University of Utah Student Newspapers--The Chronicle | 2010-02-17 | Page 5

DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5 Free film series continue at Library to host bookbinding expert ASUU, Middle East Center Brittany Green STAFF WRITER The Associated Students of the University of Utah Presenter's Club and the Middle East Center both offer free film series every other week. "Raja," from the MEC, shows tonight at 6 p.m. in the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. The 2003 French dramatic comedy follows the ill-fated courtship between a middle-aged wealthy Frenchman and a young, impoverished Moroccan girl. The long-asked question about the possibility of love between two people with such a great difference in income, age and sophistication is explored in their relationship. The film is in Arabic and French with English subtitles. Following the screening, anthropology professor Laurence Loeb will discuss the social context of the film. For more information, visit www.mec.utah. edu/outreach. "Fantastic Mr. Fox," from the Presenter's Office, plays on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Post Theatre. The 2009 animated film, based on the book by Roald Dahl, features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray. The hilarious and well-received film tells the story of a family of foxes led by charismatic Mr. Fox—voiced by Clooney—and their friends as they struggle for survival against a trio of mean farmers, Boggis, ■ "ir( itictriNG, 1 This week, German-born Tini Miura, a world-renowned bookbinder, will give a free lecture on the use of color and shapes in bookbinding. Miura's work has been featured in museums, royal collections and libraries throughout the world, including the Nobel Prize diplomas. Miura's lecture will discuss the history of book design and display images of her bookbindings on the fourth floor Book Arts Studio in the Marriott Library on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Book Arts Program, whose fully equipped studio has been housed in the Marriott Library for 15 years, offers opportunities for exploration of the art of books. Activities AND VERY WELL ACTED" Ven FI1M,Fe , WINNER Marrakech Int'l FIlm_Festival ( OFFICIAL SELECTION New York Filnt Festival ( OFFICIAL SELECTION include semester-long classes, short workshops, programs and other outreach activities for students and patrons. The program also offers a free exhibition in the Special Collections Gallery on the Marriott Library fourth floor through Feb. 26. The exhibition, titled "Dramatis Personae" and curated by Luise Poulton, highlights the intersection of theater, dance, music and print culture from the mid-16th century through the mid-19th century. Items on display include first editions of a 17th-century play by Claude Boyer and an 18th-century ballet, Les Fetes d'Hebe, by Jean Philippe Rameau. For more information on the Book Arts Program and its offerings, check out www. bookartsprogram.org. [e-mail] Toronto Int'l Film Festival BALLET a film by Jacques Doillon continued from Page 4 Bunce and Bean. The comedy has been nominated for several awards, including Best Animated Feature in both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. The film is nominated along with "Up," the latest animated film by the seemingly undefeatable Pixar Animation Studios. Nevertheless, the film has gotten excellent reviews and guarantees fun for all ages. For more information, visit www.asuu. utah.edu. Compiled by Brittany Green The Chrony is looking for part time news writers. For more information, contact [e-mail] - 1-Oii-ieri-v■/ -cke.rtw I LEertwee weetlemaniac twVii oi 4 i, 2 )eak twitter heard on tile twee laltweetedtweetwa Ker,,RcwittertweetWeIlialag tweet a little haraerspeaktwittE leed more tweets? rtwee ,othertwuckertwitte d reed more tweet idiot . eweittteedr tww t tw ill() tw I 0 twil I° io naltweeted leard on the tweettlic eed more tweets?t twa I kerm t= CF 25095650 A n'3aealtkwt F6 :w n ee d rfSbres 7 „; + lothertwycker I !. we tlemania r le d -eak twitter twidiot la ltweetedt twee -d CITY ACADEMY e to. ot WI Too Good to Remain Salt Lake's Best Kept Secret! of eted k t itter speak twitter Neet a ittle har erspeak twitter eed more tweets? othertw cker twittertweet 2010-2011 New Student Enrollment Lottery February 19th - Call Now! weet e actWidlQ1 wiii Vel ialtweeted ker R eet wittertw etikp '-f Faq ■ )eak twitter h rd Neet a litt A College Preparatory, Tuition-Free Public Charter School for Grades 8-12 555 East 200 South Salt Lake City. UT 84102 I 801-596-8489 I www.cityacademyslc.org eed more twee othertwuc peak twitter . h meyer said. "It takes more time to get things done in a bigger company, especially with a huge ballet like 'Swan Lake.' For me, personally, I want to dance with a smaller company, but the experience has been great to have for future reference." Hagemeyer, who has never danced in a rendition of "Swan Lake" before, said it's been enjoyable to do the full-length production. As one of the most famous classical ballets, "it's always been something I've wanted to do," she said. m.nagashima@ chronicle.utah.edu If you go When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South. Tickets: Up to two half-price student-rush tickets per student are available with picture I.D. if presented between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. the day of the performance. Regular-price tickets range from $17 to $70. of e Celebrating 10 Years perfect example. For Keefer, a freshman who's danced previously with Ballet West as Clara in "The Nutcracker" in 2004, she's enjoyed seeing how the company has changed since then. "Sklute has really improved the company," she said. "It's nice to be back working with them. There are lots of new dancers, and he's made the corps a lot stronger." As for the Sklute's new rendition of "Swan Lake," Keefer said it's much more interesting than the previous director's version. "With the last version of `Swan Lake,' I fell asleep, but with this one it's great to be able to understand the story more, and I think the restaging has turned out really well," Keefer said. Ballard, a first-year graduate student in the department, said it's been interesting to see the difference between working with Utah Ballet, the student company at the U, and with a professional company such as Ballet West. "The mental state of everyone in the company is really different (than a student's)," she said. Ballard said it's been great to be around "people who want to wake up and dance from io a.m. to six at night and who don't have to worry about splitting themselves between school and dancing." Although it's been a challenge for all three of the dancers, who still have to be responsible for classes and rehearsals at the U while committing to a demanding rehearsal schedule, it's also been a learning experience. Both Ballard and Hagemeyer, a senior, said it has helped them realize what kind of company they would like to dance with in the future. All three dancers have worked with Aspen Sante Fe Ballet, a small contemporary ballet company, performing in its production of "The Nutcracker" the past two years. "It's been interesting to see how a bigger company (like Ballet West) works," Hage- spe witte :rtwittert I reed mort idiot. What Mailers Most... People! Blood Plasma Donations have provided... • Innovative life-saving products and services since 1940 • Significant scientific and clinical advances in health care • Therapeutic treatments to countless numbers of children and adults in desperate need of critical care for burns, shock and other life-threatening conditions. • Our plasma donors with a much needed additional income! You can become part of this life-saving team and start enjoying the benefits of extra cash, as much as $300 per month!!! THEATER continued from Page 4 without ever reading bills. The loud-mouthed obstructionist defined by emotion and agenda can be compared to modern radio and TV personalities. The entire plot regarding people with different ideals, intentions and levels of stubbornness attempting— and mostly failing—to collaborate on such an important issue could easily be regarded as an allegory for the health care debate. The comparison isn't intentional in that respect of course. The similarity derives from the fact that "Twelve Angry Men" is a character study of the titular subjects. Therefore, it is not simply a political reference, but also a study into human nature that has shown its accuracy throughout the years. The cast includes Peder Melhuse, who also teaches acting classes at the U; Kent Hadfield, a graduate from the U's Actor Training Program; and two Tony Award nominees, Lou Liberatore and Campbell. Under the direction of John Going, the actors manage to create a unique experience with the script rather than an imitation of the classic film. This adaptation presents humor in many of the conflicts between the characters that are most commonly shown as tense, dramatic and uncomfortable moments for both the characters and the audience. The lightness is not enough to detract from the play, and it serves to make the show more inviting to audiences new to the play. This is important because not everybody will be completely interested in watching a show about arguments and character depth, even with such a well-written script and stellar acting. "Twelve Angry Men" is neither the first nor the last character study-centered play the Pioneer Theatre Company has presented. The 2009 2010 season began with - "A Chorus Line," which followed a similar narrative of a group of people in a common situation with introspection into their individual beliefs and motivations. Next month's production of "Our Town" is also a character-driven play and should provide a natural continuation of the season as it stands so far. Beyond an academic character study, "Twelve Angry Men" will provide a level of mystery, depth and intrigue that is certain to keep its audiences riveted. [e-mail] If you go What: "Twelve Angry Men" When: Through Feb. 27 Where: Pioneer Theatre Company Tickets: ww2.pioneertheatre.org/ buy-tickets/ Together we can make a difference... Biomat USA, Inc. GRIFOLS 38 E. 800 S. 801-363-7697 606 W. North Temple 801-531-1280 2520 W. 4700 S., Taylorsville 801-965-9160 al 1 ATI F11.1144 .11 .dailyutahchronicle.co CONGRATULATIONS The CFA Society of Salt Lake recognizes and applauds the participation of the University of Utah and six other teams in the Global Investment Research Challenge University of Utah Team: Daniel Smart, Huan Yuan, Kimyen Nguyen,Crystal Williams, Clay Andrus and Elizabeth Tashjian (faculty), Ryan Snow (mentor) • EXPERIENCED SALES R S 50% commission ‘ Pest Control 111[10 • Dallas, Texas 281.974.9658 ff FA INSTITUTE GLOBAL INVESTMENT RESEARCH CHALLENGE The CFA Institute Global Investment Research Challenge is a unique opportunity for university students, investment industry professionals, publicly traded companies and corporate sponsors from across the globe to jointly promote best practices in equity research and company analysis.