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Daniel Thrasher is a senior at the College of Idaho. He has been a freelance writer since August 2008, but a writer for life. At his school, he was a guest editor and regular contributor to the school newspaper. He co-founded and presided over a writing club, and was an editor and compiler of a brand-new campus literary magazine. His short story was a finalist in an online contest, and was also accepted to the 24th National Undergraduate Literature Conference. In addition, he was a Residential Network Assistant, helping students with computer problems. His other interests include reading, drawing, playing guitar, listening to music, and playing video games. He currently resides in Boise, ID.

Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Up

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Every once in a while, a movie comes along that grabs you and causes you to experience a gamut of emotions. Disney-Pixar's "Up" is a rollercoaster ride, as there are at least as many "downs" as there are "ups." That an animated movie meant for kids could affect grown-ups at all is a testament to the skill of an animation studio like Pixar. The movie opens with a young Carl Frederickson, a shy boy with a desire for adventure, watching his hero on an old movie screen. He soon meets a tomboy named Ellie who shares his love of fictional adventurer Charles Muntz. In a touching montage, we see t...

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