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following her favorite musicians and even volunteered with a number of local women’s groups. THE NEW FACE “I’d never heard of Angela Davis until I was 19,” she says. “Schools are too busy teaching you about JFK and his sweet little wife, Jackie, to ever clue you in about the real heroes in OF FEMINISM this country.” Shur proudly identifies herself as a “feminist,” but in a by ebony march, news EDITOR growing number of circles, she is a rare commodity.

Recently, the Gender and Education Association Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT St. When Betty Friedan’s book The Feminine reported that in Great Britain, many young women are Mystique was published in the 1960s, it ignited a firestorm reticent to identify themselves with the feminist movement. Gloria Steinem and Margaret Sloan at a 1973 rap session of controversy. The world had never been introduced to such Some cited derisive epithets once associated with feminism brazen revelations about the female psyche. Soon, many (such as “man-hating”) as their deterrents. For others, it is are we looking at fully naked women? Why do people insist feminists ranging from Gloria Steinem to Valerie Solanas the appear glamorous and attractive to the opposite that women want to look at other naked women exploiting would impart their ideals on the world at large. The women’s sex that keeps them away from the moniker. themselves for male gratification, and yet, we hardly ever see movement took shape and soon gave birth to many initiatives Heather Porter is a Burbank waitress and hostess who men flinging their things in the wind?” including the ERA or Equal Rights Amendment. Roe v. Wade refuses to associate herself with the movement or the term. Although most feminists agree that visible portrayals of gave women autonomy over their bodies, and birth control “Feminism makes people think you’re a lesbian or female sexuality are important to the movement, there is the gave women the right to sexual and reproductive freedom. something,” says the 18-year-old. “My boyfriend would drop concern that the fight has come full circle. However, in the years since the groundbreaking me so hard if I ever started talking that crap.” “In some ways, we’re right back to where we started,” 1960s-1980s, feminism has nearly vanished from the Porter has been saving her tips to pay for a breast notes Shur. “Sixty years ago, you were barefoot and pregnant mainstream landscape. Some surmise that the idea of it is augmentation, which she hopes will one day land her on the in the kitchen with your 2.3 kids. Your sexuality was dictated still in play, even though public rallies or political calls to pages of Playboy or Maxim magazine. to you by your husband and maybe your religion. But now arms are less a part of the national cultural lexicon. “I like being looked at, and I like being liked,” she says. you’ve got these girls who want to go back to that. They’re “When you watch TV, you see the ads for birth control Porter isn’t alone. Film and television portrayals of competing for male attention. They’re taking that fight and pills and patches, don’t you?” says Anna Shur. “That’s women are skewed toward female nudity and graphic putting the winnings back in the hands of men.” feminism right there.” displays of female sexuality. These days, some porn stars As for Porter, she sums up the situation with a suggestion In her teens, Shur was a self-professed member of the have as much recognition as classically trained actresses. This that just might reignite the feminist revolution and bring a mid-1990s Riot Grrrl movement that originated in the upsets Denise Renkin. new, cohesive face to the movement. Pacific Northwest. Riot Grrrls were seen as the feminist “My friend was telling me about [a] conversation on “They need to get somebody – somebody cool and pretty counterparts to the punk and grunge bands of the day. Facebook where everyone was disgusted by all the nudity and famous – and if they really want people like me to join Groups like Bikini Kill and Bratmobile sang about women on HBO’s shows,” she says. “I agree and was so happy [they] them, have her show that it’s OK. Because right now, I just galvanizing to fight against misogyny. Shur spent many years had the guts to say something. Why on a show called ‘Hung’ can’t be bothered.”

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While other movie-licensed games would accept the straightforward hack-and-slash gameplay, “Clash of the COVERS NOT Titans” actually does have some neat additions that make it stand out from the action-genre crowd. While many post- “God of War” games have used quick-time events, this game TO JUDGE BY ties it in to weapon leveling. To improve your weapons, you must use quick-time events to kill monsters with their own E ven If It Makes Sense weapons. As such, while you can get through most of the game just smashing the attack buttons, you can only gain the byct s ot bell strongest forms of your weapons by playing strategically. Entertainment Turner TM & (c) The other great decision in the making of this game is to Y ears of gaming can teach a player when borrow from the original cult film that inspired the uninspired “Clash of the Titans” stands out from the action-genre crowd. to just put the game back on the store shelf. It may go against remake. Some of the monsters were designed to move with the old rules of kindergarten but with games averaging around extremely jerky motion that calls back to the stop-motion aggressive fish. As the game goes on, the fish get bigger, the 60 bucks, it usually pays to know what makes a bad game. animation in the classic film. The game also incorporates waters go deeper and you still keep collecting treasures. On Of course, this does mean that you might just miss out Bubo the mechanical owl, in a central support role despite the surface (no pun intended) it seems fairly dull. on some of the really great titles. The problem is that taking the fact that the remake treated him as a throwaway joke. If you stick with the game, though, it is actually a fairly chances with the rules more often than not will burn you. It While these may not be enough to overcome the fairly bad solid platformer that plays like a puzzle game. The walls can be confusing. To make things more confusing, here are storyline the movie saddled the game with, they do show that become far narrower and more deadly as larger and spikier two games that break the rules … to an extent. the game’s creators had more respect for the source material. creatures abound. By the later levels, you will be constantly For full disclosure’s sake, I did not like the movie version Moving away from games that seem bad at first, “Dive: watching for aggressive foes as you cautiously weave through of Clash of the Titans at all. Normally, I would assume that any The Medes Islands Secret” for WiiWare seems too beautiful seemingly impossible twists and turns. Even hardcore gamers movie license game is going to be bad because game developers to be fun. Sure, it seems odd to treat good graphics as a will find themselves sweating as they have to decide whether to don’t need to put any effort into games based on movies, but downside, but typically when games – especially side-scrolling waste oxygen by rushing away from foes or using up precious a game based on a movie I didn’t like is two big strikes against titles – have beautifully decorated worlds and the promise of tranquilizer darts. it. In this case, my prejudice is almost completely unfounded. a serene landscape, it guarantees that the game is going to be Where “Dive” does suffer for its beauty, increasingly more “Clash of the Titans” for the PS3 and Xbox 360 does suffer amazingly dull. Beyond the fact that pretty worlds usually challenging levels and WiiWare cost, is in its length. The game from the same things that the movie did. The plot is forced imply that the game won’t be very intense, small developers rewards players for playing more than three hours, and it is and often makes absolutely no sense, but the game actually usually have to decide between employing great artists or quite possible that you’ll be approaching the final stage by the manages to make it work a bit better by offering more time great programmers. time you receive the three-hour achievement. The game does between ridiculous plot twists. If nothing else, it distracts At first, “Dive” seems like it will fall into the boring trap. lengthen things by rewarding exploration and demanding it from the nonsensical plot with lots of fighting using a wide The game starts you off by diving into calm waters and to reach the final challenges, so you will get a fairly fulfilling variety of weapons. collecting treasures with nothing more dangerous than a few experience as long as you stick with it.

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on 2005’s Triple Crown of Surfing, which took place over the span of 55 days and included three different events. HIGHWATER Dana notes that making Highwater “was a way for us to tell a story about the more professional side of surfing. It’s still Dana Brown and son make so offbeat. When Kelly [Slater] comes out of the water, there’s no security. He’s just surrounded by people on the beach. grandpa proud. Obviously, Derek Jeter doesn’t wade through the crowd to get to the plate.” by zach bourque Even without the help of world-class surfers, the North Shore has the power to entrance viewers with its beautiful Bruce Brown pioneered the surf film yet powerfully violent waves. Couple the amazing waves with genre with the 1966 classic The Endless Summer, and the some equally stunning film work and cinematography and

family trade has not been lost on his son Dana, whose 2003 we’re left with a result that is nothing short of magical. Courtesy of Outsider Pictures documentary Step Into Liquid is regarded as a landmark of As Dana so eloquently states, “The ocean is really the star, modern surf cinema. The film remains one of the most not the surfers. The surfers are great co-stars.” Jesse Billauer and Rob Machado in Highwater intriguing, entertaining and exciting portraits of what is However, it’s not all white wash and sun burns. During still essentially a niche sport. With Highwater, his latest surf the shoot, the contest suffered the tragic death of 25-year-old this ever addictive, life-changing element of surfing that will documentary, documentarian Dana Brown looks to expand Tahitian surf phenom Malik Joyeux. forever baffle and intrigue people of all ages throughout the his family’s legacy even further. “I’m a surfer, but I’m not a big wave surfer like those guys. globe. Dana’s son Wes Brown has also been utilizing the family It’s fascinating that they take such risks. When Malik died, I Dana tries his best to explain the undeniable power and trade in some small surf films for some time and is credited thought some of these guys were gonna reassess what they addiction of this activity: “There is something so basic and as producer and film editor on Highwater. Dana is extremely do but none of them did for a moment. They understand the pure about surfing. It keeps you centered. It’s something that proud of his son’s work ethic. risks of what they do more than those on the outside like us I try to avoid verbalizing because it starts to sound kind of “He’s a hard worker. He’s funny and patient, and he was looking in,” Dana comments about the dangers of big wave ridiculous. There is definitely a passion that is all consuming.” the right guy for the job. He would have been regardless if he riding and how the death of Malik was a huge reminder of the Even in this era of corporate-sponsored wetsuits and was my son or not. When you spend hundreds of hours in the risks involved. million-dollar contest purses, surfing has maintained a edit room, you need to be around someone you can stomach, Though Dana’s new film is told on a smaller scale than mysterious sense of cool; an ability to merge sex appeal and and he fit the bill and did a wonderful job.” Step Into Liquid, Highwater remains more than anything a personal freedom in a way that no other activity can even While Step Into Liquid took Dana literally all over the highly compelling portrait of not just a sport but a way of life. touch. It’s the dream; the Middle-American fantasy world, Highwater is more of a localized affair, focusing instead The Brown family legacy has sought to bring the joys and of riding a piece of nature while bikini-clad, bronzed women on the North Shore of Oahu. The North Shore is a mecca of wonders of surfing to TV sets all across Cincinnati, Ohio, and play ukuleles on a hot summer day. modern surfing, packing in more brand name waves and surf anywhere else there might be a young, budding Kelly Slater contests than anywhere else in the world. The film focuses ready to drop everything and move to the North Shore. It’s Highwater releases in theaters Sept. 3.

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between the cast, she adds, “Everything you see, that’s us. ‘JERSEYLICIOUS’ People think we’re paid actors, but this is the real deal.” In the show’s second go-around, all of last season’s favorite The Look of Jersey: Olivia Blois stylists – Olivia, Tracy, Gigi, Alexa, Anthony and Anthony’s studly intern, Filippo – are back, this time with more action Sharpe and Filippo Giove Jr. and ambitious stories. Anthony embarks on his new personal business prospects, “ladies man” Filippo hits up the parties and by christopher agutos lives the fast-paced Jersey life while Alexa and Olivia look to expanding the “Glam Fairy” clientele to new heights. C an’t get enough of the Jersey lifestyle? “The new season is much better. Not only are people going

The Style Network has just what you need with the second to see a lot more of the characters, but there’s just so much The Style Network season of its hit program, “Jerseylicious.” With 20 fresh new more going on,” Olivia reveals. “Trust me, it’s going to be good.” episodes, “Jerseylicious” is the hilarious reality show featuring Aside from partying and bringing the drama, the O livia Blois Sharpe keeps it real on “Jerseylicious.” a mother-daughter owned hair and makeup salon in Green “Jerseylicious” cast of young, hot stars is ultimately living out Brook Township, N.J., called the Gatsby Salon. At the salon, their dreams. In addition to Olivia who hopes to own her own “Jersey girls are beautiful,” he says. “Whether it’s the hair or both male and female employees – all Jersey natives – stir up makeup studio one day, Filippo offers some advice to people the makeup – some girls don’t like to overdo it because they’re fun, excitement and of course, a lot of drama. his age: “I dropped out of high school and I’m 18 years old, naturally beautiful – all Jersey girls like to dress to impress. The stars say each episode is jam-packed with tons of but I’m making it. My advice for people is to not be lazy. You They want to look their best and show off their beauty.” must-see TV moments. There’s romance, fights, pizza tossing need to go in after your dreams. The more work you put in, the With distinct styles and unique ways of life, the people contests … and a strip show? Early episodes in the season set more you get out. If you don’t put in the work, your dreams of New Jersey have been the spotlight of reality TV across the tone for a brewing rivalry between salon resident mean-girl are going to fade away and someone else will pick up on them.” multiple networks over the past year. As for the reasons why, Tracy DiMarco and Olivia Blois Sharpe, a budding, talented With dream chasing and salon styling at the core of the Filippo says, “We bring the drama, we like to party but most makeup artist. As a feud between them in the salon escalates, show, what’s a Jersey party without the signature Jersey look? of all, we break the chains. People watch us because we keep things get ugly mid-season with the pair’s biggest TV fight – Blois Sharpe says her glam-ready look essentials include people on their toes and do things never been done before.” an on-camera exclusive that “might involve physical contact.” “eyeliner with extreme wings, smoky eyes and a cool pink lip.” As the new season quickly approaches, Filippo offers, Viewers have to wait and see. “Ever since I was 14, I loved playing with makeup, getting “Season 2 of ‘Jerseylicious’ will be one of the greatest seasons “We really are one dysfunctional family,” says Blois Sharpe. dolled up and always being put together,” says Blois Sharpe. “I to ever hit national TV. There’s bigger drama. I have a bigger “People think the drama between me and Tracy is fake, but used to be a tomboy so maybe it’s me making up for lost time. body – you might see without a shirt or you might see me catch for the most part, it’s actually real worse than what you see My advice for aspiring makeup artists is to practice. If you love some girls. There’s a lot I could say, but it’s a surprise.” on TV. The cameras have probably missed some of our worst it, you’re going to do a good job. I can literally do makeup for With a laugh, he adds, “College girls watch out!” fights. After the cameras stop rolling, it’s not like [we] are off people every day.” having tea.” Sure to find himself always on the move in season 2, Season 2 of “Jerseylicious” premieres Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on the Style Commenting on the genuine relationships and interactions smooth-talking Filippo is also a fan of the “Jersey” look. Network.

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someone who could hang out with guys but loves women, has spine and is funny. To get to improv and work in a much more GOING THE free-flowing way where you could play around and didn’t have to be censored, because [we] had an R-rating was a pleasure.” Going the Distance feels more personal than many roles DISTANCE audiences have seen both Long and Barrymore in, and while some of that can be attributed to their history, it’s also due Drew Barrymore and Justin in large part to director Nanette Burstein, an Academy Award nominated documentarian whose previous films include On

Long put their love on the line. the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture and American Teen. Jessica Miglio For a montage of the couple falling in love, Burstein took by sasha perl-raver her two stars out on the streets of New York for some guerilla- Justin Long and Drew Barrymore in Going the Distance style, unscripted footage shot with a digital camera. There’s Af ter years of having their on-again, off- a spontaneous immediacy to the almost surveillance footage, friggin’ sexy’ and mmm—” again relationship documented by prying paparazzi lenses, and the couple’s chemistry is palpable. While there’s no “It didn’t go over great,” Long laughs. “In his defense, it Drew Barrymore and Justin Long willingly step in front of the official word if Long and Barrymore are still dating, their ease is a strange thing to just come up and say. But I think he was camera to experience it all – romance, passion and heartbreak together and affinity for one another is plain to see and that flattered.” – in their raucous romantic comedy Going the Distance. was a major advantage during their time on screen, especially Without question, it’s a scene that’s sexy and uproariously Barrymore stars as Erin, a wry, sardonic 31-year-old during the kissing scenes. funny, but also very truthful and real. It pushes the audience’s intern at a New York newspaper who meets chronically “Sometimes it can be a surprise when you’ve never kissed comfort level because it is so honest and uncensored. But it single Garrett (Long) one night at a bar. After bar trivia and someone before,” Long explains. “People have different ways also pushed the actors as they filmed it. bong rips, the twosome decide they’re perfectly matched of kissing, and it can be jarringly uncomfortable.” “We were comparing who had a more awkward for a meaningless summer fling before Erin returns to grad “I was just lucky because he’s a good kisser,” Barrymore experience,” Long laughs. “Is it [me], the guy in a roomful school at Stanford. Six weeks later, as she’s about to board a beams. “It’s the worst when you’re kissing someone who’s not, of men simulating masturbation? Or is it Drew? All the crew plane across the country, they find they’ve fallen hard for one and you’re trying to make it look good and you feel like you’re guys in my room were making [sex] jokes to kind of keep it another and decide they’re willing to suffer a fate worse than just working on your own. At least this was a real team effort.” light, but it made it more awkward, like I had to laugh. But death – a long-distance relationship – in order to stay together. In one of the film’s best scenes, Erin and Garrett are trying Drew said everyone in the room was being stone cold silent Incredibly frank, biting and funny, the film gave to be intimate over the phone. Perhaps the greatest part is and respectful and that made it even more weird for her. But Barrymore the chance to step away from the perky flower when Barrymore tells Long she’s imagining he’s wearing white Nanette kept coming over to me and describing, cinematically power parts already in her arsenal and play a woman with a boxer briefs, à la Marky Mark, a line Barrymore relished. how to masturbate. And I was like, ‘Nanette, I think I know more cutting, derisive, profanity-laced brand of humor. Not long after filming the scene, Barrymore says, “I ran how to do this. I’ve had a lot of experience.’” “I just wasn’t in that place in my life where I wanted to into [Mark Wahlberg] at an award show and I was like, ‘I just play a cuckoo, wacky role,” Barrymore says. “I wanted to play talked about how hot you are and your underwear and you’re Going the Distance releases in theaters Sept. 3.

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they’d been longing for all along – a Latin movie hero. “The fans were everywhere,” says Trejo. “When I was MACHETE in England a few years ago, I was stopped by two guys who had tattoos of the character Machete on their backs. When I Danny Trejo slices and dices signed my name above their tattoos, they had my signature tattooed as well.” the bad guys. So Rodriguez rounded up his makeshift repertory team of players (such as Trejo, Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan and Cheech by ebony march Marin) and added a few new names to the mix (Robert De Niro, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez) and wrote them into M exicanos y Mexicanas; Latinos y Latinas; what is, perhaps, one of the funniest, most violent nods to ’70s

Morenos y Boricuas – hell, anybody out there who is of exploitation flicks in Hollywood history. Avellán Joaquin Spanish descent or a fan of the culture, your time has come! “The cast may have sounded bizarre to some people when Put away your DVDs and comic books clad with black-and- first announced,” notes Rodriguez, “[but] the eclectic mix Danny Trejo is Machete, a legendary ex-Federale. white superheroes and stand proud. Jive suckas everywhere really works.” will soon be uttering a new name as they taste the steel blade As most stories go, Machete’s is especially grueling. on the ladies in the process. But even his tender side comes of justice. That name is Machete! During his youth, he lived a tough life on Mexico’s streets. with consequences. Director Robert Rodriguez first brought the larger-than- Once adulthood rolled around, he became a Federale with “Machete is a man of very few words, but when he does life title to the big screen via the 2007 hit Grindhouse (and his a penchant for bringing people to justice with the use of his say something, someone’s gonna die!” says Trejo. installation in the film, Planet Terror). When audiences saw namesake, the machete. Machete is set up for a crime he didn’t Although there is no official death count in the film, the Machete trailer during the film, many were amused by commit and must clear his name with the help of a beautiful Rodriguez wants moviegoers to know that some characters – the campy one-liners and gruesome badassness it portrayed. immigration officer (played by Alba). Together, the two even the ones who may have been brutally maimed or injured But soon, Rodriguez realized that there was something deeper fight to bring the bad guys to justice. This means exposing – could return in future installments of the series. And for film about Machete that resonated with audiences. the dirty deeds of a racist right-wing senator (played by De fans who have long awaited such a hero, born from el barrio “People would come up to me and ask, ‘Are you going to Niro), several crooked thugs and a drug cartel chief (played and raised on blood, Machete will be worth the wait. make that movie?’” recalls Rodriguez. “And I would respond, by Seagal) who has instigated many of the events that have led “There weren’t any action movies with a Latin flavor that ‘Yeah, of course we’re going to make it,’ – although I really Machete on his reign of vengeance. could play to a broad audience,” notes the director. “When I had no firm plans to do so – because I didn’t want to let them Machete also enlists the help of a few of his closest friends watched John Woo’s movies, they made me want to be Asian. down. They were genuinely excited to see the entire film be – the undocumented workers fighting for their own freedom Woo and Chow Yun-Fat’s Hard Boiled and The Killer really made.” in the good old U.S. of A. Led by Luz (Michelle Rodriguez) – inspired me to make films that would create that feeling in That enthusiasm was due, in part, to the rousing a smoking hot taco truck lady – Machete and “the network” the Latin arena.” performance given by actor Danny Trejo. With his long hair, do things that Dirty Harry and Dolemite could have never weathered face and stone cold persona, Trejo gave fans what accomplished. Oh, and he even manages to drop a little lovin’ Machete releases in theaters Sept. 3.

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are consciously paying for, and I get that. My beef is with the fact that no such movie would have been made had this 3D rARITIES: technology not come into fruition. Piranha is a 1978 film that you have most likely never seen because the premise is frighteningly hilarious, not the reverse. As a self-promoted from 1900 traditionalist, I stay up late to cry in my pillow because of said remakes of bad films to make more bad films in 3-D. I am not a total heartless critic composed of mere 2-D and beyond matter. There are three movies I have seen thus far in my life which I deem acceptable for the format. First, one of the Sept. 7 @ Linwood Dunn Theater original 3-D movies. As a 3-year-old, I forced my mom to take me continuously to see Captain EO, even if she had to

bydic can e winters cover my eyes for some parts. It starred Michael Jackson, was 2007/MCT Times Gabi Campanario/The Seattle directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by I t’s a marvel hitting theaters in drones, George Lucas. bombarding the innocent moviegoer with an alternative to The second film is Coraline, which was released a little auditorium. It was the closest attempt to imitating real life the traditional experience. It’s not even in the same ballpark over a year ago and lost the Oscar to the Pixar-generated (and an attempt at a three-dimensional presentation) that as IMAX which, in comparison, was a thousand times less Up. Directed by Henry Selick, the stop-motion film creates had thus far been achieved. popular. Of course, that’s because IMAX requires a venue a world of color, vivacity and child-like imagination that The French brothers were so ahead of their time that large enough to accommodate the screen whereas a 3-D film is then merely enhanced by the 3-D effects, not tainted or they re-shot the arrival of a train in 3-D and screened it and can be viewed in a standard-size theater. overwhelmed. other 3-D shorts in 1935. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Hollywood’s Now, I am definitely not the first to argue the devastation Finally, how could the topic of 3-D be discussed without Linwood Dunn Theater, these shorts will be brought back to that 3-D films have brought to the cinema. There are plenty mentioning James Cameron’s Avatar? At this year’s Oscars, as the screen in honor of filmmaking as well as the advent of of “traditionalists” who view cinema as an effectual medium, much as you may have been rooting for the underdog, in this the 3-D age. Presented by film historian and archivist Serge one that requires some effort on the part of the viewer to case Kathryn Bigelow and The Hurt Locker, Cameron really Bromberg, “3D Rarities: From 1900 and Beyond” includes meet the intended reaction. The real question that audiences hit the shiny nail on the head with the enchanting world he shorts by Georges Méliès, Norman McLaren, Charley Bowers should be asking themselves during a film is whether the 3-D created from scratch. and the Disney Studios in the 3-D edition of his Retour de effects have furthered plot, character development or the To be fair, films originally were greeted with hesitancy Flamme (Saved from the Flames) show, which highlights nature of the genre. by a public unaccustomed to technology that surpassed the archival rediscoveries and features his own commentary and Just to clarify, I will not judge anyone for going to see telegraph. When the Lumière brothers first screened Arrival piano accompaniment. Piranha 3D. My issue is not the movie or even the fact that of a Train at La Ciotat in 1896, audiences were fleeing from it is an appalling 89 minutes of the fishy creatures eating their chairs as the train approached the station because Linwood Dunn Theater is located at 1313 N. Vine St., Los Angeles. the butts of scantily clad teenage girls. That’s what people they feared it would escape the screen and demolish the For more information, visit oscars.org/events-exhibitions.

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Project. I had never seen anything like it, and neither had genre, George A. Romero anyone else. It was so real and unique, the studio was able to (Dawn, Day, Land of the CINÉMA structure the marketing of the film around whether the film Dead, Night of the Living was actually real or not. By inserting the camera into the story Dead) would make use of and making it a character, the events portrayed had an added the technique by making VÉRITÉ sense of reality to them that you just can’t get from traditional a film about a group of movies. people documenting by n zach hi es My next experience was a French film titled Man Bites their attempts to survive Dog, which told the story of a film crew that followed around a zombie infestation Y ou may not know what it is, but you’ve a serial killer as he selected his victims and murdered them. I called Diary of the Dead. definitely seen it. In the last several years we’ve seen a then discovered the work of one of modern cinéma vérité’s The biggest sleeper hit of reemergence of this style of filmmaking to the point of creating most important figures: Christopher Guest. Guest started last year was Paranormal its own genre in the commercial marketplace. Personally, I’ve with This Is Spinal Tap directed by Rob Reiner in 1984 and Activity, a brilliant film found the recent films done in this style to be among the most carried the style through four more pictures which he wrote about a couple who creative out of most of the films that have come out of this and directed: Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty rig their house with past decade. Wind and For Your Consideration, the last of which was in a camera to see if the I searched around on the Web and found a bunch of 2006. His blend of comedy with fictional documentary style wife is being stalked by different definitions for the term, but the best one to me realism was nothing short of genius. a demon. Not only was was: “A style of cinema that appears to be realistic, showing With the help of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” director Larry the use of the technique

ordinary people in ordinary situations, speaking normal Charles, Sacha Baron Cohen continued and improved upon extremely effective, it Martin Gee/San ose Mercury News 2006/MCT dialogue.” Basically, cinéma vérité is when the camera and Guest’s work, starring in two cinéma vérité-style films: was a great film. the cameraman are participants in the story, and the actors/ and Brüno. Both were based on characters from his HBO Just recently I saw Sacha Baron Cohen’s characters in the film are aware of the presence of the camera. show “Da Ali G Show,” and both films provided an incredible The Last Exorcism, di– outlandish Borat character Documentary filmmaking is a type of cinéma vérité, but alternative movie experience from traditional fare. While rected by Daniel Stamm what I’m focusing on here is when the people, places and events Guest’s films featured all actors, Cohen’s films were split and produced by Eli Roth. Yet again, another film that takes in the film are purely fictitious. Michael Moore’s films walk between actors and regular people who were unknowingly the much treaded territory (exorcisms) and breathes new life into the line between documentary and cinéma vérité, but since his punch line of the humor. it with the use of the cinéma vérité style. films are about actual things, they’re more documentaries to After Blair Witch, the playing field was still wide open for I think we have a lot more great films of this kind to me. What I love about this style of filmmaking is the creative more cinéma vérité-style horror films. In 2008, director Matt look forward to as long as people are willing to be open and possibilities that it opens, and what some of the filmmakers Reeves and super producer J.J. Abrams made what is probably embrace it. Now all we need is someone to give us that cinéma who have been bold enough to approach it have done with it the biggest cinéma vérité film ever.Cloverfield told the story of vérité superhero film… is friggin’ awesome. a group of kids documenting their escape from Manhattan as My first experience with this style was The Blair Witch a massive creature tore it apart. After pioneering the zombie Send feedback to [email protected].

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Under the Radar: An epic decade-long crime saga, The Red Riding Trilogy tells the true story of the Yorkshire Ripper. Beginning in 1974, the first film introduces a young journalist who sets out to find the serial killer the corrupt police can’t or won’t. What follows is a crime epic of singular scale and ambition. Michael Caine returns to the kind of gritty role that made him a star in Harry Brown. Caine plays a lonely aging veteran who is surrounded by a nightmarish modern world of drugs and violence. When his friend is murdered, Caine gets his Death Wish on and decides to fight back. Also available: Dorian Gray with Colin Firth, Addicted to Her Love, A Quiet Little Marriage, Made for Each Other, Woodshop with Jesse Ventura

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Grade: B —Abbi Toushin Soul Kitchen releases in select theaters Sept. 3. White Wedding (The Little Film Co./Dada Films) Like fine wine, which gets better with time,White Wedding is an infectious, warm-hearted comedy that tackles the chaos that erupts when a groom and his best man get lost on their way to the wedding. As the film opens, Elvis (Kenneth Nkosi), the groom, is getting ready to make the arduous journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town via Durban, where he plans to meet up with his best man Tumi (Rapulana Seiphemo). Upon arrival in Durban things don’t go according to plan,

Corazon International and tensions and tempers flare as Elvis realizes he might not make it in time to his own wedding. Ilias (Moritz Bleibtreu) and Zinos (Adam Bousdoukos) in Soul Kitchen A pretty straightforward flick that pulsates with culture and unforgettable characters, the movie follows the Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 to redemption and forgiveness, from imprisonment to events from both the groom and bride’s perspectives. The (Music Box) freedom, she also finds a fresh perspective. bride, Ayanda (Zandile Msutwana), has shunned a typical Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 is director Jean-François Richet’s Internationally recognized by the film organizations all traditional African wedding, much to her mother’s dismay, excellent follow-up to Mesrine: Killer Instinct. Vincent Cassel over the world, including our very own Academy Awards preferring a white wedding at a glamorous palm-fringed plays the title role of Jacques Mesrine, certainly the most in which it was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, hotel to an elaborate cultural ritual. notorious gangster in France’s history, and Cassel completely The Milk of Sorrow is a sort of lullaby. You can’t go into it Laughter ensues as the story shuttles between a fretful loses himself in a career-high performance. Cassel effortlessly expecting expensive action sequences, appearance-changing bride and a groom who is struggling to find his way through creates a character that is as hospitable and honorable as he hair and makeup or any other element typically found in a the Eastern Cape with a goat for the wedding feast in the is horrifically brutal. big-budget Scorsese film. car and a young English hitchhiker (Jodie Whittaker) whom Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 begins with the very public The amazing thing about this movie is its subtleties. they pick up along way. execution of Mesrine and then flashes back to follow the last The scene that is most compelling without doing a whole Nkosi, one of South Africa’s most popular TV presenters, years of the criminal’s turbulent life. Mesrine finds himself in heck of a lot is the one where an old, wrinkly woman sings has a great screen presence as the anxious loyal and several jails during the course of the film, but they can never a mournfully hypnotic song that refers to the demise of committed groom, while Msutwana as the worried bride is contain him. Richet keeps the tension high during every women in ’s society. Only the second feature film of equally convincing. escape. The quality of the direction, along with the crackling writer-director who is a native of the country, With a simple message that love can overcome any work of editor Bill Pankow and director of photography The Milk of Sorrow looks like a film guided by the aged hand obstacle, White Wedding weaves all its threads so satisfactorily Robert Gantz, gives this movie a furious momentum that of an industry professional, and the film is a testament to the that audiences will feel like celebrating at the wedding as grabs you in the very first scene and never lets up until the saying, “Less is more.” much as any of the invited guests. credits are rolling. Grade: B+ Grade: B+ Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 is really less of a sequel as —Candice Winters —Samantha Ofole much as it is a direct continuation of the previous film’s The Milk of Sorrow releases in select theaters Sept. 3. White Wedding releases in select theaters Sept. 3. narrative. Both Killer Instinct and Public Enemy No. 1 are really one film cut into two, and I would recommend trying Soul Kitchen A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop to see the films back-to-back. They are excellent entries (IFC) (Sony Pictures Classics) into the gangster genre and a showcase for some of France’s The recipe is right – if not a bit cheesy – for Soul Kitchen, Zhang Yimou’s A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop takes greatest talent, in front of and behind the camera. a funny and sincere movie from writer-director Fatih Akin, the Coen brothers’ Blood Simple (1984) and re-imagines Don’t miss this. You are not likely to forget Jacques whose last feature-length film was the more serious – and it as a Western in the Chinese desert. Wang (Ni Dahong), Mesrine. aptly darker – The Edge of Heaven (2007). a hardened noodle shop owner, suspects his wife is having Grade: A At the beginning of Soul Kitchen, in German with an affair with his timid employee, Li (Xiao Shenyang). His —Nick Day English subtitles, we meet the outspoken, slightly loud and suspicions are correct – Wang’s wife (Yan Ni) has even bought Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 releases in select theaters Sept. 3. zany Zinos (Adam Bousdoukos), a German-Greek with a gun to kill her husband and end her unhappy marriage. untamed mane who looks a bit like Eric Bana. Zinos owns Meanwhile, Wang decides to do something about the affair The Milk of Sorrow and manages the film’s titular eatery – a ramshackle-looking and hires officer Zhang (Sun Honglei) to kill the couple. (Olive) place housed in an old warehouse near Hamburg’s Elbe Unfortunately, Zhang has his own plans, and what ensues is A title can say so much about a film, and I’d go so far as to River, which caters to the area’s working class clientele and a tense sequence of coincidences that ends in bloodshed. say that a strong title makes for a strong movie. Sure, you serves up nothing but frozen, fried, greasy fare. The mood of the film is that of a black comedy set in a can’t judge a book by its cover, a turtle by its shell, looks It is established quickly and early on that Zinos is having saturated, dynamic color scheme. It’s thrilling because all the can be deceiving. But there is something about a good title girlfriend troubles: The beautiful blonde he’s with, Nadine debauched actions of the characters take place in the rolling that works just as hard as a top-notch publicist. In this (Pheline Roggan), is getting ready to move to Shanghai to hills of the desert; their actions need hiding but at the same case, The Milk of Sorrow refers not only to the plot, but become a foreign correspondent, and she wants Zinos to go time are out in the open. also to the themes of repression, the inabilities of a people with her. Zinos is hesitant to leave his restaurant, though; Once officer Zhang’s actions are set in motion, the pace and the traumatic occurrences that have forced them into matters become worse when he slips a disk in his back while is very slow and deliberate, only broken up occasionally by subservience. trying to move a dishwasher. When this happens, he is forced somewhat tiresome slapstick sequences. What the director The “milk of sorrow” is also the condition from to find a new chef, as it’s too painful for him to stand all day. does so well is that he utilizes the visual panache of his which our protagonist Fausta suffers. It is an illness that is He hesitantly employs the erratic Shayn (Birol Ünel), a rogue previous films (like Hero and House of Flying Daggers) and transmitted through the mother’s milk by women who have gourmet who refuses to cook up Soul Kitchen’s prepackaged contains it in a quiet and suspenseful series of events. This been violated during the Peruvian war of terrorism. Though fare, and who was fired from his last job for yelling ata way, moments of visual excitement really stand out. the war is over, Fausta is a constant reminder. The country customer who wanted his gazpacho served hot. Noodle Shop is definitely a thing of beauty. The red of is still torn and is mending slowly, and it is the “illness of Shayn is one of the film’s many golden nuggets, and his the hills, the bright greens and pinks of the clothing, the blue fear” that roughly keeps Fausta’s every waking moment in a best line comes when he calls the patrons in Zinos’ restaurant of the stone in the noodle shop walls – all gorgeous. This, chokehold. “culinary racists” for refusing to eat his high-end menu items. with the elegance of the suspense plot, is almost enough to When her mother dies, Fausta is left virtually alone and The other characters are good, too; and they all serve to add outweigh the extremely traditional comedy routines. unable to get over the past traumas that haunt her. She is also a bit of depth and personality to a script that becomes too Grade: A- living with a shameful reminder in the form of a potato she simple and contrived midway through. Overall, Soul Kitchen —Kate Bryan put in her vagina to protect her woman parts from unwanted is lighthearted and entertaining and proves that, so far, Akin’s A Woman, A Gun and a Noodle Shop releases in select theaters and forceful intruders. As we follow Fausta along her path work will not disappoint. Sept. 3.

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doing [FYF Fest] and hopefully we can get back. L.A.’s always been one of our great, great shows on the tour. The crowds FYF FEST 2010 are usually great there.” Make sure to catch their New York dance punk grooves, Get set for !!! and Ariel Pink’s but if that’s not really your style, check out the retro pop stylings of Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti.Before Today dropped Haunted Graffiti. in July, and the band did too at Echoplex for a sold-out show. Whether you haven’t heard enough from them or can’t get enough, check them out at FYF. They’re one of Los Angeles’ byc ri hard CastaÑeda newest acts, and they’re garnering worldwide attention. With so much talent in your backyard, it’s worthwhile to find out what everyone’s talking about. T he seventh annual FYF Fest kicks off in “I just synthesize everything I’ve ever been into ’cause I Chinatown Labor Day weekend and packs three stages full see a thread through everything I’ve been into since I was a of today’s hottest indie music and comedy acts. Enjoy your kid. I’m pretty all-inclusive. I want to be a distillation of the

three days off from school or work and come to the Los vast things that I like,” Ariel Pink shares. Lane Coder Angeles State Historic Park starting at noon on Saturday, He’s a melting pot of ’60s psychedelic pop and ’80s New Sept. 4. Wave with a modern twist. If there were a musical map to FYF Fest 2010 offers performances by bands like !!!. The Rapture headline this year’s installment alongside characterize Pink’s music, it would be drawn outside the Panda Bear of Animal Collective fame. With more than lines with neon markers and a heart. or Pasadena, you should know the last train northbound 30 acts and 15 comedians to catch, it’s the perfect getaway These are two very distinct acts, and the diversity of the departs at 11:58 p.m. Ride at your own risk if you’re the type without getting away from the city. The lineup is stronger entire lineup is sure to please any palate. But the FYF Fest of music lover who likes to leave after the floodlights come than other L.A. festivals; the variety here packs a punch and isn’t just about music. It’s about getting great food and booze! on after the last act. And really, it’s the Rapture, so it’s going makes the $30 price tag reasonable. This year’s installment features two beer gardens and a VIP to be packed. Among the hottest acts to play are !!! (Chk Chk Chk) and area that is overseen by the Cha Cha Lounge. The hipster If you’re vegetarian or vegan, there are plenty of options Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti. -based !!! are back bar agreed to handle the reigns over the serious poisons this in addition to the carnivore-heavy food offerings. There’s with a new , Strange Weather, Isn’t It?, and with it a year. If you nab VIP passes, expect the same great food and a little something for every mouth. There are also dozens long new tour with Los Angeles as its second stop. added bonus of the liquors other patrons can enjoy, all while of record vendors on hand to sell vinyl and silk screeners. Frontman Nic Offer admits Los Angeles is a spot the relaxing in the shade and listening to distant, great tunes. Carnival games also abound. Bring your creativity and your band likes to play because of its energy. Whether it’s a festival It’s recommended that festivalgoers take public transit. wallet. Stimulate your local economy and enjoy a great day spot or a headlining date, !!! bring it. Although a full !!! The park is within walking distance of the Metro Gold Line’s under the L.A. sun. show won’t be possible until winter or spring, Offer has this Chinatown station. Parking costs more than the Metro to share: “I think [a headlining date is] possible. We’re just ticket ($1.50 one way). If you’re coming from the Valley For more information, visit fyffest.com.

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the latest additions) have opted to take their music in a new direction. While the band picked up an early following with AFTER infectiously catchy synth-pop jams, their latest work is of a decidedly more hard-rocking vibe. “We’ve turned the rock up hard,” says Evigan with a grin. MIDNIGHT But given some of his early musical influences, that shouldn’t be a surprise either. “I had played piano as a kid, but I hated it, and I was like, ‘I PROJECT like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, there’s no guitar in that,’” he says. “[My dad] bought me a guitar when I was 9 and made me take byo brien verly guitar lessons, and then I got into Pantera, Metallica, Green Day, , , all those bands. After Midnight Project hit the Key Club Sept. 4. Af ter Midnight Project have endured more Then I started Dillusion when I was 13.” than their share of music industry hardship over the years. While the shift to darker tones might be in line with some “It’s cool because after writing a certain way for After What sets the L.A. natives apart from the rest of our up-and- of Evigan’s early stylistic influences, it also reveals some of his Midnight Project, you can’t just take a right turn, but this coming local rock scene, however, is that they see each of their more recent personal struggles. opens up different doors to express yourself,” he says. struggles as a new opportunity to better themselves. But then, “The past year was pretty rough, being away from people But sometimes, a song is just too good to hand over to you should expect no less from the hardest working dudes in while touring has been really hard for me,” he says. “Me and my someone else. the L.A. rock scene. lady broke up for a little while. When you’re always away from “Our song ‘Scream for You,’ I originally wrote that one After parting ways with former label Motown and having someone you love, there’s always going to be heartache to pull for Papa Roach, then said, ‘Screw it, I’m keeping this one,’” he to find a new bassist and drummer, all this year alone, a inspiration from. It’s a little more aggressive, and I think kids laughs. “I’ve been writing so much for other people, it makes lesser band might have a hard time continuing on. And yet, are going to be able to relate to it.” it more exciting to get back to writing for myself now. We’ve the band seems more energized than ever, having completed The band’s newer work also sees Evigan pulling from been doing all these tours on top of that, working with other the entirety of this year’s Vans Warped Tour to crowds that outside his own experiences as well, with no hesitation to be artists and , pulling from the knowledge they have increased in size with each passing day. According to frontman critical when tackling issues that are even a little controversial. has been really helpful to me as a too. I can’t wait to Jason Evigan, being freed from label drama and the addition “I’m usually first person with songwriting,” he says, “but see what comes out for our next album.” of two new perfect-fit musicians might be the best thing that occasionally I’ll write a love song or an angrier song that isn’t With December tentatively marked for the band to hit the could’ve happened to them. necessarily related to myself. ‘The Criminal,’ for instance, was studio again, if the new music they debuted over summer is “For the first time in five years, we’re friends, hanging out about a soldier I met who was at war and told me his story.” any indication of what Evigan and his crew have in store, we and having a good time playing music,” says Evigan. While After Midnight Project serves as Evigan’s primary should all be a little more stoked for what’s to come. With their newfound inspiration, Evigan, guitarists cathartic outlet, he’s also endeavored into songwriting for Spencer Bastian and Christian Meadows, drummer Ryan other acts to air out some of his lesser-known influences, After Midnight Project perform Sept. 4 at Key Club. For more Folden and bassist Travis Flekenstein (the latter two being having penned songs for Hypercrush and Papa Roach. information, visit myspace.com/aftermidnightproject.

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LIVESHOWREVIEWS The New Album From Academy Award® Winner Aug. 17 @ Key Club After touring over 25 cities across the nation in support of their latest album, Smash the Control Machine, Otep ripped the hinges off the Key Club as they performed in their hometown. The 90-minute setlist proved to be nothing short of spectacular. Otep glowed with appreciation as the L.A. crowd ignited across the floor song after RYAN song. “Smash The Control Machine” created a fistful of energy floating across the air, and BINGHAM

“Ghost Flowers” quickly invited everyone to sing Jacob Gaitan along as the “Shadow Soldier Army” yearned for more. The electricity of the crowd was felt all over Otep Shamaya performs at Key Club. as they repeatedly chanted for more. Members Otep Shamaya, Evil J, and Mark Bistany rewarded Los Angeles with an encore as they saved the best for last. Otep stared at the ceiling and summoned the spirits of Nirvana to present an amazing cover of “Breed” to conclude a vigorous summer tour. —Jacob Gaitan Rodrigo y Gabriela Aug. 18 @ The Greek Theatre Fast-playing, rhythmic acoustic guitars are enough to fulfill an evening of entertainment. Just ask the audience of Rodrigo y Gabriela. The Mexican duo opened their hearts via Produced by T Bone Burnett guitars to the public, and the show proved that the pair is entertaining in various ways. Rodrigo Sánchez held the lead guitar, while Gabriela Quintero carried the rhythm guitar. Rodrigo y Gabriela, who captured stardom while humbly performing in pubs and bars in Ireland, started the night with an improvisational session that they called “jamming.” Visit BINGHAMMUSIC.COM to stream the new songs As they played internationally known song covers in the likes of Carlos Santana and Metallica, among other popular musicians, the twosome explored their acoustic, folk and “DEPRESSION” AND “HALLELUJAH” Latin rock on the stage. A concert full of surprises, the event featured three guests on behalf of the couple that included remarkable bass playing from Metallica’s Robert Trujillo. They went on to play together for nearly 30 minutes. Rodrigo y Gabriela completely satisfied their fans as they cheered, yelled and danced AVAILABLE extravagantly, but the tracks from their latest album, 11:11, were integral parts of that success. The couple’s overall triumph musically has not gone to their heads, as they AUGUST 31 thanked their followers repeatedly for their undeniable support and presence. —Marvin G. Vasquez Aug. 20 @ The Greek Theatre This year has seen a lot of change for the Wainwrights. Rufus’ sister and show opener Martha had a baby last November. Their mother Kate McGarrigle passed away in January. Sometimes these types of life-altering events are the best fodder for creative expression. Martha is downright adorable, and when she brought out her husband, producer Brad Albetta, to accompany her on a tune, you could almost melt at how in tune they are. She sang in English and French and often let her subtle sense of humor escape, like when she compared her homemade art piece consisting of an open guitar case with strings thrown about to her older bro’s elaborate, beautiful backdrop of video art with multiple shots of a slowly blinking, dark eye (Rufus’ left one) drenched in mascara and black eye shadow (courtesy of artist Douglas Gordon). When the lights went up for Rufus, he was seated at his piano, in all black with shiny black feathers strewn around his neck and over his shoulders. Being in the presence of Rufus, listening to the Grammy nominated singer-songwriter perform his sixth studio album, All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu, was truly a sight to see. —Jessica Koslow John Mayer Aug. 22 @ Hollywood Bowl What is it about John Mayer that is so darn attractive musically? Well, maybe it’s his powerful vocals, genuine songwriting and distinguished guitar playing. Mayer captivated an entire packed house of humble supporters of music, vividly installing his words and sounds not just into their ears, but their hearts as well. A short acoustic portion began the performance, but Mayer soon synchronized that with his ensemble, playing tunes spanning from his early career to present day for nearly two hours. The acoustic segment signaled Mayer’s extreme passion for romanticism, but his guitar touch simply drove the audience positively wild. The 32-year-old native of Connecticut did not perform “Your Body is a Wonderland,” but this only depicts how secure and successful Mayer is with his music. The absence of this smash hit did not disappoint his fan base because the singer provided more than enough for the body and soul. Mayer’s bluesy, pop, acoustic rock led the night via “Waiting on the World to Change,” “Perfectly Lonely” and “Gravity.” Everything – absolutely everything – of this Mayer show was beautiful, which only LOSTHIGHWAYRECORDS.COM reaffirms him as one of the top musicians to see live today. —Marvin G. Vasquez

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again. Kind of like livin’ out of a cardboard box all of the time,” Bingham says. “We moved around a lot. We probably RYAN moved like every year, or every two years. My father was in the oil fields and was always movin’, looking for work.” One thing about instability, about a life unsettled or BINGHAM unfettered coupled with understanding and any amount of think-outside-the-box-ness, is that one might discover that A mericana’s Rising Star anything is possible. If you’ve got no roots and the solidarity comes from within a family unit or one’s self, what’s there

byn an a webber to lose? Axter Anna At 17 years old, upon moving down to Laredo, Texas, R yan Bingham sits in the eye of the storm, down at the border of Mexico, Bingham started working his Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses shine on Junky Star. and it’s giving me writer’s block. To attempt to describe a way around a guitar, blown away by its fluidity and all its man of few words, it’s got to go something like this: He will possibilities. ahold of and really he just called me up one day and said he’d wait for the world, have another cigarette, watch the world, “My mother had bought me a guitar about a year before heard the music and wanted to meet for lunch, talk about a then send its own story back to the lost and found. we moved there, and well, this neighbor guy just came along script. We met up, he gave me a copy and asked if maybe I’d What may well be the first few words of Bingham’s day and showed me how to play a few songs,” he shares. “I was just write some songs for it. I guess that all just happened from that I’m hearing – it’s 11 a.m. a few weeks before his new kind of amazed how you could just up and create something there,” he says. “Jeff Bridges, Stephen Bruton, T. Bone – I just album Junky Star hits stores – Bingham rasps a very kind like that out of your head. I was blown away.” had a lot of fun listening to all the stories they would tell “Hello, good morning.” Some irrelevant one-liner of mine When Bingham writes music, it’s about the music. The from back in the day. It was incredible. It was as good as it can drew a bit of a chuckle that cauterized those switchblade lyrics fall into sense when the song arrives out of some mental get, I guess! It was all really surreal and you kind of don’t get vocals into something much more stable that would later place first, then lyrically, he knows what he needs to say. a chance to think about it until it’s all over with.” become much easier for me to transcribe from a soft “I always have the music first. The music always sets the Bingham, 29, is still that same humble kid who doesn’t recording. tone or mood as far as what you’re gonna say. Mainly they’re really seem to have changed any, the way that fame and Sweet as can be, Bingham, born in the southwestern all songs about life and living. A unique experience, people success can often alter people. plains of Hobbs, N.M., was filed early on as a “kid on the you meet, places you go … just kind of moving around and “People around you change more than you change,” he move.” In a modest, small town with all its down-reaching describing what’s going on around you.” says. “Business kind of changes. You have more opportunities full-toned values, Bingham rode the way with a little smarts, After his first record Mescalito came out in 2007, and to do things. But I’m still the same. My award sits on a table a lot of found truth and that good old-fashioned honest-to- having put his band the Dead Horses together not long like everything else.” goodness. But as soon as he thought about buried roots, it before that, I had to ask how he got wrapped into the Crazy would no sooner be time to move on. Heart movie, T-Bone Burnett and winning a Golden Globe Junky Star is currently available. Ryan Bingham & the Dead “Well you know, I think that’s pretty rough when you’re and Academy Award. Horses perform Sept. 1 at the Grammy Museum and Sept. 24 at a kid. ’Cause every time you settle in you’re up and movin’ “I had a couple of records out that the director had gotten the Greek Theatre. For more information, visit binghammusic.com.

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byo brien verly When so many other bands opt to go the route of clichéd stage antics and performance tricks to conform to genre guidelines, these guys get on stage because they actually enjoy FYF Fest what they get to do, and they make sure the fun they’re having Sept. 4 @ L.A. State Historic Park is contagious to their audience. An indie fest that’s not Coachella, you say? Where I don’t have to deal with thousands of randoms who think they’re sooo Secondhand Serenade indie because they have a VIP pass and wear plaid? Sept. 4 @ House of Blues Anaheim Where I don’t have to deal with the thousands who don’t I admittedly don’t usually do the whole emo-pop singer- fit in that category and are too busy vomiting up cheap beer songwriter-with-a-guitar thing. It’s all just so terribly whiny and desert dirt to appreciate actual indie? And on that note, and trite in its execution sometimes. where I don’t have to drive to a middle-of-nowhere desert Like, I get it, OK? You’re so heartbroken over your ex- just to deal with both of the aforementioned types of Failboat girlfriend, or global warming or those of us heathens who passengers? aren’t militant vegans or whatever, and you just feel things so The only other question this begs now is: Where do I sign much more intensely than the rest of us troglodytes because up? you walk around barefoot everywhere. Or something. I mean, really, with the Rapture, Panda Bear (y’know, of Anyway, my point in all that is to say that Secondhand that little band of awesome, Animal Collective), !!!, Ted Leo, Serenade doesn’t subscribe to any of that. He can actually write John Vesely of Secondhand Serenade writes great songs. Wavves, , School of Seven Bells, Delorean and more a legitimately good song and put together an album that’s than 30 other prog-indie acts on the lineup, there’s a lot of listenable from start to finish. More importantly, frontman feelings toward the band. I actually kind of really liked what I good music to be found here. It’s definitely not a rock-out-go- John Vesely and his band are generally just awesome dudes, so heard, which made me feel like even more of a d-bag than if it crazy type of show or anything, but if you like your music a buy ’em a beer or five while you’re at this show. had just been passably palatable. little more nuanced, atmospheric and intellectual, you’ve got So I’m hoping that by including them in these week’s a whole day’s worth of music that will satisfy your appetite. Sherwood/The Dangerous Summer show picks, we can put all of our former beef behind us. Even Sept. 5 @ Chain Reaction if they were largely unaware we had any to begin with. Call it After Midnight Project I have to admit, I don’t think I liked Sherwood very much even, guys? Sept. 4 @ Key Club when they first started to make a name for themselves a Now the Dangerous Summer, on the other hand, I’ve been I know you’ve likely had your fill of hearing about these guys couple years back. I can’t clearly remember why I came to that very stoked on since discovering them. Just as infectiously in this issue already, but I’m going to keep saying it until conclusion, just that I ended up there and stayed there for catchy as Sherwood, but a little more of a hard-rocking everyone is of accordance with my opinion on them. This is a quite some time thereafter. persuasion, the music these guys make just begs to be sung band full of crowd-pleasers who will stop at nothing to make Having by chance heard some of the indie-emo act’s more along to. Whoever your favorite band of right now is, this sure an audience gets their money’s worth at any show they recent work, however, I’m willing to do something I very rarely Maryland foursome will give them some stiff competition in play. do and admit I might have been misguided in my previous attempting to claim that title for themselves.

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CDREVIEWS MUSICREPORT Something for the Rest of Us byinw kev ierzbicki (Warner Bros.) The Goo Goo Dolls deliver on their highly-anticipated album, Something for the Rest of Us, with more than 10 X Japan Is Coming songs. The band’s past success, which began in Buffalo, They’ve sold 30 million records and N.Y., in the mid-1980s, does not undermine their passion DVDs, filled the 50,000-seat Tokyo Dome to continue producing new music, writing memorable a record-breaking 18 times and pioneered songs or touring. Something for the Rest of Us is an indicator of that. Visual-Kei, the Japanese music movement Every track on the new release is ebulliently masterful, especially because of the lyrics that helped spark the current worldwide and instruments. “As I Am,” “One Night,” “Hey Ya” and “Soldier” are mandatory to listen anime craze. Their leader, drummer and to. Additionally, “Sweetest Lie,” “Notbroken” and “Still Your Song” remind you of good, songwriter Yoshiki, has been called “the happy times. Bono of Japan.” Love, inspiration, belief, memories and invincibility describe this CD. Something for Now X Japan, the biggest rock band the Rest of Us is epic in every way imaginable, particularly with ’s distinct in Japan, is set to see if they can duplicate lead vocals. their success in the states as they embark Grade: A on their first-ever tour of North America —Marvin G. Vasquez and ready their debut English-language Something for the Rest of Us is currently available. album. According to Yoshiki about half of

the album is newly-written material while Nishioka Richard Thompson the other half features some of the band’s Dream Attic most popular songs re-recorded with See Yoshiki and X Japan Sept. 25. (Shout! Factory) English lyrics. Iconic British folk rock luminary Richard Thompson infuses vigor into his latest song The band’s music has been described as a mash-up of Guns N’ Roses and Queen, and collection, the live album Dream Attic, which features 13 new tracks recorded in front of the first taste of X Japan working in English (a single entitled “Jade”) is available now. The a San Francisco audience earlier this year. The unusual approach – few artists would use album won’t see release until early next year, but Yoshiki promises that you’ll hear a good a concert to present an all-original setlist – adds ignition and combustion to tunes that portion of it being previewed live if you attend the X Japan show at the Wiltern Sept. 25. drip with dread possibility (the noir-flavored “Crimescene”), flicker with femme fatale risk (Celtic rocker “Demons in Her Dancing Shoes”) and murmur with mortality (softly Win Vinyl from Give Praise Records numbed ballad “A Brother Slips Away”). Give Praise Records, the punk/hardcore label with a roster of underground acts including Thompson and his band are sure footed from beginning to end: Thompson’s guitar I Hate This, In Defence and Unholy Grave, has teamed with Interpunk.com for a vinyl goes pyrotechnic on upbeat cuts like “Haul Me Up,” Joel Zifkin’s electric violin nearly sobs giveaway contest. during “Stumble On” and the whole group gets spry throughout self-deprecating “Bad There are no fancy conditions on entering the contest; all you have to do is put your Again.” Dream Attic is completely satisfying as an affirmation of Thompson’s impressive name in the hat to have a chance at the first prize of a Give Praise Records skateboard stagecraft and as verification of his superb songwriting. deck, a seven-inch test pressing of your choice and a Give Praise Records T-shirt. Second Grade: A prize is the test press and shirt while the third-prize winner takes home the test pressing —Doug Simpson only. Dream Attic is currently available. The contest promotes the label’s new vinyl releases from Lord Green, Murder-Suicide Pact, Apartment 213 and Nothing is Over. Get your entry in at Interpunk.com/contests Shonen Knife by Sept. 7. Free Time (Good Charamel) Strange Weather Anticipated for !!! Show It is hard to believe cutesy all-female Japanese pop-punk trio Shonen Knife is nearly Whenever a concert is held outdoors you can rest assured that Mother Nature will be in three decades old. While musical tastes have changed since they started in the early ’80s, attendance, and she might be in a bad mood. The forecast for this weekend’s FYF Fest the band has remained true to a credo to perform infectiously vigorous but poppy tunes at the Los Angeles State Historic Park calls for strange weather because there’s a !!!-front emphasizing catchy melodies and carefree lyrics, often about sugary treats and animals. moving in. The latest sweetened salvo from the threesome is the English-language edition of their !!! lead singer Nick Offer says that the just-released Strange Weather, Isn’t It? embodies previously Japan-only release, Free Time, with two bonus tracks. The 12 songs flit between the changes that the band has recently gone through after losing drummer Jerry Fuchs in hardcore punk (assertive plea for more money, “Economic Crisis”) to kitschy pop, which a tragic accident last year and the subsequent departure of three other members. includes multi-flavored pop-punker “P.Y.O. (Pick Your Own)” and dessert-delineated “There’s definitely a darkness to this record,” Offer says. “It just comes out how it will; “Rock ‘n’ Roll Cake” (A Japanese-language version is added as a bonus.). The group’s it’s a reflection of where we were and what we were going through.” typical animal-friendly themes run through alt-rocker “Monster Jellyfish” and sing-along KCRW.com is streaming Strange Weather, Isn’t It? through Sept. 14 so you can listen piece “Capybara,” concerning the world’s largest rodent. “Capybara” is refashioned as a to the whole album before you see !!! live at FYF Fest Sept. 4. cartoonish electronica remix sung in Japanese, which is the second bonus. Grade: B HearIAm —Doug Simpson Audio technology manufacturer Sennheiser launched an online portal called HearIAm Free Time is currently available. back in June and ever since it’s been providing musicians and fans some unique opportunities. Most recently, an up-and-coming band (Kansas City’s Trucker) was Wait. Think. Fast. awarded the chance to play at ’s Osheaga 2010 Festival and this October Luces Del Sur Sennheiser will award another act a coveted performance slot during the prestigious CMJ (AT) Music and Film Festival in New York. No matter the language, good music is good music. HearIAm is simple and fun to use; musicians upload new music for fans to discover, L.A. band Wait. Think. Fast. happens to fall under that and fans in turn cast votes for their favorite performers. Besides the performance slot particular category of music that’s worth listening to. musicians can also win a demo recording session and $10,000 in Sennheiser gear. Packed with beautifully crafted English and Spanish HearIAm rewards fans too; frequent voters are entered in a drawing for a V.I.P. concert songs and instruments of all sorts, the trio’s latest release, experience for four persons. heariam.com. Luces Del Sur, is a single bull’s-eye in a game of darts. There’s a thrill in the lyrics and a quivering passion Fearless Friends Tour 2010 in Jacqueline Santillan’s heightened vocals. The chopped Tickets are now on sale for this fall’s Fearless Friends Tour 2010. The tour is a showcase and changing melodies give each indie pop song a unique flair, making it impossible not for the hottest acts on the Fearless Records label: Mayday Parade, Breathe Carolina, Every to hit replay on most of the songs. Every listen uncovers new sounds you might’ve missed Avenue, Artist Vs Poet and Go Radio. the first time around. Detroit band the Victorious Secrets, currently unsigned, will also appear on select Grade: B dates during the 40-stop tour, and Fearless will be having lots of contests leading up —Christine Hernandez to the local show at the House of Blues Sunset Strip Nov. 17. Find all the details at Luces Del Sur is currently available. fearlessrecords.com.

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While you’re busy soaking in the chill scenery, the classy components come creeping in. Like their all-day $5 martini THE GLENDON and new low-calorie cocktail menus, vaulted ceilings and furniture specially designed by elite designer Jecco. If you’re not an oenophile but would like to choose an appropriate BAR & KITCHEN selection, wine is listed by first date, second date and third date. 1071 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles Most impressive of all though is the wide-ranging menu. Dip into an order of fries (regular or sweet potato) with bysic jes a koslow ketchup and your choice of one aioli (each additional one is 75 cents). The aioli options are garlic, pesto, cinnamon T here is a lot to do in Westwood. A shop– pecan, spicy red pepper and sweet n’ spicy Honey Dijon. ping and entertainment wonderland, it’s the playground for Think of all the fun your taste buds will have alternating The view from the upstairs lounge at Glendon Bar & Kitchen UCLA students and the backyard for a bustling business between and mixing up the different flavors. mecca. When I was a kid, I used to spend weekend nights in If you’re in the mood for non-fried finger food, try For heartier fare, the restaurant offers Lunch Plates, Westwood seeing a movie and snacking at some ice cream the Pretzel served out of the oven with their sweet n’ spicy including New York Strip Steak, burgers and pizza. The name or frozen yogurt shop. Now that I’m older, I still do those Honey Dijon. Other standout appetizers are: the Slider Duo may not be a deal closer, but the Ugly Goat pizza (parmesan, things, but I also frequent chic eateries for good food, fun or Slider Tasting Plate (choose between beef, chicken breast goat cheese, grilled zucchini and red and green bell peppers) and to attempt an air of sophistication. and crab cake or splurge on all three), Tijuana grilled corn is pretty delicious. This past June, Glendon Avenue’s high-end lounge bar/ on the cob (smothered with Queso Fresco cheese, paprika That brings us to dessert, which might be the only reason restaurant, the Glendon, launched its lunch service weekdays and lime), Cajun Calamari, Black Bean Hummus and Baked you’re here. I’ve got one word for the Fleur de Sel Carmel from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. With Nick Jacobs in command of Mac n’ Cheese. The description alone for the mac n’ cheese Cheesecake: wow. And two for the Flourless Chocolate Cake: the kitchen since it opened in April, the cuisine is California will make your stomach growl: Three Cheese Bechamel Base my favorite. The Apple Currant Cobbler looked equally as bistro comfort food, and in-house pastry chef Renee Faris, with a Pankou Parmesan crust. I don’t even know what that inviting, as did the Cherry Bourbon Bread Pudding. And star of TLC’s “Cake Boss,” creates the seductive desserts. means, but its incredible taste will knock out any semantic then there’s the tempting Daily Cookie Plate – hot out of the The atmosphere is classy and casual. One afternoon this confusion. oven. summer during the World Cup, I stopped in to find a row The Glendon serves up seven sandwiches and just as As an added bonus, you might get lucky and catch the of men in suits at the bar wolfing down their lunch while many salads, ranging from Prosciutto Goat and the BS-LT down-to-earth chef Jacobs walking around, chatting with cheering on their team. I was told that during the Lakers (the extra “S” is for Grilled Atlantic Salmon) to the Cobb the customers. He embodies the same hip and cool vibe that Finals you couldn’t fit through the door, and they almost ran and the bursting-with-flavor Westwood Medi (avocado, matches the place. He makes you feel like you’re in good out of food. With double nightly happy hours (4 p.m. to 7 asparagus, kalamata olives, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, hands: a pair of your own. p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight) and multiple TVs above the mixed greens, baby tomatoes and scallions tossed and lengthy bar, the Glendon is ideal for avid sports fans. chopped with citrus vinaigrette). For more information, call (310) 208-2023 or visit theglendonla.com.

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CURTAINCALL HIV NEGATIVE & POSITIVE WOMEN & MEN… “MilkMilkLemonade” Ages 18 to 65 are needed for a Now-Oct. 10 @ Rogue Machine Theatre Rogue Machine’s production of UCLA immunology research study “MilkMilkLemonade” is a heartwarming and hilarious play written by Joshua • You will be asked to donate up to 110 cc (approximately 4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) of Conkel. It’s about an 11-year-old named blood up to 15 times over 4 years. • Volunteers will be paid $25 per visit. Emory who’s looking to break out of his small town in Middle America and take his stick ribbon routine off the farm and To find out more call Alfonso Coro at (310) 206-7288 or e-mail: [email protected] become a contestant on “Star Search.” He lives in the shadows of the sprawling Beth D. Jamieson, Ph.D., Dept. of Medicine, retail metropolis called Malltown Principal Investigator APPROVED with his chain-smoking, terminally ill UCLA IRB#: 07-03-009-04 JAN 28, 2010 Expiration Date: December 8, 2010 UCLA MEDICAL NSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD grandmother harvesting chickens for consumption. Emory doesn’t have very many

friends and is bullied in school for John Flynn acting too “girly” but does draw strength from two women in particular. One Andy Hirsch, Justin Okin and Tracie happens to be a depressed, looked over Lockwood in “MilkMilkLemonade” chicken named Linda who puts the other chickens to shame with her stand-up routine à la Andrew Dice Clay and Starleen, a plastic doll that Emory’s grandmother refuses to let him keep for fear that it contributes to his lack of masculinity. Emory attends the local elementary school but is reluctant of his schooling because of the boys’ penchant for haranguing him about his soft personality. A neighboring wild child, pyromaniac and classmate named Elliot isn’t much help. When Elliot isn’t chastising Emory along with the other boys on the playground, he’s weaving outlandish scenarios with Emory on the farm in a game of “house” that Emory’s grandmother probably wouldn’t approve of. From the outside, these two seem more like total and complete opposites, but on the farm they’re able to coexist and play very intricate roles in their childlike version of house, complete with delusions of a prom they have yet to attend and children that probably couldn’t be born of these two young boys. Either way, outside of school, these two seemingly exist well together, that is when Elliot’s parasitic twin isn’t commanding him to do something evil, which could break the balance in the boys balance of good and pure (Emory) and dark and foreboding (Elliot). “MilkMilkLemonade” is a great stage production for those who enjoy letting their imaginations run wild and also for those who need help letting loose. Those feeling will THEARTOFLOVE subside, and you’ll be relieved you finished that chapter! —Danielle Lee Rogue Machine Theatre is located at 5041 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, visit roguemachinetheatre.com. Q & A “Topdog/Underdog” byuci l a Now-Sept. 12 @ Lillian Theatre What do you get when you put family rivalry, the unresolved past, racism, poverty, I’m 20 years old and in a situation where a co-worker alcoholism, gambling and heartbreak all in one pot? “Topdog/Underdog.” who is married with kids is being the biggest flirt and “Topdog/Underdog,” written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the first African-American teasing me every chance she gets. She’s older than me woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in drama for her work, is a perfect portrayal of what and says she’s not happily married. She hasn’t made a happens when matters of the heart are thrown to the wayside, questions are unanswered move on me yet. What should I do? and resentments build. —Jay A.K. Murtadha (Lincoln) and M.D. Walton (Booth) earnestly portray two brothers I know it’s flattering and tempting to have an older woman flirting with you when you’re who are at their wit’s end with their own personal drama as well as each other. The so young, but you have to keep in mind that she’s also a married woman. That doesn’t audience watches as the two use the game three-card monte as a way to disappear from mean she’s ready to make a move on you, otherwise she probably would have done it reality and as fuel to burn each other’s thick skin. The two dance a fine line between already. It may just be enough for her to get your attention during work hours before she brotherly love and family rivalry, which takes spectators on an emotional roller coaster. goes back to her unhappy marriage. Murtadha plays the older brother who wears his loneliness, shame and defeat on his What should you do? Put yourself in her husband’s shoes. Would you want your wife sleeves while still playing the games that siblings use to get at each other’s core. Walton is messing around with a co-worker? Probably not. If you’re interested in older women, find the younger brother who is caught in a fantasyland of what life was and what the future yourself one who is available. holds but is able to somehow remain present to the truth that they need each other. Watching these actors on stage is like witnessing a volcano about to erupt with nowhere What is a quick “test” a woman can do on a date to get a glimpse of a man’s emotional to hide for cover. You know there’s going to be an explosion, but no one knows what the maturity level? What are some signs/clues to look for that would indicate that he has real damage will do? his act together in a mature, emotional way? The play is pleasantly disturbing as these two actors reveal who they are individually —Anna and why they are consumed with so much rage and raw emotion. At times, the comedic There isn’t a quick test because the entire date is a “test.” It’s actually an audition, where undertone has the audience laughing despite the heat that is being felt between the two. each person wants to impress the other person enough to get a second date. Everything Director Marty Papazian creates an environment that is not only realistic but has he does shows you his maturity level – is he on time, where does he take you, how does a sense of intimacy that draws the audience close as if eavesdropping on a neighbor’s he dress, what does he talk about, how does he talk to you, do you feel you’re with a man drama. There is also a pace and tempo of the play which Papazian establishes that seems or a boy, etc. to make quick turns and changes that add to the audience’s ride. —Jewel Delegall Write to Lucia at theartoflove.net. Read an excerpt from Lucia’s Lessons of Love at Lillian Theatre is located at 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. For more information, lessonsoflove.net. Listen to Lucia live every Sunday at 3 p.m. PST on latalkradio.com. visit plays411.com/topdog. Remember: Love inspires, empowers, uplifts and enlightens.

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M ake sure to bring your dancing shoes to Afro Funké Thursday nights at Zanzibar. K ing King turns into an old-time burlesque joint for Cherry Boom Boom every last Thursday.

plotline better than you know the person sitting next to you, thing to its growing resume: the Downtown Summer Block but the idea that your grandparents, that anyone, would have Party, happening every third Wednesday of the month until L.A. WEEKLIES, thought this was quality entertainment is enough to make it October. horribly good. And therein lies the secret to ’s Participating shops in Culver City offer discounts and live success. 8 p.m. $10. music. Akasha, an organic restaurant and bakery, is offering 50 MONTHLIES, ETC. percent off all wines. The Culver Hotel on Culver Boulevard TUESDAY is extending its Happy Hour and giving out free appetizers. Fun for Every Day of the Week At Fraiche, you’ll get a free glass of their sangria at the bar. If La Brea Tar Pits there seems to be a trend of free and discounted drinks maybe First Tuesdays, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 934- that’s just one more thing for Culver City to boast about. 5 BYR H A IT JO N 7243; tarpits.org p.m.-9 p.m. People say it all the time, but in this recession economy money can be tight; even the $7 to get into the La Brea Tar Pits is THURSDAY MONDAY more than some people are willing to pay. Maybe that’s why admission is free on the first Tuesday of the month. Afro Funké Cartoon Dump For those who have never been to the tar pits, it’s meant to Thursdays @ Zanzibar, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica (310) Fourth Mondays @ The Theater, 4773 Hollywood be both fun and educational, which explains why you can get 451-2221; zanzibarlive.com Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 666-4268; cartoondump.com stuffed animals of extinct, tar pit-dwelling animals in the gift Zanzibar is a) a small region of the United Republic of Good business sense says it’s not the most gifted idea to make store. In a way, tar pits are extremely morbid. At the corner of Tanzania, b) a night club in Santa Monica, c) the home of a name for yourself based on how poor the quality of your La Brea (which is Spanish for tar, by the way) and Wilshire, Afro Funké Thursdays, a 21-and-over club night devoted material is, but it works for Cartoon Dump. Starring Frank tar has been oozing out of the earth for thousands of years. to bringing in live bands and DJs that play African music Conniff as Moodsy Owl and Erica Doering as Compost Brite, During that time, a hodgepodge of animals have fallen into and promote African culture and art or d) all of the above. the formula behind Cartoon Dump is simple: Whatever would the tar pits, preserved for today’s scientists and visitors. The answer is “d,” and all of these details are relevant to this make a horrible children’s show would make a hilarious adult discussion. show. WEDNESDAY Zanzibar, located on 5th Street, is an Afro-Indian inspired Jokes about current events? Check. A dumpster-diving club that brings the music of the world to the usually puppet with a mouth like a sailor? Check. An onstage band Nighttime at Royal/T geographically isolated music scene of Los Angeles. Afro that spoofs classic rock songs, a scantily clad brunette called Wednesday and Thursday nights @ Royal/T, 8910 Funké was founded by Cary Sullivan, Jeremy Sole and Roger “Cue Card Girl” and cartoons so horrible they were banned Washington Blvd., Culver City; royal-t.org “Rocky” Dawuni. In Dawuni’s words, “Afro Funké seeks to from television before the Soviets put a man in space? Check, Live entertainment, a new art cabararet space, tapas and other create a sonic pipeline that will connect funky Africa and the check, check. culinary treats! 6 p.m.-11 p.m. FREE-$20. African Diaspora and, at the same time, serve as a convergence The show alternates between short monologues and songs point for progressive souls.” sung by the characters and disturbingly bad cartoons from Summer Block Party The live bands and DJs play everything from instrumental over 50 years ago. Song topics range from who’s in the news Third Wednesdays, Culver City; downtownculvercity.com versions of pop songs to reggae, modern African music and, of right now for being the biggest screw-up to making fun of the Having the world’s smallest Main Street doesn’t seem like course, funk. 9 p.m.; $7 before 10 p.m.; $10 after. big joke behind Cartoon Dump – that somehow it would be something to boast about, but then how many cities can say OK for young children to be present. they hold a Guinness World record? Culver City – home of Cherry Boom Boom Between songs, the cartoons shown are anything from the NPR West, Sony Pictures, the Kirk Douglas Theatre and a Last Thursdays @ King King, 6555 Hollywood Blvd., Los painfully cheesy to the shockingly non-PC. The animation is number of other significant (though not record-holding) Angeles; cherryboomboom.me sloppy, the dialogue is painful and you’ll probably know the landmarks – can. This past June, Culver City added one more Lindsley Allen is not a name that instantly rings bells, but her

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King King turns into an old-time burlesque joint for Cherry Boom Boom every last Thursday. The Downtown Art Walk has become a staple of L.A. culture. Dance, swin and party every Thursday at Nightswim at the Roosevelt Hotel.

resumé is very impressive. She’s a member of the Actor’s Indie Thursday sounds like a radio station gimmick or go bump in the night come out in their bathing suits to swim Gang; she was an original member of the Pussy Cat Dolls; costume day at work. It is, actually, neither of those things, but and party. And seeing as swimming and partying present two she helped choreograph Charlie’s Angels 2, “Carnivale” and instead the Renaissance Hotel’s humble attempt to bring good very serious dangers to a camera, there’s a photo booth to Carmen Elektra’s Aerobic Striptease. Since April, she’s spent the music to L.A. residents for the accessible fee of absolutely prevent attempts to document what promises to be a great last Thursday of every month transforming King King into nothing. Every first Thursday of the month, the Renaissance night. The party is free, just RSVP to [email protected]. an old-time burlesque joint-meets-cabaret-meets-Broadway Hotel pits a number of independent bands against each other. show. Allen and the girls in Cherry Boom Boom perform Two hours are divided evenly among the groups, and at the Trastorno their show “Sex, Love and Rock ’n’ Roll” until December of end of the night fame, honor and glory is bestowed upon one First Thursdays @ The Mountain Bar, 473 Gin Ling Way, Los this year, so if you’re over 21 and willing to travel back to a group, the best of the best. In this case fame, honor and glory Angeles (213) 625-7500; themountainbar.com time where dancers left a little more to the imagination, then translates into being the band that performs every Thursday The word “trastorno” brings to mind a couple of things. It get a ticket. 8 p.m. $20 for the rest of the month, but for a band that hasn’t made it big could be the super cool alter ego of a four-eyed office worker yet that’s a pretty big deal. 7:30 p.m. FREE. who turns into a swashbuckling vigilante at night. It could be Downtown L.A. Art Walk the name of a racecar so fast it goes zero to 60 faster than Second Thursdays; downtownartwalk.org Oscar De La Hoya Fight Night Club you can blink. Spanish speakers know trastorno translates The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk is more than just a great Fourth Thursdays @ Club Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los to disorder or dysfunction, which brings to mind the whole night to see art and taste the wares of the best food trucks Angeles; goldenboypromotions.com list of disorders crazy clubbers suffer from. At first thought, in town, it’s a success story of a big city’s attempt at urban Generally speaking, when a fight breaks out in a club, it’s Trastorno does not seem like the name of a dance party, but renewal. Held every second Thursday of the month, the art bad news. People have had too much to drink, and someone thank your lucky stars it is. walk brings thousands of art lovers to museum row, located thought it would be a good idea to look at another guy the Every month, the Mountain Bar in Chinatown hosts at the heart of a larger area of 49 museums, art galleries and wrong way or hit on his girlfriend. Then again, the police Trastorno, a 21+, international music event focused on non-profit art venues. don’t really care about motive when they’re writing you up. playing Spanish alternative music and La Movida Madrileña, Since its humble beginnings in 2004 with just a few Possibly the only time it’s OK, even encouraged, to get music from the 1980s music scene in Madrid. The event galleries, it has grown into a staple of L.A. culture. As the into a fistfight is if you’re one of the boxers during Club radiates a cool reminiscent of the ’70s and ’80s punk bands. number of visitors and galleries involved increased, so did Nokia’s monthly boxing series. Each month, the club brings Posters for Trastorno feature artsy, hipsterish pictures of old residents desire to begin renovations in the area. in competitive boxers to go at it in the center of the club. school Spanish punkers. Past headliners have included La Muy Nearly every well-known museum, gallery and venue is Afterwards, music, food and (for those who pay for it) all the Muy and Alaska y Los Pegamoides. Best of all, there are drink included in the art walk, along with dozens of others that have joys of a VIP room are available to attendees. Doors open at specials throughout the night and admission is free. 9 p.m. slipped through the cracks of common knowledge. The L.A. 6 p.m., and tickets range from just under $20 to over $200. Center for Digital Art specializes in all forms of new media, FRIDAY digital video art and combinations of art and technology, while Nightswim the FIDM Museum features exhibits with everything from a Thursdays @ Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Abbot Kinney First Fridays yearly motion picture design exhibit to regular showings of Angeles (323) 466-7000; hollywoodroosevelt.com Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice; abbotkinneyonline.com student work. The full list (and a map) is available on the The Roosevelt looks like something out of a documentary on Nearly every day of the week Abbot Kinney is your typical event’s Web site or at the Art Walk Lounge (514 S. Spring St.). the Golden Age of Hollywood. It’s easy to imagine Marilyn beach street - tourists and locals alike wander around, browse Noon-9.p.m. FREE. Monroe walking the halls in a pair of stunning heels and a the shops and grab a bite to eat. On the first Friday of every form-fitting dress, probably because she called the place home month, though, the shops are open later, the crowds are there Indie Thursday for two years. In fact, she’s said to haunt a room that looks out longer and all of the best L.A. food trucks park along the street First Thursdays @ Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa onto the pool where Nightswim is held. from 6 p.m. on. Where else can you get a hot dog wrapped in Lobby Bar, 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood (323) 856- From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Confederacy clothing (a classier bacon and topped with egg, fresh sushi, Korean barbecue and 1200; renaissancehollywood.com American Apparel) opens up a pop-up shop, and things that melted brie on cranberry walnut bread all in walking distance

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Shop, eat and chill to live music at Abbot Kinney First Fridays. Tour the Fitzpatrick-Leland House (R.M. Schindler, 1936) at a MAK Center First Friday.

of one another? At times the food trucks seem more crowded Long Beach First Friday (complete with discussions with experts) and how to create than the stores. Atlantic Avenue, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach; your own neon art. Or try the Neon Cruise. On Saturday That’s not to say Abbot Kinney is a glorified food court. firstfridayslongbeach.com nights from June to November, the museum guides a double- You can get in touch with your inner self at the Mystic Journey If Venice is out of the way, Long Beach has its own version of decker red bus through Los Angeles to point out neon signs Bookstore or shop for flowing gypsy frocks at Zingara (where First Fridays off Atlantic Avenue. From 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., still in use. you can make s’mores on their back patio). stores stay open late and there’s an artist or musician at every And starting last month, the Venice Art Crawl is every corner. Old Blues Eyes third Thursday. Organized and promoted by the Bixby Knolls Business First Fridays @ Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Blvd., Los Improvement Association, the main goal of the event is to Angeles (323) 651-5433; lifeonwilshire.com First Friday increase traffic to the stores. First Friday is geared toward Fans of the early ’90s game show “Studs” will definitely want The MAK Center, 835 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood (323) people of all ages. There are special classes and crafts for to check out the monthly show at Life on Wilshire. The show’s 651-1510; makcenter.org kids as well as the “drink and draw” feature at Nino’s Italian host, Mark DeCarlo, known as Tornado Johnson, is now the Besides movies and music, nothing defines Los Angeles Restaurant, where you’ll get a sketchpad along with your thirst frontman for Old Blues Eyes, the jazzy headliner at Life on more than its architecture. There are an amazing array of quencher. There are workshops, galleries, free food and a Big Wilshire’s monthly live music concert. Then again, for those homes and buildings in the city that satisfy any architectural Red Bus to shuttle people around. of use where weren’t old enough to care about “Studs,” a aficionado’s tastes or novice’s exploration of this genre. The The Bixby Knolls First Friday in Long Beach proves that rendition of “Love Connection,” there are still a ton of reasons MAK Center in Los Angeles is the Mecca of Modernism in the necessity really is the mother of creation. The idea came to enjoy a free jazz show, cheap drinks and good barbecue. city and offers a look into select homes of pioneering architect about when a business owner (Krista Leaders of Chroma For starters, each month there are surprise A-list Rudolph Schindler through its monthly First Friday tours. Glass Design) needed a brilliant, cheap way to get people to musicians and comedians. The food – mainly American and On the first Friday of each month, the MAK Center her store. Meanwhile, artists in Long Beach – like most artists burgers – is better than most meals and probably cheaper, opens up three Schindler homes for public viewing between – were looking for a way to showcase their work. Leaders too. And if you can’t make it on the first Friday, all hope is the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m ($50; $42 for students with told her customers about the art shows, and artists told the not lost. Life on Wilshire has an event for nearly every day ID). This is a unique opportunity to explore an aspect of Los customers about the store. Basically, it was a fiscal version of of the week. On Tuesday Trivia Nights, the club turns into a Angeles that not many people would take part in during the you scratch my back, I scratch yours. battle ground for bragging rights: Which team of five knows course of the week. Thus, if you are looking to cut classes on the most useless information? On Wednesdays, you can try a Friday afternoon or leave work early, then this is the way to Neon Art your hand at building your own burger, on Thursday, there’s start your weekend. First Fridays @ Museum of Neon Art, 136 W. 4th St., Los more free live jazz and the weekends are a great time to book a The Schindler tour includes the Fitzpatrick-Leland House Angeles (213) 489-9918; neonmona.org private event. All in all, the main theme of Life on Wilshire is in Laurel Canyon. The home, built in 1936, was donated to the It would seem that there’s a connection between museums that life is too short to waste, so they’ll help you spend it right. MAK Center in 2008 and is in the process of going through and late-night music performances. Every first Friday of the 9 p.m.-Midnight. FREE. renovations. Schindler’s official residence, the Schindler month, the Museum of Neon Art graces its visitors with an House (1922), is also part of the tour. It is a single home avant-garde jazz performance. Electric violinist Jeff Gauthier SATURDAY tucked away on a street with several apartment buildings. The and pianist David Witham bring in different musicians every property is also the home of the MAK Center. month to jam against the backdrop of neon lights. Bootie Los Angeles My favorite part of the tour is the renovated Mackey Started in 1981, MONA’s mission statement is to First and Third Saturdays @ Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd., Apartments on Cochran. The building serves as temporary “encourage learning and curiosity through the preservation, Echo Park; bootiemashup.com residency for artists and architects through a program funded collection and interpretation on neon art.” The museum’s What do Jay-Z and John Lennon have in common? Nothing by the Austrian Government. Besides viewing a couple of the exhibits include old neon signs and other pieces of kinetic that comes to mind, but at Bootie, a club event devoted to various units, you might be fortunate enough to spend some and electric art. this legally gray brand of music, there might be a mash-up time with one of the residents and talk about their latest work. When MONA isn’t a late-night experimental jazz club, between the two. Bootie began in San Francisco in 2003 and —Sean Bello it offers a number of workshop series on restoring old signs has found an audience all over the world. The L.A. party has

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The Neon Museum celebrates Los Angeles’ neon art. The Do-Over is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. upgraded to two Saturdays a month, and there are regular for an astronomy class, a playground for amateur astronomers ask what the perfect summer Sunday afternoon would entail. parties throughout America’s cooler cities, Europe and Asia. or a great place for a first date. For those of us without money Breakfast in bed? Chillin’ poolside with the homies? Sleeping Yes, there’s a Bootie party in Singapore. to spare, there’s good news: Every month they throw a free in and reading the paper in your pajamas? Maybe. But for a At Bootie there’s no such thing as music that doesn’t mesh public star party. good chunk of people it includes the great DJs, great drinks well. On their Best of Bootie 2009 CD, Lady Gaga and Journey If stargazing isn’t your thing, check out the new Leonard and great company of the Do-Over, a weekly summer party come together in “Just Stop Believing,” David Bowie meets Nimoy (as in the original Captain Spock Leonard Nimoy) that happens between May and October. MGMT in “Stardust Kids” and tracks from Kelly Clarkson, Event Horizon theater. On the first Friday of each month, Basically, Do-Over is a DJ fest. It was founded by DJs in Ozzy Osbourne, Pink and Daft Punk form a little ditty called the observatory hosts “All Space Considered,” a 90-minute 2005, it’s hosted by DJs now (and Haycock, Strong, Blacc and “My Life on the Crazy Train Sucks (So What?).” If the idea presentation on what’s big in the fields of astronomy, space weekly special guests), and people go to see the DJs in action of thrashing around in a packed club full of strangers isn’t science and the future of space exploration. The talk is also and listen to what they’re playing, which is everything from appealing, then fret not. The real treasure is on the Web site, free to the public and held at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. old disco favorites to brass band renditions of “Another One where they have dozens and dozens of Bootie’s best songs Bites the Dust.” If the music itself isn’t enough to draw you in, available for download. 21+. $5 before 10 p.m.; $10 after. Saturdays Off the 405 then the idea of partying from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. (it is, after The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles all, a school night) might. The Hive Gallery (310) 440-7300; getty.edu Do-Over gives off the vibe of the party-person’s party 729 S. Spring St., Los Angeles (213) 955-9051; thehivegallery. If you’ve ever been in bumper to bumper traffic on the 405, powered by youth and enthusiasm, where the drinks are com then you know this is a joke. Any day off the 405 is a good day, always cold and the music’s always good. 21+. FREE with Compared to some of its neighboring art galleries, the Hive but spending it romping around the gorgeous grounds of the RSVP. Gallery tends to attract a younger audience. Why is anyone’s Getty Center is even better. On various Saturdays throughout guess. Maybe it’s the nature of the art, the constant presence the summer, the Getty holds concerts featuring up-and- Adam Shenkman Special: Children’s Breakfast Show of music or the fact that they begin every monthly show series coming bands. First Sundays @ The Strange, 4316 Melrose Ave., Los with a giant party. Recently the Afro-Columbian duo Bomba Estéreo played Angeles; adamshenkman.com On the first Saturday of every month, from 8 p.m. to a set of electronica. A month later brought the power pop trio In a world where people take breakfast very seriously – it’s the 12:30 a.m., the Hive Gallery features a number of artists as the Antlers along with a couple of others acts and DJ Frosty. most important meal of the day, after all – Adam Shenkman well as presents the work of some of its in-house artists. For The next dates are Sept. 18 and Oct. 9. may be the first to tap the unexplored well of songs and jokes $8 ($5 if you dress for ), visitors can experience the Admission to get the Getty is always free, but the steep $15 that is breakfast humor. Every first Sunday of the month, exhibits, along with music groups, live DJs and anything else fee for parking is what gets people. If you want to come before Shenkman performs at the Strange on the corner of Melrose they can think of. Past shows have included performances by 5 p.m. to check out the museum, watch the sunset or just stare and Heliotrope. This latest version of the Adam Shenkman the burlesque group Feminine Oddities. There’s even a tarot at the gorgeous architecture of the museum, then be prepared; Special is called the Children’s Breakfast Show. And unlike the deck reader whose very name, Seraphime Rhyianir, hints at otherwise, parking is free after 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cartoon Dump, you really can take a child to watch without the mysteries of the universe explored by medium-astrologer- there are Spotlight After Dark tours, 20-minute discussions being visited by Child Protective Services. card reader-poets such as herself. on art led by a museum educator. Between seeing the museum The show has sing-alongs, audience participation, face The Hive Gallery was opened in 2005 by Nathan and watching the bands, you might even find time to get a painting and balloons. It’s educational as well as fun in a PG Cartwright, the self proclaimed Queen Bee of the Hive. It Getty-tini from the cash bar. sort of way. If that sounds like something you’d drop your celebrated its five-year anniversary in April with the “Love in nephew off at but not actually sit through, then keep reading. Hiveland” series. SUNDAY The 4 p.m. show is for all ages, but the 8 p.m. show is for adults. As an added bonus, at each show Shenkman brings in Public Star Parties The Do-Over special guests. Past guests include comedians Sarah Silverman Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 @ Griffith Observatory, Sundays @ Cranes Hollywood Tavern, 1611 El Centro Ave., and Tom Green (ex-husband to Drew Barrymore), Ari Gold 2800 E. Observatory Ave., Los Angeles; griffithobservatory.org Hollywood; thedoover.net (not to be confused with the “Entourage” character) and Ron Griffith Observatory is great for a lot of things – extra credit Everyone’s different, so much so that it’s almost pointless to Jeremy. $5 suggested donation.

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I saw you after the game last night, asked how you were doing, and you said, “Not very well.” Is there bleed in from MIKE BORZELLO the emotions of the daily game and your life outside the game? Q &A with a Dodger Bullpen You try to separate the two, but we’ve had a tough stretch. It’s not just yesterday. Usually you can let one go, but we’ve had a Catcher/Coach, Part 2 couple of tough games in the last 10 days. It starts to pile up on you, and your mood is not quite where you want it to be. byrdnic dov u k You just want the tide to turn.

M ike Borzello has been with the Dodgers After being with the Yankees for 12 years, was it hard to Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers for three years since coming from the Yankee organization switch allegiances when you came to the Dodgers? with manager Joe Torre. A native of the L.A. area, Borzello Yeah, it’s tough, being a Yankee for a dozen years and then M ike Borzello grew up watching the Dodgers and played professionally coming here it was different, but it was my hometown team for five years at the minor league level. Borzello’s father is a growing up so it was kind of exciting. But yeah, it was difficult but New York is about the Yankees … They’re like Gods out childhood friend of Torre. to now not be rooting for the Yankees after rooting for them there. People go crazy. Campus Circle caught up with Borzello after a particular for so long, but I still have a lot of friends over there and gut-wrenching loss to the San Francisco Giants last month coming here, you just start over, start pulling for the team How do you think the McCourt divorce has affected the in a three-game series in which the Dodgers were swept. The that you wear the uniform of. Once you get through spring team? series capped a losing stretch, which included 12 losses in 17 training it’s business as usual. Where I’m at, it doesn’t affect the team. We’re not involved games since the All-Star break. with that kind of stuff at all. We’re just focused on the task What did you most enjoy about joining the Dodgers? at hand, baseball. We’re not talking about relationships, the You are catching for pitchers moments before they go into Just being in L.A. For me personally, my daughter lives in L.A., owner or what’s going on with this person or that person. big pressure situations. Is there anything you do to help so that was the biggest thing. I get to see her all the time. I There are too many other things in baseball you have to the pitchers stay focused and not let their nervous energy grew up in L.A. I know the city. It wasn’t anything new, but do. You’re thinking about today’s game. How are we gonna sabotage them? leaving New York was tough because it’s such a fun city and win today. Who’s in the lineup, who are we facing, all the At this level, they’re pretty much on their own. We just hope the Yankees are the biggest thing. reports, all the preparation. that they are prepared and try to keep them focused on Everyday there’s a lot to be done. Fans don’t realize it. the task at hand, as opposed to thinking about how big the It must have been a blast to be in your late-20s and wear the They show up at 7 o’clock. We’re here at one. This is everyday, moment is. It’s hard to diminish how big the moment is at Yankee uniform. all day. All the stuff that is around it, we don’t have time for. times, but you still have a job to do and if you think about Oh, it’s the greatest thing ever. You’re like rock stars, especially It’s like someone gets hurt and goes on the DL, well, he’s gone, that job, what pitches I have to make and not think about too when you’re running around with Derek Jeter and guys like so we have to win with who we got now. You just have to keep much else, then you can focus easier on getting your man out. that. It’s unbelievable, you know. L.A. is about the movie stars moving forward.

GALAXYKICK GRAPHICNOVELS Seven Soldiers of Victory, Volume 1 (DC) WIZARDS Leave it to Grant Morrison to continue to find new ways to approach something so timeworn as the superhero genre. In this epic tale, he puts a spin on the superhero OUTCOMPETE GALAXY team by never having its members actually meet. Morrison culls his squad from the tangential regions byin marv g. vasquez of the DC universe. In this first of two hardcover editions, we meet the first four Soldiers: the Shining Knight, the For the second consecutive weekend, the L.A. Galaxy suf– Guardian, Zatanna and Klarion the Witch Boy. Each of fered a shutout loss (2-0), but this time it arrived as they hosted the Kansas City Wizards the soldiers sets out from their separate universes and starts to converge, drawn by the at the Home Depot Center. same sinister force that threatens the world. “We got outcompeted. All this was about tonight was fighting and scrapping, and Various artists bring to life Morrison’s characteristically trippy stories, which include we lost that fight. That was the difference in the game; they played harder,” Galaxy head modern-day pirates who ride secret rails of New York’s subway system, the descendents coach Bruce Arena says. of the famously vanished Roanoke colony now living underground and journeys through The Galaxy (13-5-4, 43 points) surrendered an early goal before the 15-minute mark, space and time. and they could not recover. The Wizards’ Kei Kamara ran through the right flank before Morrison’s imagination dwarfs others in his field. sending a through ball into the box where Davy Arnaud connected for the goal. Grade: A “We’ve seen during this year that, generally, when we’ve gotten the first goal, we’ve —Mike Sebastian gotten positive results,” Arnaud states on the early score. “Tonight it happened, and for us Seven Soldiers of Victory, Volume 1 is currently available. to get on top about 10 minutes in was a good time for us to get a goal.” Kansas City (7-9-5, 26 points) defended solidly against the second-best offense in Werewolves of Montpellier MLS. To top that, forward Edson Buddle seemed unbalanced in attempting to gain a (Fantagraphics) rhythm on the pitch, but the Wizards took care of that from beginning to end. Norwegian comic book creator Jason’s latest centers on an expatriate living in southern In the second half, Los Angeles’ midfielder Chris Birchall had two clear scoring France. Disillusioned with humanity and in love with the lesbian across the hall, he dons opportunities, but the Wizards’ goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen stopped Birchall’s potent a werewolf disguise and burgles people’s homes. But when his picture winds up in the shots. Defender Jimmy Conrad added the next goal for the visitors off a header in the paper, he becomes a target of the brotherhood of real werewolves. 70th minute. This short and breezy tale from Jason explores his usual theme of unrequited love Juninho and Gregg Berhalter did not play due to visa and illness problems, respectively. with laconic exchanges punctuated by absurdist humor. But it’s also lighter than a lot of “We missed Juninho and Gregg quite a bit. Gregg’s leadership in the back helps,” his work, reaching a kind of contentedness by the end, in the author’s own understated Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan states. “Juninho’s ability to pass the ball really helps way. us, and we lacked that a little bit tonight. They both would have helped a lot.” Grade: A- Los Angeles travels to Chicago this Saturday, Sept. 4, visiting the Fire in a 1 p.m. —Mike Sebastian kick-off. Werewolves of Montpellier is currently available.

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WEDNESDAYSEPT. 1 Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena TIPS Spectacular For Fall and Beyond Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim; dinosaurlive.com byini kev W erzbicki Seventeen roaring, snarling “live” dinosaurs mesmerize the audience – and are as awe-inspiring Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf: You can get as when they first walked on earth. The dinosaurs away from it all without actually going are life-size, making the show so immense it could too far by taking advantage of the Explore only fit in arenas. It’s a $20 million arena spectacle Local Discovery Package at the Hyatt Hotel of unprecedented size and quality. Runs through at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco Sept. 5. (fishermanswharf.hyatt.com). The package includes a night’s lodging, two cable car/ Projects Abroad volunteers celebrate MUNI passes good for unlimited one-day use Halloween in Peru. WEDNESDAYSEPT. 1 of ethnic food choices. Located at Redondo and a free appetizer at Knuckle’s Restaurant. Circus Vargas Beach Avenue and Manhattan Beach The Hyatt is within walking distance of famous Fisherman’s Wharf attractions like Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard. Runs through Monday. 10 a.m.-6 Ghirardelli Square, the Cannery, Aquatic Park and Pier 39, and you can also catch a ferry Blvd., Culver City; circusvargas.org p.m. FREE. here to historic Alcatraz or Marine World. Use your public transportation passes to get Everything from acrobats and trampo– to North Beach, Chinatown and AT&T Ballpark. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, a line and trapeze artists to clowns, jugglers SATURDAYSEPT. 4 whirlpool and a 24-hour gym with cardio machines, yoga mats and free weights. and belly dancers entertain you with their L.A. County Fair comedy and artistry. Runs through Sept. 6. The Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., For Ladies Only: Does your guy sometimes drive you so crazy that you wish you could Pomona; lacountyfair.com ship him far away for a while? Why not do the next best thing – leave him here while WEDNESDAYSEPT. 1 The L.A. County Fair offers enter– you head to China! The Women’s Travel Club (womenstravelclub.com) organizes tours, “The Glass Menagerie” tainment for all ages. Don’t miss the End including for college women’s groups, to exotic destinations like Jordan, Colombia, Paris Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., of Summer Concert Series with 19 nights and the Ixtapan Spa deep in the heart of Mexico. Downtown; centertheatregroup.org of the best names in pop, rock, R&B and The club’s next adventure is a highlight tour of China that includes visits to the Great See why the New York Times writes, country and the adrenaline action of Wall, Ming tombs, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Terracotta Warriors “You’ll find something unexpected in a monster trucks and motocross. Runs Wed- archeological site. Among the many other things participants will enjoy are Peking duck production that’s lightning-lit from within Sun through Oct. 3. dinners in Beijing, a Tang Dynasty dinner show in Xi’an and regional cuisine in Shanghai. by the tough, compelling and first-rate The nine-day adventure departs from LAX on Oct. 7 and again next spring. Amanda Wingfield of Judith Ivey, giving SUNDAYSEPT. 5 what is surely the performance of her Viva Los Dodgers Day Volunteer: If you’d like to get fully immersed in another culture and get a whole new career.” Tues–Sun through Oct. 17.. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., Los set of holiday traditions, why not do some volunteer work this season through Projects Angeles; losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com Abroad, the global leader in short-term international volunteer programs. Projects THURSDAYSEPT. 2 Catch the free concert starting at 11 Abroad has volunteering opportunities in 26 countries where while you’re pitching in to Guitar Center’s King of the Blues a.m. in Lot 6 by center field before the make a difference in the lives of many, you can enhance your own life by living with the Grand Finals Dodgers take on the Giants at 5:05 p.m. locals and learning their ways. House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., Tix start at $12. Forget trick-or-treating if you’re volunteering in Peru over Halloween; you’ll be West Hollywood; gc.guitarcenter.com/ playing a traditional game involving not-so-hard-boiled eggs instead. Your Christmas in kingoftheblues MONDAYSEPT. 6 Fiji will be “bright” not “white” and Christmas in Ethiopia, celebrated in January, might Thousands of guitarists entered – The 5-minutes Game: Labor Day entail the sharing of a dish of ox stew. If you’d like to volunteer overseas and can take at only five remain. The five finalists share Edition least two weeks off from your studies, find a list of opportunities at projectsbroad.org. the stage with world-renowned guitarist Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre, 611 Derek Trucks and perform in front of a live N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles; cinefamily.org Ecotourism in Nicaragua: Nicaragua is the setting for “Survivor” this season, and audience and a panel of celebrity judges for They choose 15 movies you’ve likely the Survivor in Style package at the Jicaro Island Ecolodge (jicarolodge.com) gives a chance to be named King of the Blues and never seen before (with most of the films adventurers a chance to enjoy the beautiful country without having to “outwit, outplay, receive a career-enhancing prize. 7 p.m. unavailable on DVD) and show you the outlast.” Forget about eating bugs; your itinerary choices at the ecolodge include chilling first five minutes of each. The audience by the pool, getting a massage, practicing yoga or being lulled to sleep by the gentle FRIDAYSEPT. 3 votes on which film everyone watches in its lapping waters of Lake Nicaragua. Wii Games: National Finals entirety. Don’t forget to bring something to Of course, that’s all when you’re not taking a nature hike at the foot of the Mombacho Redondo Beach Pier, Torrance Boulevard cook on their grill. 6 p.m. $10. Volcano, kayaking around the island, touring the nearby historic city of Granada or and PCH; wiigames2010.com learning about the local flora and fauna on your way to a relaxing soak in a natural hot As many as 90 finalist teams and six TUESDAYSEPT. 7 springs. Special Survivor rates apply through Dec. 15. online sweepstakes winners from across the Another Fine Mess: A History of country compete in the following: basketball American Film Comedy Bruise Cruise to the Bahamas: The ship doesn’t sail until early next year but if you and bowling in “Wii Sports Resort,” hula Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West want to take a rock ’n’ roll cruise vacation from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, you need to hoop challenge from “Wii Fit Plus,” “New Hollywood; booksoup.com book your passage now. The Bruise Cruise (bruisecruisefestival.com) features intimate Super Mario Bros. Wii” and “Mario Kart Comedy has perennially received concerts at sea by the Black Lips, Vivian Girls, Strange Boys, Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Wii.” Besides the games, Wii fans can enjoy all short shrift from critics, film buffs and the Quintron and Miss Pussycat, Turbo Fruits and DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin. kinds of Wii-related activities, including free Academy Awards. Saul Austerlitz signs and Other fun activities include an island party in the Bahamas, open bar cocktail hours, game demos. Runs through Sunday. FREE. discusses his book. 7 p.m. FREE. a “soul dance off” for cash and a puppetry-and-pancakes breakfast show with Miss Pussycat. That’s all in addition to normal cruise ship amenities like gambling, resort-style SATURDAYSEPT. 4 pools, water parks and fine dining. Feb. 25-28, 2011. Fiesta Hermosa For more events, visit fiestahermosa.com campuscircle.com/calendar. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa: This Labor Day weekend guests at JW Marriott The “largest arts & crafts fair in SoCal” To submit an event for Starr Pass Resort & Spa (jwmarriottstarrpass.com) can take advantage of two packages – features two stages of live entertainment, 270 consideration, e-mail one offering a free night and one a free room. Other highlights include Dive in Movie at vendor booths, a beer and wine garden and [email protected]. Starr Canyon River and desert yoga accompanied by the indigenous sounds of a Native the food court, which offers 18 different kinds American flutist.

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