6A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ENTERTAINMENT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
CROSSWORD
By THOMAS JOSEPH
ACROSS
1 Ululates
6 Unwieldy
fellows
11 Portion
out
12 Quite
impressed
13 Spicy dip
14 Take it
easy
15 They may
clash
17 One or
more
18 Malicious
22 Continental
coin
23 Kind of
reactor
27 Love
affair
29 Musical
set in
Argentina
30 Spears
32 Serpent
setting
33 When
some
marching
bands
perform
35 Wager
38 Pita
sandwich
39 Scent
41 Currently
lacking
45 "Shogun"
setting
46 Frighten
47 Cart
pullers
48 A crowd,
so they
say
PENGUINS
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Doug Lang/KANSAN
TBA
Dennis Lu/KANSAN
PLASTIC ANTIQUITY
Andrew Hadle/KANSAN
THE MASKED AVENGERS
Naughty by Nature vs. Naughty by Nature
ENTERTAINMENT
Martin defines talents in movie
BY DAVID GERMAIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TORONTO — More so than at perhaps any other time in his career, Steve Martin, 60, has a film that showcases his versatility.
"Shopgirl" started with Martin's prose, his best-selling novella about a depressive wallflower pursued by a rich older man and an awkward young slacker. It comes to the theater via Martin's own screenplay adaptation, which turned a highly internalized tale with minimal dialogue into a camera-friendly story.
It also features one of the finer in Martin's growing range of quiet, restrained performances as he fills the role of the lonely older man looking for love while settling for sex with a woman half his age. And as the producer, Martin helped stitch together a pitch-perfect cast that includes Claire Danes as the wallflower and Jason Schwartzman as the slacker.
The only thing missing is the wild-and-crazy physical comedy that has been a trademark of Martin's biggest successes, from "The Jerk" and "All of Me" to "Bringing Down the House" or "Cheaper By The Dozen."
Dismissed by critics in the 1970s as an anti-intellectual, banjo-toting buffoon with a fake arrow through his head, Martin has undergone a gradual transformation since the mid-1980s to become an esteemed writer and performer.
▼ HOROSCOPES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Sept. 12, 2005. Your creativity comes into play in whatever area of your life you focus on. Financially, you might become a mini-expert in how to handle your funds. You find solutions and see no problems, only challenges. Children could play an important role in your life. If you are artistic, you could create one of your best works. Others act up and are unpredictable. On some level, you find this behavior exciting. If you are single, romance will knock on your door, perhaps more than once. Knowing how you want to feel with this person and the type of relationship you desire can make all the difference in your choices. If you are attached, you act like new lovers again. A surprise could come along in the form of a new addition, if you are at that stage of life.
The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
★★★ Responsibility, community activity and/or elder relatives demand your time and attention. Instinctively, you know what to
do and say. In fact, on some level, you are on cruise control. You might be surprised by how your views are changing. Tonight: Handle only what you must.
**** Your ability to distance yourself from a situation and take an overview could be instrumental in solving a problem. Others might be stunned by your solution. You know when to walk off the beaten path. Check out answers with experts. Tonight: Catch up on news.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Togetherness proves to be a winning combination, be it at work, in your daily life or in your personal life. You could surprise someone with your reaction. You don't always walk the tried-and-true path. Tonight: Chat over dinner.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
might take more than your share of talent. In fact, you might as well give up and let others dominate today. You are popular, as are your views. Still, evaluate others' ideas. Tonight: Go along for the ride.
***** Where others could be stymied by events or someone, you seem to be able to read right through the situation or person. You also recognize that someone is changing right before your very eyes. Let your humor ease tension. Tonight: Be more kidlike.
**** You cannot avoid what you need to do. Whether you work, are retired or are a housewife or -husband, you have a lot of ground to cover. A partner or associate comes up with a surprise, which could impact your daily life. Tonight: Stop working. Let go of responsibilities.
LEO (July 23-Aug.22)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
**** Getting anything accomplished
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★ If you can work from home or stay close to home, you might surprise yourself with how much you can and will accomplish. Soothe your nerves through a walk or some kind of stress-buster. Tonight: Snuggle in.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
***** Say what you think, but don't be surprised by the responses you might trigger. What is good is that the thinking process opens up new and different ideas, people and solutions. Tonight: Catch up on a pal's news.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★ You might be unusually single-minded in what you do today. Your focus might be hard to break, with the exception of a family member or domestic issue. You know what you want; go get it. Tonight: Revamp your budget.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
***** You have the Moon in your sign emphasizing your normal inclinations. You can create what you want, whether you are aware of it or not. Others are drawn to you. Unpredictability marks an interaction. Tonight: As you wish.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★ Your intuition can save the day, especially with finances. Pull back some, and do your own thinking and reflecting. Not everything is as it seems or as others are telling you. Go on your own fact-finding mission. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★★ Knowing what you want is most of the battle, but the flips you do getting there could surprise even you. Learn to strip away the irrelevant and get down to the basics. You might be delighted with the end results. Tonight: Be among the crowds.
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