Mike's movie guide: "Crash"

This week on the EMU campus is Race Week and no movie is more suitable then the racially charged, high profile movie "Crash."

The storyline centers on a car accident, hence the title, that triggers a chain of events connecting a diverse group of people with varying ethnic backgrounds. As their lives collide, the issue of racism and racial profiling are explored as each character is forced to explore/face their own fears and inherent prejudices. The film is a good example of the interconnectedness of in a melting pot environment of Los Angeles, California. (CAC)

"Crash" stars a number of today's Hollywood celebrities, such as Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon and Don Cheadle. Also starring in the movie is Jennifer Esposito, Terrence Howard, Thandie Newton, Brendan Frasor, Ryan Phillippe and Ludacris. Though the storyline is indeed intriguing and well thought out, it is through great acting performances that audiences can really become engrossed.

It is hard at times to watch this movie without becoming either angry or moved by what you see on screen. Paul Haggis, who wrote produced and (first time) directed "Crash," has given audiences a racially charged film that will undoubtedly get a hold of you and compel you to think about what you have just seen. Since this movie does provoke strong emotions and thoughts, both show times will be followed with discussions.

Showtimes for this weekend are Friday at 10 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m and the location is once again our most luxurious room 106 in the Science Center.

I strongly recommend making time out of you weekend schedule to watch our weekend movie. Even if you do not agree with everything the movie portrays about racism or racial profiling, it will challenge you. "Crash" is rated R, for everything your mom doesn't want you to see (language, violence and sexual content), but in the context of the movie these dastardly elements are crucial to really demonstrating the harsh reality that is racism/racial profiling.