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One Direction Proves Itself in “Made in the A.M.” Styles explained to USA Today that the group believes this album is “the best album we feel we’ve done.” Their last album, “Four,” and their previous albums as well, had a heavy arena style rock influence. But with “Made In the A.M.” comes a more mature sound BY LILY COIT demonstrated in their dynamic REPORTER songwriting and producing. All After much anticipation, One four members assisted in the writing Direction dropped their fifth album, process for the new album. “Made In the A.M.,” unlike “Made In the A.M.” on Nov. 13. The band released the first single, their past albums, has a wide array “Drag Me Down,” of the album in of smooth and slow songs that reveal “Love You late July but, little did fans know, they their sophistication. were in for so much with the release Goodbye” and “Hey Angel” echo the sound of Coldplay with its heavy of the album in full. Their fifth album is chocked full instrumental influence, making you of soulful harmonies, well executed want to blast the songs on a long lyrics and a new sound that audiences drive. However the album isn’t just have never heard before. “Made all slow songs. Upbeat songs such In the A.M.” proves how far One as the 1960s inspired “Olivia” and Direction has come in the past five the catchy “Never Enough” give off the classic One Direction years, showcasing their vibe everyone knows and talented and far-reaching loves. vocals and a new depth in The deluxe edition of their song-writing. the album, which includes The band has been four additional songs, under constant watch of is listed on iTunes for the public eye recently $14.99. because of former band The additional songs member Zayn Malik’s provided off of the deluxe departure in March and album are as good, if not the band’s decision to take better than the other a break in 2016. Much songs on the album so speculation was made the price of $14.99 goes about whether or not incredibly far. the band could produce Some of the featured a quality album without songs on the deluxe Malik and how much the Try these edition include the Paul upcoming hiatus would songs first, and Simon inspired song affect their album. “Walking in the Wind” As reported by you just might and the fast paced Billboard.com, Julian convert... “Temporary Fix.” Both of Bunetta, One Direction these featured songs are producer and co-writer, newfound One Direction said that there was a “Wolves” classics with lyrics that certain feeling that this are bound to be stuck in could potentially be the your head for the rest of band’s last album, so they the day. had to make it last as long One Direction’s as possible “A.M.” new found maturity Despite the public’s and strength is fully doubts, One Direction established in their produced an album new album, creating a unlike anything they’ve “What a sound rich in lyrics and released before. The dynamics. Songs for every public scrutiny and Feeling” mood and lyrics that you constant questioning will hold on to forever around their split didn’t One Direction’s fifth seem to hurt them but “Walking in make album nothing short of only strengthened them. the WInd” incredible. Band member Harry
Amid a crazy 2015, including the departure of a member, the British boyband manages to produce one of their best yet.
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Mine Disaster Movie Disappoints “The 33” offers a boring retelling of the 2010 Chilean mining accident. BY RACHEL ERGOVICH PRINT MANAGING EDITOR
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Antonio Banderas, as Mario Sepúlveda in “The 33.” (Photo used with permission from Warner Bros. Pictures)
The event that captivated millions of television screens across the world in 2010 was more compelling than the Hollywood recreation. “The 33,” the new movie based on the true story of the Chilean mining accident, is a disappointing retelling of a story that should command the attention of the audience for the entirety of the movie. Thirty-three men were suddenly trapped underground, on what seemed to be a typical workday, due to the mine owner’s disregard for the stability of the mine. The only pathway is blocked, the ladders in the ventilation shaft were never completely built and the miners are confined to a small rescue area known as “the refuge.” With no radio access, inadequate medical supplies and only three days worth of food, the men must devise a strategy to survive under the leadership of Mario “Supermario” Sepúlveda (Antonio Banderas) and are left to hope and pray that there will be an attempt to rescue them. The writers, Mikko Alann, Craig Borten and José Rivera, provided a solid basis for the story by giving a backstory for the center characters, Mario, Álex Vega (Mario Casas), an expecting father and Darío Segovia (Juan Pablo Raba), an alcoholic experiencing withdrawals. The script gave an interesting perspective to a well-known story by giving the audience a glimpse into both the tensions experienced by
the miners during their 69 days spent trapped and the waning hope their families felt. However, it seems that the bulk of the writers’ time was spent creating the character’s backstories, instead of developing a strong plot. While the actors gave convincing performances, it felt as if they were limited by the script. Perhaps the most disappointing part of the entire movie was lack of Spanish spoken. Even though the movie featured a prominent, Spanish-speaking cast, the only Spanish came from characters’ conversations about food (empanadas) and one song that was sung by the miners families. The writers could have done a better job of incorporating short, commonly-known Spanish phrases to make the movie more realistic in its depiction of the Chilean community. The best, most consistent part of the movie was the cinematography, done by Checco Varese, which provided sweeping shots of the desolate desert surrounding the mine, as well as the depth and immensity of the mine. Varese excelled at making the audience feel constricted and confined in the 540 square foot refuge. The real life events of the Chilean mining accident were more captivating than its movie adaptation that was given a Hollywood makeover. While “The 33” gave an interesting perspective into the lives of the miners and their families during their entrapment that spanned 69 days, the actors were confined to an unexciting script leading to a somewhat boring retelling of a story that deserved more.
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