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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIME S 11 Sept. 6, 2012 Movie review: Are you ready to rock? BY STEVE SALLES Standard-Examiner movie critic I am a sucker for musicals. I loved "The Sound of Music" as a kid. I loved "Moulin Rouge" as an adult. I even enjoyed "Mamma Mia," despite poor Pierce Brosnan's pleading for a merciful ending to his version of "SOS." "Rock of Ages" is no exception. It's a high-energy, toetapping good time with sassy mash-ups from the hair bands of the '80s. But here's the real shocker: Tom Cruise plays this smoldering rock god, Stacee Jaxx, like he's been doing it his whole life — and doing it brilliantly. Love him or hate him, the guy delivers an exceptional performance as a self-absorbed, drug-addled, sex-crazed, rock 'n' roll icon who has real-life rockers calling him bad names. That's how good he is in this. But he's just part of the film's window dressing. This is the story (such as it is) about a talented young sing- er, Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough), who comes to Hollywood to seek fame and fortune in the late '80s. She meets a young bartender at the Bourbon Room on Sunset Strip who is also interested in a musical career. Drew (Diego Boneta) gets her a job waiting tables at the club run by Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin) and his business partner, Lonny (Russell Brand). Just think of "Burlesque" with less angst and more music. In fact, these people break out into song about every few minutes, which doesn't leave much time for storytelling, but I have a feeling that's a good thing. Stacee Jaxx is slated to appear at the Bourbon Room for a farewell concert with his band before he embarks on a solo career. His manager (Paul Giamatti) knows his aging star New Line Cinema Tom Cruise plays rock god, Stacee Jaxx, in "Rock of Ages." is on the decline, but wants to ride that pony as long as he can. He will hear the newcomer Drew sing and hope to sign him to appear in the latest new craze — boy bands. Ugh. It's here that Sherrie and Drew will part ways — because Drew believes Sherrie slept with Stacee Jaxx, mainly because ... who hasn't? In a refreshing twist, Catherine Zeta-Jones shows up as a Christian crusader against rock debauchery with a secret of her own. The only slight drawback is that Julianne Hough has a softer, country-singer voice that doesn't have the power to belt out these heavy '80s tunes. But she does her best to stay up with the rest (although Mary J. Blige blows her away in one particular song). That aside, "Rock of Ages" is one of the more entertaining movies I've seen this year. It's fun, and a bit naughty, but you'll leave the theater feeling like you just had a really good time. And there's nothing wrong with that, right? Steve Salles can be reached at films@ standard. net . NEWS BRIEFS The fees are $316 per team/$79 per individual through early registration and will include green fees, cart, catered lunch and the opportunity for prizes. The prizes include first and second place teams, closest to the hole, longest drive, longest putts made and two hole in one cars. All proceeds are donated to Fisher House Salt Lake City. The Fisher House provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers. To register contact William Mundy at 801-5994512 or wmundy@mac.com . Splash Pad closing Sept. 24 for winterizing, cleaning The Hill Air Force Base Splash Pad will be closing and winterizing on Sept. 24. The 75th Civil Engineer Squadron expects to reopen on or about May 15. A&FRC late September classroom schedule changes Due to the ACC IG Inspection Team's arrival, the Airman and Family Readiness Center will relocate transition classes. Run the Classic, 10K, 5K, KidsK Pre-Separation Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m., in Education Center Classroom, Building 383 Sept. 18 at 9 a.m., in Education Center Classroom, Building 383 TAP Workshop 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24-27, Airman Leadership School Auditorium, Building 385. Foursomes for Fisher House The second annual Foursomes for Fisher House golf tournament will be held Sept. 14 at the Stonebridge Golf Course in West Valley Utah. The 9 a.m. "shotgun start" will include a format of a four person scramble. Participation is limited to 50 teams. A run to benefit heart services at McKay-Dee Hospital, is planned at Layton Commons Park, on Sept. 8. All proceeds from this event go back into the community for technology, education and awareness about heart disease. To sign up go to www.theclassicrace.blogspot. com . There are also opportunities to help sponsor the race through multiple opportunities. • To place your donated item in the race swag bag, you must donate $250. This will also give you a table at the event, one complimentary race entry with race shirt and verbal recognition on race day. • By donating $1,000 you get all of the above plus five (total) complimentary race entries with race shirts, and a company logo on The Classic Race website. There are also $1,500 and $5,000 sponsorships as well; some of the benefits of these involve publicity in such things as the T-shirts and signage which may already be complete. There is a corporate challenge as well; for more information about sponsorships contact Noelle Shaw at 801-387-7179 or email noelle. shaw@imail.org . Chapel needs facility coordinator The base chapel is accepting bids for the following job: Chapel Facility Coordinator starting Tuesday, Sept. 4. The point of contact is Master Sgt. Cobb at 777-2106 and you can view all of the bid documents at the base chapel. Concours D'elegance to visit Thanksgiving Point The 2012 Intermountain Concours D'elegance will be in Utah on Sept. 22. The event gathers collector cars and exotics for public display and will be held in the Gardens of Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, just south of Salt Lake City. Annually, thousands of owners and enthusiasts travel to Concours events held across the USA to experience these incredible displays of rolling art — it's become a lifestyle all its own. Our team is working to become a must-do event on the annual calendar for serious owners and collectors," said Chris Purdum, Concours chairman. The Intermountain Concours d'Elegance supports two important nonprofits that assist American soldiers and their families; Chance Phelps Foundation and Fisher House Salt Lake City. Holy Family Catholic Church Sept. 15 annual FunFest Holy Family Catholic Church's third annual Fun Fest has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept.15,. The full-day event is open to the public with children's inflatables and games, a silent auction, bingo, a bake sale and retail bazaar. Food and cold beverages will be available with free live music beginning at noon, and a free outdoor movie on the lawn beginning at dusk. Festival organizers are excited to announce that the headline entertainment for the event will be Ogden's legendary Kap Brothers who will play from 6 to 8 p.m. The band plays rock, country, country rock, blues and bluegrass. The free live music will begin at noon with a great line-up of local entertainers. "The entire community is invited to enjoy this unique family event," said Jodi Holmgren, volunteer. As the main fund-raising event for the parish, Fun Fest supports the building fund for the beautiful new facility in South Ogden, 1100 E. 5550 South in South Ogden. Religious Servicesrl United Methodist FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:00 am 6:00 pm Evening Worship Nursery care provided during worship 1339 West 400 North, Marriott-Slaterville 801-393-5662 — www.fumcogdcnut.org Serving the Ogden Area since 1870 Community United Methodist Church Join us for Worship 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Childcare, Sunday School, and Youth Group every Sunday. Lutheran -941 iiLF-Non-Denominationi Unitarian Universalist UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Heide Cottam Worship Associate UUCO, 705 23rd Street Info. 394-3338 • www.uuco.org To publish your Church Announcement in the Church Directory, please contact Mitzi at 801-625-4371 Presbyterian 163 West 4800 South Washington Terrace 479-7430 www.community-umc.net 1-NOWil niterTi 7411(P.7 LIGHT OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH Baptist Church (SBC) (WELS) Church of Ogden September 9, 10:30 a.m. ili hi eereRseav woevnadk Power of the People Sunday Worship Staffed Sunday Nursery Visitors Expected! 10:30 a.m. 2585 E. 3000 N., Layton • (801)771-3204 oust W. of Hwy 89 on Hwy 193) 1 Call Pastor Doug Lange at 444-1591 unlrlx I o.unwi www_lightolthevallev-wels.org TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL; t Rev. Kurt Hering, Pastor 74 North Fort Lane Layton, Utah 84041 • 801-544-5770 www.trinitylayton.org Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m1,_, tatet Be With You Clearfield Community Church OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 5560 S. 2300 W. Roy, Utah 84067 (801)825-6552 mountainviewbc.org alpinechurch.org 1801.392.8000 You are Invited to an exciting Church Summer Worship Service 9:30 am Fellowship Service 8:45-9:15 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:00 at Church W Caffeinated 1074 N. Fairfield, Layton (Across from Post Office) Adult and Youth Bible Study offered Classic Sunday Worship..9 am Contemporary Sunday Worship..11:30am Sunday School-all ages..10:30am 200 South 500 East, Clearfield, Ut 84015 Office: 801-825-1115 www.clearfieldcommunitychurch.org Twitter: @clearfieldcc www.oslcroy.com North Central Baptist Church T 10 am Bible Class 11 am Morning Service 6 pm Evening Service Thursday 7 pm Prayer & Bible Study 5800 S. 1900 W. 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