The Wake of Vanport Digital Narratives and Storytelling from Lood Survivors and Residents of Vanport

August 10, 2016 The Skanner Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Sausage cont’d from pg 6 FILM REVIEW: ‘The Fight Within’ a Touching Tale of Redemption By Kam Williams For The Skanner News ogan (John Major Davis) and Mason (Mike H. Taylor) Lhave been doing their best to move on with their lives since the death of their father (Dan Severn) a couple years ago from a heart attack. But that has proved eas- ier said than done, since their dad, Rich “The Destroyer,” had been the Mixed Martial Arts Seth Rogen voices the character Frank who has a crush on a Glamour Bun, voiced by Kristen Wiig. Heavyweight Champion. Mike H. Taylor and John Major Davis play brothers raised in the world Upon his retirement, of Mixed Martial Arts in ‘The Fight Within’ do question their blind faith and make sexual innuendo designed to titillate Rich had opened a gym a break for it, including Brenda, Sam- testosterone-sodden males. Frank’s which he let in his will that loss, a decent payday curiosity about God, Lo- my Bagel, Jr. (Edward Norton), Teresa explicit lirtations with Brenda are to both his sons. How- might be in the oing. gan inds himself falling the Taco (Salma Hayek), Lavash the actually matched by lesbian Tere- ever, while Mason had Nevertheless, Logan for her hook, line and Pita bread (David Krumholtz), Grits sa’s equally-tawdry appeals (“I have been willing to assume has turned a new leaf, sinker. Soon, he’s ready (Craig Robinson), Twinkies (Scott Un- crotch feeling for you!”). the reins of the business, between studying Eth- to leave the rough ight derwood) and fellow sausages Barry Co-directed by Greg Tiernan and Logan found himself ics in college where he’s game, the only world he’s (Michael Cera), Carl (Jonah Hill) and Conrad Vernon, “Sausage Party” is looking for something made the acquaintance ever known, behind. Troy (Anders Holm). What ensues a hard to pigeonhole, adult-oriented more meaningful in life, of Emma (Lelia Syming- Trouble is there’s a is a rollicking, raunchy exploration cartoon. It’s certainly a coarse and despite the fact that he’d ton), a cute, Christian big promoter willing to of religion, sex and political issues crude teensploitation lick which exhibited promise as an classmate from the oth- sponsor a rematch with from the perspective of these anthro- relentlessly earns its R-rating. Most MMA cage ighter. er side of the tracks. She Hayden who has been pomorphized, foul-mouthed grocery reminiscent of a couple of other In fact, he’s the only proudly wears her faith teasing him about being items. equally-outrageous animated adven- person who’d ever beat- on her sleeve and talks afraid to enter the ring For example, Middle East concerns tures, namely “Team America” (2004) en Hayden Dressler freely about her calling with him again. Further- are relected in the bitter badinage and “South Park” (1997), this is a take (Matt Leddo), the other- to mission to orphans in more, Mason has hinted over aisle space between the bagel no prisoners comedy which will un- wise undefeated Middle- Mozambique. that he sure could use and the pita bread, a thinly-veiled doubtedly resonate with fans of such weight Champ. And with Between Emma’s be- See FIGHT on page 11 reference to Jewish and Palestinian politically-incorrect shock-fare. Hayden aching to avenge guiling beauty and his tensions. Race in America is touched Very Good HHH upon when Grits complains about Rated R for ethnic and of-color hu- FREE MOVIE SCREENING “Crackers” in a tirade during which he mor, graphic sexuality, drug abuse bellows “They call me Mr. Grits!” and pervasive profanity Still, most of this expletive-laced Running time: 89 minutes adventure is dedicated to the sort of The wake of vanport Digital narratives and storytelling from lood survivors and residents of Vanport FRI. AUG. 26, 2016 1:30 PM Embassy Suites Portland-Downtown, 2nd Floor, 319 SW Pine St., Portland, OR Free to the public. Limited seating. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE: htp://thewakeofvanport.eventbrite.com HHHH Together, this BOOK SIGNING touching collection of truly AT THE EVENT heartfelt remembrances paint a poignant portrait of FREE BOOK TO THE a short-lived, idyllic oasis FIRST 40 GUESTS! Portland author Zita Podany will be —Movie Critic Kam Williams signing copies of her book “Images of America: Vanport” at the event. Oregon Community Foundation Meyer Memorial Trust • Portland Prime Oregon Arts Commission • Oregon Humanities.

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