Girls' Life Top 10

Girls' Life, Dec, 2001

LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

The first movie in the epic trilogy will keep you glued to your seat. The mythology of the Middle-earth is retold through hobbit Frodo Baggins' (Elijah Wood) battles against the evil Dark Lord. Frodo inherits a special ring which could allow evil to rule the world, so he travels with a cast of wizards, dwarves and elves to the Crack of Doom to destroy it forever.

A WALK TO REMEMBER

Whatever possessed Mandy Moore to dye her golden locks a mousy brown? Mandy stars as "plain Jane" Jamie who falls in love with the ultra-cool Landon when, alter a prank goes awry, his punishment is to accept the lead in the school's spring musical. Sparks fly until Jamie's overprotective father forbids her from seeing Landon. True romantics should totally dig this love story. sniff, sniff.

JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS

Jimmy dreams of being cool and independent. But one day, all the parents in Retroville are suddenly kidnapped. Can the smartest kid in the universe outsmart a group of invading aliens to rescue his parents? What a hero!

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DIAL'N FOR 'NSYNC

"Justin called and said..." Start a conversation like this, and your friends will think you're nuts. But with 'NSync Hotline CD-ROM game, phone calls from the boys re the name of the game. The Fantasy Phone allows you to download messages in the guys' voices! Phone's ringing. Is it Chris or Lance on the line? What else? Choreography so you can program dance moves, and you dress the boys in style for a concert. Wanna win one of six we're giving away? Send your name and address to Girls' Life, 'NSync Contest, 4517 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214 before Jan. 15.

QUIET ON THE SET

Whether you aspire to be a glam movie star or award-winning filmmaker, Intel Play Digital Movie Creator puts you in the director's chair. The camera and video-editing software give you the power to make movies, music vids and documentaries. Film shots and sound with the camera, attached to your computer or on location. Add special effects and music, and edit. E-mail vids to friends, or post on your website.

DIGITAL DIVA

Couldn't catch Britney on tour? Thanks to Enroute's interactive DVD for PlayStation 2, jump onstage with the pop diva as she sings, spins and stuns audiences. You're in charge of the camera--whether zooming out to thousands of fan or zooming in for a closeup on Brit's belly ring. Better than a VIP pass. Well, almost

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EAGLE-EYE CHERRY

Present/Future

There's a cool combo of bluesy R&B and punchy pop on Eagle-Eye's (yes, that is his real name) second CD. "Feels So Right" and "Been Here Once Before" are totally carefree and honestly mellow. Makes you want to learn guitar. But, most notable are his collaborations with Santana on "Wishing It Was" and the touch of funky rapping from sister Neneh Cherry on "Long Way Around."

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The Fallout

This band is mighty determined to make it in the biz. Even an earthquake didn't deter them from finishing their debut CD while recording in Seattle. "We're just four guys who like to rock," says lead singer Dallas Smith. And rock they do, with head bangers like "Deny" and "Wasting My Time." This is one hardcore rock 'n' roll ride you won't wanna miss. Think Linkin Park and Fuel.

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SOUL FOOD

Girlosophy: A Soul Survival Kit

by Anthea Paul, Allen & Unwin, $17

This book is packed with gorgeous pics, inspiring quotes, motivating messages, and tips on looking and feeling your best--inside arid out. Ponder deep thoughts, like what is friendship? What is love? What is beauty? A fab gift!

Hometown Heroines

by Betty Bolte, Writer's Showcase, $21

America! It's the land of he free and the home of the brave--some of the bravest chicks ever! Celebrate our patriotism. This isn't your third-period history book--it's packed with pages of pride. Cheer on 19 kick-butt 19th-century girls who risked it all for their country.