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Brittney MacDonald
Life & Style Editor

music lover’s iPod is a
confusing place, but
nowhere near as confusing as

a movie lover’s. So what are
those classic soundtracks that
every self-professed movie

own listening pleasure?
Dangerous Minds:
Originally released in 1995,

poignant and hard-hitting
soundtrack that spoke to the
difficulties of growing up in
an urban ghetto. The movie’s
standout track is “Gangsta’s
Paradise” by Coolio and L.V.,

: and though rap is not for

: everyone, this song spoke

: to the anger and frustration
; everyone has experienced.

Once: Released in 2006, I

wasn't a huge fan of this film,

: but I did love the music. Much
: mellower than the tracks in
Dangerous Minds, this movie's
lover should check out for their Slowly” by che fla’s ame an
Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
: This song has been covered

: more times than I can count
this film featured an incredibly : on reality singing shows like
the X Factor and American

: Idol, mostly because of its

: instant emotional effect on an

: audience.

The Fountain: It’s hard

to go wrong with any film

: that features music by Clint

: Mansell, and this 2006 film

: is no different. There are no

: vocals beyond some lines

: worked in from the film, so

: if that isn’t your thing then

: I'd avoid this album. But if

: you're like me and find vocals
: distracting, this is probably

: going to be your perfect

: study playlist. I can’t pick

: one standout track, because

: the entire soundtrack flows

: together almost seamlessly

: with its definitive use of piano

: and orchestral arrangement.

pretend that this movie was
: some great epiphany in film
: creation, but it was certainly
worth production if only for

: the soundtrack. This film was
: released in 1984, so probably
: well before many of us were

: born. The music was done by
: Prince, who also starred in

: the movie. The soundtrack

: is upbeat, and with a distinct
: sensuality unique to the ‘80s. : grandparents. It’s hard to resist
: It’s perfect for working out or =: the Beatles.

: playing during late night drives : Guardians of the Galaxy:

: to stay awake because the songs: This album was the inspiration
: are so catchy that it’s hard not : for doing this list. Like

: to sing along. If you want a : many other people, I loved

: sample before committing to: the unique soundtrack that

: the whole album, just check — matches retro with sci-fi

: out “When Doves Cry” themes. Also any soundtrack
Pirate Radio: 1 lovedthis : that includes David Bowie is

: movie, mostly because of its : alright by me. This film has

: catchy, retro tunes. The film : avery similar effect as the

: came out in 2009, but is set in : soundtrack to Pirate Radio. It’s
the 1960's when rock and roll in: catchy, fun and universal.

: Britain was outlawed. A super
: fun movie, the soundtrack

: reflects that and reminds me

: of beaches and summer. It’s

: also something I’m completely
: comfortable putting on in the
: presence of my parents and

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DIY Beauty

» Make your own lipstick

Brittney MacDonald
Life & Style Editor

You will need:

1tsp. coconut oil per
crayon (add more or less
depending on how sheer

you want your shade)

One drop mint or vanilla
extract (optional), for

flavour

A small container or old
lipstick tube.

ps: the paper off of the
crayons, and throw out

any crayon parts that weren't
covered by the wrapper—these
outer parts might have become

: contaminated by germs or
: bacteria.

Place a pot, filled halfway

with water, on the stove over
: high heat. When the water

: has come toa boil, reduce to

: low-medium heat. From here
; you can create a temporary

: double-broiler by putting a :
: metal mixing bowl on the pot of :
: simmering water, making sure:
: that the water doesn’t touch the :
bottom of the bowl.

Put one crayon into the

: metal mixing bowl or double-

: broiler—this will be your

: base shade. Add a few more

: colours to the bowl, using half
: crayons or small pieces. These

: additional crayons will help

: create interesting colours, so
experiment with blues, yellows,

: again.

oil and (optional) extract

: until everything has mixed.

: Remember that if you add more
: coconut oil your lipstick will

: also be easier to put on.

: oven mitts to lift the mixing

: bowl from the saucepan. Pour
: the lipstick into a lipstick tube
: or small container, using a

: knife or your fingers to shape

: the lipstick. Once it has cooled
: down a bit, put the lipstick in
the fridge for 24 hours.

: maroons, and peaches. Use a
: fork to stir the crayons as they
: melt, then reduce the heat

Stir in the coconut

become more sheer, but it will

Turn the stove off, and use