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September 20, 2000 GET A LIFE Movie Review 13 See 'Almost Famous'...But Don't Do Drugs by Jenni Bartels Asst. Features Editor There is the rare occasion when a movie comes along that I really love. It was one of those times with "Almost Famous," which made this review especially hard, because I really don't like most of the movies I go to see. In writer/director Cameron Crowe's latest (somewhat autobiographical) triumph, "Almost Famous," Patrick Fugit stars as William Miller, one of many in the legion of the "uncool." Miller is a budding rock writer who becomes tangled in the web the music industry has constructed. Amazingly, the jadedness and corruption of the rock and roll lifestyle never sully his ideals and innocent per spective. Miller is a typical fifteen year old boy of the seventies: he idolizes his rock heroes, is confused about girls, and has a somewhat eccentric mother who "really freaked [people] out." However, his extenuating circumstances are what make him such an interesting creature. At fifteen years old, he is a senior in high school. He has basically one friend, also a member of the tribe of the uncool, Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman), the writer and editor of the underground rock magazine Creem. Bangs is William's voice of reason throughout the movie, speaking from years of experience photo courtesy oflMDB Fictional band "Stillwater." Imagine *n tntmmtwp with one of the most exciting companies In the world, Where friendships grow. Opportunities &re frsade. Futures begin. One experience - a thousand reasons why, The Walt Disney World College Program. Get ready to Dream It Up! Attend the presentation for more info and to Interview. DATE: 9/20/00 TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: Hospitality Roam at the Ramsey Center (Basketball Arena) COLLEGE PROGRAM wdwcollegeprogram.com Almost Famous Directed by Cameron Crowe Starring: ***** Sec it NOW * * * * See it relatively soon * * * Wait for the video ** Watch for it on USA that has left him with an uncanny knowledge of the fame game. Bangs is a foreshadow of what William is to become in the years ahead. They share a common love for "real" rock and roll, neither one has much in the way of a life, and they both appear to be wise beyond their years. William Miller's work in the underground music publication, Creem, catches the eye of Ben Fong-Torres, editor of Rolling Stone. Using a deep voice over the phone and with a little help from God, William is assigned to go on tour with Stillwater, an up-and-coming band with a little imagination and a lot of talent. William is instantly rejected by Jeff Bebe (Jason Lee), the lead singer of Stillwater, donning him "The Enemy," a nickname that stays with him throughout the film. Even Lester Bangs blesses him with the title saying, "We are the enemy ... Don't make friends with the rock stars." The film continues to document William's rock and roll journey, as he meets Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) one of the "band aides" (she is NOT a groupie), and eventually does exactly what he was not supposed to do: he makes friends with the rock stars. He and Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) become especially close, as Russell proceeds to "[tell] secrets to the one person [he] shouldn't be telling secrets to." Kate Hudson truly shines in this movie as Penny Lane, leader of "the band aids" and the girl William loses his heart to. She and William seem to be the last two "true fans" of the dying artform that is rock and roll, and they bond with that. Penny is a sensitive, vulnerable young woman trying to find herself as unconventionally as she possibly can. She is completely loyal not just to the art of rock, but to the band as well (hell, anyone that can play their own instruments and write their own songs OUGHT to be revered). Naturally she falls for Russell (Crudup) and William does his best to be happy for her (how sweet is that?). While Hudson has been in movies prior to this ("200 Cigarettes), I view her role in "Almost Famous" as her true breakout performance. While the movie is about William and his journeys with Stillwater, the relationship he has with his mother truly stands out. Frances McDormand is Mrs. Miller, William's good- hearted and slightly overbearing mother. She begrudgingly allows him to go on tour, but admonishes him with the mom phrase of the era "Don't do drugs!" This role was made for McDormand and she steals the show. Crudup is getting the Oscar nod already for his role as Russell Hammond, the intense and talented lead guitarist who opens his heart up to William and allows him to take some notes along the way. The acting in this movie is on the mark and incredibly well done. I don't know of one actor I can bash in this entire film. The script was beautifully written and intriguing with its abundance of poignant honesty, ac- photo courtesy oflMDB Lester Bangs describes Rock 'n Roll to William. companied by a hint of melodrama and a dash of humor. It's very clear throughout this film that "Almost Famous" was a labor of love for Crowe, and the praise following the movie is well deserved. If you liked any of Cameron Crowe's other cinematic accomplishments, including "Say Anything", "Singles", and "Jerry Maguire" you will adore his newest contribution to the theater. There is so much to say about this movie that there is no way I can sum it up in under a thousand words, so I'll leave you with the serious recommendation that you see this film. It managed to get a good review from ME, for Pete's sake! That's gotta mean something.

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Western Carolina University
- Format
  - Publications (documents)
- Type
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- Date
  - Date original: 2000-09-20
  - Date digitized: 2020-02-27
- Extent
  - Dimension: 14" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 20 pages
- Subject - Topic
- Location
  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
- Source institution
  - Western Carolina University
- Source Collection
  - WCU Students Newspapers Collection
- Identifier
  - HL_WesternCarolinian_2000-09-20_Vol65_No05
- Repository
  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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