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Show B6 Life Monday • November 24, 2008 V I N T A G E M O V I E S A Long Day's Journey Into Night Dune The Secret Garden Yahoo.com Yahoo.com Science fiction to base your life on A movie with an extremely relevant title 1949 reigns supreme Arabic language in the film cannot be ignored. For inLife writer stance, the title of "Kwisatz The sci-fi odyssey Dune, Haderach" (rough English based on the novel by Frank phonetics), which means Herbert, has garnered ac- "shortening of the way," is claim from respected crit- given to a human who obics and nerds alike since its tains God-like powers and release in 1984. Whether abilities -- which is really the success is because of the only person who could a groundbreaking score by stop an oil or "spice" crisis Brian Eno and the band at this point. Toto (seriously), the cult For the record, I do not following for anything di- care AT ALL about the rector David Lynch does, references to crises in the or the overall brilliance of Middle East -- deal with it. the story itself, Dune is a But, if by pointing them out film that should be watched I can help a few more viewby everyone at least twice a ers discover this classic year and on birthdays. film, then my job is done. In the Duneiverse, there Please go purchase the is a "spice" which allows film and keep an eye out (for one thing) immediate for brilliant performances space travel. Trte material is from Kyle MacLachlan so important that "Whoever (Twin Peaks), Dean Stockcontrols the spice, controls well (Quantum Leap), Patthe universe." However, the rick Stewart (Star Trek: spice can only be found on The Next Generation), and ONE planet in existence: Sting (Tantric sex guru and The planet Arrakis. This overall cool guy). I cannot sounds all too familiar, as it think of any reason to disis not hard to draw dotted like this movie, and if there lines from the plot to the exists a person out there unending struggles in the who disagrees I would love Middle East. to debate the importance of How is "Arrakis" not Dune with you for no less Iraq? Also, the uses of the than one hour. •BRET MEISENBACHi •BRETMEISENBACHS oo.com Life writer The 1962 film version of Eugene O'Neill's play A Long Day's Journey Into Night is exactly what it sounds like. The film, Starring Catherine Hepburn (who received an Academy Award nomination for her performance) and Dean Stockwell, portrays a family that, during the course of one day, brings up each other's faults and problems over and over. The movie is intense, repetitive, draining, and overwhelmingly difficult to sit through. It may even be safe tp say I will never watch the movie again. However, these are all the things that made this movie so memorable in the end. I may have been upset at having to watch the same scene be played out over and over again — scenes where family members have problems caused by other problems, screaming at each other to fix one another's vices while trying to ignore their own. However, watching the movie, I realized that the feeling of anxiety creeping in on me was all part of the experience. The emotions of the characters became mine. I understood how upsetting it could be to have someone bring up and try to fix the same problem repeatedly. As much as the characters in the movie would show resistance at bringing up the problem again, I found myself on their side. I, as much as any fictional character, did not want to hear the problem brought up again. The realistic feeling of the movie was the perfect message to address these kinds of problems. The struggle in a battle against some form of addiction has many levels ~ the fight against the actual substance itself being only one layer. Keeping relationships with loved ones from being affected would be, possibly, the main issue. Overall the movie was wonderful because it was so damn unenjoyable. Good filmmakers and actors put their audience in someone else's shoes, whether the viewer wants to be there or not. R BRET fc Ufe writer There have been many different recreations of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 classic novel The Secret Garden, but I submit to you that the film released in 1949 is the definitive version. The story of a young snotty girl and her equally stubborn relative, who are both destined to be straightened out by friendship, hope, and a magic garden, will always be relevant as far as I'm concerned. However, it is the acting, directing, and overall style of this particular rendition that places it miles ahead of the others. The brilliant cast is topped off by the two lead characters: Margaret O'Brien as the spoiled Mary Lennox and Dean Stockwell as her crippled relative, Colin Craven. The two often have scenes together where they do nothing but scream at each other — which is generally rewarding since both characters are always in need of a good talking to. This could easily become overwhelming and annoying to the viewer, but the two actors pull it off well. Perhaps it has more to do with the black and white backdrop of the film, or the crackling sound that peaks at each of their screams, but the scenes feel raw and honest. Keep an open ear to the rigid lectures the children continually give each other, and see if they don't affect some of your own personal views and ideals. The story may be intended for children, but I feel it would be difficult to find someone who was not moved by the story regardless of age. The story itself has already lasted the test of time; the only challenge left is to either find the perfect version or create the best one. Making a new one would be too hard, so I did the legwork for the other option: Go watch the 1949 version and let it warm your heart. Order today for FREE SHIPPING fwww.MyCurlyCue.com —L-J— I Come UVU MeKay Events Geritef Dec 6 7:00^ * S for tickets call: 801.8637469 www.shupe.net i |