Shamberg debuts with this experimental drama about a woman who comes to terms with painful childhood memories. Orlando (Stanton D. Miranda) is an expatriate American sports journalist living in Paris. She is also slowly recovering from childhood sexual abuse from her father and an incestuous relationship with her late brother. As she wanders the streets on a rainy evening, she sullenly ruminates over her memories. Both Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Ricci play small parts in this film, while legendary filmmaker Chris Marker provides computer graphics. Souvenir was screened at the 1999 Mill Valley Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
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Man on the Moon
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Comedian Andy Kaufman gave performances that were bizarre and difficult to categorize, in which he might do or say almost anything: show cartoons, impersonate Elvis Presley, play conga drums while singing children's songs, read aloud from The Great Gatsby, or take the audience out for milk and cookies. Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski and directed by Milos Forman (the team behind The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)), this biopic takes an in-depth look at Kaufman's life and art, with Jim Carrey as Kaufman, who could (and would) be any number of different people onstage: the quiet and childlike man, the little foreign guy, the overbearing showbiz "professional," the violently obnoxious wrestler, or the world's worst lounge singer. As Kaufman rose from comedy clubs to guest appearances on Saturday Night Live and a spot on the TV sitcom Taxi, his performances became more complex and dangerous -- so much so that when word got out in 1984 that he was suffering from lung cancer, many fans and associates thought it was just another bizarre stunt; the disease took his life later that year. Man on the Moon features Danny De Vito as Kaufman's manager George Shapiro, Courtney Love as his girlfriend Lynne Margulies, Paul Giamatti as his friend Bob Zmuda, and David Letterman, Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Carol Kane, and Christopher Lloyd as themselves. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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"One of my favorite climbs in the world. This morning the valley to south is still barely touched by the sun and pilot rock, an old beacon offering direction and reference to weary travelers, is obscured by clouds. The road is torn-up, erosion winning the battle against funding and repair, but the air is clean and the traffic is light. And my legs are feeling the best they have in months." - Ryan
"Sometimes I get lucky and find something useful, tools usually. My shop benefits from several such found objects. Today I find a hacksaw, which is kind of a large find at mile 16 of a 95 mile bike ride. But I couldn't resist. It was sitting on top of the guard rail, next to a piece of sawed off re-bar. Someone must have made the cut and walked away and forgot about it." – Tony Pereira
"We head out of town spinning and chatting until we come to a couple of switchbacks signaling the climb. The surface is smooth asphalt. With every turn it get's prettier, steeper and colder. By the time we get to summit I'm working 95%, freezing and the clouds, which were low and eerie all morning long, lift to reveal an incredibly green and mountainous landscape. I think, 'this is going to be a great ride." – Greg Johnson


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I was posting on the 2013 quilting goals, and decided I was making a goal for this week, rather than for this year. Would anyone be interested in a weekly "Goal for the week" thread? If you all like the idea, I'd be willing to start it. I can start it the same time I do "Sew & Tell" which is Friday mornings. It'd be a nice compliment to Sew & Tell, in that you can tell us in one thread what you did, and in another thread what you plan to do. If you all like it, does Quilting Goal of the Week sound like a good title? I'm open to other suggestions. Holly | |||
Love it! Rondi | ||||
I like this idea! | ||||
Hmmmmmm, as in "I will make a new potholder for my kitchen"? Or as in "I will put my Christmas fabrics away"? Are we looking for something tangible or more elusive? My usual 'goal' for any year is to get to the end of the year with my sanity intact. And 2012 was a challenge. | ||||
I think that would help me. I seem to do better when I have a deadline looming. My goal for this week would be to take Christmas down and finish the mini quilt that I already gave my Mom for Christmas. I also want to do my 2013 Jan. BOM and also the BOM from Country Stitches. | ||||
hmmm, sounds like a great idea. Lust vwondering if/how long I'll keep it up... *********************************** "May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer." http://www.qovf.org/index.html | ||||
Lori! Where's your mind at! Too funny. I get typing and make so many errors! So funny! Rondi | ||||
Paus, it's your goal, so you get to decide how tangible it is. My goal for this week is to continue cutting up a stack of jeans into 6 inch squares. I'd like to get half the stack done. So my goal is tangible. | ||||
oops maybe I should practice my typing more... but that would mean less time in my playroom - oh well. *********************************** "May God give you...For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer." http://www.qovf.org/index.html | ||||
I'm in too! Do we post pics of the finished goals? | ||||
Sounds good to me. Carolyn http://harrisburgcof2013.shutterfly.com/pictures Our lives are like quilts - bits and pieces, joy and sorrow, stitched with love. | ||||
Anael, of course you can post pics of the finished goals, either on the same thread and/or on the sew and tell thread. | ||||
My goal for the week is to get a good hold on an idea for the initial mug rug swap. | ||||
my goal is to take down the xmas tree and all the xmas decorations. clean my sewing room since i haven't been in it in a month. and just enjoy my retirement. today is the first day of my retirement. i could get use to not having to go to work LOL patsy | ||||
I like it. When you start, my first one will be layer and pin a snuggler ready for quilting. I won't have to quilt it, just get that phase finished that week. I have several that need finishing and this way I'll at least make a start. Yes, I like it. I think it will boost my efforts to have a Goal of the Week. | ||||
Sounds good to me too. I just don't feel like sewing until the holiday decor is put away, but I've been in the mood to tame the scrap piles. So I've been doing the Bonnie Hunter thing and cutting/sorting by various width strips. I hope to finish this large plastic box I'm working on by the week's end. | ||||
Sounds good to me. My goal this week is to put binding on a table runner and a little quilt I made for the front door. Also I want to get the lining in one of my husband's jackets repaired. Do we post pictures here or in the Sew-n-tell thread? | ||||
My goal is getting my craft room cleaned up so l can sew! l've been working on it today. Looks better but l need motivation to get it done. ====================== l would be unstopable IF l could get started!!! | ||||
Holly, you're so clever. My goal for this week is to get more fabric for my QOV quilt. | ||||
Thanks, MissM! Deb you can post on either or both threads. We learned in nursing school that goals should be realistic, attainable, and measurable. That's why I like a weekly goal rather than a more global yearly goal. Or as part of a global yearly goal, broken down into chunks. | ||||
I'm in my goal is to finish the table cloth idea start with app emb roosters and decide to make country kitchen table cloth.. like the idea to show pictures also. Edna " Prayer is for the soul what nourishments is for the body." | ||||
Can't wait to see all the pictures | ||||
Fun idea, Holly. My goal will probably be pitifully small, but any goal would beat what I'm not doing most weeks, now. This week: cutting squares and handsewing the folded bow tie blocks from a post on here, recently. You're not going to grade us, are you? Indy Anny | ||||
Holly love the idea! My biggest downfall is having to read all of the wonderful things posted on this board when I come to check out a thread I need to... fear it would keep me from my weekly goal! Right now I need to find my table in my sewing room and get some semblance of order so I can even think about a weekly goal! "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." Elizabeth Kubler-Ross | ||||
Sounds like your goal for this week is "find my table...and get some semblance of order"! Great idea and I'll join in. This week, my goal is to finish Easy Street (Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt) and make one more block for Sunshine Quilters so I can get that in the mail. | ||||
Sounds like a good idea. My goal this week (whats left of it) is to pull stash for my BOM this month. | ||||
My goal for this week is to get a quilt on my machine so I can get it quilted and to my gf. but first I need to get my sewing room cleaned up. My DH got my new trac light put up. Handie Ann | ||||
I'll wait for the weekly thread to post my goals for next week! I love the idea! Keeps me on track - I hope | ||||
I like it too...My retirement was Jan 1, last actual night of work was 12/30..putting a goal visible on "paper" will help with one of my goals: time management!! I have a couple mug rugs that are way overdue that are my first goals! | ||||
When do we start? Next week? | ||||
I'll start a thread tomorrow morning, when I start the sew & tell thread. | ||||
I love this idea, deadlines work for me better then anything else! I will post my goal on the new thread. | ||||
Maybe if I put it down on paper(computer) I'll feel like I've committed to something and I ususally get my committments done. LOL | ||||
I posted about my overall goals on the other goal thread. I do usually have shorter goals and time frames in mind when I think about those larger goals. The tops will probably be quilted by spring. The Decorative Stitch book will be broken down--probably last through fall. By next week, I hope to have the binding completed on my Beach House quilt and project one completed in the Machine's Decorative Stitches book (I finished this goal last evening)! | ||||
My goal for this week is to take my machine to a dealer tomorrow (an hour away) to leave it for repair. I was in the middle of embroidering at Christmas time! This is my Pfaff sewing and embroidery machine. I do have a backup, but it's not the same. Devonne | ||||
Okay, I'm in. I need deadlines. My goal for this week is to finish two fleece blankets to take to the homeless shelter. "Laughter is timeless; imagination has no age, and dreams are forever." Walt Disney | ||||
Aliquilts -- congratulations on your retirement!! Hope you find lots of fun things to do. I need goals, too. Otherwise I just fiddle away time, sometimes. www.floridafarmgirlsworld.blogspot.com Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain. | ||||
DH came in the sewing room this morning and asked about the Pilgrim and Turkey applique that I started way before Thanksgiving. I don't like how the applique stitches are going on, but he does and he wants me to finish it. Guess that is my goal for this week. It is about half done. I still don't like it and feel it is a waste of time. But I'll do it. | ||||
I have to change my goals. I just realized that I need a baby quilt by Tuesday. I will be washing the fabric this afternoon and making and quilting it this weekend. That's my new goal. | ||||
I love this idea - really like the idea of weekly goals to keep me moving. I haven't really done any sewing/quilting since March of 2010 (when my Dad died). I was making him a quilt and didn't get it done in time, so I put it away and haven't done anything since. I am now feeling like getting back into it so am really thrilled I will be going to the COF retreat this year. So, this is coming at a perfect time for me. Thank you for starting this. My 1st. goal is to be able to walk into my sewing room - it has become a storage room for stuff I didn't know what to do with. I'm excited about this!!! Musiclady | ||||
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Alera Traditional Series Oxblood Vinyl w/Mahogany Finish Swivel/Tilt Wing-Back Chair
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- Traditional Series wing back swivel/tilt chair
- Traditional styling with button tufting and brass nailhead trim
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- Back height: 34"H
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- Arm height from seat: 7 1/2"
- Distance between arms: 29 1/4"
- Overall width: 29 1/2"W
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Chair Color: Oxblood Burgundy
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Model: ALE CE41VY31MY
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My First Ever DIY Fashion Project!
29 comments:
- Anna said...
Oh Sharon...arent you super clever..what an awesome idea...Hmmm...now to find that frock that I just dont wear anymore...but can wear over my shoulder ; ) Thanks for sharing x
- 20 April 2010 11:27
- Couture Millinery Atelier. said...
Such a creative way of giving a second life to a garment. :-))) My hat is off to you!:-)
- 20 April 2010 11:30
- Jessica Jeanne Simon said...
youre doing great!!!
such an inspiration!
thanks for sharing!
xx - 20 April 2010 12:37
- Dragonfly said...
Oooh - you make it look so easy!!!!
- 20 April 2010 12:39
- Wild and Precious said...
what an awesome idea & great execution! way to go!!
thank for featuring me. I LOVE that dress too... perhaps i'll find and excuse to buy it! :) (btw, was the dress button supposed to link to me?)
have a fabulous day!! so glad i found your blog & became a follower (during your top shelf giveaway)
blair - 20 April 2010 14:00
- Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...
That is so creative! I have to say I am impressed - I couldn't figure out how you meant to do it in the beginning, but you wowed me again!
- 20 April 2010 14:24
- Liv said...
That's so creative! I wish I could sew. I lose a button and run to Mommy. Which wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't 31 years old.
http://idlefascination.blogspot.com/ - 20 April 2010 19:05
- Kitty M said...
Wowzer Sharon this is cool - I wish I had enough patience to make more things instead of lusting after goodies I cant afford! Have popped you an e-mail re Saturday it would be super to see you if you are free xxx
- 20 April 2010 19:15
- VMcreation-fashion-studio-atelier said...
Such a beaautiful idea and really great inspiration!
***Violetta*** - 20 April 2010 22:04
- Beach Vintage said...
I love ballet flats, I have a cupboard full of them.
- 21 April 2010 04:24
- The Owl's Closet said...
awesome job, sharon! it turned out great!:) i have an award for u on my blog. have a great week!
TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com - 21 April 2010 05:49
- Fashion, Art and other fancies said...
Sharon, you should know that I cannot sew to save my life. Am creative in other ways. But I enjoyed your step by step DIY Fashion Project;-)
xx - 21 April 2010 11:41
- un petit lapin said...
What a great idea! I still don't think I'm skilled enough to attempt something like that though haha.
Also, high five for being an Aries blogger from the NW! I was reading your profile and your job sounds so fun and interesting! - 21 April 2010 16:35
- Eri said...
Hi Sharon,
Sorry it took me a while to reply. Your fisrt attempt to DIY came out really good. Well done.
Yes, of course we can exchange links!
See you soon. - 21 April 2010 18:51
- Amy T said...
ooo sucha great DIY.
creative! x - 21 April 2010 20:26
- My Passport to Style said...
Just so none of you gals are under any illusion that this tote is hard to make!This is a really easy project honnestly! As long as you can do running stitch, to sew the bottom section together and join the top section of the inner and outer layer of fabric together. The sides and handles are all done for you, there is no cutting out to do! It probably took me 1 hour,I used fabric glue to put the embellishments on the front.Give it a go, find an old short dress with straps and let me know how you get on! Sharon xx
- 21 April 2010 22:11
- soph (owl vs. dove) said...
This is such a crafty idea!
- 22 April 2010 01:44
- Kristin said...
WOW, well done lady! NO way do I have the skills to attempt something like that. Ah ha ha
- 22 April 2010 01:45
- Torie Jayne said...
What a great idea! Looks so good! Have a sweet day!
- 22 April 2010 07:26
- muchlove said...
what a clever idea!! I LOVE the idea of recycling/reusing fashion items, and this is just terrific. Thanks for sharing :)
- 22 April 2010 11:28
- Mish Dish said...
What a great DIY project. I just might tackle this one over the weekend with my niece. She really loves a good sewing project. xo mish
www.themishdish.blogspot.com - 22 April 2010 15:41
- Josie said...
This is so clever! I so wish I had any kind of crafty talent because I could NEVER be this creative!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment! Yours is absolutely lovely -- can't wait for more!
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com - 22 April 2010 18:41
- Victoria India said...
what a brill idea!
- 22 April 2010 20:01
- Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...
Bravo! What a way to recycle :)
- 22 April 2010 20:18
- Martwa Marta said...
this is such a fantastic idea! you have inspired me!
- 22 April 2010 22:13
- Megan and Kristin said...
Love it! I must get a sewing machine asap!
- 23 April 2010 03:21
- Shanequa said...
INGENIOUS!!!!! I love it :-)
- 23 April 2010 12:44
- Jolie said...
Wow, I am impressed! How unique and wonderful! Way to recycle an old dress and sandal!
xoxo - 23 April 2010 14:27
- Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...
My gosh was a great idea! How smart are you!?
- 24 April 2010 17:18
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If those three names conjure the same warm, cozy thoughts of Sleep, Om, and High on Fire in your dome as they do mine, then you'll probably want to get thine ass over to Ye Olde Heavy Metal Shoppe and toss some dubloons to the interweb immediately.
For those not already in the know, back in 1989/'90, Cisneros (bass/vocals), Hakius (drums), and Pike (guitars) teamed up with Tom Choi (guitars/vocals) to produce four tunes that would only appear on two very limited 7-inches: 1989's Unclean, and 1990's Dejection. Following these recordings, Choi bolted from the band to help start Operator:Generator and Noothgrush, and the remaining trio sludged forward as the seminal dope-smoking-dozer Sleep (with one-time Sabians guitarist Justin Marler as Choi's replacement on the debut only). Following Sleep's demise, Cisneros and Hakius later went on to form the droney-dubby-drawling Om, and Pike obviously headed towards higher and more on fire grounds. Bottom line: Asbestosdeath was very short-lived, but hot-fuckin'-dog did it represent an endeavor with a wealth of budding metal talent.
Each of the four tunes presented here are quite characteristic of what you'd expect from a pre-Volume One era Sleep endeavor, but instead of being soaked with bong water and Sabbath riffs, Asbestosdeath found itself steeped with punkier flavorings. Heavily bass driven, genre pushing punk-metal with smidgeons of Pure/Head era Jesus Lizard and Force Fed stage Prong (especially with the two Dejection cuts) mixed up together and dragged through Sleep-ish sludge. The earlier Unclean portion is aptly named, and tosses in a shade more grit to the music and bit more gravelly-rasp to the vocals, but all four cuts essentially follow the above principle guidelines.
Despite its relatively short length, this comp is definitely worthy of investigation for those interested in the early California sludge/stoner scene. I landed my copy for a mere $9 at my local shop, and I certainly consider it money well spent. Go forth and check out.


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Thursday, October 9 was the English Undergraduate Association's first event of the semester (well, second if you count the Indoor Picnic). As Kenton mentioned in the last post, it was led by Linda Macri and Gerald Maa (Vivianne Salgado was, unfortunately, unable to make it) and revolved around the (related, unrelated, hyperbolic, polemic…) topics of War and Literature.
It was an absolute delight, and Linda Macri and Gerald Maa were two incredibly articulate and well-versed people. It's difficult to encapsulate the entire conversation, because so much was discussed and it was all so interesting. I was particularly intrigued by the small tangent on Ursula K. LeGuin's Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. It's interesting to think of the art of storytelling as a gendered idea. LeGuin is a big shot in the world of science fiction, so she is no doubt aware of the gender bias against female science fiction writers (not to mention the bias against science fiction as "literature" in general). From what little I've read of the idea, it seems that LeGuin takes a bit of a swipe against male narratives, saying they're less interested in human narratives and more interested in events and "action."
Some very interesting topics of thought that came up from the discussion:
- Can you think of a "comedic" war story that is not anti-war?
- How often do women write epic battle stories? Is there something to be said about the gendering of narrative that women reflect more on internal rather than external struggles?
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The indications of miniature making can be discovered from several civilizations all over the globe. The foremost purpose of the ancient Egyptian toy makers for miniature making was funerary or votive. They used to bury miniatures along with the deceased to ensure his comfortable afterlife, for e.g. chairs, tables, utensils and the likes. A still surviving 2 ½ inches chair made from wood has been accolade a place of honour in the Toy Museum of Sonneberg. Deceased children were entombed with ordinary toy-like miniatures. Shabby miniature hovels were carved from clay to act as bastions for protecting the souls of the departed. These miniatures used to vary in complexity and details according to the wealth and status of the deceased. They were either made of terracotta, copper, ivory or wood, clearly inflicting Egyptian's interest in miniature making. Marching abreast with a more varied assortment was Greek Civilization. With an emphasis over converting girls into dutiful housewives, the toys were usually the miniature forms of household items. Some bleak evidences of hand-crafted houses by children are also unearthed. Eminent Greek philosophers like Plato, Socrates and Aristotle inferred great importance to miniature making. They considered it as a cornerstone for the overall development of a child and to help him envision his eventual role in life. Greek era witnessed many miniature artists plunging into markets to sell toys and jars. Clay being cost-effective was extensively used. More often toys were dedicated as offering to the deities. Sized between 4 ¾" to 6", such miniatures laid a benchmark for the components of contemporary Dollhouses The traces of miniature making were also lifted from Roman Civilization. Instances illustrated by historian Suetonius in his "Life of Augustus" affirm the children's keen interest in building castles and towers from papyrus and thin sections of wood. Amid the surviving miniature relics a Hearth, Saucepan, Cup, Bowl along with a Lead Tray are of particular appeal. Traversing across many civilizations Dollhouse and miniature making has acquired the present-day form, in which we see it.
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The creamy, mayo-based salad dressing can be seen as a topping and a dip making it very versatile. Hidden Valley took this point and ran with it in their new, not very subtle, marketing campaign. The brand claims that the salad dressing isn't simply for carrot sticks but that "Ranch dressing is for everything."
Diners might notice if their beloved ketchup bottles are replaced with a bottle of ranch the next time they go out for dinner. Ketchup lovers don't need to worry though, ranch still needs to be refrigerated. But that might not be forever, Hidden Valley Ranch researchers are currently working on creating a nonperishable recipe for their famous topping and dip. Ranch dressing's desire to be the new ketchup doesn't end there. The new Hidden Valley Ranch is thicker and creamier so it has a ketchup-like consistency when it comes out of the bottle. The bottle also has the retro appeal that a classic bottle of ketchup posses.
American eats a lot of ranch dressing with about fifteen percent of the dressing never seeing a salad or vegetable platter. Ranch, the most used variety of salad dressing, is consumed double the amount that Italian and French dressing is used. The Clorox Company, who owns Hidden Valley, has marketed ranch towards parents and their children, who undoubtedly love ketchup more than life its self, in the past. Hidden Valley had a marketing spot about how in kids in "Hidden Valley" love eating their vegetables. Not because vegetables are a healthy alternative to junk foods, but because their ice cream cone-shaped broccoli stalks had been smothered in Hidden Valley Ranch. So, ketchup lovers beware, Ranch is delicious on anything and everything and is taking over at barbeques and hot dog stands everywhere.


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Unfortunately the millage did not pass. The FoMSP will meeting soon to discuss the future.
The Proposed Milford Township Parks and Rec Millage Facts
What is a Skate Garden?
Picture a 3 acre garden beautifully designed and landscaped with the assistance of landscape architects and master gardeners. The park will use as much green construction and drainage as topography and soil structure will allow.
The plan for the Milford Skate park is to construct a facility that offers a sense of place where residents of all ages can enjoy the surrounding natural environment. It will exhibit a beautiful garden atmosphere that allows skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers to legally practice and develop their skills. It will provide appropriate amenities for spectators and families to picnic and enjoy the park-like setting while allowing active, outdoor recreational activity.
Cost Explanation
The first 4 years of the millage, a home with a taxable value of $100,000 would pay $25 per year equating to $2.08 per month. The remaining 16 years of the millage will decrease to $2.50 per year. The millage will pay for the construction, all maintenance, repair and cost of operation, including liability protection for at least 20 years.
1. Why has it been decided to ask for a millage?
The Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commission has decided to ask for a millage to evaluate community support for a skate park. It's time for the residents/voters to make the decision.
2. Hasn't the lack of funding from private donations demonstrated support does not exist?
Private donations work well when you have a small amount of large-scale donors. A large number of smaller donations are logistically difficult and can be costly to identify donors and collect those donations. The skate park group has raised over $100,000 mostly through small donations, fundraisers, Texas hold-em tournaments, spaghetti dinners, and other events.
3. Why should all of us be taxed for something less than 5% would utilize?
- Skateboarding, inline skating and BMX biking serve diverse age groups.
- The garden aspect of the park will appeal to non-skaters and families who want an appealing area to picnic or participate in other recreational activities.
- A skatepark can attract skateboarding tourists, and can also be an attraction for family vacations.
- A free and independent skate park area provides a safe, responsible, and mutually acceptable location for participants to practice their sport.
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There was a time when you knew your magnificence and never played small. This was a time when you knew how beautiful you were - before you abandoned yourself. Your days were filled with the pursuit of feeling intense joy. You were naked and vulnerable and barefoot but cared for with a tender, delicate touch. The veil between here and the other world was thin and you danced with celestial beings in celebration of your new journey.
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Graduation with Honors
As is the case of students who pursue degrees within traditional departments, it is possible for those with Individualized Interdepartmental majors to receive their degrees with honors. To be awarded a degree with honors is the College's way of acknowledging the achievements of the truly outstanding students in each year's graduating class.
Criteria for Honors
The awarding of honors is determined by three criteria:
- HONORS COURSEWORK: Successful completion of twelve credits of honors coursework. Specifically, honors students complete two 4-credit independent study courses in the senior year, one devoted to honors research in the fall (XXX 391 Independent Study), and another devoted to thesis writing in the spring (XXX 393 Senior Project). In addition, students complete one 4-credit, advanced level course or seminar. With input from the student and the thesis adviser, this course will be designated by the Committee on Individualized Interdepartmental Concentrations (CIIC). All three courses may count toward the student's concentration.
- THE SENIOR THESIS: The senior thesis is an extensive and substantial report of a project completed during the senior year. It may be based in part on work performed before the senior year. The thesis should represent original thought or an exceptional conceptualization of a problem. It is expected to exceed what might be considered an A paper for a seminar course. The completed thesis may be in whatever format is considered appropriate to its subject, and will be evaluated according to the criteria of excellence normally applied in that area.
- ORAL DEFENSE OF THE THESIS: The student presents and defends the arguments of the thesis before the professors who read and evaluated the thesis. The oral defense is open to the UR public and the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs will assist in publicizing the defense. The student is to notify the Center well in advance of the date of the Defense.
Applying for Honors
A degree with honors is awarded to students who specifically pursue it and arrange to complete all of the requirements. Students plan carefully in order to meet these requirements according to the time frame specified below. The staff and faculty involved in the Interdepartmental Majors program can assist students in the planning process, but students should understand that it is their responsibility to ensure that each of the requirements is met on time.
Deadlines for the Completion of Honors Requirements
- September:
- Find a faculty member willing to serve as your adviser (first reader) on the proposed thesis. The thesis adviser must have expertise in the topic area of the proposed thesis and must be a full-time faculty member or have adjunct faculty status.
- November 1st:
- Prepare a three- to five-page prospectus of your thesis project, plus an initial bibliography. Have your adviser sign it to indicate his or her endorsement. Submit the prospectus to the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs (Lattimore 206) by November 1st. The Director of the Center will then evaluate your application and may approve it, disapprove it or approve it subject to specific modifications or recommendations.
- The Committee on Individualized Interdepartmental Concentrations (CIIC) will then appoint a second reader for your thesis. Both readers will be asked to evaluate the thesis and make recommendations regarding honors after the oral defense.
- Spring Semester:
- The revised four- to eight-page prospectus with signatures of both readers is due in Lattimore 206 by Friday of the first week of classes in the spring semester if you plan to graduate at the end of the spring semester.
- Complete the work involved in the thesis under the supervision of both readers and prepare your report. Your readers should have ample opportunity to see early drafts of your report so that their suggestions can be incorporated in the final version. Copies of the final thesis should be given to both readers and a copy registered in the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs.
- The final draft of the thesis must be registered no later than four Fridays before commencement if you plan to graduate at the end of the spring semester.
- Schedule an oral defense of your thesis with your two readers and inform the staff in the Center when and where it will be held. They will send a formal notice of the defense to your two readers, who, after the defense, will send a recommendation to the CIIC regarding the award of honors. The staff of the CSAIP will publicize the defense.
- The recommendations of the readers must be received in Lattimore 206 no later than two Fridays before commencement if you plan to graduate at the end of the spring semester.
- The last step is the responsibility of the Committee. The CIIC will make a decision concerning honors. It will consider your thesis and the recommendations of the two readers to determine whether honors should be awarded. You will be contacted by the Center for Study Abroad and Interdepartmental Programs prior to graduation and informed of the committee's action.


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Washington, DC from March 1st to April 13th.
« The D.C. Francophonie Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of the French language and francophone communities around the world through a series of cultural events and outreach programs presented every spring in the U.S. capital region.»
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