6 Aquinas THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 7 Arts & Life Editor Cell block art lecture delves into prisoner psyche Gabby Sanabria By Gabby sanabria is Jesus and the idea that they feel how to draw. She motivates them been sentenced to darkness. Other Arts & Life Editor martyred. Some works are cov- to stretch and mature whatever paintings represent the most beau- Billboard Campus Comment eted by other prisoners and will artistic style is innate within their tiful hope of all, that of regaining While at the surface prisons exchange goods for these valu- being. Whatever comes out should life; regaining the human spirit. Arts & Life Rebecca Guenther might seem intimidating, dark able works of art. Some include be the ultimate expression of their From little boxes with figurines Top Five places, a small woman with much little baby shoes made of gum inner creative nature, not a replica made out of wet and then dried- more strength than any prison wrappers, which they call folk art, of a constantly repeated theme of hard toilet paper to patches sewn cell could ever muster, teaches, and toothpick frames for family everyday prison life. from sock threads, these men and nei, motivates prisoners around photographs (which are priceless Kornfield explains, “The poten- women who Kornfield has gotten Award winning films released on DVD the country to express their every possessions). tial for good and bad is the same to know through her work have emotion through art. Kornfield has taught art at in all of us.” She is there day in found a purpose to their lives. ing actor Oscar and Golden Globe Phyllis Kornfield came to the several prisons throughout the and day out, very much risking Many go on, after prison, to be- BY Meg Walsh University last Thursday to tell country. While some programs her safety. She does this because come well-off artists. Staff Writer for his role as CIA operative Gust Avrakotos. The movie is rated ‘R’ the tales of a people who are sup- last longer than others she forces she is determined to pull out the Others, with life sentences or pressed daily and lead treacherous them to think outside the box good in each convict by demand- on death row, still get to share Whenever Hollywood hands and will be released on DVD April lives yet find peace in expression. from day one. As soon as the pris- ing that they behave as human their work with the world due out awards to really good, intel- 22. From graffiti art to tattoos, from oners arrive at her classroom, she beings and express that humanity; to patrons who buy the art and lectual and powerful movies, they “The Savages” toilet paper sculpture to patch explains the two simple rules by vulnerabilities and all. This even- exhibit it in folk art museums. In are movies that most average col- Phillip Seymour Hoffman and work and painting with M&Ms, which they must abide. The first is tually allows them to shed those these museums and galleries any- lege students haven’t seen. Laura Linney play siblings Jon and prison art is both self-gratifying that they are not allowed to speak layers of toughness, arrogance one can stop by and be a part of But do you ever wonder, “Hey, Wendy Savage, who must recon- for the artist as well as a means personally and the other is that and closure. their world without ever having to what is it about these movies that cile with each other to care for for survival. they are not allowed to express Some of the artwork that has step in those buildings of fear and are so great?” “Maybe I should their ailing father. The movie re- Kornfield, who has been doing any negative thoughts. She is de- come about as a direct result of destruction. watch them to see why they won ceived rave reviews for both Hoff- this service for 25 years, told stu- termined for the prisoners who her teaching techniques is jaw- Maybe, just maybe, art work so many awards.” But who wants man and Linney’s performances, COUNTRY LEGEND George dents several stories with the use under her guidance to not settle dropping. Paintings of men in such as this, with its empathetic to pay $9 at some random Ritz with Linney receiving a Best Ac- Strait makes it to the number of visuals of the artwork made and merely paint or sculpt clichés prison absorb the viewer’s soul, powers, can being to help resolve Theatre to which you had to drive tress Oscar nomination and Hoff- one spot. by the prisoners. Graffiti, a popu- of prison life, but to instead cre- allowing them even for a few the problem of indifference in our 40 minutes to arrive? And by the man receiving a Best Actor Gold- lar medium, can come in many ate something fresh, something minutes to see the pain, remorse, society. time these movies won all their en Globe nomination. The drama shapes, sizes and colors, and revolutionary and new. This struggles and even virtues of these awards, they usually aren’t even in is rated ‘R’ and comes out on DVD adorns cell walls. A popular motif doesn’t mean she teaches them men and women whose lives have theaters anymore. Boo. April 22. So how about checking them out when they finally come out “I’m Not There” on DVD? You save $5 and you Five very different actors (in- Summer festivals provide eclectic genre mix can fast forward through the re- cluding Richard Gere and the late ally boring parts! Here are some Heath Ledger) and one actress By joe wolfe Awards-show winners (or just (Cate Blanchett) portray Bob Staff Writer nominees) this year that you can Dylan in this biographical film. rent now or in the near future. Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus The six represent Dylan at differ- Is there anything better than JULIA ROBERTS and Tom Hanks star in “Charlie Wilson’s War,” which comes out on DVD April 22. ent points in his life, from an 11- listening to three days of music in “Sweeney Todd: The De- year-old to an elderly man. The in- the summer heat with that stench mon Barber of Fleet Street” heart, “Sweeney Todd”was nomi- stripper Diablo Cody, did pick up April 15. novative style of the film garnered of music fans who have not yet nated for three Oscars and also an Oscar for best original screen- This Tim Burton-directed gore- much praise from film critics, as showered? The answer, of course, stars Helena Bonham Carter, Alan play. Juno (Best Actress Oscar “Charlie Wilson’s War” fest won a Golden Globe for Best well as Blanchett’s performance as is no. Summer festivals have nev- Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen. nominee Ellen Page) is a normal, Hollywood big shots Tom Picture: Musical or Comedy stars Jude, a representation of Dylan at er been as strong in recent years R.E.M’S “ACCELERATE” album It is rated ‘R’ and was released on 16-year-old up until she gets preg- Hanks and Julia Roberts star in Johnny Depp as the murderous the height of his popularity in the as this upcoming summer. Bands rocks number two. DVD April 1. nant. She decides to give the baby the historical drama, based on the singing barber. The movie centers 1960s. such as Radiohead, Nine Inch up for adoption to happy couple true story of Congressman Charlie around Sweeney Todd (obviously), Blanchett was nominated and Nails, Pearl Jam and Rage Against “Juno” Mark and Vanessa (Jason Bate- Wilson and his efforts to persuade a barber who seeks revenge on won numerous best supporting the Machine will make summer The year’s lone comedy in the man and Jennifer Garner). The Congress to support the largest Judge Turpin and receives the as- actress awards for this movie. This tour stops along many of these Best Picture Oscar race. Alas, film is littered with teen-speak CIA covert operation. Character sistance of Mrs. Lovett, a baker Oscar nominee is rated ‘R’ and is festivals. “Juno” didn’t win best picture, but jargon and humor. “Juno” is rated actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman of meat pies. Not for the faint of set for DVD release May 6. Big acts are the norm of sum- the movie’s screenwriter, former ‘PG-13’ and was released on DVD was nominated for best support- mer festivals, but what sets this summer apart from previous sum- mers is the depth in each music festival. Although it is still April, Local favorite bottoms out: La Trattoria has an off day now is the time to plan what festi- val you are going attend. Not only never ventured across the bridge ing for a nicer dinner; the softly- lightly fried and covered in a light with fresh vegetables and a thick do you have to decide between to Moosic Street to this quaint lit restaurant provides a casual, tomato caper sauce. tomato sauce, but the sauce’s fla- many great festivals this summer, local favorite, it’s the restaurant yet intimate atmosphere. Each For our meal, we chose the Ca- vors were drowned out by the you have to choose between the you see with the big red letters, table is equipped with generous pelli D’Angelo (Angel hair pasta vegetables and generally lacked many new cities to there are to visible when you look out of a St. decanters of fresh olive oil and with garden vegetables), Sachetta a standout zest. The Sachetta ala explore on the way. To help you, Thomas window across the rail- balsamic vinegar for dipping and ala Vodka (pasta purses stuffed Vodka’s pasta, even though it was here is the top five list of summer road tracks. As locals, we’ve both salads. with cheese in vodka sauce) , and cooked unevenly, was flavorful, festivals this summer. NOW 27, which includes music By Cari Reynolds And dined here on several occasions, Immediately upon being seat- the Angelo platter, which con- but a more robust vodka sauce of all different sounds, from Parmore to Taylor Swift. Brian wasserman all of which had satisfactory re- ed, our waitress arrived with a sisted of Veal Marsala, Tortellini, would have better complimented 1. Lollapalooza, Chicago, IL. Au- sults. The big, hearty portions basket of hot, fresh garlic knots and a few other choice selections. the dish. gust 1- 3 Staff Writers and all the garlic knots you can and took our drink orders. The The garlic knots were hot, tender The Angelo platter had gen- Choosing the best festival this La Trattoria eat make for a memorable din- menu offers classic, homestyle and delicious, but the rest of the erous offerings and good vari- summer was not an easy task. Location: 322 Moosic St., ing experience, and the simple, Italian and Sicilian favorites and courses unfortunately did not fol- ety, but the Veal Marsala’s sauce Photo Coutesy of Mct campus Compared with the number two THE STRING Cheese Incident played Bonnaroo back in 2004. This year, a bit of a change in genre across from Krispy Kreme yet classy menu and the heralded features dishes from both the low suit. closely resembled viscous beef festival on this list, Lollapalooza line up as Metallica and Pearl Jam are expected to perform. Cuisine: Italian brick-oven pizza keep customers Northern and Southern regions of The appetizers were decent, gravy and the cream sauce on the had the strength in headliners; but Attire: Casual/business casual coming back for more. But on Italy. A wide variety of appetizers but we found the mozzarella tortellini overpowered the pasta’s the smaller acts set this festival Day Pass: $190 Price for a Three Day Pass: 4. Pitchfork Music Festival, Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30a- the day we stopped in for din- are also offered, with standard to be just this side of fresh and flavor. Overall, we found the main apart from Bonnaroo. Do head- Price for a Regular Three Day $244.50 plus service charges Chicago, IL. July 18-20 10p, Sat: Noon-11p, Sun 3p-9p ner, nothing we ordered seemed Italian staples such as Antipasto overpowered by the huge slices of courses to be visually appealing, liners get better than Radiohead, Pass: $205 The Pitchfork Music Festival is Prices (avg. entrée): $11-20 to hit the spot, or even live up to and fresh mozzarella and tomato. tomato. The Spedini alla Romano, but a gustatory disappointment. Rage Against The Machine, and 3. Outside Lands Music and a festival that does not disappoint. our previous experiences. Given If it’s pizza you’re looking for, seek however, was fried delicately and Now, before you lose all hope Nine Inch Nails? They were three 2. Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN. Arts Festival, San Francisco, CA. Day one of this festival includes You know those days where La Trattoria’s reputation and its no further: La Trattoria’s claim to the tomato caper sauce enhanced in La Trattoria, there were defi- of the top bands throughout the June 12 -15 August 22-24 two bands that set this festival things start going wrong the min- years of family-owned and op- fame is their famous brick-oven rather than overpowered the nitely some positives to be men- 90s and three of the most influ- Tennessee is not exactly the New to the festival scene this apart from other festivals; Public ute you drag yourself out of bed? erated success, what could have pizza. mozzarella pockets. tioned. All of the pastas, sauces, ential bands to carry over to the dream location to take a road trip summer is the Outside Lands Mu- Enemy performing “It Takes A Na- Those days in which, while the gone wrong? Along with pizza, another one When our main courses ar- and dough are homemade every music scene today. to, but because Bonnaroo is held sic and Arts Festival at Golden tion Of Millions To Hold Us Back” hours wear on, bad things just Everything about La Trattoria of La Trattoria’s hallmarks is their rived, things only seemed to day with the freshest ingredients. After these bands, the lineup there every year, it gives music Gate Park in San Francisco. The and Mission of Burma performing keep piling up? The worst part is, just screams good Italian dining. selection of platters, which al- coast further downhill. There was The portions are big enough for gets even better. Compared to fans a reason to flock to Grace- only thing holding this festival vs. Mission of Burma is worth the there’s no rhyme or reason as to The authentic, wood-fired pizza lows the diner to enjoy several nothing wrong with the food’s ap- sharing or to take home, and if other festivals where the lineup is land. Although the lineup is not as back from the top two positions is one day price of admission to the why things just aren’t going your oven’s tantalizing aromas and small portions of different menu pearance- the plentiful portions you decide you want more, La pretty similar from top to bottom, strong as it normally is, it is still the lack of depth in its lineup. Yes, festival alone. DAY 26, winner of “Making the way; you’re just having a “bad powerful heat, along with the items. We chose two appetizers- and the homemade ingredients Trattoria makes sure you get your Lollapalooza has a lot of diversity a rather good line up. Throw-back headliners include Radiohead, Tom The only thing that holds this Band 4” stays at the top of the day.” friendly staff, are the first ele- the Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato were definitely a positive- but money’s worth with “Grandpa in its music. bands such as Pearl Jam and Me- Petty and the Heartbreakers, and festival back is the severe lack of charts this week. We really hope that’s La Tratto- ments of greetings you’ll receive and the Spedini Alla Romano, upon tasting, we found that the Catalano’s promise”- if you want For rap fans there is Kanye tallica are two of the headliners Beck but as of now not enough big name bands. Outside of Animal ria’s excuse. upon entering La Trattoria. It’s the which were triangles of phyllo food lacked flavor and “zing.” The seconds, you get ‘em at no extra West, Lupe Fiasco and Gnarls Bar- this year. Pearl Jam has been tour- artists have been announced. Collective and Dinosaur Jr., not too For those of you who have perfect place to go if you’re look- dough, stuffed with mozzarella, Capelli D’Angelo was overflowing Please see “FOOD” page 8 kley; for you electronic and exper- ing for the past year but Metallica The atmosphere, however, many bands are household names, imental fans there is Broken So- is still a treat for all music fans. seems to be far superior to the even to some Indie fans. However, cial Scene, CSS, Girl Talk, MGMT, A Metallica show is an unforget- other festivals on the list. The this is Pitchfork– what else would “If you were a video game character, who would you be?” and Battles; for all you indie kids table show. Although their genre scenery and clean air of San Fran- you expect? They did, however, Campus Comment out there, there is Wilco, Stephen of music is different from the ma- cisco can attract anyone to the make a pretty good line up so far. Malkmus, Okkervil River, Mates jority of the bands on the list, Kirk “Golden City,” especially when it Jay Reatard!!!, Atlas Sound and The of State, Margot & The Nuclear Hammet’s guitar and Lars Ulrich’s is offering bands such as Wilco, Apples in Stereo. The most ap- So and So’s; and for all you bro’s drumming is an experience in and Devandra Banhart, M. Ward, pealing part of this festival is the out there, there’s G. Love. In all of itself. and Bon Iver. Most importantly relatively low price of the tickets. seriousness though, the lineup for Other bands that make this fes- though, the band that should send Each day only costs $30, which is Lollapalooza would make anyone tival so appealing are Death Cab you on a plane or road trip to San a lot lower than the prices of other want to dish out the money for For Cutie supporting the release of Fran would be Primus. Nothing festivals and a three day pass only the festival passes, tickets to Chi- their upcoming new album “Nar- would be better than seeing Les costs $65. This is the festival that cago, and a hotel. This is once in a row Stairs,” Ben Folds, Raconteurs, Claypool on bass and hearing him you would get the most for out of lifetime show. Iron & Wine, Talib Kweli, Tegan “sing” lyrics to the music that over your money. “Big Boo, because “Ms. Packman, because “Link, because it is the “Captain Sky Hawk.” “Sinister from Resident Evil.” Not only is the lineup great but and Sara, and Against Me!. Not took the 90s. Price for a Single Day Pass: $30 THE SOUNDTRACK for “Alvin he plays peek-a-boo.” I can eat lots of stuff.” best game ever and because it takes place in Chicago; the place only are there solid bands at this Price for a Three Day Pass: Price for a Three Day Pass: $65 and the Chipmunks” grooves he is so good looking.” selected by Stephen Frears to re- festival, there are also comedians $225.50 at number five. place the original setting of “High such as Mike Birbiglia and Chris Ashley Pilla Leann Skoronski P.J. Wagner John Dineen Patrick Devine Please see “MUSIC” page 10 Junior, Levittown Junior, Exeter Sophomore, Queens, N.Y. Junior, Harrington Park, N.J. Junior, North Port, N.Y. Fidelity,” England. Rock making appearances. This is Price for an Advanced Three not a festival to miss.