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Show LIFE A7 ■wr The giant robot fights we deserve Pacific Rim is everything we were promised with Transformers By Cameron Simek Life Editor @skabomb For those who grew up with "Power Rangers" and "Gundam;" for those that loved watching those old "Godzilla" and other Kaiju films with a sense of awe and wonder—even though the models were plastic and the destruction was obviously fake—this is your film "Pacific Rim" is, to put it simply, a movie about giant robots beating up giant aliens. It really doesn't try to be anything more than that. Yes, there is some character development, and kind of a moral about becoming one and the power of teamwork, but that all plays second fiddle to the reason the film was made. It was made for people who saw "Transformers" and were disappointed by the lackluster robot fights. Is that building in the way of our fight? It's ok, we're going through it. The best compliment that this movie can be given is that it's forgettable in all the right places. The character growth is interesting, but some parts tend to drag on a little bit. Those scenes are quickly wiped away the second you see the fights. Dynamic, destructive, and shatteringly loud, these are the reason movies and special effects exist. They are also really, really fun. The fights play out almost exactly as they should, childhood fantasies about what you could see on the big screen finally coming to life. I found myself smiling with joy during every single one, elated at the collateral damage you don't see in too many films these days. "Is that building in the way of our fight? It's ok, we're going through it." If you feel that giant robots and loud fights are too much for you, then this film may not be for you. It is probably one of the loudest films I have seen in theaters and for some people that may not be the best thing. It's a fun ride, and it'll probably turn out to be one of the best action films of the summer. If you can, it seemed to be more fun to watch in 3D, and it didn't fall on the gimmicks of throwing things at the audience. The 3D added depth and scale to every scene, and really made the fights more intense. It's also showing in IMAX and IMAX 3D, for those that think they can handle that much giant robot. To perfectly sum up this film I only have two words, "Elbow Rocket." See it, it's fantastic. •V • • - FROM DOCTOR EUILLERMO on TORO Salt Lake is finally getting its own ComicCon, and its first year looks to be really fun By Cameron Simek Life Editor @skabomb The time is near. On September 5-7, Salt Lake City is getting its very own nerd Mecca, or at least as close as we can come to one—we are a flyover state after all. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, there is a Comic-Con coming to Salt Lake. A couple of years ago an event called Geex happened at the Downtown Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. It was a simple, but well-received convention hosting local technology and game companies. This convention is what brought together the LEGENDARY PIGTUR wrvo 1C SLIMMER 2013 PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB.COM I highly recommend seeing this in 3D. It adds depth and scale, no gimmicks. Salt Lake Comic-Con preview people who have started what will hopefully become a yearly staple in the northern valley. This inaugural year looks to bring a lot of geek and nerd icons to the valley. Headlining the convention is William Shatner, of Star Trek fame, although if that needs to be said then this may not be the event for you at all. Among the attending celebrities are Adam West and Burt Ward, Batman and the Boy Wonder, respectively. And joining them are other pop icons such as 70's smallscreen stars Lou Ferrigno of "Incredible Hulk" fame, and Richard Hatch from the original "Battlestar Galactica." For fans of more recent pop culture, the lineup is also set to include actors such as Tia Carrere who most famously starred in "Wayne's World," Cerina Vincent, the Yellow Ranger Maya in "Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy," and martial artist Ray Park whose performance as Darth Maul has WARNER EIRDS. PICTURES r;e• Tn., been tricking young audiences into enjoying "Star Wars: Episode 1." That isn't all, though, as the lineup also includes a mix of authors, such as local favorites Larry Correia, Tracy Hickman, and Howard Taylor, and also a myriad of talented illustrators including Sal Velluto and Derek Hunter. The star studded attendance list is chock full of favorites, and you can see all the celebrities attending as well as an event list online at saltlakecomiccon .com . The celebrities aren't the only thing to look forward to, though. The convention will host a few fun events, like a cosplay contest, film festival, sci-fi speed dating and a zombie walk/run. The events schedule is up on the website to check out as well. It looks to be an exciting event, and hopefully Salt Lake will become a regular convention stop. Most geeks probably wouldn't mind that at all. UTAH RIDES FOR Cancer Central Utah Clinic Foundation. Riding for cancer Central Utah Clinic Foundation is hosting a ride to help those with cancer ease their financial burdens By Brittany Plothow Staff Writer @brittanyplo PHOTO COURTESY OF SALTIAKECOMICCON.COM/ Kevin Sorbo is also one of the expected celebrity guests this year. There's no such thing as too much good karma, but Utah County offers tons of opportunities to add to your bucket. Running tends to be very popular in Happy Valley and every weekend tends to have some kind of 5k or half marathon fundraiser. A change of pace is coming up this August in the form of a bicycle race fundraiser. Cancer is a nasty little guy. Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer, in one form or another. And cancer treatments, while paramount, are costly. Patients getting treatments at Central Utah Clinic are getting a much-needed reprieve. Many of the patients who come to Central Utah Clinic for cancer treatments are not local and travel long distances in order to receive potentially life-saving treatments. Costs of travel and lodging can add stress to an already stressful time for these patients and their families. Central Utah Clinic has come up with a plan to help these patients in their greatest time of need. Central Utah Clinic Foundation is hosting Utah Rides for Cancer, a fundraiser for the clinic's cancer unit. This 10-mile bike ride aims to raise enough funds to cover the costs of lodging and travel for these patients and their families for the year to come. The clinic has plans to make this event an annual one in order to continue to help their patients with their costs. The plan is also to make the race more competitive in the future or having the option between a competitive race and a more leisurely race. Participants can either bike or walk/run the 10-mile route which begins at Exchange Park, 900 North and 750 West in Provo. If biking or walking isn't a person's forte, pledges for other participants are welcome. Simple donations are also accepted. Those who would like to show their support while also having a good time are invited to enjoy live music, food, and gift baskets while awaiting the arrival of those participating in the event. There are options for everyone to support the cause while having a good time. The race begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 17 and is scheduled to last until noon, including the after events. Registration fee is $15. More information and registration can be found at UtahRidesForCancer.com. Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring can contact Camille Hansen at 801.429.8016 or cahansen@ centralutahclinic. com. oO Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring can contact Camille Hansen at 801.429.8016 or cahansen@ centralutahclinic.com |