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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Symposium to present little-known history of black cinema
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3
Representation of Race in the Media – showing of “Midnight Ramble: Oscar Micheaux and the Story of Race Movies” with guest filmmaker and scholar Pearl Bowser. Marshall Building, 845 N. Park Ave., Room 212 4 - 6 p.m.
By Ada Dieke Arizona Daily Wildcat It may be your first time watching a film shown with a film projector. Today through Saturday, the UA Hanson Film Institute and the School of Media Arts will host a symposium, “In Our Own Voice: African American Film Makers Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee and Noland Walker.” This free, four-day event features screenings and discussions with guest film scholars as well as an anniversary-celebration screening of Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed movie “Do The Right Thing.”A 35mm copy of the film will be shown in the Gallagher Theatre at the Student Union Memorial Center. Vicky Westover, symposium organizer and director of the Hanson Film Institute, said that this event is the first of its kind on campus.“But, every year, we try to do something that focuses on African-American film.” The symposium came about after a brainstorming session between Westover and her colleague, Pearl Bowser, a Hanson Film Institute program advisory board member and expert on the works of Oscar Micheaux, the first Black feature filmmaker in the United States. “Not many people know about Oscar Micheaux. He not only was the father of Black filmmaking, but also the father of independent filmmaking. Film historians need to know about him,” Westover said. Amidst the rampant racism of the times, Micheaux created more than 40 films, his first nearly a century ago in 1919. His classic works will be shown at this symposium. The symposium is a fantastic tie-in to Black History Month, but its greater significance is two-fold. Not only will the guest scholars guide attendees through the works of the Black filmmakers Micheaux, Lee and Walker, they will also provide a glimpse into Black history and the portrayals of life at that time. Bowser will screen and discuss “Midnight Ramble: Oscar Micheaux and the Story of Race Movies”today. Bowser and Dr. John Howard, who had just completed a book about Micheaux, will discuss Micheaux’s silent film,“Body and Soul” on Thursday. According to Westover, a reel of this movie will be accompanied by live music, just the way it was done in the silent film era. Dr. John Howard will be at the screening Friday to present and sign copies of his book,“Faces in the Mirror: Oscar Micheaux and Spike Lee.”Immediately afterwards, Lee’s“Do the Right Thing,” will be screened. The movie was groundbreaking at the time for its confrontation of
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THURSDAY, FEB. 4
Screening and discussion of Oscar Micheaux’s “Body and Soul.” Discussion led by Pearl Bowser and film scholar Dr. John Howard. Holsclaw Hall, 1017 N. Olive Rd., Room 100A 4 - 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
Presentation and book signing of “Faces in the Mirror: Oscar Micheaux and Spike Lee” with Pearl Bowser and Dr. John Howard ---A free screening of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” will follow the presentation Gallagher Theatre, Student Union Memorial Center 4 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6
Oscar Micheaux race relations and was even nominated for an Academy Award in 1989. To cap off the symposium, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Noland Walker will be on hand Saturday to discuss and show clips of his films including “Citizen King,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and documented the last five years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. The symposium brings together discussion, history and education on Black filmmaking, which is sure to be a scholarly treat.
Filmmaker Noland Walker discusses and show clips of his work: “Citizen King,” “Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple” and “Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story.” Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering building, Room 202, 1130 N. Mountain Ave. 4 - 6 p.m.
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Noland Walker, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, will be at the UA Saturday to discuss and show clips of his films at the symposium,“In Our Own Voice: African American Film Makers Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee and Noland Walker.” Among the films he will be discussing is“Citizen King,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and documented the last five years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Walker explains that in those years, King became increasingly critical of what the U.S. needed to do to achieve change. “This is about real equity in all
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Tucked away in the very heart of Tucson, the 17-acre campus of Reid Park Zoo is home to hundreds of the world’s most striking animals. In just one day, you can travel to the far reaches of the globe. Journey to South America to see a capybara and a Baird’s Tapir, pass through the forests of Asia that serve as the home of the lion-tailed macaque and even see if you can spot a muntjac, which is commonly referred to as the barking deer. And the best part: you can even get home by dinner time. Reid Park Zoo 1100 S. Randolph Way Tucson, AZ 85716 791-4022 http://www.tucsonzoo.org/
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If you have never seen a javelina, you need to take a trip out to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum. The 21-acre natural history museum allows you to experience the sights and sounds of the Sonoran Desert as you walk through the reconstructed habitats of the region’s many reptiles, birds and mammals. Featuring such exhibits as a walk-in aviary, an artificial cave experience and the Desert Loop Trail, you are sure to get a firsthand look at Tucson’s natural wildlife. You can even enjoy a desert delicacy such as a Sonoran cheesesteak or a chicken sandwich with prickly pear plum sauce at the museum’s Ironwood Terrace Restaurant. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743 883-2702 http://www.desertmuseum.org/
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Filmmaker to discuss documentary on Dr. King’s life By Ada Dieke Arizona Daily Wildcat
Since we stay focused and dedicated to our studies all week long, when the weekend finally rolls around, we need a vacation. Scratch that, we deserve one. But what is there to do? Two days do not leave much time for travel, and while Tucson does have spectacular weather, hanging around campus or going to the movies hardly seems like a vacation. Plus, it doesn’t take long before that popcorn starts to lose its pizzazz. So what can you do to escape the hum-drum of monotony? Well, why not act as a tourist for a day? Gain a new perspective on Tucson by visiting the many sites and attractions that intrigue sightseers far and wide.
regards,”said Walker of King’s final wishes. He feels King began to see that the already complex problems were even bigger than he thought. When asked if Walker himself had any hope for change with the current national problems, he said, “Yes … (progress) is the cumulative works of all the people whose names we may or may not know. In order to make progress forward, you have to know what came before.” Raised in Memphis, Tenn. and currently living in Philadelphia, Pa., Walker got his start working in the late ’80s with Blackside Productions after seeing their release,“Eyes on the Prize I.” Blackside Productions was what Walker thought a production company should be about: paying close
attention to detail, checking the facts and scholarship. The company was a gem in those days when, according to Walker, blacks were considered “biologically inferior.”A couple of meetings later and with a new appreciation for the collaborative nature of filmmaking, Walker began working with Blackside for “Eyes on the Prize II” and expanded his “understanding of what had happened in the world.” Amidst the newer fads of documentaries, in which the characters’ lives tell the story, Walker maintains that the director is still the storyteller. He personally enjoys documentary styles that use archival footage — “making films with things that already exist,”he said. “I try to get you to consider the subject matter … in ways you may not have
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thought of before. ” Walker won an Emmy for coproducing and co-directing “A Day in the Life of Jeremiah Burke,” a documentary about an urban high school, filmed similarly to MTV’s “Real World” series. Experiences such as these helped shape Walker’s beliefs about filmmaking. “What’s important is what is the story you’re telling and how are you telling it,” he said. Walker is especially excited to be a part of this symposium because he feels that it was in the college environment where he learned about films that inspired him.“Colleges and universities play a unique role in showing the many paths people can take in life,”Walker said.
Get ready for cowboys, gun shows and saloons when you take a trip out west to see one of Tucson’s most popular tourist attractions, Old Tucson Studios. Not only can you walk around the site of many of Hollywood’s most beloved films and television series, including “Little House on the Prairie,” “Bonanza,” “¡Three Amigos!” and “Joe Kidd,” but you’re also offered a variety of stunt shows and musical acts to make you feel like you have traveled back in time to the days of brawny cowboys and rowdy duels. Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85735 520-883-0100 http://www.oldtucson.com — Dallas Williamson
Is there something that you think we should do before graduating? Send your sugestions to arts@wildcat.arizona.edu. Please include your name, major and year.
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To-Do List
local scene
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3
Bowerbirds with Julie Doiron will be performing at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. $10. Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime will be performing with The Hounds, Three Point Turn and Scotty Don’t at The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. 7:30 p.m. $16.
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THURSDAY, FEB. 4
Indie-folk crooners, Bowerbirds, are continuing their love affair with Arizona in their fourth performance in the state in less than a year. Bowerbirds and opening artist Julie Doiron will play a show at Club Congress that is sure to leave concertgoers feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, that is, if their performance is anything like it was six months ago. A mostly acoustic band focused on vocal harmonies and the oh-so-underappreciated accordion solo, the group is composed of vocalist and guitarist Phil Moore, keyboard and accordion player Beth Tacular, drummer and violinist Mark Paulson and drummer and occasional bassist Brad Cook, who is part of the band Megafaun, who also toured with Bowerbirds last August. Audiences should expect some down-to-earth acoustic jams and the possibility of an audience choir on favorites such as “Bur Oak” and “In Our Talons.” Don’t worry though, this isn’t simply a replaying of old favorites — Bowerbirds is also promoting their latest album, Upper Air, which was released in July 2009. This show definitely isn’t a pop-dance party or a head-banging rock thrash. Be warned, attendants will feel a dangerously infectious sense of peacefulness and general amiable feelings toward their fellow flannel-wearers in what is likely to be a very crowded Club stage. Doors open tonight at 8 p.m. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Odyssey Storytelling presents: Exposed: Naked in Public at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Six people will tell a true story on the theme of being exposed whether it be losing clothes, public humiliation or opening up. 6:30 p.m. $7. First Thursday Art Walk takes place at Main Gate Square. Includes the Second Annual Erotica Art Show, Bill Deaver and guitarist Eric Holland. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free.
FRIDAY, FEB. 5
Spirit Familia with Latino Solido will be performing a Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 7 p.m. $7. 21+. Harold Jones presents “Define/Defile: Beyond the Surface” and speaks about his recent work at the Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Rd. 5:30 p.m. Free. “First Friday Shorts,” a short-film contest hosted by Red Meat’s Max Cannon, will show at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd. 9 p.m., $5. We Killed the Union, Bordertown Devils and Headrust will be playing at The Bashful Bandit, 3686 E. Speedway Blvd. 9 p.m. Free. 21+.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6
FACE-UofA: The Female Art Club and Education of University of Arizona will be shown at Holy Joe Studios, 1124 N. Stone Ave. Show runs through March 27. Studio hours Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. Steve “Mudflap” McGrew will be performing at Laffs Comedy Club, 2900 E. Broadway Blvd. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $10.
SUNDAY, FEB. 7
TREEHOUSEFIRE will perform at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 9:30 p.m. Free. Women and Transgender Only Day at BICAS, 44 W. Sixth St. Noon - 4 p.m.
MONDAY, FEB. 8
An exhibition of the UA Vaudeville Collections features information on the theater, performers, show bills and other information of the vaudevillian era on display through May 21. UA Library Special Collections, 1510 E. University Blvd. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Free. Drumming circles take place at 17th Street Market, 840 E. 17th St. 5:30 p.m. Free.
TUESDAY, FEB. 9
Lonely H will perform at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 9:30 p.m. Free. —Emily Bowen
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‘Snowbound’ a refreshing exhibition By Kathleen Roosa Arizona Daily Wildcat Last week’s rain and fluctuating temperatures were no fun. But when the tops of the Catalina Mountains were dusted with white, it was a sight to see — snow in Tucson. Thankfully, you no longer need to drive all the way up to Summerhaven to see some flurries. Instead, climb up the stairs of the Temple of Music & Art and visit the Temple Gallery’s newest exhibition, where dark wooden benches invite you to focus on the photographs. Examine and enjoy Lisa M. Robinson’s“Snowbound”series, which opened last Friday. Every picture is a powerful shot of snow or ice worthy of a“National Geographic”spread. The works are starkly white, but not barren. Some are elemental photos of snow banks juxtaposed against a tempest of roiling navy clouds, while others are pictures of a snow-laden trampoline and hammock. Dramatic frozen statues become angry pillars defiant of the sky, while solid waterfalls are transformed into willowy fingers gently brushing the earth. On the surface, the pictures have a calming and cleansing effect, where the snow softly obliterates and blurs jagged edges. Yet there is an underlying tension as the photos stratify into natural and man-made creations. Places such as tree houses and shacks are blatantly palpable in comparison to evergreens and peaks. Robinson channels this tension between the artificial and natural world through her attempt to capture a “human reference or human element without a human presence.” For instance, one of her earliest works titled “Running Fence”is a serene landscape of a snowcovered hill, jarringly interrupted by a garish orange construction fence that stretches into the distance. Mere mortal metal stakes pierce the cold ground, stabbing and defining the scenery. Robinson
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Herb Stratford, pointing at right, and 13-year-old Matthew Satori, discuss a photograph last Friday from Lisa M. Robinson’s ‘Snowbound’ photography series on display at the Temple Gallery on South Scott Avenue downtown. The series will be available for viewing until Feb. 23.
explains that, upon seeing that empty field with the fence, it“called up in me a feeling of ecstasy or joy or beauty. I wanted to explore it more.”And that’s how “Snowbound”began. “I think the pictures speak for themselves,”said Terry Etherton, owner of the Etherton Gallery, which manages the space.“They’re so elegant and beautiful and understated and almost ethereal.”A long-time admirer of Robinson’s work, this is the first time Etherton is showcasing the“Snowbound”series. Hannah Glasston, who has been with the Etherton Gallery for seven years, believes the photographs examine“a person’s position in the landscape and what happens as things change over time, as ice
changes to water.” The Temple Gallery hosts around six shows each year, coinciding with every new play at the Arizona Theatre Company. Robinson’s series will run until Feb. 23, so step in and cool off while you can.
SNOWBOUND Upstairs at the Temple of Music and Art 330 S. Scott Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Weekends call 622-2823
Clap Your Hands frontman to visit Tucson solo By Christy Delahanty Arizona Daily Wildcat
Alec Ounsworth is best known as indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s talented frontman, but, especially recently, there’s more to his career than that. His voice, described on Spin.com as a “nervous yelp,” has made him invariably distinctive. His lyrics, strange and intricate upon first glance, are true enough to hold anyone’s interest. But all that’s been true since Clap Your Hands’ 2005 self-titled debut. What’s new is his solo album, Mo Beauty, and his decision to tour solo. At the start of Clap Your Hands’ recent break, Ounsworth began several side projects. He created the group Flashy Python with several other artists and recorded the album Skin and Bones. He recorded his own songs in New
Orleans, drawing from the talent available there to supplement his work. Now, he’s touring with a different band altogether. When asked how all these different groups of artists influenced his process, Ounsworth said, “I’ve always worked in the same way.” Such a response comes as a relief to those who don’t want his lyricism or that signature yelp to change. On his current tour, Ounsworth said he’ll be playing some songs from each of his groups’ repertoires, and that the set list will “be different as the tour goes on — a bit of Clap Your Hands, not an overwhelming amount.” But that Ounsworth is willing to mix it up, play more keyboards — as he mentioned he’s doing — and turn to a “relatively different aesthetic” for his solo tour, is exciting. And since he said the tour “came by
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virtue of having all of this material to tour with,” we can expect new songs as well as new aesthetics: His upcoming appearance at Solar Culture on Tuesday is something to look forward to. Ounsworth is excited too. He’s been to Tucson before, though he makes the point that tours don’t allow much time for local exploration and that, as a band on tour, “you make your way to the next venue.” But that’s OK because he’s fond of our venue. “I played there with Clap Your Hands years ago,” Ounsworth said. “I really liked that place.” But what he’s most interested in is his music. The variable isn’t the town, he said, but the show. So when asked if he particularly likes returning to any city, Ounsworth named Tucson. “Seriously?” I asked. “Sure, why not.”
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Week in Review Monday
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‘Chuck’ (NBC)
If you’re not watching “Chuck,” you’re missing out. The third season has flipped the series on its side, giving its hero, the geeky Chuck Bartowski, the fighting skills of a real spy. The only problem is that Chuck can’t seem to get a grasp on the spy mindset and fend off his emotions. In this episode, Chuck was sent on his first solo spy mission. And of course, his mixture of skill and unwanted emotion got him into trouble. Cue hilarious fight scenes. The series is silly, but it’s one of the few shows on television that successfully merges humor, drama and action into an hour of pure enjoyment. Watch full episodes on hulu.com. Grade: A-
Tuesday
1/26
‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ (Bravo)
Why watch this? Millionaire matchmaker Patti Stanger is one of the most irritating individuals on American television. Yet, after a long day of school and work, I flip through the channels and land on Bravo.“Millionaire Matchmaker” is on. I say to myself,“No. I will not watch this.” An hour later, I’m pulling out my hair, angry at the millionaire for not realizing the potential in his lovely date. Damn you, Bravo, for creating such mindless yet addictive television. If you dare, watch full episodes at hulu.com. Grade: C
Wednesday
1/27
‘Leverage’ (TNT)
Nate Ford and his “Robin Hood” crew of con artists travel to Kiev to rescue Nate’s ex-wife, Maggie. They receive unexpected help from Nate’s long-time nemesis, Sterling. The second half of the show’s second season is proving to be far better than the first half. Nate is starting to revert to his alcoholic ways, and the writers are bringing back fan favorites like Sterling and Maggie. Still, the show would benefit from more development of its supporting characters. Watch full episodes on TNT.com. Grady: C+
Thursday
1/28
‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ (MTV)
Don’t judge me. I have a secret desire to become a break dancer. The show kicked off its fifth season on Thursday with five dance crews from the South. Out of the five, only three could move on to the big competition. Moving on are “Crankin’” style dancers Jungle Boogie, persistent preppies Royal Flush and smooth street dancers Swagger Crew. Watch the premiere on MTV.com. Grade: B-
Friday
1/29
‘I Shouldn’t Be Alive’ (Animal Planet)
After three seasons in 2007, the Discovery Channel cancelled this documentary series, but Animal Planet recently brought back the show for a fourth season. The show tells stories of harrowing near-death experiences from the firsthand accounts of survivors. This episode followed the story of a couple struggling for their lives while stranded in the San Jacinto Mountains for four days. Learn more at animal.discovery.com. Grade: B+
Saturday
1/30
‘Saturday Night Live’ (NBC)
Guest: Jon Hamm Musical Guest: Michael Bublé I’ve come to accept that “Saturday Night Live” will never reclaim the glory it once held in the 80s and 90s. The last few years of the show have been full of humorless, irrelevant references, and the only entity holding the show together is Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew. But when I heard that Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) was coming back to host for the second time, I saw a tiny glimmer of hope. And I was not entirely disappointed. Hamm has the look of a natural dramatic actor, but he’s well trained in comedy. The “SNL” writers used this to their advantage this week, basing most of the sketches on Hamm’s gorgeousness, but he is willing to go to ridiculous feats to win over an audience. And it worked. The highlight of the night was, as usual, the “SNL” Digital Short. After a businessman (Samberg) is cursed by a homeless man on the street, the businessman must endure a greased-up saxophonist named Sergio (Hamm) popping up and stealing the attention of onlookers during random moments in his daily life. Strange perfection. If you missed it, you can watch full “SNL” episodes on hulu.com. Grade: B
Sunday
1/31
‘Worst Cooks in America’ (Food Network)
The basic premise of this competitionbased reality show is exactly what the title says. Twelve of America’s most hopeless cooks, submitted by their family and friends, compete in elimination cooking challenges. Along the way, they receive training from two celebrity chefs in a culinary boot camp. In this episode, the competition boiled down to four competitors: the blubbering “I love my wife” guy, Eddie; the blonde dance teacher, Jen; the gothic waitress, Jenny; and Rachel, who is the live action version of Marcy from “The Peanuts.”When this show debuted a few weeks ago, it had guinea pig written all over it. The number of competitors only allowed for a short run (the finale aired on Monday, announcing Rachel as the winner), and the show still hadn’t found its legs. But trust me when I say this: “Worst Cooks in America” is a gem. The show has accomplished what many reality competition shows never do: character development. Whoever cast this show is a mad genius. I would pay money to watch Rachel go about her daily life — she’s that interesting. Hopefully, Food Network sees the promise in this series and brings it back for a much deserved, longer second season. Watch clips of the show on hulu.com. Grade: A— Katie Gault
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By Zachary Smith ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT “Dear John” is not the romantic movie advertised. It is not that it suffers from having the cliché romance as might be expected. Rather, it suffers from having no romance at all. “Dear John” tells the story of John (Channing Tatum), a man who is stoic and charming. The audience knows this because he is in the Army and he smiles a lot. John falls in love with Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), a woman who is presumptuous and self-important. The two meet on the beach because John is a stud and dives into the water to get Savannah’s purse. Then they fall in love. Instead of the usual romantic tropes such as flirting and kissing, the first third of the film follows John hanging out with his father, a strange man who spends all day looking at coins, and Tim, Savannah’s friend who has an autistic child. To the movie’s credit, these interactions are handled tastefully and are well-acted. Tatum is surprisingly charming, while Richard Jenkins, who plays his father, acts as though he’s in a movie much better than this one. The scenes in which these three actors interact are the best of the film. However, every time
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Lasse Hallström Dear John Relativity Media
To be released Feb. 5, 2010 Savannah appears, the movie reverts to utter disaster. Not only does Seyfried look like she’s on Quaaludes the entire movie, but the movie is completely unwatchable any time the two leads are“falling in love,”because there is no catalyst for them to fall in love. They don’t talk about anything. They wander aimlessly on the beach and share small talk, which appears to be what passes for romance these days. However, their love is foiled by John’s position in Special Forces. He returns to Germany and the two write a ton of letters that are presented in montage
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scenes. It’s like Michael Bay directed a love story but had a frontal lobotomy beforehand. I’m not going to spoil the rest of the movie for those stubborn enough to watch “Dear John,” but please heed this warning: the only emotionally involving scenes are between John and his dad. If you’re on a date, this is not the romantic movie that is going to incite passionate lovemaking. It will make the rest of the date really awkward. Even the obligatory sex scene is about as sensual as a high school health class video. It isn’t much of a surprise that “Dear John” is a bad movie, but it is a surprise that it isn’t a romantic one.
‘The Maid’ Chilean treasure By Kathleen Roosa ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
Tense. That’s the word that best describes “The Maid.” It captures the anxiety in the actors’ jaws, the rigid shots and the emotional stiffness of bourgeois hypocrisy. Hailing from Chile, this delightful foreign film follows Catalina Saavedra’s portrayal of Raquel, an eccentric and dour maid working in a Santiago household. For over 23 years, Raquel has served the Valdes family with a zealous passion. She lives for the four children and loyally cleans the large home. When obliterating headaches and age begin to interfere with her service, the Valdeses begin a search for a newer and younger woman to help out with the chores. A stubborn creature of habit, Raquel goes to increasingly devious methods to oust each new maid with an arsenal of locked doors, piercing passiveaggressive tactics and a bucket of cleaning supplies. Audiences do not know whether she will attack next with the feather duster or the kitchen knives. Raquel meets her match with vivacious Lucy, who abruptly throws Raquel’s sense of meaning into question. The only tiny complaint: With a few more ousted maids, director Sebastián Silva could have easily created a montage.
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Released July 17, 2009 The continuous cycling of new characters, though often humorous, eventually becomes predictable until the arrival of Lucy. However, this small qualm is vastly overshadowed by Saavedra’s performance. While not exactly cinematic, it is the lack of expressive feeling and her manipulation of only a few facial movements that creates such an intriguing character. Silva’s subtle camera shifts hone in on Raquel’s path toward satisfaction and the honest assessment of an uncomfortable domestic situation.
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“The Maid” is a thoroughly engrossing take on the dynamics of an individual who essentially lives with a family, yet remains first and foremost an employee. In a culture where very few families have live-in servants, such a depiction is especially unnerving for most Americans. Though a great movie upon first viewing,“The Maid” needs time to marinate for audiences to truly grasp the darker undertones and realize the theme’s subtlety. Sharp, biting and poignant, “The Maid” is well worth a trip to The Loft Cinema. Visit www. loftcinema.com or call 795-7777 for showtimes.
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• wednesday, february 3, 2010 • arizona daily wildcat
No country for Iraqi poet
By Zachary Smith Arizona Daily Wildcat Dr. Sinan Antoon, poet, novelist, translator and assistant professor at NewYork University, will be reading new and old material at the UA Poetry Center on Thursday at 8 p.m. He has written a novel,“I’jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody,”and numerous poems, notably anthologized in“The Baghdad Blues.” Born in Baghdad, Antoon brings a unique cultural perspective to the UA. Much of his writing has been published in Arabic before English. “I write faster in my native language, but I think the writing retains its power and beauty in any language, if it is well translated,”Antoon said in an e-mail.“There is always something lost, I believe, even when we speak our own native language. Don’t we often feel that words are not fully translating our feelings and desires?” Antoon’s previous writing dealt with living under dictatorship. His new work focuses on struggling with the horrors of occupation and coping with the death and destruction, while maintaining one’s humanity. This shift appears to be influenced by Antoon’s
return to Baghdad in 2003 to co-direct and produce the documentary“About Baghdad.”He found his old home under the occupation of his new one. “Imagine if you were to leave the U.S. and then return after many years and are greeted at the border with Chinese or Russian soldiers who search you and ask about your ID. Imagine seeing tanks all over your hometown and guns pointed at you when you are in a car. Imagine seeing
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much worse after Sept. 11. This affects how I am read or received. I happen to be from a Christian family, but almost everyone assumes that since I am from Iraq, I must be Muslim,”Antoon said. Even his classroom is affected by cultural discord.“Many students come saturated with what mainstream media has bombarded them with and are surprised to find a more complex history and diverse cultures that cannot and should not be reduced to soundbites.” An advocate for the unheard voices of his native country, Antoon has been published in The Nation and Cairo’s Al-Ahram Weekly, but never The New York Times. “I sent many pieces to The New York Times, but they never publish them and you can guess why … I would like to address more people in this country, but the mainstream is difficult to break into without compromising,”he said. Frustrated by his difficulties in this country, Antoon said,“I am a citizen of the world, a scholar and writer who tries to be conscious of how the world has shaped him and shaped his ideas. We are all in the world and are shaped by it. There is no outside from which to observe and not be in the world.”
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By Kellie Mejdrich Arizona Daily Wildcat The UA School of Music is poised to astonish audiences with another fascinating lineup of soloists and pieces this year at the 37th annual President’s Concert. The concert, which will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., is the result of a highly competitive audition process in which all UA music students were welcome to compete. The four winning soloists, Robyn Rocklein (mezzo-soprano), Garrick Woods (cello), Kyung Lee (piano) and Jonathan Wintringham (saxophone), will each be performing pieces that highlight the complex and virtuosic level of performance ability each has achieved.
“There’s really no other meeting that we get to perform for so many students and so many people in general,” said Wintringham, a saxophone performance senior. He will be playing “Cyber Bird,” an innovative concerto for saxophone by Takashi Yoshimatsu. But that’s not all. Arizona Symphony music director and conductor Thomas Cockrell will join second-year graduate conductors Keitaro Harada and Jackson Warren in conducting the pieces. The program is sure to delight musicians familiar with classical repertoire and casual listeners alike: Expressive, romantic pieces, like Édouard Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor will provide exciting musical thrills for all listeners. However, the
program includes more modern, explorative pieces as well, such as the aforementioned “Cyber Bird” by Yoshimatsu — a much more abstract and less conventional piece. Other songs include Maurice Ravel’s “Danse Générale” from Daphnis et Chloé, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Parto, parto” from La Clemenza di Tito (featuring Robyn Rocklein), Edward MacDowell’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor (featuring Kyung Lee) and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy. The President’s Concert contains some of the most beloved and wellknown pieces in classical string music and is likely to be a delight for both musicians and musical newcomers alike.
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The Kleptones’ Yoshimi Battles The Hip-Hop Robots places The Flaming Lips’ instrumentals behind rap virtuosos such as Eric B & Rakim, Q-Tip and Blackalicious. The Lips were always a great pop band with a penchant for experimentation. Without vocalist Wayne Coyne’s soothing hum, the backing melodies show an intimidating bite. “Chess Game at the Gates of Hell” best exemplifies this dichotomy, as Busta Rhymes’“Woo Hah!” transforms the churning piano work from “Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell” into a hard-hitting rhythm.
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Six years ago, Danger Mouse released The Grey Album, a mash-up of Jay-Z’s The Black Album and The Beatles’ self-titled album colloquially known as The White Album . While it was not the first mash-up album, it was the first to garner widespread notice. Since then, the mash-up album has become a rite of passage for Internet DJs. On Jan. 20, Tom Caruana released Enter The Magical Mystery Chambers , a mashup of The Beatles and the Wu-Tang Clan . Available as a free download at Tea Sea Records’ Web site, Chambers has not experienced the furor that met The Grey Album. Rather, it has found praise from Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon, who called the mixtape “ill” on his Twitter feed. While Chambers could have been a bombastic excuse for blatant showmanship, it is instead a subtle ode to two musical emissaries , one which features mostly unrecognizable Beatles covers and a diverse array of Clan songs, as well as tracks from the group’s solo projects. Much credit for the album’s success comes from Caruana’s deep library of jazz covers of Beatles songs. Raekwon’s “Clientele Kidd” starts with a group chant over Byron Lee
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& The Dragonaires’ jazz cover of “Live and Let Die” that captures the fury and excitement of the song’s New Orleans setting. Similarly, Bobby Bryant’s forceful trumpeting on “Happiness is a Warm Gun” captures the song’s original anger, while complementing Inspectah Deck’s oft-overlooked lyricism on antighetto invective “City High.” Caruana dips into The Beatles’ own catalog, but rarely anything well known. “Uh Huh” features Method Man rapping the chorus over mechanized drum claps and “You Know My Name (Look up the Number)” — the B-side to “Let it Be.” As obscure as that song may be, it is one of Paul McCartney’s favorites. Caruana also experiments with Jungian synchronicity on “Got Your Money,” as he spreads Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s distinctive style over “You Never Give
Max Tannone’s Jaydiohead merges Jay-Z with Radiohead to great success. The biggest fault in Jay-Z’s music is that he constantly tries to be the hardest guy alive. His hubristic production erodes any emotional connection. With Radiohead’s depth behind his words, however, Jay-Z becomes a respectable force. If you take one listen to“Song and Cry,”a mash-up of Jay’s“Song Cry”and Radiohead’s“High and Dry,”you might find yourself feeling bad for Jay-Z — a rare occurence.
Me Your Money.” The result is as inspring as it is gleeful. Chambers is at its best when Caruana explores the Beatles’ more eclectic work. Clan favorite “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” is mixed with The Beatles’ version of George Harrison’s “Not Guilty.” Originally recorded for The White Album, this version was not released until 1996. After an off-time harpsichord intro, electric guitar highlights U-God’s seminal verse from Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) . “Release Yo Self” combines the chaos of Method Man with the abstract nature of “Come Together,” as covered by The Phoenix Authority, a fusion jazz band . There is a poignant moment on the skit “Wu vs. Beatles” where ODB sings the chorus of “Love Me Do.” While the singing isn’t one of his finer moments, the juxtaposition encapsulates The Beatles’ immeasurable influence on music. With Chambers, Caruana has crafted a convergence that neither dilutes the source material, nor cheapens either act’s artistry. For a product that sounds like a bad joke, Chambers is seriously good.
Ratatat Remixes Vol. I & 2 have the electronic pop act backing Biggie, Z-Ro, Kanye, T.I. and others. Southern rap is one of the most diluted genres currently in action. The depth of its production barely rivals that of a kiddie pool. Enter Ratatat. The duo has a strong sense of electronic manipulation, layering synthesizer, drum machines, guitar and bass over some of the filthiest Southern lyrics ever written. Volume 2’s“The Mule”succeeds because the song’s shameless hypersexuality belongs over upstrokes and grooving bass lines.
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A whimsical fairy godmother, a dashing prince, a fancy ball and the unforgettable glass slipper — we all know the story of Cinderella, a classic fairy tale of forbidden love and lyrical beauty. But things are about to change when a new Cinderella comes to town. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will take the stage of Centennial Hall in “Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story” this Saturday night. Putting a new spin on the timeless fable, the troupe’s version does not take place in a land far, far away or during a time long ago. Instead, the ballet is set in the swinging ’50s, complete with big band jazz music and fun, lighthearted flair. The retro-inspired choreography of Caniparoli, a San Francisco-based dancer and choreographer who has also worked with such groups as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet and Israel Ballet, brings a new flavor and rhythm to the company’s traditional repertoire. “(Caniparoli) has taken the tale of Cinderella and turned it into a Cinderella unlike anything you have seen before,” said André Lewis, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s artistic director. While the show features steps and movements characteristic of a typical ballet, they are executed with a slightly different feel. Light feet and perfect posture give way to fluid hips and energetic partnering as the dancers burst onto the stage, swinging and jiving to tunes from a live jazz orchestra. Arranged by Ron Paley, the vivacious and jazzy renditions of Richard Rogers’ original musical score also capture the show’s 1950s vibe.
“Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story” Saturday at 8 p.m. Centennial Hall 1020 E. University Blvd. Call 621-3341 or visit www.uapresents.org for tickets.
Full Price: $68, $48, $38. Senior, group and military discounts available. Tickets are available for only $15 to all UA students, faculty and staff Despite the modern twist,“A Cinderella Story” still follows the same footprints as the beloved fairy tale. Under the control of her malevolent stepmother and tormented by her malicious stepsisters, Cinderella must still rely on the helpful magic of her fairy godmother to unite her with Prince Charming. A few new faces are added to the mix, according to Lewis. He said that although there is no magical pumpkin that turns into an elegant carriage to take the heroine to the ball, a more retro-inspired vehicle will likely thrill audiences. “It’s a great show, and it is quite clever how the plot unfolds,” Lewis said.“It appeals to all ages, and you don’t need to be of any age or appreciation of ballet to enjoy the show.” Will Cinderella capture the heart of her prince before the clock strikes midnight? You will have to go to the show to find out. And don’t be surprised if you find yourself bopping your head and tapping your feet.
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DJ Earworm’s Love and Wonder is a mash-up of several Maroon 5 songs taken from their Pro Tools recording sessions.“She Will Be Loved,” “Makes Me Wonder” and “This Love” feature prominently with samples also taken from “Goodnight, Goodnight.”The club bass throbbing behind the a cappella version of “She Will Be Loved,” erases the melancholy nature of the song, revealing an exciting dance hook typically associated with Maroon 5’s other songs. The vocals are layered over twittering fuzz and staccato keyboard, with the end result not nearly as overwhelming as might be expected.
DJ Overdub has a lot of singles, with Five Step, a mash-up of Dave Brubeck and Radiohead, being the most inventive. The songs do not perfectly mesh, with the sax bars of “Take Five” clashing slightly against the guitar work of “15 Step.” However, the song is still impressive, as the dual drum cadences maximize the songwriting of two highly influential groups. Pay attention to how the saxophone complements Thom Yorke’s wraithlike vocals.
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DJ Lobsterdust’s Jessie 79 combines The Smashing Pumpkins with Rick Springfield to completely shift the mood of Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl.”What was once a lighthearted karaoke favorite about a pretty girl becomes a heavily introspective ode to a lonely heart. The ambient hisses of The Smashing Pumpkins’“1979” project across Springfield’s now-haunting words: “Why can’t I find a woman?”
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By Kim Kotel Arizona Daily Wildcat A first impression of Temple Grandin’s“Thinking In Pictures: My Life With Autism”would probably not elicit a drive to tote the 243-page text to the pool on your day off. But like many initial reactions, this one would fool a person into passing up something well worth a second glance and that has the potential to fly by and alter your way of thought. Acting as a translator between people with autism and a populace blind to their sui generis worlds, Grandin provides affecting insight and depth to a way of thinking commonly considered a defect rather than a gift. Because of Grandin’s ingenuity and fervor, her designs for
Thinking In Pictures: My Life With Autism Vintage Released Jan. 10, 2006 livestock handling comprise onethird of the facilities in America. For a woman whose mind works in a constant series of feature films,“Thinking In Pictures”flows with a simplistic clarity many verbal thinkers fail to capture. Grandin illustrates concepts of complex neurological functions and what it is like to experience the world with the hypersensitive and often chaotic nervous system of an autistic person with perfect vividness. “Thinking In Pictures” breaks away from traditional autobiographical content. Instead
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of merely recounting influential life events, Grandin takes on a more pedagogical approach by adding recent updates in autistic research and illuminating how society can make use of it. She seizes any opportunity when detailing a memory to lecture the reader on how her experience with autism relates to the psychological state as a whole and what teachers, human resource managers and coworkers can do to help these individuals flourish in their fields of genius. Much the way her purelylogical brain works, Grandin breaks the text into chapters
exploring the relationship between autism and sensory problems, emotions, medications, interpersonal relationships, religious views and beliefs. She touches on how autism enhanced her intuitiveness and expertise in developing livestock handling facilities and the blurring lines of cognitive thought between people with autism, animals and geniuses. Though at times the repetitive content and numerous references to autistic studies are tiresome, Grandin provides crucial insight into a section of humanity that plays an influential role in building our society.“Thinking In Pictures” is a must-read for anyone who sees the importance in finding the genius in those different from themselves.
Historical fiction gets literary facelift in ‘The Lacuna’ “Dios habla por el que calla.” God speaks for the silent man. Such is the mantra of Harrison Shepherd, the halfMexican cook-turned-novelist upon whose life Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel “The Lacuna” centers. God may speak for the silent man, but Kingsolver, it seems, has taken it upon herself to speak for a whole host of farfrom-silent historical figures. The book follows Shepherd’s life from 1929 through his death in 1951, the setting
alternating between Mexico and the United States. We meet Shepherd when he is just a boy, living with his beautiful, dramatic mother and her wealthy Mexican lover on Isla Pixol, Mexico. The novel follows Shepherd’s boyhood in Mexico, but doesn’t truly pick up until he meets the legendary Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and finds himself living in their house as a cook. When exiled Bolshevik leader Lev Trotsky seeks sanctuary with Kahlo and Rivera, Shepherd is pulled suddenly into the extraordinary world of revolutionaries and
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Released Nov. 3, 2009 international intrigue. It is Kingsolver’s portrayal of these historical figures, in particular Trotsky and Kahlo, that is both most interesting and frustrating. Both are fascinating characters, brought deftly to life through the young Shepherd’s eyes. Kahlo is regal, moody, captivating and often cruel; Trotsky is kind, thoughtful and brilliant. Shepherd forms important
friendships with both, though his relationship with Kahlo is often complicated by her harsh, self-serving nature. In one instance, she mercilessly teases Shepherd about his secret longing for another man, in front of the man himself. Kingsolver’s Trotsky is part Bolshevik revolutionary, part jolly old Saint Nick, and the only person in Shepherd’s life, he notes at one point, to ever call him “son.” Kingsolver’s brushstrokes are often too broad when portraying these characters. Frida becomes, at moments in the novel, a caricature of a capricious artist, impossible to take seriously. Kingsolver lingers on descriptions of Frida’s famed attire — the crowns of flowers and ribbons in her hair, the full peasant skirts and vivid blouses — giving the reader a sense of the myth of Frida Kahlo more than the actual woman. Trotsky, too, often seems more of an archetype than a man. He is the“good guy”to Stalin’s bad guy, the true idealist behind the worker’s revolution, the man who could save the world, if only everyone wasn’t trying to kill him. Orwell’s Snowball is thorny and cantankerous compared to Kingsolver’s Trotsky. After Trotsky’s murder in Mexico — a scene written with pitch-perfect horror — Shepherd moves to the U.S., settling in Asheville, N.C. There, he begins a successful career as a novelist. There also, his past associations catch up with him when the House Un-American Activities Committee
investigates him. Kingsolver captures the mindless, mediadriven hysteria of the time expertly, especially through Shepherd’s utter bewilderment at the government’s interest in him.“I was a cook,” he tells his lawyer bemusedly after learning he is under investigation. Kingsolver’s ambitious new novel covers a great deal of ground historically, geographically and emotionally. For the most part, she finds success. The book is full of achingly gorgeous prose,
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‘Bayonetta’ pretty but shallow By Joe Dusbabek Arizona Daily Wildcat “Bayonetta,”the new title from developer Platinum Games, holds its merits in absurdity. From the story to the art design to the heroine herself,“Bayonetta”is an example of Japanese game design at its best. “Bayonetta”is a single-player action game starring a heroine of the same name. The plot follows two clans, the Umbran Witches and the Lumen Sages, both of whom are vitally important to upholding the proper balance between dark and light. Our heroine is the last Umbran Witch left, and it’s up to her to restore the proper balance. The details stop there, however. Although the mythos is intriguing, the plot never really gets going and ends up feeling like a huge waste that serves as one giant set piece for all the individual action sections. Fortunately, the action is just as absurd as the plot and this is where“Bayonetta”excels. Bayonetta has several sets of weapons with which she can equip either her hands or her feet. This results in an amazing level of flexibility with regards to the combo-based combat system. Loading screens are cleverly designed to be practice arenas, and the inventive enemy designs are fantastic. The angel enemies featured in this game are a fascinating mix of grotesque and beautiful — it is truly a
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Nestled among the restaurants which line north Campbell Avenue is Opa!, a scrumptious and fun Greek eatery. The tiny establishment offers big flavor and a great dining experience. Painted wall-towall with murals and sporting deep-sea blue tablecloths, visiting Opa! feels like a mini-vacation. The food and service are good and reliable, and the portions are more than enough for one. Opa! is perfect for a quick lunch or a full dinner. Although the number of entrees may seem overwhelming, upon taking a closer look, it is easy to see variations of the same core dishes. There are plenty of vegetarian options to go along with the array of meat dishes offered. During my two visits, I dined on a plethora of Greek classics. Each meal begins with a complimentary appetizer of hummus, tzatziki and warm pita bread. The hummus is a perfect blend
testament to what an art design team can do. The music is subtle but casts an eerie spell over the backgrounds during exploration sequences. The quirky jazz during combat sections provides a better metaphor for the personality of the game than perhaps anything else could. As you’re torturing angels with medieval devices and conjuring demons out of your hair and clothes, a woman sings catchy and relaxing jazz in the background. It’s fitting. The combat is the point of any action game, and I couldn’t help but be disappointed. The gorgeous settings make one wish the compelling mythology behind the plot had been further explored. As a game with no multiplayer modes at all, the lacking story really leaves much to be desired and makes it difficult to recommend this game to anyone who cares about narrative value.
‘Demon’s Souls’ an ode to hardcore gamers By Joe Dusbabek Arizona Daily Wildcat
While a consistent visual spectacle, “Bayonetta”ultimately does not provide any depth. If this matters to you, don’t purchase this game without knowing what you’re in for. If all you care about is a riotous good time and not much payoff, you’re in for a treat.
“Demon’s Souls”is an action-RPG game exclusive to Playstation 3 that enjoys watching you suffer. Don’t believe me? Try playing a game where you’re dying every 10 minutes and yelling expletives every three seconds. “Demon’s Souls”is a brutally unforgiving adventure that will have you coming back again and again. The game turns Western fantasy on its head and creates a beautiful and engrossing world. The different world zones have several bosses and are truly gigantic. They are made more so by the great amount of effort it takes to get through even a small portion of each level. New areas open after every challenge and it’s easy to spend several hours on a single level without breaking a sweat. “Demon’s Souls”has a hardcore mentality that challenges you like no other game this generation has. To make my point, dying in this game will actually make it harder. Yes, you read correctly. Also, when you die you lose all your money. The enemies are unforgiving, though not unfair, as
“Demon’s Souls” simply employs a very strict rule set. If you follow it, you will make slow but sure progress. You might be wondering how this is any fun at all. Trust me when I say that it is. Every frustrating moment during the long second stage when I was inclined to smash my controller, I was still dying to give the spider boss another go. While you will turn off your machine many times in frustration, eventually the extreme pressure of the game will cause you to return and give it another shot — or 50. The challenge is truly addicting, and while it is not everyone’s favorite, it is absolutely worth experiencing once. The game world is engrossing, the sounds are spot-on and the whole package is a very well-constructed affair. “Demon’s Souls”will pull you into its world like no other game this generation has, and any video game fan should give it a try for at least a few hours. The game will suck you in and not let you go until you finish it — several times. Do anything you can to get your hands on a copy.You won’t regret it.
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of chickpeas and tahini, and the creamy cucumber tzatziki is cooling and sharp at the same time. I started out with a delicious and hearty falafel wrap which came filled to the brim with lettuce, tomato, hummus, feta and tzatziki, which I opted to add in. This was served with a Greek salad on the side, which was coated in a light and flavorful vinaigrette. The amount of food I was served was enough for two people. During my next visit, I decided to test out theVegetarian Lover’s Combo, which included dolmades, falafel, hummus, spanakopita, a Greek salad and pita. Each of these traditional dishes was done right. The enormous portion left me with plenty of food for another meal. My dining companion opted for the gyro, which was set up in the exact same way as the falafel wrap with gyro meat subbed in. The juicy blend of meats was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Overall, the entrees provided a satisfying fix for a Greek craving. For dessert, the huge portion of baklava
is not to be passed up. It is stuffed with walnuts and offers a sticky, honey-sweet end to a Greek meal that did not disappoint. The service was great. Our glasses were always full, and all of our needs were met upon asking. Although the small space became rather loud as people cycled in, it was quite the enjoyable dining experience. Take a break from studying, and have yourself a Mediterranean vacation at Opa!
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2990 N. Campbell Ave. 327-2841 Falafel wrap $8.95 Gyro wrap $8.95 Vegetarian Lovers Combo $10.95 Baklava $5.50 Atmosphere: Lively and friendly, all about Greek tradition. Food: Traditional but plate-smashingly good Cost: $8-$12 per entrée
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The falafel wrap plate at Opa!, a Greek restaurant at the corner of north Campbell Avenue and east Blacklidge Road, comes with salad, pita, hummus and baba ghannouge, an eggplant dip. Falafel is made of ground chickpeas, herbs and spices, and shaped into patties.
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