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Show ARTS AND Entertainment r7i ri Ed. Wood, tlhie best ''fa,. October 11, 1994 the forum - Hill J amid worst director ever being dressed as a woman doesnt calm him this time. In the bar Wood secs his lifelong idol Orson and Welles unselfconsciously marches right up and introduces himself (still in drag). Welles treats him as an equal and commiserates with him. Welles also tells Wood his secret to movie making, and the key to this movie. Visions arc worth it. Why spend your life making someone elscs movie? Of course there is some humor involved when a mans uncompro-mise- d vision results in Plan 9 From Outer Space." Wood never seems to require a second take, despite actors walking into walls and knocking over tombstones. People dont notice those things, he says. Its the big picture that counts! However, this movie is as the not filled with trailer may lead you to believe. It is ironic and satiric, but it is also moving. We laugh with the characters but not at them. Kdward I). Wood Jr. is portrayed enthusiastically by Johnny Depp. Its difficult to recognize Depp as the same man who played the lead in Burtons Edward a few years ago, and not by Shawn Kurnnen Forum Staff Writer Edward D. Wood Jr. was considered one of Hollywoods worst directors. He was responsible for films such as Bride of the Monster and Plan 9 From Outer Space, which are available now only because they arc frequently showcased as bad movies. In addition to being known for his truly mediocre work, Hdward Wood was transvestite. Tim Burtons latest offering, Kd Wood, is a chronicle of this mans most prolific years, and even though the movie seems almost d for another bad I also a lolly-woo- prc-dcstin- comedy, Burton, unexpectedly, pulls it off. Instead of wallowing in the transvestite obvious gags and belly-laugh- s, mockery, Burton showcases the passion and drive that Wood must have had to create his films. 'Phis movie is a celebration of a mans uncompromised vision. Late in the film, Wood retreats to the nearest bar extremely agitated because his financial backers arc interfering with his work. Even mediocre-movi- e Bom J Scis-sorhan- Bead: Ice-- T only because he spends much of this film in angora sweaters and heels. Depp looks equally comfortable in sweaters or sport coats. 'Phis film showcases his range of talent. Center stage, however, seems to belong to Martin Landau. Landau has the daunting task of playing the great Bela Lugosi, and he delivers a performance worthy of an Oscar nomination. Lugosi was in the twilight of his career and had been a morphine addict for 20 years when he met Wood. Landau manages to show us the dignity of the man as well as his struggle to maintain it. The chemistry between Landau and Depp is remarkable. The cast in general is engaging and believable and contains many recognizable faces such as Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeffrey Jones (the principal from Ferris Bueller). The character of Kathy, Woods second wife, is shallow and is a shameful waste of Patricia Arquettes talent. Filmed entirely in black and white with classic 50s camera angles, this film will be fun for buffs. If you dont expect or a normal movie, humor cheap with Ed Wood. be pleased youll old-mov- ie releases a new album Janaya Hawkins Forum Staff Writer by could to take us out, but like any good monster, that just made us in Born stronger, said Icc-- T Dead. Born Dead is a monstrous record, swollen with the blood of controversy, feeding off the angst of Born Dead, a world gone mad. second Counts album and Body Virgin records debut, is full of mean riffs, ultra heavy grooves, intensifying beats, and lyrical tales of drugs, death and destruction. In other words, real life. and Ernic-C- , Produced by Icc-Born Dead was recorded over a period in Los Angles. The Body Count saga began in south central Los Angeles, where PA rv thrash band Body Count recently released Born Dead. s Ice-- T and guitarist Ernie-met while attending Crenshaw High School. In 1989, culling guitarist bassist Mooseman and drummer Beatmaster V from the Crenshaw days, Body Count was born responding to an aggressive rock riff talent quest. Body Count established a barrier breaking force in heavy metal in more ways than one. Born Dead was more of a group effort than Body Count, with all members sharing in the musical inception. Ice-- T wrote all the songs except for Necessary Evil, which was penned by behemoth bass player Mooseman. Other releases on the Born Dead record include a rendition of C D-Ro- &Westminster Pizza Pasta Night Night is Still Buffalo Wings for 150 Adult Atmosphere Specialty Pizzas FreshPrepared to order Local beverages on Monday thru Saturday 11:00 ght Sunday 5: 00-- 1 0:00 PM 1063 East 2100 South SIC mid-1950- s, filmmaker. Elmar Oliveira joins the Utah Symphony for Classical Series Stephanie Mommsen Forum Staff Writer by Abravanel Hall welcomed the Utah Symphony and world premier violinist Elmar Oliveira on Sept 30 as a part of their continuing ClassiOliveiras cal Concert Series. ' re Ice-T'- AM-Midni- Johnny Depp stars as cult legend filmmaker Edward D. Wood Jr., classics as Plan 9 From the eccentric creator of such Ed Wood is the story of the Outer Space. Set in the actorwriterdirector's struggle to be recognized as a legitimate three-sectio- th parking in the rear " an enhanced accompaniment already elegant and beautiful performance by Director Joseph and the Symphony. n concert The from Berlioz, incorporated pieces Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Oliveiras moving and inspirational performance of Berliozs Le Cor-saiOverture was the highlight of the concert. Le Corsaire opens with a dashing introductory of string scales answered by a bracing response from the woodwinds. Shortly thereafter one of Berliozs characteristi- T Tuesday ii," ; They did everything they two-mon- 1 1 484-180- 4 tap I c, violin melodies cally appears. The quick pace resumes with some anticipatory measures before the rushing scales of the introduction return to initiate the main body of the work. A vigorous long-breath- ed marching melody is presented by the low strings and bassoons and becomes the subject for the rest of . the overture. Oliveiras precision and careful attention made for an eloquent and flawless performance. After winning his first competition at age 14, Oliveira has gone on to gain prestigious recognition in national and international competitions. He is not only the first American to win a Gold Medal at the Naumberg in New York City at the age of 25, but he was also awarded the noncompetitive Avery Fisher Prize (considered the Pulitzer for performers) in 1983. Oliveira fulfills an unbelievable 100 performances each season invariably to the highest critical acclaim. Oliveiras performances are hallmarked for being as aristocratic as they are impassioned. His rigorous international itinerary takes him from Chicago to Zurich to South America to the Soviet Union and many stops inbetween. . Utah Symphony has many other guest performers scheduled for this season. Student tickets to this seasons Utah Symphony performances are $6. Students interested in more information about the Symphony can call 533-NOT- E. the Jimmy Hendrix top hit Hey and a speed metal to metal attack of Killing Floor, and Drive-BHowever, on the controversial side of Born Dead Shallow Grave Ice-- T stated, Its an anti-wsong, and theyll say were patriotic, and Ill say noooo," he explains. Its just based on the fact that people go to war and they get nothing, get shit on when they come home. Thats equivalent to a trying to let people know, hey, were part of yall, we got the same problems. Upcoming events for the group include a massive American tour preceding their European tour. Ice-- T will also be portraying a charand half kanacter thats half-ma-n garoo in the comic book movie Tank Girl. Born Dead is not a recording for individuals who cannot deal with Joe, y. ar shallow grave. Ice-- T also stated, Body Count has a way of dealing with the reality. Hardcore and aggressive, its not so much angry, its just a way of us . controversy, or hardcore aggression, but rather for those who simply y enjoy an groove. ultra-heav- Marjorie Janove piano recital at Westminster a success by Irma Noriega Forum Staff Writer Janove, chamber Marjorie musician and dynamic recitalist, soloed in the Jewett Center on Sat- urday, October 1. She performed the Italian Concerto by J.S. Bach, and Waltz, Mazurka, and Etude by Frederic Chopin. She also inter- preted Etude by Alexadander Scribian and three selections from Visions Fugitives, by Sergie Prokofiev. Janove completed a doctorate of musical arts at the Indiana University. She is member of the board of the Salt Lake City Arts Council and was recently awarded tl YMCA Outstanding Achieveme Award in Arts and Communicatio Janoves interpretation w emotional and a vivid testimony why music is art. |