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week end what to do, hear, see, watch, read, listen to, visit and eat in Gwinnett and Atlanta The Dish: Pho 168 serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine ....................................................Pg. 4

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Pho 168 in Grayson serves its pho Tai (beef), shrimp rolls and salt and pepper squid appetizers.

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By Venue ................................................................Pg. 16 Gwinnett Calendar ............................................Pg. 18 Metro Calendar....................................................Pg. 19 The “Weekend” arts and entertainment guide includes select events in the coming week. To be considered for a listing, send a fact sheet to: Weekend, Features Department, Gwinnett Daily Post, 725 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045; or call 770-963-9205, email features@gwinnettdailypost.com or fax 770-339-8081.

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DINING GWINNETTTASTES A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: • Rey’s Cuban Café If you’re in the mood for genuine Cuban food and not concerned with plush surroundings, check out Rey’s Cuban Café in Loganville. The varied menu features reasonably-priced Cuban sandwiches and platters, with the most expensive item on the menu costing $9.99. Appetizers include Cuban favorites such as papa rellena (fried beef stuffed potato) and mariquitas (fried plantain chips). 2950 Rosebud Road, Loganville, 770-972-1020 • Cafe Aromas Cafe Aromas specializes in wedding cakes, but also makes birthday cakes, cup-

cakes, pies and cookies. The bakery is able to create customers’ ideas of exciting wedding, birthday or special occasion cakes. Then there’s the wide variety of cupcakes. Cafe Aromas makes more than 20 different cupcakes, most notably its red velvet, hummingbird, German chocolate and butter vanilla. The menu isn’t limited to desserts, though. In an effort to drive daily business, the cafe also serves hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups and quiche. 755 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suite 1530, Lawrenceville, 770-995-0225

Mexico and even here in Georgia. The most popular dishes so far are the MahiMahi de la Costa Baja and the Monte Cristo sandwich. The fish is exquisitely fresh and the sandwich is a hearty, deep-fried ham and turkey sandwich served with either French fries or sweet potato tots and a side of raspberry jam. The bar offers only imported, authentic tequilas, some aged in cherry barrels, some in Jack Daniel’s barrels and some even in wine barrels. 3890 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee, 678482-9900

• Corralejo Mexican Flair and Tequila Bar Salmon, lobster, steak, chicken, even fried green tomatoes give a nod to distinct geographic areas throughout

• Cinco Mexican Cantina The Spanish name and mild Mexican-inspired interior hint at Cinco’s style of food, but Mexican is simply a baseline for the food created by Chef

Luis Ramirez. The Tampiquena, grilled steak with mashed potatoes and a cheese enchilada, is a blend of TexMex with a midwestern flare. There is calamari to go with queso dip; veal and shrimp; chicken salads and enchiladas. They have fajitas and tacos, but also salmon and pork shank. 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, Suwanee, 678-541-0645 • Rosebuds Restaurant and Bar Bill Bailey, known to customers as Willie, calls Rosebuds’ menu American cuisine with a cajun twist. The speciality is deep-fried cajun injected turkey, which customers can special order. The entire menu is based on old family recipes from Bill and his wife, Rosie, but the

two have added a special twist. There’s the Jumping Chili Shrimp, which features sauteed shrimp in a spicy homemade chili and garlic sauce. There’s also Peach Tilapia, which features a Georgia peach salsa on top and comes with the signature fried green beans. The one menu item Bill is most proud of is the barbecue ribs, which he says he’ll put up against anybody’s in town. The ribs come with homemade potato salad and baked beans. 3315 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, 770-837-0539 • Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery The dishes are hearty, and many have Irish roots. The burgers and wings are favorites, and the fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Irish Nachos and Gaelic Chicken

are unique and flavorful. A kids’ menu is in the works now, but the pizzas, burgers and chicken fingers, already on the menu, are popular with children. Customer favorites include Danny Boy’s shepherd’s pie with ground beef, carrots, peas and mushroom gravy topped with a hearty helping of mashed potatoes and parmesan cheese, and served with garlic bread for $10.99. The Irish Nachos, an appetizer but enough for a meal, are also a signature dish popular with customers. Fresh cooked potato chips are topped with cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef and tomatoes. The Drunken Clams are a must — steamed in beer and served with garlic bread.

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THE DISH

Pho 168 Asian Cuisine 1932 Grayson Highway, Grayson

BY CAROLE TOWNSEND Staff Correspondent

• Open since: March 20 • Location: Situated in a small retail center near the intersection of Rosebud Road and Grayson Highway • Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays • Owners: Brothers Steve and Ca Nguyen • Atmosphere: This traditional Vietnamese cuisine restaurant offers patrons authentic Asian dishes served in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Soft music and a nod to Asian décor hint at the care taken in remaining true to the Vietnamese recipes and original menu selections and traditions. In fact, the menu is printed in two languages and features photos of dishes. The owners are also happy to explain any dish customers may have questions about. • The Menu: The extensive list of menu selections includes appetizers, soups, noodle dishes, spring rolls and combination meals. The several varieties of Pho (noodle soup) are hearty and filling, served with fresh sprouts and greens. Authentic Vietnamese gourmet touches are pleasantly surprising, such as the sugarcane, shrimp paste, bean curd, squid and rice and egg noodles. True aficionados will enjoy Hot

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ONTHEMENU Lunch All lunch specials, with the exception of chow fun or noodles with chicken, shrimp or seafood (all priced at $9.99), are $6.99. Choose from more than 30 lunch special items, including: • Crispy noodles with beef, shrimp, chicken or a combination of all • Chicken with vegetables in a spicy sauce • Beef with bell peppers in a black bean sauce Dinner • Shrimp, beef, chicken, squid and mixed vegetables with soft egg and rice noodles $11.95 • Seafood fried rice $11.95 • Red snapper filet in black bean sauce $14.99

Clay Pot offerings. The seafood and vegetables are fresh, and the spices and sauces perfectly complement the entrees, soups and appetizers. Everything offered on the menu is reasonably priced. Appetizers include two egg rolls ($3.95), crab Rangoon ($3.95), bean curd shrimp wrap ($3.95) and several other selections. Beverages include domestic and imported beers (including Vietnamese and Chinese beers) and wine. Be sure to try the fresh orange juice, young coconut juice, fresh salty lemonade or iced sweet milk coffee, all priced at $3.65. Delivery is available within a five-mile radius.

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Staff Photos: Jason Braverman

Above, Pho 168 in Grayson serves up its pho Tai (beef), shrimp rolls and salt and pepper squid appetizers. Left, Pho 168 serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine and is located at 1932 Grayson Highway, in Grayson.

DINING • From Page 4 3480 Financial Center Way, Buford, 678-482-5545. • Steverino’s Steverino’s is a pizzeria, but caters to more than just the pizza crowd. They feature great burgers, hot wings, sub sandwiches and salads in addition to their signature pizzas. The pizzas are special because the dough is made fresh on location and the marinara sauce is made from scratch from an old Italian family recipe. Steverino’s most popular pizza is the supreme, while the steak and cheese sub is also a favorite with customers. A unique appetizer is the blue cheese chips, which are homemade potato chips with blue cheese sprinkled on top. 3117 Main St., Duluth, 770-622-2110. • Euro Gourmet Grill and Café Menu items and market goods are genuine Eastern European, featuring many dishes and items

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plain biscuit, a biscuit with breakfast meat (chicken, steak, sausage link, tenderloin, ham, sausage patty or bacon) or a whole platter with biscuit, eggs, and plain, cheese or butter grits, meat and gravy. The Friday evening dinner menu changes weekly but includes a choice of two meats, a long list of sides (pinto beans, boiled cabbage and macaroni and cheese are favorites), cornbread or rolls and a dessert. 2559 Pharr Ave., Dacula, 678-377-4664.

Steverino’s serves the supreme pizza with pepperoni, sausage, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Also served are the steak and cheese sub with housemade potato chips, a mediterranean salad • Boudreaux’s Cajun Market and Cafe and hot wings.

Boudreaux’s Cajun Market

from Germany, Italy, Bosnia and even Turkish coffees and candies. The breads and sausages are handmade either on the premises or in a local bakery less than a mile away. Any item on the menu can be ordered for either lunch or dinner. Among the most popular are beef and lamb kebabs and bean stew/Grah: an authentic family recipe made with

and Cafe isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a community gathering spot. Free live music is offered several nights a month. Many use two words to describe Boudreaux’s menu: authentic and esoteric. Boudreaux’s gets a fresh supply of seafood weekly, and the products are handselected from vendors. The menu is 80 percent Cajun and 20 percent creole. An authentic Cajun lunch buffet is served Wednesdays through Fridays. 3067 Main St., Duluth, 770-814-8388 • Mama Mia’s The three-meat lasagna,

spinach, mushroom and artichoke pasta, stuffed shells and pizza, with the dough made from scratch every day, still remain customer favorites. Two items have been added to the menu — sausage with peppers and onions over linguine noodles, and baked spaghetti pie. All entrees include a house salad and bread. Mama Mia’s features a bar that serves beer and wine. There are six different draft beers available and more than 11 different wines from house to higher end. 5394 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, 770-4691199.

beans, carrots, onions, parsley, peppers and served with homemade bread. 488 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, 770-5137788. • Amy LaFaye’s Amy LaFaye’s restaurant in Dacula is a down-home tribute to Southern cooking and family recipes. You can come in and order a

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Artist Andi Szanti demonstrates her craft as visitors to Suwanee’s Arts in the Park watch. The event returns Saturday.

Gwinnett School of Rock, plus authors David Fulmer and Renee Dodd. A poetry reading is also included at 4 p.m. before the ZydeFunk featuring Charlie Wooten starts at 5 p.m. The event is being hosted by the North Gwinnett Arts Association and the city of Suwanee. Spokesperson and NGAA President Vickie Johnson said, “Suwanee held the

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Vickie Johnson materials. Sculptor Lori Sturgess with Recentered Pieces will be creating an on-site sculpture made from disposable materials generated throughout the

day at the event itself. The North Gwinnett Arts Association led the way in making this event possible. Johnson said, “As a nonprofit organiza-

tion, the NGAA strives to educate the public concerning the arts and creativity. Arts in the Park is a perfect fit. And what better group to run an art event than a group of artists?” A new logo was developed for the event through the NGAA, and extensive advertising was done through posters, banners, and T-shirts. Members of the

The NGAA will be overseeing and running the event throughout the day. “This year’s Arts in the Park will be more than an art show,” Johnson said. “It will be an art education. Of course there will be the usual good food and good music to enjoy, and don’t forget to plan on participating in something throughout the day. Bring

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2. What is the common non-acting bond shared by Humphrey Bogart, Sissy Spacek, Annie Lennox, Jimmy Buffett, Rod Serling and Little Richard? A: All were born on Christmas Day 3. Name the last person nominated for a directing Oscar in a movie they also appeared in as an actor with a major speaking role. A: George Clooney for “Good Night, and Good Luck” 4. What was the first Shakespearean play to be Special Photo George Clooney was nominated for a directing adapted into a featureOscar for “Good Night, and Good Luck” and also length (not short) film? A: “Richard III” in had a major speaking role in the film. 1912 5. What was the first Here are last week’s 1. In what state was film to receive 10 or more questions again and the “Sling Blade” set? Oscar nominations? answers: A: Arkansas A: “The Life of Emile

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Zola” Now, for this week’s questions: 1. Name a movie directed by Robert Redford that was set in Montana. 2. What movie franchise has collectively received the most Oscar nominations? 3. Name the last person to win an Oscar for playing a gay or lesbian character. 4. Name two movies where Brad Pitt provided the voice for an animated character. 5. What is the common acting bond shared by Barry Bostwick, Jon Voight, Kenneth Branagh, Alan Cumming, Christopher Plummer and John Lithgow?

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MOVIES

‘The First Grader’ one big fussy jumble hyper-edited clips, these scenes are sketchy with the narrative and far too violent for family audiences who will be both shocked and confused. The filmmakers’ biggest sin wasn’t playing

The First Grader (PG-13) ★★★ ★★ BY MICHAEL CLARK Movie Critic

The brands “Hallmark” and “National Geographic” are staples in American culture and both conjure up immediate, indelible, iconic yet distinctly different images. The Internet has made these brands less significant than each used to be, and like every savvy corporation, each has tried to adapt. Hallmark began doing so years ago, way before most companies did. It lent its trademark to any studio dedicated to making “meaningful” movies with “heart.” Although generally discounted, these films always squarely hit their mark with their targeted audience. Long associated solely with nature photography and documentaries, National Geographic has kind of done the same thing here as Hallmark with its first live-action feature film “The First Grader.” This is a movie that desperately wants to be embraced as gritty and socially relevant while wanting the viewer to get weak in the knees and warm and cuddly — just like Hallmark. The suits behind “The First Grader” surely thought a movie like this would be a no-brainer. Heart-tugging and sincere to the point of threaten-

fast and loose with the truth, it was taking what is clearly a simple, inspirational story and turning it into an unnecessarily fussy jumble. (National Geographic Entertainment)

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Miss Jane, played by Naomie Harris, sits at her desk marking an exercise book with a smiling Agnes.

ing saccharine-induced cardiac arrest, this “based on real events” story not only widely misses the mark dramatically, it also whitewashes and twists the truth so far it might as well be considered a work of fiction. Constructed in a manner almost identical to “The Godfather II,” director Justin Chadwick’s film bounces back and forth more often than it should between events taking place in 2004 and the early ’60s. This wouldn’t be so bad if the stories had the same relative tone or least complimented each other, but they don’t. It also doesn’t help that close to half of the movie is presented in subtitled Swahili, something the target audience

probably won’t like. What’s most frustrating is that both stories are good enough to warrant their own separate films. Like “Love and Other Drugs” from last year, Chadwick and screenwriter Ann Peacock prove two good halves with little in common paired together cancel each other out. The thread connecting the then and the now is Kimani Maruge (played younger by Lwander Jawar and older by Oliver Musila Litondo), an illiterate 84-year-old former freedom fighter. When the Kenyan government announced in 2004 that any native with a birth certificate could get a free education, Maruge took the proclamation literally. He

showed up at an overcrowded school brimming with 5- and 6-year-olds, wanted in and wouldn’t take no for an answer. He eventually found an ally in Miss Jane (Naomie Harris), the school’s sole teacher and principal administrator. Jane’s choice to admit Maruge caused some folks to get their shorts in a bunch, and while mildly tense, we’re pretty sure how it will work out in the end. It’s all very safe, “G” rated stuff. Not so safe and far from “G” are the ’60s flashbacks depicting Maruge as a member of the Mau Mau rebels fighting the reigning British for their independence. Presented mostly in grainy, saturated and FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • PAGE 9

New ‘Pirates’ movie ‘jumps the shark’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) ★★★ ★★

the love interest of Depp’s Jack Sparrow and Ian McShane (“Sexy MICHAEL CLARK Beast,” “Deadwood”) as Blackbeard. The only non-fictional character in the film, Blackbeard, aka Edward Teach, terrorized the Caribbean for a brief stretch in the early 18th century, yet none of it or the actual manner of his demise When the otherwise artistically are incorporated into the script. An reputable Johnny Depp proclaimed actor of incredible subtlety, a couple of years ago he’d make a McShane smartly underplays the dozen “Pirates of the Caribbean” This is the first in the series not role and instead relies on his piercmovies if offered, it didn’t really ing blue eyes and gravely baritone to be directed by Gore Verbinski come as much of a surprise. This to do all of the work. who wisely bailed. He is replaced franchise allows Depp to make a Given a few more lines and farvery comfortable living and offsets by Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” ing way better than he did in the “Nine”) and it makes sense that his relatively low wages for the last outing is Keith Richards as the very few worthwhile scenes in more prestigious art house proSparrow’s father Teague. It’s the movie are a result of Marjects. unfortunate however that shall’s extensive background as a Ignoring the rule that any franRichards’ character shows up out five-time Tony Award nominated chise can sustain quality or freshof thin air and exits in a similar choreographer. All include Depp ness beyond three installments, manner. and all three take place in the first producer Jerry Bruckheimer and You would think a movie about 20 minutes. After that it’s two-plus Disney studios uncork the fourth pirates would actually take place hours of pronounced tedium and in the series but most of it pours an overwhelming air of been there, on the water but very little of this flat. Even by the low-achieving one does. Set mostly on land and done that. standards of previous “POC” “On Stranger Tides” also marks at night it lacks the visual pop and flicks, “On Stranger Tides” is sweep of the previous three, somethe first outing without the lovedevoid of anything interesting or thing that is only made all the bird characters played by Orlando resembling original thought; again more glaring by the flat visuals Bloom and Keira Knightley, two not all that surprising. If your audihighly photogenic performers who and listless 3-D presentation. ence is used to hamburger helper, Also absent is that thing pirates can’t act a lick. In their stead are you don’t want to throw them off crave so much: treasure, or at least Oscar-winner Penelope Cruz as by tossing them a filet mignon.

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CAPTAIN JACK —— JOHNNY DEPP

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any of the monetary variety. Substituting for loot here is the legendary Fountain of Youth, the fictional spring that is regularly and mistakenly credited as being discovered by Spaniard Juan Ponce de Leon. The landlocked slog to the Fountain takes forever and a day and resembles “Romancing the Stone,” “Splash” (yes, “Splash”) and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” but not in a good way. Perhaps to make up for the lack of high seas adventure, the filmmakers, in a fit of pure desperation, “jump the shark” with the inclusion of vampire mermaids and zombie pirates. No, that’s not a typo: vampires and zombies. Don’t be surprised if werewolves, mummies or even Frankenstein show up in the inevitable fifth installment. As long as this franchise keeps performing at the box office and on home video — and Depp is in the cast — Disney and Bruckheimer are doing to keep churning them out. Perhaps Depp wasn’t exaggerating when he said he’d make a dozen of them. By the time he’s done, he might actually start looking like Richards does now and won’t need to don any more of that glam mascara. (Disney)

BLACKBEARD —— IAN MCSHANE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • PAGE 11

New ‘Pirates’ movie ‘jumps the shark’ Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) ★★★ ★★

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CAPTAIN JACK —— JOHNNY DEPP

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BLACKBEARD —— IAN MCSHANE FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • PAGE 11

HOWTIMES S MOVIE TIMES FOR FRIDAY, MAY 20

For movie showtimes for Saturday and Sunday, visit the theater websites.

BUFORD REGAL CINEMAS, MALL OF GEORGIA 20 3333 Buford Drive 678-482-9263 www.regalcinemas.com

Bridesmaids (R)

10:40 1:30, 2:55, 4:30, 7:30, 9:10, 10:20, 12:05 Fast Five (PG-13)

11:05, 12:20, 1:50, 3:15, 4:40, 7:30, 9:45, 10:20, 12:40 Jumping the Broom (PG-13)

10:15, 1:10, 4:10, 5:15, 6:45, 9:25, 12:05 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides An IMAX 3-D Experience (PG-13)

9:45, 12:50, 3:55, 7:00, 10:05, 1:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13)

10:35, 11:25, 11:55, 1:40, 2:30, 3:05, 4:45, 5:10, 5:35, 6:15, 7:50, 8:40, 9:00, 9:30, 10:55, 11:45, 12:15, 12:40 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 3-D (PG-13)

10:10, 11:00, 1:15, 2:05, 4:20, 7:25, 8:15, 10:30, 11:20 Priest (PG-13)

10:25, 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 8:05, 10:15, 12:30 Priest 3-D (PG-13)

11:50, 2:15, 4:30, 7:05, 9:25, 11:35 Rio (G)

10:00, 12:20, 2:40

10:30, 1:30, 3:10, 4:30, 7:30, 9:30, 11:15

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Priest 3-D (PG-13)

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Film Fans say ‘I do,’ others have cold feet EDITOR’S NOTE: Film Fans features local residents reviewing the film of the week: “Bridesmaids.” Want to be a film fan? Email features@gwinnettdailypost.com.

★★★★ Completely hilarious. The funniest movie of the year, so far. The story, is based on a stressedout, down-onher-luck and pretty much Kelly Cain broke maid of honor played by Kristin Wiig, who co-wrote the movie. She’s having to deal with all of the “Bridesmaids,” but the best one is Melissa McCarthy, who leaves you with the most memorable moments, as the groom’s sister. She’s extremely funny, vulgar and speaks her mind and steals every scene she’s in. Overall the movie was great. We all need laughter in our lives and this is definitely a movie that will give you lots of it. It’s not your typical chick flick. There were many men in the audience and they were laughing the entire time as well. I will be seeing this a second and third time. — Kelly Cain, Lawrenceville

worked together nicely, did come out so I can see this — Jenni McKinney, not make the movie feel movie again. Buford crowded or disjointed, and included a romance, a break-up, extended family and workrelated issues. Kristen Wiig, the main character, also wrote Jenni the McKinney screenplay, which is why the role Special Photo: Universal worked so well for her. The reason I did not From left, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and give this movie four stars is that there were a couple Kristen Wiig star in “Bridesmaids.” of gratuitous sex scenes; they added no new dimenhood. Lillian announces sion to the plot, but instead she is marrying and her served only to ratchet up bevy of friends and the MPAA rating from PGwould-be bridesmaids Set in old Milwaukee, 13 to R. In addition, I was begin to emerge as the this film under-delivers disappointed with the use of movie heads into oblivbig time and leaves you profane language — again, ion. The women are actu- entirely unnecessary. I can’t very much underwhelmed. ally distasteful and their wait for the TV version to contrived internal disharSo what is wrong? mony is pathetic and non-entertaining. ThereThe film fore, the good news is we is not still have “Wedding very funny and Crashers” and “The the script Hangover,” which are Rick Wright legitimately funny is “a movies. As for this, I copycat suggest you ignore it. anemic” work that tries — Rick Wright, to catch the tails of Auburn “Wedding Crashers” or “The Hangover” but is not even remotely close. Most of the humor is This movie made me very lame and the cast is as well except for Kristen (and the rest of the audience) laugh out loud several Wiig, who plays Annie, times. It was truly funny, the only credible crumb. with a great cast of characAnnie has a best ters and a timeless story friend, Lillian, who she STARTS TODAY line. The numerous subplots has known since childIN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D , ,

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Saying goodbye to Oprah — 25 years of inspiration some of the most riveting and thoughtShe’s been part of my life since I provoking guests on who really was 8 years old. changed my life. I remember watching Oprah after The one guest I remember thinking school every day when I was a kid and about for weeks after his first appearnow late at night after work thanks to ance, and still think about TiVo. She’s made me laugh VIEWPOINTS to this day, was Mattie and cry, but most imporStepanek, a boy with a tantly, she’s made me think TORI BOONE rare form of muscular — about the kind of person I am and the kind of person COPY EDITOR dystrophy. Mattie was confined to a wheelchair I strive to be. And after 25 and needed an oxygen years of life lessons, tank to breath. Before his Oprah’s final show will air death at the age of 13 in Wednesday. 2004, Mattie became a As a fan of pop culture best-selling author and a and a devoted follower of spokesperson for children the entertainment industry, with life-threatening conI always loved when she ditions. had celebrities on her show. One of Mattie’s lifeI’ll never forget when MC Hammer was a guest back in the early long dreams was to meet Oprah. His wish came true and he appeared on ’90s and he taught Oprah how to “Oprah” several times, touching the dance like he did in his video for “U Can’t Touch This.” And in 2009 when lives of everyone, including Oprah, with his positive attitude and sense of she interviewed rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, when just a few years ear- humor. He was a symbol of hope lier she criticized rap music because of despite the illness that took his life three weeks before his 14th birthday. I the message it sent to young people. She’s also had some of my favorite always thought to myself, if this little actors on throughout the years, such as boy with so many health problems was genuinely happy, then life was Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Hanks and Will Smith. I was sur- never really so bad. Mattie is remembered today by a park named for him prised to learn this year that Chris in his hometown of Rockville, Md., Rock is the celebrity who holds and Oprah was there for the the record for most appeardedication in 2008. ances — 25 — on The most recent “Oprah” over the past “Oprah” episode that 25 years. really inspired me and But with all the fun gave me chills throughshows Oprah has done, she’s also had out the hour aired May 4. The show that day paid tribute to the Freedom Riders, a group of men and women both black and white, who, back in 1961, took a bus from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans to

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protest segregation. These people were willing to die for racial equality. They were taught by the group’s founder to be nonviolent and to protest without ever striking back. It’s a story of hope and tenacity, but most importantly, it’s a story of forgiveness. I remember watching Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta, who was one of the Freedom Riders, sitting on Oprah’s stage with a man holding his hand. But this just wasn’t any man — this was Elwin Wilson, a former member of the Ku Klux Klan who beat Lewis unconscious when he stepped off a bus at a station in South Carolina in 1961. Lewis recalled to Oprah how he had an “executive decision with himself” while he was being beaten — he was prepared to die for what he believed in. After years of regret for what he did, Wilson contacted Lewis in 2009 to apologize for his horrible actions. After tears were shed on both sides, Lewis said he accepted Wilson’s apology and they are now friends. I was in awe of Lewis and what an inspiring man he is, and if he can forgive such horrible things that someone else did to him, then we all can forgive anyone for just about anything. It really put life and forgiveness in perspective for me. And for that I thank Lewis. So for the next few days, I’ll wonder how Oprah will end her show after 25 years. Who will she have on her last show and what will she say to the viewers? I hope it will be one last inspiring life lesson. Email Tori Boone at tori.boone@gwinnettdailypost.com.

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Beverly Hills Cop Blu-ray (R) Movie: ★★★★ Disc: ★★★★ Only recently displaced by “The Hangover” as the highest-grossing “R” rated comedy of all-time, “Beverly Hills Cop” (the only worthwhile installment in a four-part franchise) turned leading man Eddie Murphy into an international superstar and is one of only a handful of indispensable early ’80s flicks. Rarely has comedy, action and violence been blended this well. The bonus features are very good but have all been included on previous DVD releases. It is the booming sound and crisp visuals on the new Blu-ray transfer

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NOWSHOWING Recently reviewed films now playing in area theaters: • Bridesmaids (R) Kristen Wiig co-wrote and stars in what might be the funniest and raunchiest chick flick of all time. Blessed with a dream supporting cast, Wiig channels both Lucille Ball and Madeline Kahn and delivers one of the finest comedic performances in movie history. 4 stars — Michael Clark • Everything Must Go (R) Will Ferrell plays an alcoholic salesman who loses his job and wife on the same day and must come to terms with his downward spiraling life in this brilliant and poetic drama based on a short story by the late Raymond Carver (“Short Cuts”). 31⁄2 stars —MC • Hesher (R) Joseph Gordon-Levitt turns in a “Cape Fear” level De Niro performance in this low-budget, high-voltage indie playing a homeless man with perhaps too much angst while bonding with a confused and angry teen. Natalie Portman co-stars as an unlikely love interest. 3 stars — MC • Fast Five (PG-13) All but one of the original main characters, five memorable ones from the first three sequels and three new additions fight for screen time in this fifth sequel, which has little to do with cars and babes and is more like a muscle-bound

version of “Ocean’s Eleven.” 2 stars — MC • In a Better World (R) The winner of this year’s Best Foreign Language Oscar, this Dutch drama from director Susanna Bier examines two teen boys as they try to cope with different forms of family loss and grief but might be a tad too slow and deliberate for some audiences. 3 stars — MC • Something Borrowed (PG-13) Not even the droll supporting performance by John Krazinski can save this flat-footed romantic non-comedy starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson that is stuffed with unlikable, spineless, creepy and morally questionable 1 characters. 1 ⁄2 stars — MC • There Be Dragons (PG-13) The latest disappointment from once-promising director Roland Joffe (“The Mission”) who squanders a golden opportunity to explore the Opus Dei Catholics and instead delivers a moronic soap opera that uses the Spanish Civil War as a backdrop. 2 stars — MC • Thor (PG-13) Mixing brains, brawn and CGI to tremendous effect, director Kenneth Branagh’s retooling of the ancient Norse myth has something for everyone. Australian Chris Hemsworth stars as the title character alongside Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. 31⁄2 stars — MC

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The Aurora Children’s Playhouse series will present “Pirate Goody and the Magic Chest” at 10 a.m. Saturday at the theater, located at 128 Pike St. in Lawrenceville. For more information or tickets, visit www.auroratheatre.com or call 678-226-6222.

The Mall of Georgia’s Movie Under the Stars and concert series will present the band Rumble at 6:30 p.m. May 28, followed by the movie “Despicable Me” at the mall’s outdoor pavilion, 3333 Buford Drive in Buford.

Sunday The city of Lawrenceville will host a Grapes and Tastes international food and wine festival from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the downtown Lawrenceville square. Gwinnett School of Rock’s Spring Concert will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 2075 Market St. in Duluth. For more information, visit www.gwinnettmusic.com/?q=event.

Ongoing Events Kudzu Art Zone is holding an “Inspired By the Masters Exhibit” through June 25 at 116 Carlyle St. in Norcross. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 770-8409844 or visit www.kudzuartzone.org The Aurora Theatre will be running their production, “Over the River and Through the Woods,” through June 5. The Aurora is located at 128 Pike St. in

Lawrenceville. For more information or tickets, visit www.auroratheatre.com or call 770-226-6222. Each day during the month of May, the city of Suwanee will hold their “Art on a Limb” program where a piece of original art is placed along the Suwanee Creek Greenway and other city trails. Those who find the pieces get to keep them. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com. The Hudgens Center for the Arts is presenting the “We Are Folk: Exploring Traditions in Southern Folk Art” exhibit through today at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg. 300 in Duluth. For more information, visit www.thehudgens.org. The Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, hosted by the Aurora Theatre, will be

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June 12 The Fox Theatre and Encore Atlanta magazine will host the 2nd annual Tony Awards Viewing Party at 6 p.m. June 12 at the Fox Theatre’s famous Egyptian Ballroom. The Fox is located at 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Tickets for the VIP event are $50. For more information, visit www.foxtheatre.org.

July 8 The Indigo Girls with special guest the Shadowboxers will perform at Concerts in the Garden July 8 and 9 at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave.

N.E. in Atlanta. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

July 15 Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchess) featuring Allison Moorer will perform at Concerts in the Garden July 15 at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. in Atlanta. Tickets are $39.50. For more information, visit www.atlanta botanicalgarden.org.

Ongoing events Art Station will host the exhibit “Endangered Species: Found Paper,” by the Atlanta Collage Society June 4 through Aug. 13 at 5384 Manor Drive in Stone Mountain Village. The High Museum of Art will host “Alfred Stieglitz and His Circle: American Moderns from Atlanta Collections” exhibition June 18 through Sept. 11 at 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta.

For more information, call 404-733-4437. The Center for Puppetry Arts will present “Beauty and the Beast” through May 29. Showtimes vary. The theater is located at 1404 Spring St. in Atlanta. For showtimes and more information, visit www.puppet.org or call 404873-3089. The High Museum of Art will present “Fifty Works for Fifty States: The Dorothy and Herb Vogel Collection” through June 5 at 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. For more information, call 404-733-4437. The High Museum of Art will be holding “The Museum of Modern Art, New York” through Aug. 14. t 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.high.org. The High Museum of Art will host “John Marin’s Watercolors: A Medium for Modernism,” from June 26 through Sept. 11 at 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. in Atlanta. Visit www.high.org for info.

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