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®hr loilg (Bar HM Graduation: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures 44 T don’t know, maybe I’ll sell I babies on the black market,” a A friend recendy said to me, referring to the growing uncertainty of her postgraduation plans. “Well, it’s a growth market, and I’m sure you’d get to meet the most inter esting people,” I replied, obnoxiously smug, knowing that my own postgrad uate plans consist of finding a graduate school that will agree to take my money in exchange for sheltering me from the blistering responsibilities of the “real world” for two more years. This has been a common conversa tion recendy among my friends and I, or at least I presume it has been. I can’t be sure because I usually tune out my friends when they talk to me about anything other than how funny my last column was. Occasionally though, some of then words manage to penetrate my mental defenses, and I’m pretty sure I’ve heard the words “interview,” “resume” and “job” tossed around quite often, especially in conjunction with the word “worried” or, more often, the phrase “I’m so fucked.” Another friend of mine from back home, let’s call him Matt, as that is his name, e-mailed me recendy asking, “What the hell am I going to do with a degree in television?” I thought I remembered Sally Struthers telling me a long time ago that you could make more money (which, sure, we all want to do) if you got a degree in television, but then remembered that, in fact, she was ped- $5 OFFj 12 Sessions or More I 942-7177 Tom | _ Must have coupon! i 3 Miles from Campus • 15-50 i S. S Smith Level Road 1 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK j RETIREMENT INSURANCE MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST SERVICES TUITION FINANCING Why is TIAA-CREF the #1 choice nationwide? The TIAA-CREF Advantage. 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To me, it sounded about as attractive a career move as working your way up from the bottom of the medical world to become the world’s foremost expert on proctology. The only real difference I could see was that with writing, you don’t get those rubber gloves. Growing up, I had always thought I Something Not Quite Right? You Are Not Alone... The Prime Research Clinic at UNC Chapel Hill is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study for people ages 14-45 who are experiencing recent changes in their thoughts or feelings that may be confusing or worrisome. Have you... / Misperceived sounds, smells, or objects? / Noticed frequent, perplexing coincidences? / Been worried that others are taking extra notice, talking, or laughing at you? / Become suspicious that others are trying to hurt you? / Had trouble thinking or concentrating? Do you... / Have a significant decline in function and have a close relative with a psychotic disorder? 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I just thought it would be nice to have a big desk and a secretary with which to use my big desk for whol ly nonwork-related “business.” Unfortunately, I think that’s where most of my friends are right now. They’re about to graduate with a degree that’s worth less than a buy one/get one free coupon from Sid’s House of Barium Enemas. They’re insanely jeal ous of their friends with degrees in something useful like “finance” or “political science” or “not psychology.” I don’t know exactly what advice to give. I’m too busy pretending I really want to go into advertising. The one thing I can tell you, though, is this. “No matter who you are, no matter what you studied in col lege, no matter what career you choose, always remember, if you have blond hair, blue eyes, and an IQ of 140 or higher, I know someone who might want your babies.” David Povill can be reached at phink9email.unc.edu. 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Harris and Harden both give amaz ing performances as Poflock and Krasner, and so convincingly portray their intense and complex relationship that it is painful to watch as Pollock pro gressively loses self-control. Harris is particularly good at teeter ing on the edge of Pollock’s insanity and proves his Best Actor-worthiness. He’s like a child when he doesn’t get what he wants and is completely unprepared for the side effects of success. He also deserves props for recreating many of Pollock’s most famous works onscreen. In addition, Harris also took on the task of directing the film. He is blessed with a real-life story better than many written for the screen. It is intriguing to watch events such as Pollock meticulously creating a mural for his patron, then showing up drunk and uncontrollable at her party for its completion. fit ißuy one dinner and two beverages! t | at regular price and receive a [ —Yjfly second meal FREE! j I Limit one coupon per table. Dine-in only. I JHBF j ; J jggpr Valid Thursday through Sunday. j JHft | bmldwo'sM tiaieah cm 159/2 E. Franklin st. * Downtown Chapel Hill • 967-5048 Thursday, March 29, 2001 But Harris handles the material in such a way that the two-hour running time seems to stretch into oblivion. The beginning scenes in Manhattan are crisp and quickly paced, but once Pollock and Krasner move to Long Island for a less chaotic lifestyle, the tempo becomes lan guid and lazy as well. The last half-hour in particular drags on and on. All the signs point to Pollock’s tragic end, but the suspense keeps hammering at you until you just want to get it over with. While the treatment could have used some tinkering, the power of the story remains. The film might be titled “Pollock,” but the story is really about his bittersweet and tragic love with Krasner. With such capable actors tak ing on those roles, that impact cannot be undermined, no matter what. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached atartsdesk@unc.edu. 7
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