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Show life B4 MONDAY - AUGUST 27 • 2007 Pride And Prejudice redux You've read Jane Austen's books, now see her movie. The Directors Series Jason Pyles Life writer Martin Scorsese, portrayer of pain who works nights cruising the streets of Hell's Kitchen in an ambulance;1 haunted by those he unsuccessfully tried to 'help." Jason Pyles Life writer •>:.\ ' If you enjoyed The Departed (2006), {The Aviator (2004) and Gangs Of New York CASINO (1995) - If I remember ^cor(1002), then you most likely have an affin- rectly, I believe the GUINNESS WORLD ity for the works of director Martin Scorsese. RECORDS 2007 book lists CASINO as havMovie directors have an ing the record for the most essential role in whether profanity in a motion picture. Lwe like or dislike afilm,so Perhaps more infamous for \The College Times is beginthe "head-in-the-vice" interfning "The Directors Series" rogation scene, this movie to spotlight certain direcis about the, rise and inevitors and some of their works. table fall of casino mobsters. What does a director do, exactly? A director is a visionGOODFELLAS (1990) - I n ary coordinator who oversees my book, Goodfellas is tied the artistic transformation with The Departed for the of a movie's idea or "propgreatest Scorsesefilm.Ray Lierty" into cinematic form. otta shows us his Henry Hill's To clarify, a producer, climb into the frightening unhartmann-marcel.com on the other hand, hires derworld of organized crime. the director and is respon- Director Martin Scorsese. sible for financing the RAGING BULL (1980) movie, as weLl as attempt- This is not a boxing movie, even though ing to ensure its profitability and appeal. it's about boxer Jake La Motta (Robert De Scorsese is a good director to begin this se- Niro). Raging Bull is a horrifying portrait of ries with because he won last year's Academy jealousy and insecurity. By the way, these Award for Best Director with The Departed. three aforementioned movies show us why Although he has made other types of films, Joe Pesci is a phenomenal character actor. Scorsese is best known for his gritty, brutally violent movies that depict characters that TAXI DRIVER (1976) - De Niro suffer physical and emotional pain as prod- plays a crazy cab driver who vioucts of the New York City streets, and are lently attacks those who disgust him. r often affiliated in some way with the Mafia. If you are unfamiliar with Scorsese's movThe following list isn't exhaustive, but ies, here are a few described in mini reviews: it contains some other prominent films directed by Scorsese: Cape Fear (1991), The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988), The Color Of Money (1986), Mean Streets (1973). BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (1999) I^icolas Cage plays a tormented paramedic alized biography, mingled with a little fact. Jane strictly adheres to all observations of propriety, but her aspirations toward becoming a female novelist disgruntle some. Worse yet, her family is one of diminish- Attention ladies: Grab your . -. guy and have him read the next sen: gating tence. Attention approgentlemen: If you priate. want to earn the • A l warm affections t hough of your gal, subit. seems ject yourself to like a taking her to see t r i c k y Becoming Jane. way for rotten tomatoes'com Trust me; you'll Hollythank me later. Jane (Anne Harhaway) and Tom(James McAwood to Much like voy) hold hands by candlelight in Becoming recycle Jane Shakespeare In a story Love (1998), this movie gives us a charac- ing means; and she is yet that has worked in the ter whose life experiences to find a suitable suitor. past. Becoming Jane has Of course, her mother some depth that I haven't provide inspirational mais affright with Jane's sin- seen in ttie filmed versions terial for her most famous gle state. Sound familiar? Of Pride And Prejudice. ' work, Pride And Prejudice. Indeed, Becoming Jane Yes, Anne Hatha- (Not of you, Reader; I'm is uncommonly good, referring to miss Elizaway plays Jane Austen, sadly sweet and touchbeth Bennet's plight.) inhabiting her role in a Alas, a happy ruffian ing in unexpected ways. most likeable way. Here (James McAvoy) is comwe have a lovely fiction- Et tu, Brute? An action-packed Shakespeare under the stars Mel Sundquist Life writer committees and bribery. Most theatergoers have certain expectations before y/atchingJulius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's most famous and action-packed political dramas. We envision titanic death scenes, a shrill and piercing "Et tu, Brute?" sword fights and presentational pleas for euthanization in the final acts. Since their production of Macbeth, I have been anxiously awaiting the Actor's Repertory Theatre Ensemble to produce another Shakespeare play. The primitive outdoor amphitheater is an ideal setting for clasThis production was sic theater, and in the fall, middling in these moments the weather always gives an exciting edge to tragedy. that we expect to be histriTheir latest excursion onic. However, the scenes into a Shakespeare script that are usually ignored is Julius Caesar, directed when considering the play by Barta Lee Heiner, The were enthralling. The avantplay is of the time when garde approach to the text, the only way to dethrone the high level of energy; an incumbent was assas- these things and more made sination, and one factious the show not only relatcivil servant's voice could able to a modern audience, not be drowned out by but gripping and powerful. The main roles were GEICO Your "Local" Insurance Office Student Discount • Motorcycle Insurance . ' ' - - - -. • ' > - S ' ; ' • . - * - ' ' . ' • - . 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A15 minute call could save you 15% on car insurance FREE No obligation Rate Quotes • Money Saving Discounts • Monthly Payment Plan Contact our "Local" Office 801-298-9336 very well cast, specifically Caesar, Antony, Brutus and Cassia. The four's monologues were only bested by their interaction with each other. There were a few performances among the ensemble that were on a noticeably lower standard than the rest of the cast; but, luckily, their roles were small and their lines were few. Students may recognize a couple Wolverines in the cast-Adam Argyle as the title role and Octavius, and Scott Stringham as Decius Brutus. As I previously mentioned, the theater's only roof is the night sky. It makes for a beautiful preshow, watching the sun go down just before the (proverbial) curtain goes up. I strongly suggest that you bring a blanket, jacket and bug repellant to the show. For more information, go to http://www.arte-ut.org Information box: What: Jhlius Caesar by the Actor's Repertory Theatre Ensemble Where: The Castle Amphitheater, 1300 E. Center Street, Provo When: Aug. 30, 31; Sept. 1,6,7,8,13,14,15-Theater opens at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Cost: General Admission - $9, Seniors/Students - $7 and Children - $5 Calling all actors! Come and give your best performance at the theater department's open casting call for this semester's productions on Wednesday Aug. 29, starting at 6 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater located in the Gunther Trades build-. - V-*"1 ;. • 1513 North Hill Field Road, Suite #3 801.714.3388. Showtimes for August 24^ 30 \!-'vi PlratesoftheCarlbbuh:/. OFF ermoimtain" New Beginnings Certified Nurse Midwife Clinic 375-8000 Regular price on any cut and , style, color service or pcrin 2Z30 N. 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