Local Boy On the Silver Screen

Having taught in a small Wyoming school (at its peak, an enrollment of 180 students in grades 9 -12), I don't often have the opportunity to say, "I knew him when. . ." or "I had the privilege to have him in one of my classes." Yet, this former student is the exception. I remember the buzz that went through the community when Matt (as I know him) modeled for a catalog. The buzz increased to a roar when he starred in the series "Party of Five" and progressed to the hit series, "Lost." I have been watching Matthew Fox' s career with great interest, and I admit that I am proud of his accomplishments. Last week a friend and I went to Matt's latest movie, " Vantage Point ." I was not disappointed. The film is not a typical suspense film and requires the viewer to evaluate the surroundings and the events as they appear. These events are shown from numerous "vantage points" during the film and soon the pieces fall in...