THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014
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HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
You're thinking about romance and beauty. Imagine the possibilities. Let a family member handle a problem at home. Delegate a task you hate. Connect with someone interesting. Add some voice to the package. Slow down to get farther.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 5
Take short term, local actions,
without force. Paying dues leads to
more income. Make a list of what
you need. Let someone else win
an argument. Being right provides
no satisfaction. Patience and
flexibility allow greater ease.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 5
Make love, not war. Be careful with sharp instruments. Argue privately, if you must. Your attentions linger close to home. Resist the temptation to spend frivolously. Talk to friends for consensus. Share from your heart.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 5
Change your work habits. A new trick doesn't work, and it could cause a breakdown. Postpone chores, and put in the correction. Make a key decision, and a good impression. Tell friends you'll see them later.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 5
Don't save in a sieve. Study the situation. There's another possible problem here. Be prepared for physical labor, with discipline. Revise the language to suit the audience. Reward yourself... fall in love all over again.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 5
Don't rush into anything. You're building your family fortune, and things don't go as planned. New problems develop. Avoid reckless spending. Make sure all the pieces fit. Stash valuables in a safe
fit. Stash valuables in a safe place. Concentrate on your love.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Unexpected situations arise, and actions seem to deviate from the itinerary. Revise agreements. Sell more to old clients. Your popularity is growing. Take it slow and easy with travel and big expense.
with travel and big expense. Partnership provides the key.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
Take care of your mind, body and spirit. Pursue peace and privacy with inexpensive pleasures, like tea under a tree, or fragrant bath crystals. Restore your energies. Let your emotions flow naturally. Love
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
today is a 6
Play to see who can have the most fun while managing urgencies. Delegate what you can.
Pamper yourself. Take it slow, especially around sharp corners.
You feel loved and appreciated.
Be nice. Share popcorn at family game night.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6
Today is a 6
Proceed with caution, one step at a time. Don't get stopped by old fears, but don't rush, either. Get something for your home. Take time to hear everyone's considerations. Repay a favor with delicious flavors.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Today in a 5
Consider the consequences before diving into action. Wait for more data. Think it over, and figure the costs. The more you learn, the beter you look. Craft the message with care. Create something of beauty.
KANSAN PUZZLES
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a B
Take small, persistent actions close to home. Little profits add up, and cash flow arises through community connections. Challenge authority, respectfully. A smile dissolves a confrontation. Make a request. Hold onto your winnings. Your love returns magnified.
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FILM
Foreign films 'The Wind Rises,' 'Queen' receive rave reviews
ANDREW HOSKINS
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"The Wind Rises" (Japan):
The Story:
Only a great, great man could create a 126-minute cartoon that held the attention of a semi-mature, joke-hunting man-boy on a Friday night. It's a seemingly impossible feat, yet that sagely devil did it again. That great man is Hayao Miyazaki. And the man-boy? That's me. Try as I might, I couldn't make fun of this one. Miyazaki, the writer and director behind "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke," nailed "The Wind Rises." Let's break it down:
Once you get over the fact that this movie is a cartoon, which takes a layman animation-viewer about an hour and a half, the slow-moving story finally wraps you up into the warm comforts of its dreamlike plot flow. Put less goofily: It's boring at first, but gets better. Much better. We are first placed literally inside the childhood dreams of the real-life smart guy Jiro Horikoshi. He has visions of becoming an aviation engineer, and draws inspiration from passages he read in an old book about Italian aeronautical engineer Giovanni Battista Caproni. Little Jiro then grows up, goes to college, meets a cutie named Nahoko and becomes a hot-shot engineer. After a sweeping life of tender love, career successes, technical aero-failures and a trip to Germany, Jiro's work is done. He is the mastermind behind very recognizable Japanese World War II memorabilia, but I won't spoil it. Although the film moves slowly, it's brill-
liantly written and well worth the journey. 8.5/10
The Talent
the film's "actors" are cartoon characters, so not much to say here. They all do a very good job though and give both Beavis and Butt-head a run for their money. 9/10
The Message:
"The Wind Rises" teaches us to use our fears of failure to our advantage and to not be defeated by them. Jiro has constant visions of his planes crashing before they're even built, but seems to use this fear to spur his work toward perfection. We also learn the importance of being nice to others and the long-lasting benefits of going the extra mile. Lastly, we learn about the great importance of genuine love for our significant other. 9/10
Total:
88 percent (26.5/30) B+
"Queen" (India):
This movie is perhaps the greatest chick flick ever made. I've never seen "The Notebook," but "Queen" definitely blows the ones I have seen clear out of the water. I normally avoid them, but the heart, charm and sheer entertainment value of "Queen" left me cheering for leading-lady Rani (Kangana Ranaut). It's a movie of adventure, rejection and self-discovery, all wrapped up by a really catchy score. Let's break it down:
The Story:
The movie is almost entirely in Hindi, but those who don't mind reading subtitles will love the wickedly original
plot line: Two days before her wedding, Rani's fiancé, Vijay (Rajkummar Rao), breaks off the engagement, leaving Rani and her family devastated. Naturally feeling dejected and confused, Rani decides to go ahead and leave her home in Delhi and travel to Paris and Amsterdam alone on the honeymoon she and Vijay had planned. She meets new friends in both cities who show her that life isn't as scary and hopeless as she thought it was. Finally, she returns to Delhi a newly confident woman and faces the don't-know-whatcha-got-till-it's-gone-stricken Vijay, but I can't spoil the rest. 9/10
The Talent:
Ranaut plays both an innocent, yet insecure girl and an attractively confident woman very well, but it's the transition from one to the other that really showcases her ability to act. Rao's character is much more static, but is still quite convincing as a bit of a jerk with a soft side. I'm telling you, see this movie for Lisa Haydon, who plays Rani Parisian friend. Whew. Smokin'. 9/10
The Message:
"Queen" teaches us that the pain of rejection can actually spur us into something new and better. We also learn the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone and the excitement an adventure can bring to the soul. Lastly, we learn that experiencing other people is much more satisfying than relying on them for happiness. 10/10
Total:
93 percent (28/30) A
Edited by Amber Kasselman
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