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The Herald Journal

DECEMBER 25-31, 2015

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December 24-31, 2015

COVER 8 Local father-son duo of

Larry and Jeremy Winborg share a passion for art

THE ARTS 4 Cache Valley Cowboy

Rendezvous to feature country artist Billy Dean

4 Brigham City Museum

opens new photo exhibit

5 The Hit Men bringing classic music to Logan 10 American Authors rock

the Spectrum at huge party

MOVIES 3 Two and a half stars: Did NFL play a role in Smith’s new ‘Concussion’ movie?

American Authors performs at the Spectrum on Dec. 17 at a party thrown by Conservice to celebrate the local company’s 15th anniversary. (Jeff Hunter/Herald Journal) On the cover: Local artist Larry Winborg’s “Logan in White” features Cache Valley on a winter day.

7 Three stars: ‘Big Short’

FROM THE EDITOR

makes the financial crisis funny and anger-inducing

12 Three and a half stars: There’s a lot to like about Tarantino’s ‘Hateful Eight’

COLUMN 11 Hinkamp gets poetic

about day after Christmas

CALENDAR 15 See what’s happening this week

I can’t say that I’ve ever been to a movie on Christmas Day. Not because I don’t enjoy movies, but rather because it just seems overly ambitious to shower, get dressed and drive across town on a day best reserved for overeating, relaxing aroudn the house in pajamas, watching “A Christmas Story” three or four times, and, ideally, taking a nap (those of you with young children will understand that one). And yet, this Christmas Day — which is on a Friday, the normal movie release day

— has to be setting some sort of a record for the number of major releases to come out on Dec. 25. In fact, there are so many highly touted new movies out today, that even with doing three reviews, Cache film critic Aaron Peck kept changing his mind about which ones to write about. Initially, we were going to have “Concussion,” “The Hateful Eight” and “Daddy’s Home.” However, Aaron wasn’t able to make to the screening for “Daddy’s Home,” the comedy starrting Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, because of a recent snowstorm in the Salt Lake Valley. Therefore, we switched to “Joy,” which is the re-teaming of Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro with direcotor David O. Russell. But after seeing both “Joy” and “The Big Short,”

Aaron was much more excited about the film with Steve Carrell, Brad Pitt and Co. about the financial crisis. So, that leaves us with Will Smith and the NFL in “Concussion,” the Quentin Tarantino Western, “The Hateful Eight,” and “The Big Short.” But don’t forget about the remake of “Point Break” — there’s a story on Page 6 — and “The Revenant,” which Aaron gave four stars to a couple of weeks ago, and its limited release, It’s a pretty big slate of some pretty big movies on a very big day — and all of them are going to be dwarfed by the second week of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Merry Christmas. — Jeff Hunter

Smith gives an ‘admirable performance’ as Dr. Omalu

– Artist Jeremy WInborg on his 2-year-old son (Page 8)

By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic

“Concussion” exists in that strange docu-drama realm where you wonder if you’re getting the whole story, or if it’s been deliberately watered down. And those thoughts directly — or, at the very least, indirectly — affect your thoughts about the movie as a whole. While the subject of concussion dangers related to playing football are important, one can’t dismiss the allegations that the NFL worked closely with the filmmakers in order to come out as unscathed as possible, which feels weird for a whistle-blowing picture such as this. That’s not to say that the NFL doesn’t emerge a victor here. The story of Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) is a harrowing one. An immigrant from Nigeria, Dr. Omalu was the forensic pathologist who made the grisly discovery of the still largely unknown brain illness chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). After dissecting the brains of recently deceased, relatively healthy retired NFL players, Omalu found that concussions have a serious compounding effect on the brain. The film chronicles his time as a pathologist in

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Left, Will Smith stars as Dr. Bennet Omalu in “Concussion.” Above, Smith and Omalu pose for a photo together before a special screening of the film in New York City.

★★ ‘Concussion’ Director // Peter Landesman Starring // Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, David Morse, Gugu MBatha-Raw, Albert Brooks, Luke Wilson, Paul Reiser, Mike O’Malley, Arliss Howard, Matthew Willig Rated // PG-13 for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language

Pittsburgh, and how he was able to uncover this hidden disease. A disease that doesn’t show up on brain scans, and can only be diagnosed after death. As one might suspect, this information was not received with open arms by the NFL. Omalu is threatened, verbally, emotionally and financially. The NFL attempts to suppress and

bury the scientific evidence that sustained repeated concussions — even tiny ones — will most likely result in CTE. A disease that can lead to paranoia, schizophrenia and suicide. Smith gives an admirable performance. Sure his accent isn’t the stuff Oscar legends are made of, but he’s doing a decent job here considering. It’s easy

to criticize an actor because they can’t get an accent just right. The real question is how much influence did the NFL have in the creation of this film? There is actual NFL footage in it, and there are repeated commercials for the movie played during NFL games. There See NFL on Page 12

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The Herald Journal, Logan, Utah, Friday, December 25, 2015

NFL survives ‘Concussion’

“He’s a frustrated artist already. Like, if his circle doesn’t connect at the end, he’ll trash the whole paper, rip it up, throw it away.”

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ALL MIXED UP

Quotable

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all mixed up Dean to headline Rendezvous

The Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous is pleased to welcome awardwinning country singer Billy Dean in concert at the sixth annual event slated to be held March 4 to 6 at Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum. Appearing with Dean will be Canadian performers Eli Barsi and Doris Daley, and hosting the Cowboy Family Dance on Saturday night will be Michael Martin Murphey and his band. Tickets are on sale now at cachevalleycowboyrendezvous.com. Billy Dean

concert ticket prices range from $10 to $50, while Michael Martin Murphey dance tickets are $15 adults and $10 students/children. Dean has sold more than 5 million albums worldwide, with 11 Top 10 singles and five No. 1 hits. He has been nominated and received awards in every major music award entity, including a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year for “Somewhere in My Broken Heart.” In 1992, Dean won ACM’s New Male Vocalist of the Year award and

was a CMA Horizon Award nominee. After a decade of touring, Dean took time to focus on family and songwriting. He left Capital Records and signed with Curb rRecords for the release of his 2004 album, “Let Them Be Little.” The single was a career radio smash and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard chart. Other popular hits include: “I Miss Billy the Kid”; “We Just Disagree”; See DEAN on Page 15

Billy Dean

Exhibit highlights local photographers

By Mary Alice Hobbs

Perfect light on a moonrise, a hummingbird, a windmill, a waterfall and a canyon arch provides moments that will be remembered for years through photography. Photos of these subjects and others will be on view in the Brigham City Museum’s exhibit “Northern Utah Camera Club: A Personal View” Dec. 19 through Jan. 20. Admission is free. The museum is located at 24 N. 300 West in Brigham City; the entrance is on the west side. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturda. For further information, call (435) 226-1439 or visit brighamcitymuseum.org. Members of the Northern Utah Camera Club have been picking up their cam-

“Wait Up” by Michael Goates of Brigham City

eras and “breathing in the world” since 1995 when the club was formed, according to Barry Parsons, current club president. Parsons, who lives in Wellsville, has served in this capacity for 14 years during three different stints. Parsons says, “We try to have group shoots six times a year. Some of the places we have visited are City of Rocks National Reserve, north of the Idaho border with Utah;

“Old Truck” by Barry Parsons of Wellsville

Eureka City, Utah, a historic mining town; the Spiral Jetty, an earthwork sculpture on the northeast shore of the Great Salt Lake; Chesterfield, Idaho, a ghost town; and Antelope Island, located within the Great Salt Lake.” Sandra Todd of Wellsville enjoys the group excursions because she likes exploring remote

places. She says, “Each trip is a treasure hunt.” Gary Hurst of Roy is involved with the club because he can socialize with people who have similar interests and diverse talents. Michael Goates of Brigham City appreciates members sharing their images and the constructive discussions about the artworks

at the monthly meetings. Some of the photographs in the exhibit that articulate a story better than words are star trails from wind caves, a bobolink attracting a mate, a chipmunk collecting sunflower seeds, a parade of elk and Anasazi ruins. Subjects that appeal to the individual club members are varied.

Dickson Smith of Brigham City states, “My focus is birds. I’ve been a ‘birder’ since I was 5 years old living in Oklahoma. I appreciate the birds’ beauty, diversity of colors, sizes and shapes.” Brian Ferguson of Brigham City says, “I primarily photograph scenic nature and wildlife. When a ‘critter’ unexpectedly ‘performs’ for the camera, and I capture the split-second moment with my camera, it’s exhilarating!” Other participants in the exhibit are Debbie Keesler, Perry; Cindy Maughan, Wellsville; Roger Miller, Ogden; Brett Mosley, Layton; John Poppleton, Wellsville; Norm Troseth, Fielding; and Rena Winchester, Brigham City. ———

Members of the Northern Utah Camera Club meet at the Brigham City Museum once a month from 7 to 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month. Contact Barry Parsons at bpar@ digis.net for additional information.

regional artists who work in two dimensional media like painting and photography,” said Elaine Thatcher, Summerfest’s executive director. We will accept either actual paintings/ photos, or for those artists who live farther away, high-quality photos.” Application information can be found at logansummerfest.com. Summerfest is also accepting applications from visual artists, performers and food vendors for its 2016 festival, which will take place June 16 to 18. The deadline for applications is Feb. 20. Performers and food vendors

wishing to participate can apply at logansummerfest.com. Visual artists and craftspeople may apply through Zapplication, an online arts application service at zapplication.org. “We strongly encourage all artists to apply online,” Thatcher said. “If someone needs help with doing an online application, they can call and make an appointment to come in, and we’ll help them. Online applications are much easier for us to manage than paper ones.” Thatcher can be reached at 2133858 or elaine@logansummerfest. com.

Cache Awards Banquet

The annual Cache Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Riverwoods Conference Center, 615 Riverwoods Pkwy. This year’s awards banquet is sponsored by Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital, and it will feature Chris Redgrave, the new voice of “Speaking on Business” for Zions Bank, as the keynote speaker. For more information, visit cachechamber.com.

‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

Music Theatre West will present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Feb. 12 to 20 at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life in the musical adaptation of the beloved family film. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-thisworld car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers of “Mary Poppins” fame, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find “truly scrumptious.” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, 15, 18, 19 and 20, and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Children 5 years and older will be admitted; no babes in arms. Ticket prices are $20 to $23 and available at cachearts.org, by calling 752-0026 or at the Ellen Eccles Theatre Box Office at 43 S. Main St. Purchase tickets before Jan. 1 and receive $4 off each ticket.

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Each year, Summerfest Arts Faire selects one artist to be its featured artist. That artist’s work appears on the festival’s posters and other publicity, and the selected artist receives a free booth at Summerfest as well as other benefits. Applications are being accepted from interested artists who live anywhere in Utah and selected counties in surrounding states. The art pieces submitted for consideration must depict some aspect of Cache Valley or Summerfest. The application deadline is Jan. 15. “We accept applications from

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Gearing up for Summerfest COMING UP

Son of the Pioneers

Photo courtesy of The Hit Men

The Hit Men will perform Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre in downtown Logan.

Be wary of The Hit Men

Renowned musicians set to play Eccles Theatre on Jan. 7 The Hit Men will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Featuring former stars of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Hit Men was formed in November 2010 and has been involved in classic hits from 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. This incomparable quintet has made songs by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Elton John,

Sting, Carly Simon, Carole King, Tommy James and The Shondells, Barry Manilow and many other superstars. Tickets for The Hit Men are $25 to $39. They are available online at cachearts.org, in person at the Ellen Eccles Theatre or by phone at 752-0026. The Hit Men are great players, world-class entertainers,

and — most important — unlike any so-called “tribute band,” they were there when these songs were recorded. Their licks, their solos, their grooves and their harmonies are embedded into the music and essential to the sound of these records that millions would come to love.

The Cache Valley Center for the Arts presents an evening with the Sons of the Pioneers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Originally started by Roy Rogers, the group has garnered international acclaim and many musical awards including having their songs “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Cool Water” inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Sons of the Pioneers plays Western music that defines the genre. Tickets are $25 to $39. To purchase, visit cachearts.org, or call 752-0026.

Elk at Hardware Ranch

Hardware Ranch WMA offers an opportunity to get up close to wild Rocky Mountain elk on a horse-drawn sleigh. From Friday, Dec. 11, through Feb. 29, 2016, Hardware Ranch will be open from noon to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are sold in the visitors center; admission is $5 ages 9 and older, $3 ages 4 to 8 years old and children 3 and under are free. Visit wildlife.utah.gov/hardSee MEN on Page 12 wareranch for more information.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — To say that the force is strong with this one is an understatement. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $238 million over the weekend, making it the biggest North American debut of all time according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. earnings destroy the previous opening record set by Universal’s “Jurassic World,” which drew $208.8 million this summer.

Internationally, the film brought in $279 million, bringing its global gross to $517 million — second only to “Jurassic World’s” global bow of $525 million. But the dinosaurs had the added benefit of China — “Star Wars” won’t open there until Jan. 9. This is just the latest in a laundry list of records set by J.J. Abrams’ film, the seventh in the franchise, which had analysts anticipating a debut anywhere from $150 million to $300 million. The “X-factor” was quality. While

“The Force Awakens” drew enormous pre-sales, the film was kept under lockdown from the press and critics until mere days before it was released to the public. Reviews turned out to be stellar (95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), as did early audience reaction, who gave the film an A CinemaScore. Rentrak’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian said that’s the key element that may push the film

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a record $238 million over the weekend.

GOP debate hits big ratings, but CBS wins week

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‘Force Awakens’ shatters box office marks

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A remake of the 1991 film of the same name, “Point Break” hits theaters nationwide on Christmas Day.

‘Point Break’ keeps it real Remake of action film features athletes, not stuntmen BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) — Johnny Utah will do almost anything to catch a criminal. Aficionados of the campy 1990s surfboard cult classic “Point Break” already know that. But the ends to which America’s most extreme FBI agent takes his daredeviling nearly 25 years after Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze partnered in the original is what makes this generation’s version of “Point Break” something more than a by-the-book reboot. Snowboarding, freeclimbing,

wingsuit flying, motocross — the new movie features pretty much every kind of death-defying sport you can think of and employs the best in the world at each endeavor to shoot the scenes. No need to worry, purists: There’s surfing, too, along with plenty of Keanu-like cheese to choose from — Johnny: “Ideas can be powerful.” Johnny’s love interest, Samsara: “Not as powerful as a whaling ship.” Deep thoughts. But if anything about this remake lingers 25 years hence, it probably

won’t be the lines. Rather, it will be the risk and expense the directors and athletes incurred to portray extreme sports in the most realistic light possible. “I’ve seen a Hollywood snowboard movie where they’re showing the same, quote-unquote, trick, but it’s two different rotations,” said Louie Vito, the Olympic snowboarder who has a cameo in the movie. “It’s a lot of little things like that that we notice that can make See REAL on Page 15

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest GOP debate edged out NFL football and beat everything else to score as last week’s most-watched prime-time program, leaving Democrats and even Adele in the dust. The Republican presidential faceoff (the party’s fifth, this time from Las Vegas on Dec. 15) drew 18.17 million viewers to CNN, according to the Nielsen ratings company. Sunday’s NFL game between Arizona and Philadelphia, aired on NBC, was the week’s runner-up with 18.11 million viewers. “Adele Live in New York,” also aired by NBC, ranked 11th. It was seen by 11.27 million viewers. The New Hampshire debate by Democratic presidential hopefuls, airing Saturday on ABC, drew 8 million viewers to rank 21st for the week. But overall, CBS led in prime time with an average 8.9 million viewers, with its series “The Big Bang Theory” (ranked No. 3) and “NCIS” (No. 4) the top scripted broadcasts. CBS could also claim the week’s top nine dramas. NBC, in second place for the week, averaged 7.7 million viewers, while ABC had 4.6 million and Fox had 2.9 million. NBC’s “Nightly News” topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.8 million viewers. For the week of Dec. 14-20, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: Nevada GOP Debate, CNN, 18.17 million; NFL Football: Arizona at Philadelphia, NBC, 18.11 million; “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 17.23 million; “NCIS,” CBS, 15.53 million; Nevada GOP Debate (Introduction), CNN, 15.38 million; “The Voice” (Monday), NBC, 14.03 million; “Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 13.44 million; “60 Minutes,” CBS, 12.70 million; “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 12.69 million; “NCIS: New Orleans,” CBS, 12.09 million.

★★★

‘The Big Short’

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down as he follows his characters through the seedy underbelly of the economic collapse. One of McKay’s truly visionary ideas here is to bring in celebrities like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez to explain complex financial terms like Credit Default Swaps and Synthetic Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs). What these cutaway scenes provide are context to trating. He hates them. the immense inanity He acts as a stand-in for of it all. Gomez walks the American people us through Synthetic who lost homes, penCDOs at a blackjack sions, even lives, to the table in such manner as financial collapse. He’s disgusted with the system to strip away any sort and the people perpetuat- of reality that might AP Photo ing its toxicity. He voices have been surrounding Steve Carrell, left, and Ryan Gosling share a scene in “The Big Short.” such an idiotic product. our frustrations. It’s cathartic, but not enough In this way McKay is lose everything. Unlike able to illustrate the to assuage our anger. Burry, who appears more McKay’s vision is utter meaninglessor less unsympathetic to ness of many of Wall rocky at first. He starts the pending cataclysm, Street’s most prized off with some haphazBaum wrestles with his Director // Adam McKay money-making monard editing, splicing in conscience. If his bet is Starring // Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, Ryan strosities. commercials and media right, and if the housing Gosling, Brad Pitt, Karen Gillan, Marisa Tomei, It is a frustrating without any rhyme or market goes under he’ll Melissa Leo, Max Greenfield, Finn Wittrock movie to watch, espereason. The beginning make billions, but every- feels more like a music Rated // R for for pervasive language and some cially if you had skin one else will lose big. sexuality/nudity in the game back then. video — at least in the Watching Baum interThis is a movie that editing department — short their mortgage hold- going to spike, people view realtors and banking than a prestige, end-ofhas the ability to ignite ings. The rest is history. aren’t going to be able to managers living high on righteous anger. As it the-year awards con The best character of pay, and they’re going to the hog is infinitely frus- tender. Finally, he settles should. the bunch has to be Mark Baum (Steve Carell). Action! PROVIDENCE 8 UNIVERSITY 6 Baum is a hothead who 535 West 100 North, Providence 1225 North 200 East, Logan manages a small fund Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip** Concussion** (PG-13) 10:45 1:30 6:50 operating with, but inde(PG) 11:00 2:45 4:20 7:35 2297 N. Main December 25 - December 31 9:15 pendently of a major bank. MOVIE HOTLINE 753-6444 • WWW.WaLKErCINEMas.NEt Concussion** (PG-13) 11:15 1:50 4:30 7:45 10:30 Daddy’s Home** (PG) 11:10 1:00 3:10 2D SEATS $4.00 • 3D SEATS $6.00 ** MOVIES 5 Baum catches wind of Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 10:00 2:45 6:05 8:15 5:20 7:30 10:00 OPEN sat & MON - tHUrs at 11:30 aM FOr MatINEss 2450 North Main, Logan Burry’s plan and decides OpEN FRI & SuN AT 3:45 pM • NO 9PM sHOWINGs sUNdaY The Good Dinosuar (PG) 1:15 3:45 The Good Dinosaur 2D (PG) 10:35 4:05 Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road tIMEs EFFECtIvE CHrIstMas daY dEC. 25 to investigate further. He The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Chip** (PG) 11:30 3:15 5:25 7:30 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay 2d HOtEL LOvE tHE isn’t convinced that the (PG-13) 1:30 10:20 Creed (PG-13) 12:15 9:55 traNsYLvaNIa Part 2 (PG-13) 10:40 COOPErs housing market is going (PG) 4:40 (PG-13) 9:40 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt 2** Joy** (PG-13) 1:40 4:20 7:00 9:40 Joy** (PG-13) 10:45 4:50 7:15 9:55 to go under, because (PG-13) Fri-Thurs 1:45 9:20 Point Break 2D** (PG-13) 3:45 9:40 PaN (PG) GOOsEBUMPs (PG) Point Break 2D** (PG-13) 10:10 5:05 7:00 traditionally it’s the stronIn The Heart Of The Sea (PG-13) 2:45 10:00 Point Break 3D** (PG-13) 1:20 6:10 4:20 4:35 Point Break 3D** (PG-13) 12:15 9:50 Krampus (R) 5:30 9:45 gest part of the American Sisters** (R) 10:35 3:35 6:15 9:00 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2D** (PG-13) 2d EvErEst BrIdGE OF sPIEs Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2D** (PG-13) The Peanuts Movie (PG) 1:30 7:45 economy. Who doesn’t 11:00 1:20 1:50 4:15 4:40 7:10 7:30 10:20 (PG-13) 7:20 (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:00 Spectre (R) 11:45 6:45 pay their mortgage, right? 11:00 11:45 12:45 2:00 4:00 6:30 8:00 9:30 ** Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D** (PG-13) Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2D Baum quickly ascer11:00 12:00 (only showing Fri night) tHE MartIaN tHE INtErN 10:30 9:10 (PG-13) 12:00 3:45 6:45 tains the problem. Toxic (PG-13) 6:40 & 9:25 (PG-13) 7:15 & 9:30 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D** (PG-13) Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D** Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D DBOX** loans have saturated 1:00 9:45 (PG-13) 3:00 9:30 (PG-13) 10:30 9:10 last 12/24 show @ 7:30pm vICtOr FraNKENstEIN the marketplace. These Private Screenings & Events Showtime Updates: (PG-13) 9:45 adjustable-rate loans are www.MegaplexTheatres.com 435-752-7155

The Reel Place Aaron Peck

The housing bubble of the mid-Aughts is about to crash. That’s where Adam McKay’s eventual skewering of Wall Street’s immense greed begins its story. “The Big Short” is a critical — oftentimes savage — dissection of the insidiousness that led up to America’s latest recession. In hindsight it’s like watching “Titanic” knowing it’s going to crash. Knowing the outcome makes McKay’s takedown resonate even more. Based on Michael Lewis’s book “The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine,” McKay’s big-screen adaptation chronicles the run up to and the aftermath of the financial meltdown, which all started in the housing market. It’s a wacky, infuriating ride through the money-lined hallways of Wall Street and their willingness to prey upon the middle class of America. The list of characters are a who’s who of financial wizards; number crunchers. These hedge fund managers foresee the collapse coming and jump on it, making a bundle in the process. Michael Burry (Christian Bale) is a standoffish fund manager with a nose for seeing trends before they develop. Well before the housing collapse, Burry figured that the housing market was going to tank. He wanted to use his deep pockets to short the housing market. Everyone thought he was insane. He figured out a way to bait big banks into allowing him to

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‘Big Short’ inspires laughs and anger

BETTER TOGETHER larry and jeremy winborg share a passion for art

or Jeremy Winborg, there really was not another option when he chose to create art for a living. That’s what happens when you’re the son of well-known artist Larry Winborg. The father-son duo share a studio in Hyde Park, in a second floor loft on the mountain bench with a fantastic view of the Wellsville Mountains and Cache Valley. The room is lined with windows and furnished in warm colors, with paintings hanging from and lined against the walls. Their work benches mirror each other, and a billiard table takes up another corner. A lot of people ask how the two can work together, as it’s not always easy being in business with family. For the Winborgs, that’s not really a problem. “We get along good,” Larry says. “We enjoy the relationship we have as father and son, we work together as artists.” It’s nice to work with someone who is also an artist and can offer perspective during the creative process, Jeremy says. “If I’m working on a painting, I can be stuck on something that makes the painting incomplete, and he’s able to come over and tell what’s wrong with it, what needs to be done,” he explains. The 73-year-old elder Winborg celebrated the anniversary of his 50th year as an artist a month ago, marking from the time he graduated with a Master’s of Fine Art at Utah State University. However, he says he decided he wanted to be an artist back in the first grade, growing up in Southeastern Idaho.

“I’ve always wanted to be an artist, always really loved it,” Larry explains. Larry spent many years of his career as an illustrator, and he had an art studio at one time for several years in Salt Lake City with his brother. Now, he does commissioned work and art shows with his son. Their gallery, Winborg Masterpieces in downtown Logan, represents them both. They also have had artwork featured in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ magazine, The Ensign, and in other church works. Larry bounces around between different styles, working in oils much of the time, though in the past few years he turned to abstract work. Abstract, for him, is like music without words. Father and son don’t collaborate as much as they did when Jeremy was younger, but they are contracted to do a series of murals on the wall of a building in downtown Logan, visible on the east side of the Center Street Grill parking lot from Main Street. The first mural, up now, was created by Jeremy and is titled “Baby Steps,” featuring a family in a rustic kitchen. The son, modeled after Jeremy’s 2-year-old, is walking to his father, whose arms are outstretched to receive him, as his mother watches. The next in the series of murals will be one created by Larry, entitled “Flying Sparks,” including a father and son in a blacksmith’s forge, where the father is teaching the son how to make a knife. That will likely replace “Baby Steps” on the wall this spring. The idea behind the project is mentoring, Larry

explains. “I think we could all remember that everyone needs help, and needs to be mentored,” he says. “I’ve always had a saying of, ‘There isn’t anyone you can’t learn something from.’ So, if someone’s willing to teach you and you’re willing to learn, then you can learn from everyone.” Larry, who cites mentors like the late Utah artist Harrison Groutage, is a mentor himself. Growing up, Larry’s children had free rein of his studio, and he supplied them plenty of materials. The same goes for his grandchildren. “People ask, ‘How did you teach your kids to paint?’ And I didn’t. I just gave them the paints, the brushes, and the canvasses and the paper and said, ‘Go for it,’ and I encouraged them, praised them,” he says. The whole family is involved in some kind of art, be it weaving, painting or photography. Two daughters have a business called Winborg Sisters Design, producing art decor for children. Jeremy’s kids, who have an art heritage from their mother and father, are budding artists, down to his 2-year-old. “He’s a frustrated artist already,” Jeremy explains. “Like, if his circle doesn’t connect at the end, he’ll trash the whole paper, rip it up, throw it away. He paints eyeballs right now.” Jeremy, 36, grew up watching his father do his work as an illustrator for various publications like See ART on Page 12

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Jeremy Winborg, left, poses for a portrait with his father, Larry, at the artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studio in Hyde Park.

THE BEST DAY OF THEIR LIVES

Conservice brings in American Authors to rock the Spectrum

Clockwise from above: American Authors lead singer Zac Barnett delivers from the Spectrum stage. Lead guitarist James Adam Shelley lets loose during a solo. Barnett performs with drummer Matt Sanchez. Adoring fans cheer from the front row on the Spectrum floor. Barnett makes a young girl’s day.

Photographs by Jeff Hunter

Thanks to Conservice’s remarkable growth, the local company founded in 2000 decided it needed a little more room to hold this year’s Christmas party/15th anniversary celebration. So, rather than cram 1,200 employees into a convention center somewhere, president and CEO David Jenkins thought much bigger — the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum at Utah State University — and said he wanted to bring in a nationally known musical act to entertain his employees and some of their family and friends. That led to the first appearance ever in Cache Valley by American Authors, an altrock band out of Brooklyn, New York, best known for its 2014 hit, “Best Day of My Life.” Comprised of lead vocalist Zac Barnett, guitarist/banjo player James Adam Shelley, bassist Dave Rublin and drummer Matt Sanchez, American Authors took the Spectrum stage at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, and played for just over an hour. Barnett, clearly a favorite with the young women in the crowd, had the whole arena — including Jenkins and his family — dancing, bouncing, clapping and singing along. The band’s set list included a guitar solo by Shelley and 13 songs, including “Believer,” “Trouble,” “Go Big or Go Home” and a cover of The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face.” The group, which also performed a new song, “Nothing Better,” off its upcoming second album, closed its set with “Best Day of My Life,” then returned for an encore featuring “Oh, What a Life.”

When out in the streets there arose such

inversions for those living below The climate is warming or changing at least It’s scarier than the mound-about on First East.

But the .500 Aggies got a bowl game of some sort Against some team from Ohio; don’t laugh and don’t snort Bowl games are as rare as grains of sand on a clatter the beach I turn up the volume to But this one honors hear what’s the matter potatoes, a folksy spud Denny’s has opened but niche Dunkin has closed One bad breakfast for On Aggies, on Maveranother transposed ick And the stadium you The moon on the breast built. of the new fallen snow On Walmart and Kmart Gave all hope of less

YOUR STUFF

and more marts to come. If we just get more box stores We’ll all have more fun. By DCB We need to be different just like all the others A man ... who is on everyone’s minds, especially during the Christmas season. I guess we now have those mythical druthers. A man ... whose reputation is known world-

“Who Is This Man?”

Though I leave with great frequency I always come back Cache Valley is a meal Those other places just a snack. So thanks for another great year Let’s do it again though the future’s less clear ——— Dennis Hinkamp is actually some place other than Cache Valley right now. but he promises to come back soon.

wide as a kind and giving person. A man ... with long hair that hangs over his collar A man ... who is constantly recruiting “helpers” to assist him with his good works. A man ... whose charity is unparalleled, whose love is boundless, whose name, merely mentioned, gives eternal hope to all who hear it A man ... whose spirit we are encouraged to carry within us throughout the year. A man ... who when you get close to him, his arms will encircle you in love, as he ever so patiently listens to the desires of your heart. A man ... whose ultimate gift is priceless, timeless, and yet promised gladly to all who are “believers.” A man ... who encourages us all, even adults, to become as little children.

Art Continued from Page 9 Sports Illustrated and going on trips to do photography for another show or painting. When he started painting in acrylics at age 15, it turned out well. The rights for his first work were purchased by the Utah Education Association, made into posters and distributed to all teachers in Utah. The painting was later put on display at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The younger Winborg likes Native American artwork, though like his father, he varies between subjects that are urban, rural, nature and portrait. They both have comparable styles and freely admit they are more alike than different. When asked what they like about each other’s artwork, they essentially said the same thing: style. “He uses big brushes, does big brush strokes,” Jeremy said of his father’s work.

“Salt Lake Temple” by Jeremy Winborg

“Mary, Joseph and Christ Child” by Jeremy Winborg

“Those are my favorite paintings he does — his more wild, impressionistic abstract artwork.” Larry echoed his son’s description.

“I like his ability to paint portraits,” Larry said of Jeremy. “He’s very good at that, his color. And I like some of his looser work. It’s sort of abstract in a way, but it’s

an object or a building, or a scene, or a person, but it’s good good design, good paint quality, good texture, good brush strokes.” The two have an affectionate camaraderie together, joking and feeding off each other’s energy. “He says we’re not competitive,” Jeremy says “We’re not,” Larry interjects. “We’re the main competitors

when we go to shows and sit side by side.” “We’re in direct competition, but ...” Jeremy adds mischievously, “I buy him an ice cream or something if he didn’t sell anything.” Larry smiles and turns to Jeremy. “Oh, P.F. Chang’s,” he says, referring to a restaurant visit during a show. “Remember that P.F. Chang’s once?” Larry chuckles. “He wasn’t selling anything right at the moment, so he was really mad. But, he got over it because he ended up passing me.” “I think I outsold you,” Jeremy says. The two come pretty close to selling the same amount of artwork at each show, but sometimes one does outdo the other. It’s only friendly competition. “We’re here to develop our own abilities and talents,” Larry says, now serious. “And we’re going to be held accountable for it.”

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Both children and parents slept in with much joy Resting assured that they all chose the right toy The stores were all open awaiting the rush But all were at “Star Wars” in theaters most plush.

Slightly Off Center DENNIS HINKAMP

‘Twas the day after Christmas, when all through the county All the citizens were stirring, already bored with their bounty The stockings were flung some here and some there, In hopes that the return receipts were saved with great care

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It’s hard not to like the ‘Hateful Eight’ Russell heads up all-star cast in Tarantino’s latest By Aaron Peck Cache movie critic

There is a certain acquired taste to Tarantino’s brand of cinema. If you’ve developed a liking for him, “The Hateful Eight” may indeed come across as one of his best. It has everything you’d expect from a Tarantino film — lush visuals, witty dialogue, berserk scenarios — but, they’re all largely confined to a small four-walled haberdashery, creating a powder keg of tension that simmers for its elongated runtime. John Ruth (Kurt Russell) is a bounty hunter transporting a prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to be hanged for murder. With this film and “Bone Tomahawk,” Russell has established himself as the preeminent go-to actor for gritty westerns. They’re traveling through a blizzard, and before they get to the hanging town, they have to stop at Minnie’s Haberdashery for a few nights until the storm blows over. Along the way, Ruth picks up old friend

whole is some of the most complex screenwriting on display this year. As always, Tarantino’s script contains a heavy helping Major Marquis Warren of dark humor that some (Samuel L. Jackson). will find offensive and Fresh off the Civil War, fans of his will find hilar“The Hateful Eight” ious. For me “Django” exists in a very racist felt mean-spirited and time period. Warren, a low. Here Tarantino hits retired Union generalthe playful tone of “Pulp turned-bounty hunter, Fiction” coupled with the is well-known amongst intensity of the “Kill Bill” Northerners and Southsaga. erners alike. We’ve come all this One of those Conway and we haven’t even federates is Chris Mantalked about the perfornix (Walton Goggins), mances, which are trewho is also picked up mendous. Goggins probefore they reach the vides, pound for pound, haberdashery in questhe best supporting actor tion. Mannix is an AP Photo performance of the year. ex-Confederate soldierKurt Russell,left, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bruce Dern act in a scene from the new film, Samuel L. Jackson is turned-sheriff. It isn’t “The Hateful Eight.” right there with him. long before Tarantino With such a limited setstarts an intricate weave out there. It’s nigh impos- ting this movie must be of character backstories sible not to reflexively carried by the actors in it into a tapestry of vioshiver as the wind whistles and they’re remarkable. lence and blood. He’s all around you. Leigh outshines many of so great at that. Imme Chief among this film’s her male contemporaries, Director // Quentin Tarantino diately there’s tension accomplishments is that playing the foul-mouthed Starring // Kurt Russell, Samuel J. Jackson, Tim between Mannix and it’s essentially a lockedRoth, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Daisy Domergue. It’s Warren. Here are two room mystery at its core. Walton Goggins, Bruce Dern, Michael Madsen truly an acting master men, of two different A frighteningly great Rated // R for strong bloody violence, a scene of class going on here. races, who fought for one, too. You know that violent sexual content, language and some graphic “The Hatful Eight” different sides in the nudity because it’s a Tarantino may exhibit many of TarCivil War, and they’re film, at some point it’s antino’s tendencies — or, sharing a stagecoach. background, make the going to explode in a dare I say, clichés — but, Tarantino’s screenplay one of them is working one-room setting feel shower of over-the-top for his prisoner, but he like so many established expertly builds tenmulti-dimensional and gruesomeness, but not directors his quirks still sion during scenes like doesn’t know who. layered. Outside the wind before the insane tension Most of the movie feel fresh because they’re these. building of the first half. consistently on point. It’s When they reach the takes place within this log howls. For being such a stationary film, this one The way Tarantino one of those movies that haberdashery, there are cabin. Tarantino’s brilharbors one of the most liance at framing shots, weaves the tales of each of makes you happy to be at more characters waitimmersive sound mixes utilizing foreground and ing. Ruth is paranoid the strangers into a larger the movies.

NFL Continued from Page 3 are rumors that the more inflammatory scenes were scrubbed at the request of the NFL. So, it’s difficult to ascertain whether or not you’re getting the whole truth and nothing but the truth. There’s still something to be said for the overall impact

★★★

‘The Hateful Eight’

of the movie. It’s effective in conveying the dangers of playing football and advocating the rights of the players in knowing what risk they are assuming. It will no doubt influence many parents out there to steer their kids toward sports that may mitigate concussion risks. In one telling moment, an NFL insider hypothesizes that if just 10 percent of American families disallow their kids to play football, then that’s it. A

multi-billion dollar industry would essentially wither and die. With some solid supporting actor performances from Albert Brooks and Alec Baldwin, “Concussion” is one of those award-time films that feels influential when you first see it. However, its impact as an awards contender wanes shortly after. Compared to other films vying for accolades, “Concussion” is likely to be left behind.

Men Continued from Page 5 Keyboardist and group founder Lee Shapiro, lead guitarist/vocalist Jimmy Ryan, bassist/vocalist Larry Gates, vocalist Russ Velazquez and drummer Gerry Polci — the lead singer on The Four Seasons’ biggest smash, “Oh

What A Night” — deliver sizzling shows that combine live music, eye-popping videos and reminiscences born from their witnessing and making musical history as it happened. Audiences are stunned by the group’s performances of “Crocodile Rock,” “You’re So Vain,” “Lets Hang On,” “Sherry” and “Who Loves You,” amongst many others.

Box Continued from Page 6 to the $2 billion mark by the end of its run. Many are already going back for a second helping. “The enthusiasm has really turned into a cultural event,” said Dave Hollis, Disney’s executive vice president of theatrical distribution. “It’s unbelievable.” “It feels historic. The marketing team has embarked on a two-plus year journey to create this event feel,” Hollis

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Newcomer Daisy Ridley stars as Rey in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

recaptured the zeitgeist like ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’” wrote Nick Dutro of The Advertiser-Tribune in Tiffin, Ohio. The initial impact of a “Star Wars” resurgence first began reverberating across the popculture landscape in 2012 when Disney acquired Lucasfilm for more than $4 billion, plotting a pair of movie spinoffs and a new trilogy merging veterans Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) with newcomers Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Kylo Ren

added. “It’s hard to think you could replicate this, but never say never.” Males overwhelmingly drove the astronomical earnings, comprising 58 percent of the audience. “Many of the bigger films of the past few years have been driven by that often marginalized female audience,” Dergarabedian said. “This proves that if you put the right film in the marketplace, the guys will show up in big numbers. You can still break records with one gender being the dominant one.” He predicted that over time, Daisy Ridley’s

(Adam Driver). In the year leading up to the December release of “The Force Awakens,” Disney and Lucasfilm unleashed a barrage of “Star Wars” merchandise, comic books and video games that fueled anticipation for the film. When the movie opened in theaters, “The Force Awakens” lit up screens — and fans’ eyeballs — brighter than a lightsaber. With an astronomical $248 million debut at the box office last weekend, the newest “Star Wars” entry trampled over the record for biggest debut in North Amer-

protagonist may help even the gender breakdown. Hollis agreed, noting that the breakdown evened out across the weekend too. Friday audiences were 63 percent male, he said. The film also drew mainly adults, who made up 71 percent of the audience. Teens accounted for only 9 percent, but those numbers may go up in the coming weeks as holiday vacations kick in. IMAX, 3D and other premium large format screens further helped drive the massive earnings. Nearly half of

ica, set earlier in the year by “Jurassic World.” “The Force Awakens” also has won over most critics, despite not being screened for them ahead of the film’s mammoth Dec. 14 premiere in Hollywood. The American Film Institute selected it as one of its 10 best movies of the year, and the Critics’ Choice Awards added it as an 11th best picture nominee, leading many to have faith in “The Force Awakens” as a viable Oscar contender. “The ‘Star Wars’ franchise is holding an IOU that it could cash in this year,” said Tom O’Neil, editor-in-chief of

moviegoers — 47 percent —chose to see the film on the generally pricier screens. IMAX screens alone accounted for $48 million of the global earnings. But “Star Wars” didn’t fly alone this weekend. A few other movies attempted to provide some counterprogramming and ended up with comparatively decent results. Almost a galaxy away, Fox’s animated “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” came in second with $14.4 million. According to exit polls, 70 percent of audi-

Gold Derby, a site that handicaps Hollywood awards and other events. “The Oscars owe major love to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise. It’s one of the most successful and beloved franchises in Hollywood history. It’s criminal that Oscar voters have never historically taken sci-fi seriously.” While previous “Star Wars” films garnered 22 nominations and seven wins at the Academy Awards, only the original “Star Wars” earned a best picture nod. It lost to “Annie Hall” in 1978. “The Force Awakens” is already on the academy’s short list for a visual effects nomination with 9 other films, and O’Neil is hopeful that it will be among the best picture candidates when the Oscar nominations are announced Jan. 14. He also wouldn’t be shocked if Harrison Ford is recognized for reprising his role as Han Solo and composer John Williams earns his 50th nomination for the film’s score. “It’s funny,” said Abrams. “I’ve spent the last few years with everyone asking me how I am dealing with the pressure. The truth is that anything that happens at this point is icing on a cake that I’m just happy came out of the oven.”

ences were comprised of families. The film also played to a rather diverse audience of 22 percent Hispanics and 19 percent African-Americans. “Starting on Monday, 73 percent of K through 12 is out of school. Why wouldn’t we make our picture available?” said Chris Aronson, Fox’s president of domestic distribution as to why they released their film “in the teeth of the hurricane.” “‘Star Wars’ is the phenomenon it is and will continue to be, but there is another segment of the audience out

there,” he added. In third place, the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler comedy “Sisters” earned an estimated $13.4 million out of the gates. A whopping 79 percent of audiences were female for the R-rated comedy — a solid indicator that the counterprogramming against “Star Wars” was in fact a wise choice. “A healthy box office needs something for everyone,” said Nick Carpou, Universal’s president of domestic distribution, who expects a solid performance for the comedy in the weeks to come.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars” isn’t just strong. It’s unstoppable. The revival of the nearly 40-year-old space saga has already dominated the box office and toy shelves. Now, it’s also been selected as The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year and is amassing support for Academy Awards consideration. “Personally, it’s been three years of feeling privileged to be part of something that’s bigger than all of us,” filmmaker J.J. Abrams told the AP in an interview. “This accolade is very much appreciated and no exception to that feeling.” “Star Wars” won the AP’s annual Entertainer of the Year contest with a volley of votes from members that would rival the firepower of the First Order. The sci-fi series bested Adele, Taylor Swift and Amy Schumer as the top vote getter. Others up for the honor included streaming services, Jon Stewart, Jennifer Lawrence, Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis and the Kardashians. Voters were asked to consider who had the most influence on entertainment and culture in 2015. “In a year full of sequels, reboots and returns, none have

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Cache Magazine calendar items are due Tuesday by 5 p.m. They will also run for free in The Herald Journal one to two days prior to the event. Calendar items can be submitted by email at hjhappen@hjnews.com. Any press releases or photos for events listed in the first half of Cache Magazine can be sent to jhunter@hjnews.com. Poems and photos can also be sent to jhunter@hjnews.com and run on a space-available basis if selected.

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MONDAY

Nora Barlow will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at Caffe Ibis, 52 Federal Ave.

Hardware Ranch WMA offers a unique opportunity to get up close to wild Rocky Mountain elk on a horse-drawn sleigh. From Friday, Dec. 11, through Feb. 29, 2016, Hardware Ranch will be open from noon to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are sold in the visitors center; admission is $5 ages 9 and older, $3 ages 4 to 8 years old and children 3 and under are free. Visit wildlife.utah. gov/hardwareranch for more information.

SUNDAY The Post-Mormon Community is an organization of individuals and families who have left Mormonism. The Cache Valley chapter meets for dinner and socializing at a local restaurant at 6:30 p.m. every Sunday evening. Newcomers welcome. For more information, call Jeff at 770-4263 or visit postmormon.org/logan.

The Logan Library Monday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, in the Jim Bridger Room. This week’s movie is “What We Did on Our Holiday,” rated PG-13. Popcorn and admission is free. The North Logan Library Monday Movie will begin at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, at 475 E. 2500 North in North Logan. This week’s movie is “Jurassic World,” rated PG-13. Popcorn and admission is free.

TUESDAY

Real Continued from Page 6 a movie a lot more corny. But this, having the guys they had do the stunts and the riding, it stays way more true to it.” From Xavier De Le Rue in snowboarding to Chris Sharma in freeclimbing, “Point Break” serves up a Who’s Who list of action-sports stars — some of whom saw opportunities open when the original movie helped bring extreme sports to the masses. “For Generation Xers, that movie was an inspiration for us,” said wingsuit pilot Jeb Corliss, who helped with the remake. “It made you think that maybe you can earn a living doing something you love.” The filmmakers traveled to four continents and spared no expense to shoot the action. It took around 60 takes to produce a heart-pounding, five-minute scene of the movie’s philosophical antihero, Bodhi, and his wingsuit-wearing posse jumping off the Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps, dodging mountains and skimming just above valley floors on the way to a safe landing. Corliss called

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Luke Bracey plays Utah, left, and Edgar Ramirez plays Bodhi in a scene from “Point Break.”

it the most dangerous stunt that’s ever been filmed for a movie. Big mountain snowboarders Ralph Backstrom and Mike Basich joined De Le Rue in playing Bodhi, Johnny and the rest for their near-vertical trip down the Aiguille de la Grande in France. One portion of the filming triggered a Class 4 Avalanche. “Sure, it would have been a hell of a lot easier to shoot these scenes on a greenscreen stage in Atlanta,” director Ericson Core said. “But honestly, that wouldn’t respect those sports at all. We pushed the limits as far as we possibly could.”

These extreme stars are no strangers to this kind of danger. But more often, their travails are performed among themselves or, at best, made into movies and videos that bypass Hollywood and are distributed straight to the niche audiences that care the most about this stuff. It brings special meaning to a question Bodhi poses midway through the movie: “If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is there to YouTube it, did it really happen?” Well, the tree called “Point Break” is dropping on Christmas — same as the NFL-medical-detective film

Willow Park Zoo holds story times at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the Wildlife Learning Center. We hear stories, see an animal or artifact, and do a craft. Best for children 3 to 5 yrs. Visit willowparkzoo.com for more information.

THURSDAY Utah Public Radio invites you to New Year’s Eve on Thursday, Dec. 31, beginning with a reception at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m.. Fine dining by Hamilton’s at the Logan Golf & Country Club at 710 N. 1500 East with live music

“Concussion.” That movie portrays a league that, for decades, put lives on the line for the sake of entertainment while teetering between denial and reluctant acceptance of football’s life-altering consequences. “Point Break” deals with some similar issues differently: Both the movie’s characters and the extreme athletes who perform their stunts are more than willing to risk their lives for a cause. They don’t shirk from their reality. They revel in it. “I can’t tell you why any one person does it, but for me, I want to evolve as a human being, see how far I can go,” Corliss said. Bodhi takes that ethos and pushes it to the brink — and beyond. This isn’t really a spoiler. Whether you memorized the first “Point Break” or are completely new to these movies, it’s no mystery from early-on that things cannot end well for “The Bodhisattva.” But like its predecessor, the 2015 film is more about the morally complex and adrenaline-saturated journey than the final resting place. Or, as Bodhi puts it: “We’re all gonna die. The only question is ‘How?’”

and dancing with Way Way East Bay. Toast to the New Year at 10:00 p.m. and midnight. No-host bar; semi-formal. Cost is $100. Visit upr.org for more information. The Riverwoods Conference Center will host a New Year’s Eve Buffet from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at 615 Riverwoods Pkwy. Buffet will include prime rib, salad station, coconut and cocktail shrimp, appetizer station, full potato bar, decadent desserts and more. Price is $28.95 for adults, $19.95 for children. Call 750-5151 for reservations.

Dean Continued from Page 4 “All the Difference in the World” and “American With A Remington”, etc. Dean returned to the road to master the art of the solo performing troubadour. With one man and one guitar, he showcases his skills as an accomplished guitarist and an award-winning songwriter and vocalist. His stories of parenthood vs. fame are rich in comedy and laughter. In the early 1970s, Rolling Stone Magazine called Murphey “one of the best songwriters in America.” Since that time, Murphey has left an indelible mark on the American music landscape, crafting and recording such iconic hits as “Wildfire,” “Carolina In The Pines”, “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, “Cowboy Logic,” “Cherokee Fiddle”, “Boy From The Country” and more. In the process, he has topped the pop, country, bluegrass and Western music charts, earned six gold albums and multiple Grammy nominations. Through all the chart-jumping and genre-busting, Murphey has remained constant to an honest, sophisticated approach to his songwriting. In fact, it’s simply impossible to pigeon-hole Murphey to one specific genre. He is no more country than rock, no more bluegrass than classical. He is, rather, a true American songwriter. For more information on the 2016 Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, visit cachevalleycowboyrendezvous. com

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