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NEEDTOBREATHE makes one stop in the Lone Star in support of their Stomping Ground Tour. Learn about the tour and the band’s upcoming album.

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Listen 6 - Katy Perry’s new

album is full of sing-aalongs and new edge.

Look 27 - Brandon gives a rundown of this week’s top 20 box office films.

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Exclusive Interview:

Bo Rinehart, NEEDTOBREATHE

After spending the last couple of years selling out major venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and appearing on festival stages at Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, NEEDTOBREATHE is returning to smaller stages on their intimate Stomping Ground Tour. One of the last shows on the schedule—the only Texas performance—is right down the street in Waco, at Common Grounds on Nov. 3.

By Sara Gilmore

MW: Your Drive All Night Tour in the spring was trucks, the extra bus, and just get all the guys we huge, and now you’re doing this intimate college need all in one bus and make a show fresh and town, small venue tour. What’s up with that? exciting every night for us?” And we knew it would be a cool experience for the fans to have. Rinehart: I think it started a couple of years ago. We went to Europe and were kind of playing these MW: Waco is the only Texas date on the Stomping smaller shows again and kind of felt like the band Ground tour. Of all the small, college town venues was being reborn. We were loading our own gear, in Texas, why Waco?

“This tour is about us getting back to our roots,” said lead guitar and back-up vocalist Bo Rinehart. “We just fell in love with the interaction with the fans, and “There’s nothing more exciting than feeling people have been coming to the shows ready to rock.” music together in an up close and intimate setting. We’re inviting our fans to experience - BO RINEHART, NEEDTOBREATHE some of our favorite venues across the country that played a big part in making us the band that and we all had wedges and we just basically turned Rinehart: I actually have no idea. Most of the we are today.” the amps up loud and you could play whatever schedule was all cities we’ve played before, and you want. You didn’t have to stick so much to a that’s why the name of the tour was to get back We caught up with Rinehart last week about the show, and we just fell in love with it. It was just to our roots and play in our old Stomping Grounds. tour and the band’s new album, set to drop in us playing music again, so we just fell in love with But there’s been a few cities that we’ve never early 2014. If you’re going to the show, here’s a the idea and thought, “How cool would it be to do ventured to, and it’s ironic we’re doing that on sneak peak at what to expect. this in America and get rid of the extra production something called the Stomping Ground Tour, but

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I’m excited about it. We love playing Texas, and I feel like we’ve played in Dallas probably 25 times. And we love Austin, and I think we’ve made the rounds, but we’ve never played in Waco. So it’s exciting, and I can’t wait to see how it goes. MW: You’re pretty well into this tour at this point; we’re kind of catching you on the tail end. What are some of your favorite things about being back in the small show setting? Rinehart: Man, just the simplicity. We choose our set list every single show. We’re changing it up, and I think for me it’s been the easiest tour I’ve ever been on, because, you know, I’m always on my toes, trying to figure out where the band’s gonna go next. So it’s a lot more comfortable and relaxed, but it’s full on rock ‘n’ roll. At one point with this tour we were thinking we were gonna do them acoustic, but we just fell in love with the interaction with the fans, and people have been coming to the shows ready to rock. And I think the fact that we can see your face, and see what you’re thinking, and see what songs the fans are responding to—it just fires us up. I feel like it’s been a while; normally you can only see the first two or three rows and then after that everybody turns into a sea of blurry. But in these rooms, you know, we can really see front to back and know everybody’s in there and have a good time together. MW: You guys are kind of previewing a new album while you’re on this tour. Can you tell us a little bit about the new album? Rinehart: We’ve taken a really long time making it, but I think it’s the most “us,” live, as any of the other records. We stuck to all analog and to tape, and I’d say about 95 percent of the record is all live performances. So it definitely sounds more like we do live more than any other record. We definitely pushed the bar a little bit as far as being intimate on the record. MW: Any special things up your sleeves you plan to give fans coming to the Waco show? Rinehart: Well, there’s a mix [of songs]. We’re gonna play some brand new ones. We’ll play a couple of hidden ones that we haven’t played in years. And I think we can basically guarantee it’s gonna be a fun show. The band’s in a really good place, and more than ever we are loving what we do. So I feel like once we step in the room, people are definitely gonna have a good time.

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By Luke Murray

Katy Perry Album: Prism

Release Date: October 18, 2013

Rating: Sounds Like: Lady Gaga Christina Aguilara Sara Bareilles

Recommended Tracks

Once again, we have another mega-release from the queen of singalongs. Perry released her fourth album—her third under the name “Katy Perry”—and the release seemed to be perched at the top of the charts from the moment it went live. Three years and hundreds of tour stops since her multi-platinum smash, Teenage Dream, Perry and her producers compiled a list of 16 potential singles (including her current Top 5 hit, “Roar”) for this new album. These songs will likely supply DJs with mixes and mashups for the next year or two. Perry is a crowd-pleaser, and her addictive melodies and typically motivating lyrics are soundtracks to proms and sorority parties.

Roar Dark Horse Ghost

Track Listing:

Roar Legendary Lover Birthday Walking on Air Unconditionally Dark Horse This is How We Do International Smile Ghost Love Me Double Rainbow By the Grace of God

This time around, with Prism, Perry sticks to her guns—she knows what works and what her fans want. Every song contains a melody that promises to get stuck in your head, and most of the tracks preach on topics that have become standard Perry-isms (long nights, raging parties, love and loss, and the motivational power-ballad). Not one to become mundane, Perry has produced a few tricks on this album to show fans she’s a maturing pop diva searching for some gravity. With songs such as “Dark Horse,” Perry shows her unrelenting talent for hooking us to those repetitive melodies and menacing bass lines, but her lyrical structure is evolving with deeper subject matters—not so typical of the “I Kissed a Girl” chart-topper.

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Clay Cook

“North Star”

Release Date: Oct. 22, 2013 Arguably considered the mastermind behind John Mayer and the Zac Brown Band, Clay Cook has made another venture into his solo career despite his intense touring schedule with ZBB. Cook co-wrote more than a few of Mayer’s earliest chart-topping hits and became a full-time member of the Zac Brown Band in 2009 as a guitarist and vocalist. He’s taken those singer/songwriter skills and released his fifth solo record. Through 11 tracks, Cook showcases gritty melodies full of vintage guitar-picking and slow, drawn-out chord progressions—along with raw vocals that are full of the character and soul you’d find in typical Zac Brown or John Mayer songs. His fusion of bluegrass with southern rock all within country parameters is anything but new to his fans, but his continued development and the revamping of his trademark style keeps us hitting the play button. Recommended Tracks: North Star, Compared to What

Brett Dennen

“Smoke and Mirrors”

Release Date: Oct. 22, 2013 Take a look at this album cover and you’ll be taken back to 1972; take one listen, and you’ll be in a time when John Denver ruled the radio dial. This old-fashioned charm comes to life in the voice of Brett Dennen—releasing his fifth studio album in an effort to channel the trailblazers of old with vintage lyrics and “easy-listening”melodies. His style is unique, a contemporary-retro fusion which pairs Jack Johnson with Bob Dylan and a Pacific Ocean splash of the Beach Boys on the pop side. He embellishes the record with balanced nuances of blues guitar, pop piano, steady percussion, and even some well-timed tambourine to give listeners a throwback album that marries musical eras seamlessly. A must-listen. Recommended Tracks: You Make it Easy, Only What You Want

Sara Bareilles

Release Date: “Live at the Oct 18, 2013 Variety Playhouse” AAfter achieving number-one status on the Billboard Top 100 for her smash hit “Love Song” and walking away with three Grammy nominations across the span of four records, Sara Bareilles has chosen to release a live record from her recent tour. The set that patches together a mix of original songs along with some iconic covers—including covers of Otis Redding and Sir Elton John. The album, recorded at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, is 13 tracks that consist of Bareilles’ iconic soulfulness and rebellious persona. Her powerful vocals are anything but dubbed, coming through next to perfect via the live recordings. The set list not only contains the crowd-pleasing “Love Song” but also her most recent single, “Brave,” both of which showcase her trend-defying method of singing about subjects other than heartbreak and loneliness on every track. Recommended Tracks: Brave, Gravity maroonweekly.com • October 30, 2013 • MAROON WEEKLY • p 7

COREY SMITH AT HURRICANE HARRY’S BY LUKE MURRAY

Turn the cops away at the door; Corey Smith is rolling into town. The “F*** the Po-Po” singer had a troubled youth in his small hometown of Jefferson, Georgia—feeling like an outcast with a struggling sense of identity. Behind his six-string, Smith discovered a voice that would vault him over the walls of GA and into the spotlight. He was a regular performer in the bar and party scene of Athens, and it was during this time that he discovered a therapeutic side of writing music. Songs such as “Twenty-One” and” If I Could Do it Again” stem from his party days at the University of Georgia, where the threat of the real world was imminently closing in. After graduation, Smith settled back in his hometown with family—eventually marrying his college sweetheart. Smith landed a job as a high school teacher, which helped him support his family. But his love of music and performing never faded. For two years, Smith taught by day and moonlighted as a honky-tonk hero. When he finally decided to leave his job as a teacher, he had already been playing as many as ten acoustic gigs per month and had three recorded albums under his belt. Smith will be playing at Harry’s on November 6 with Sundy Best opening. Tickets are available at harrys.bcsclubs.com.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show at Grand Stafford Theater

10 YEARS at GRAND STAFFORD THEATER

with Girl on Fire, Nothing More, thelastplaceyoulook, Saint Carmen By Cheyenne Mueller

10 Years After a year and a half on the road touring 2010’s Feeding The Wolves, 10 Years reached a turning point: It was time to move forward and take full control of their career by launching their own label, Palehorse Records. In addition, the band decided to self-produce their fourth album, Minus the Machine, at drummer/guitarist Brian Vodinh’s Kashmir Recording Studio. Working together as a band for the first time since writing the gold-selling album The Autumn Effect helped 10 Years go back to their roots, without label-enforced pressure create a radio-friendly “hits.” They were fueled by the desire to create an album that had no boundaries; without having to make every song “three minutes and 30 seconds” for a label to approve it. With the release of Minus The Machine, the band is looking forward to hitting the road and performing in close contact with their devoted audience. Front man, Jesse Hasek, says, “An album is your child, it’s your baby, and [we] know it better than anyone. To sit back and be 100 percent proud of what we’ve accomplished is so gratifying, and we think everything else will fall into place.” Girl on Fire Repeat winners of local Ernie Ball battles of unsigned bands, the band’s first taste of the big stage came on a Seattle Warped Tour stop – and they haven’t stopped since. Their first full-length album, Not Broken, was released September 3, 2013. Girl On Fire isn’t inspired by what gets them down, they’re driven by what gets them through. Tracks such as “Reminds Me Of You” and “Break These Chains” resonate with a heartfelt and passionate look at the stain that lingers from a past relationship, and the latter song is a racing rocker that is already a staple in the band’s live shows, a powder keg of pure release and unbridled freedom. Nothing More Nothing More’s self-titled album is seventeen songs that alternate between rock anthems full of technical precision and fourman percussion assaults. NM graphically depicts scenes of infidelity in “Sex and Lies”, then proceeds to tackle society’s most controversial issues in songs like “Christ Copyright”. From their humble beginnings in Texas, Nothing More embraced what it meant to be independent touring artists. Knowing that it would take creativity, brains, and cajones to make it, they pride themselves on the intensity of their live shows. They've mastered the DIY philosophy, even converting their van to run on recycled veggie oil. Now, with two full-length releases, more than 500 shows under their belts, and new fans being won every day, one thing that’s certain for Nothing More is that do-it-yourself doesn’t mean doing it alone. thelastplaceyoulook thelastplaceyoulook is an American rock band from Houston. Their debut extended play, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, was released in 2006. This was followed up by the debut of their first full-length album, See The Light Inside You, in 2009, which featured singles ”Don’t Make It So Easy” and ”Band to Save Me”. A third as-yet untitled album is currently in production with the first single expected to be “Rip It Out.” Saint Carmen Saint Carmen is a hard rock band with a modern edge. Things started kicking off when the band found its current line-up in September of 2012. Their line-up consists of Avery Krueger on lead vocals/guitar, Dylan Cash shredding out the lead guitar, Buck Blackerby on bass, and Jake Bellamy smashing the skins and singing backup.

By Dani Wilkins Driving home in a hellacious storm, straight-laced lovebirds Brad and Janet end up at the castle of the one and only Dr. Frank Furter and his bizarre entourage. The naïve couple walks into the least of ordinary parties: an Annual Transylvanian Convention, and a night they won’t soon forget. This night marks the unveiling of the Dr.'s latest creation: Rocky, a man-made, blonde and bronzed, Adonis play toy. The film continues to unravel into an exceedingly grand visual musical satire of the B-movie horror and science fiction genres. Paired alongside the catchiest of soundtracks, it gives “audience participation” a completely new meaning. This sexually charged rock ‘n’ roll, rock opera opens your eyes to the world of a fabulous gender-bending scientist, and his time warped plans. The 1975 British musical comedy horror film has an international cult following, and is one of the longest running theatrical releases in history. The shadow cast of local student org Cepheid Variable will be on hand. This performance may not be suitable for all audiences, so be prepared. Tickets are available online at grandstaffordtheater. com. Dress up, bring props, and get ready to have a rockin’ good time.

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By Chandler Hodo

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban BY MALALA YOUSAFZAI At fifteen, Malala was living in Swat Valley, Pakistan and an advocate for women’s education long before the Taliban took over the city in 2008. The fundamentalist Islamic group set strict rules in place, especially for women. They said that women must be totally covered in burqas and cannot leave their homes without a male relative as escort, even if the male is a child. The Taliban also began to restrict education for women; but Malala did not let that stop her from attending school, even if it meant she had to break the law and endanger herself to do it. On October 9, 2012, Malala was on a bus with other female students and she was the only one who was not fully covered. Two members of the Taliban stopped the bus and asked, “Who is Malala?” and the young girl said, “I am Malala.” One of the men then shot her, the bullet entering above her right eye. It seemed impossible that she would even survive, let alone regain the majority of her strength and health. But that is exactly what Malala did. After being released from the hospital, she and her family started a new life in the UK. Though Malala still has countless death threats to her name in Pakistan, she is taking the rest of the world by storm, igniting movements for education among people across the globe. Her book tells the unbelievable story of the now sixteen-year-old girl who has walked the halls of the United Nations, who is addressed by some of the world’s most powerful individuals, and who is nominated for a Nobel Piece Prize.

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWAIN

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by MARK TWAIN

Jessica Seinfeld puts common cooking fears to rest in this unconventional cookbook, featuring more than 100 recipes for even the most “kitchenphobic” people.

Mark Twain’s complete and uncensored Autobiography was an instant bestseller when the first volume was published in 2010, released on the centennial of the author’s death as he requested. Published with astounding reviews, the Autobiography was hailed as the capstone of Twain’s career. The book captures his authentic, unsuppressed, and unapologetic voice.

She starts with the basics; so if you have never followed a recipe and seldom use an oven, then you won’t be in the dark. Recipes range from the simplicity of rice pilaf, a Caesar salad, and roasted asparagus to more complex dishes such as lemon salmon and a flourless fudge cake. But before laying out instructions for a delectable dish, Seinfeld explains what the challenges of the recipe will be so that there are no surprises along the way. The book is designed for anyone who wants to gain confidence in the kitchen and will put even the most nervous amateur cooks at ease. pg 10 • MAROON WEEKLY • October 30, 2013 • maroonweekly.com

The eagerly awaited Volume 2 digs deeper into Twain’s life, lending behind-the-scenes anecdotes and stories which delve deeper into his private and public worlds. Filled with his token blend of humor and mordancy, the autobiography has a timelessness which stretches into across our own contemporary moment. He expresses views on writing and speaking, his preoccupation with money, and his contempt for the politics and politicians of his day. Affectionate and biting at times, his shrewd curiosity and candor are abundant throughout the pages.

By Katie Lea

AGGIE RESEARCHERS’ FINDINGS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD

Not only are A&M faculty recently responsible for confirming the existence of the world’s largest volcano, but they have gone even further – and we mean way further – to discover the most distant confirmed galaxy found to date. In collaboration with faculty at UT, researchers have been intensively studying several dozen galaxies, looking for a red shift greater than 7. Five of the galaxies were found to meet this criteria, with galaxy z8_GND_5296 having the largest red shift. This particular galaxy formed within 700 million years of the Big Bang - which may seem like a long time, but when you’re as old as the universe, 700 million years is like comparing a 5-year-old to someone who just hit the century-mark. Vithal Tilvi, a postdoctoral research associate at A&M, and Steven Finkelstein, lead author, assistant professor at UT, and former postdoctoral research associate under Casey Papovich here in Aggieland, joined forces with ten additional institutions across the world to co-author the paper detailing the findings of the study. Papovich, an astrophysicist at A&M, now mentors Tilvi and is the paper’s second author. Using spectroscopy, the study of how matter interacts with radiation (in this case cosmic radiation caused by the Big Bang and the ever-expanding universe), scientists were able to make and confirm the discovery. Redshifts are caused by this cosmic expansion because, as the universe expands, galaxies spread out and appear to be moving away from us. The red shifts of these potential galaxies were confirmed by Lyman emission studies, a type of spectral analysis. Because the galaxy in question formed so early in the universe’s life, it’s taken a long time for its light to reach us, allowing researches a rare glimpse deep into the universe’s early past – 13 billion years ago. It has been calculated that the galaxy has a “surprisingly high star-formation rate”, producing over 300 solar masses per year. This is 100 times greater than what our own galaxy, the Milky Way, currently produces. This suggests that the early universe formed stars in much greater quantity than it does today. The researchers also described the galaxy as having colors “consistent with significant metal content, implying that galaxies become enriched rapidly.” Needless to say, A&M researchers are playing important roles in expanding our understanding of not only our world but our universe. Working in collaboration with other top research institutions, and putting old rivalries aside, they have been able to make some discoveries that are, quite frankly, out of this world.

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By Amanda L. Reynolds Primo Pizza is the new brainchild of Charles Stover and Sergio Carrera, the same guys who brought you Flip and Peel. Stover and Carrera have added a third partner to the mix, J. Vincent Scarpace, who adds his native New York pizza expertise to an already successful partnership. Primo Pizza boasts a handtossed, Brooklyn-style dough for both pizza rolls and pizza crusts. Their commitment to offering fresh, high quality ingredients and making an all-around fantastic tasting product ups the ante on pizza joints in town. Not to be confused with an ordinary pizza joint, Primo Pizza devotes a significant portion of their menu to a variety of pizza rolls ($17.99 for a dozen). The bacon roll was stuffed with bounteous amounts of bacon, provolone, and smoked Gouda; the spinach artichoke dip roll, clearly made from fresh spinach, was so creamy it oozed when we took our first bite. Primo Pizza has also taken great care to match dipping sauces with their different pizza rolls. BBQ sauce is offered with the bacon and cheese rolls as well as the Hawaiian rolls. Initially, it may seem like an odd pairing, but it works! Our favorite roll by far was the pepperoni roll. The pepperoni that Primo Pizza uses is small, spicy, and packs a punch, and it just so happens to be the same pepperoni the famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in New York City uses.

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Stuffed with perfect proportions of marinara and cheese with no extraneous grease, their Wednesday specials of halfpriced rolls makes this a steal. The dough for the rolls is incredibly soft and chewy, and we love the fact that when we open the box, no two rolls look exactly the same. It’s a nice reminder that Primo Pizza takes the time to hand roll their rolls. While Primo offers a variety of pizza rolls, their pizza is a top contender for the best pizza in town ($12.99$16.99). The dough is tossed thin but still remains strong enough to support gratuitous toppings. Lightly sauced, the cheese on any of their pizzas is what helps set them apart. Primo takes time to hand slice and shred their own cheeses, and it truly makes a difference. For those with a sweet tooth, Primo offers a new dessert option to the pizza world. They’ve created

a red velvet cake roll; red velvet cake rolled up in pizza roll dough. We have to assume that cake batter is rolled into the dough and then baked into what becomes the red velvet cake. We discerned this from a plump section of red velvet cake that had oozed out just like slightly burned cheese leaks out of pepperoni rolls. The cream cheese dipping sauce is insanely good. It’s cream-cheese based but not thick and overly sweet. We suspect it’s blended with a whipped cream, which lightens it up a bit. For the people who can’t consume an entire pizza in one sitting, Primo offers a lunch special of one mammoth slice and a canned beverage for only $3.69. Another beautiful part of Primo Pizza is that you can order only one pizza roll, or you can order one of each flavor—you’re not bound to order an entire dozen. Primo offers a few picnic tables outside but is mainly geared for pickup and their small delivery route.

Taz Indian Cuisine If you have never tasted Indian food, stop everything you’re doing and run down to Taz Indian Cuisine. With a wide selection of menu items and an outstanding lunch buffet, Taz is a must for any spicy food enthusiast. The blended curries in entrees such as the Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken are complex and savory. All portions are filling and come with the lightest, freshest naan(bread). Dine in or take out • 2416 Texas Ave S College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-6560 • $$

Seasonal fall treat without any tricks

easy pumpkin swirl brownies

Cheap Eats Easy to Make and Easy on Your Green

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Rosa’s Tortilla Factory Rosa’s continues to turn out outstanding traditional Mexican cuisine just like they turn out their light and fresh tortillas. Be sure not to miss out on their weekly taco trio special every Tuesday consisting of not one, not two, but three tacos accompanied by rice, beans and a side of their freshly, in-house prepared tortillas. Dine in, take out, or drive through • 710 University Dr E College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 691-8501 • $-$$

Cenare Italian Restaurant For over three decades now, Cenare has been a versatile, traditional Italian restaurant, perfect for large gatherings or romantic evenings. With an extensive menu featuring multiple variations of chicken, seafood, veal, and pasta dishes, hardly anyone will be able to leave with an empty stomach. But should you finish your meal and still find a little room to spare, Cenare’s desserts--tiramisu, triple chocolate silk cake, chocolate dipped cannoli, and cheesecake--will sate your sweet tooth. Dine in • 404 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840 -- (979) 696-7311 • $$-$$$

Downtown Uncorked Downtown Uncorked offers those looking to escape the loud, hectic bar scene a quiet relaxing refuge to have a glass of wine and sip away the day’s troubles. Though primarily a wine bar, Downtown Uncorked offers a healthy selection of beers from Miller Lite to Chimay Grand Reserve. The wine bar also serves light appetizers, such as hummus and cheese plates to complement your glass of vino or beer. Choose from a variety of Chardonnays, Merlots, Cabernets, and many more varietals. Don’t feel like you’re up to snuff on your wine knowledge? Let the helpful staff talk you through their wine list and help you select the best glass or bottle. Dine in • 206 W 26th Bryan, TX 77803 -- (979) 823-4837 $$-$$$

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1 stick unsalted butter 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups solid-pack pumpkin ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan or dish 2. Melt chocolate and butter in a glass bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.

3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Put sugar, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until fluffy and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in flour mixture. 4. Divide batter between two medium bowls (about 2 cups per bowl). Stir chocolate mixture into one bowl. In other bowl, stir in pumpkin, oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Transfer half of chocolate batter to prepared pan, smoothing top with a rubber spatula. Top with half of pumpkin batter. Repeat to make one more chocolate layer and one more pumpkin layer. Work quickly so batters don’t set. 5. With a small spatula or a table knife, gently swirl the two batters to create a marbled effect. 6. Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 squares.

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first friday in downtown bryan

Forget TGIF; this Friday it’s TGIFF (Thank Goodness it’s First Friday)! Every first Friday in Downtown Bryan, the community floods the streets of Historic Downtown Bryan to celebrate local arts, to wine and dine, and to hear music both on the streets and inside venues throughout town. This Friday, plan to have dinner in one of the local restaurants, to see a concert in the newly renovated Grand Stafford Theater, or to have a beer in the Village’s alleyway while enjoying live music. All shops and restaurants in Downtown Bryan will be open and trying to lure you in with their wares.

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WHAT: FIRST FRIDAY WHERE: DOWNTOWN BRYAN WHEN: FRIDAY, NOV. 1ST

With so much to see and so much to do, your feet may need a rest. For a small fee ($20 for 4 people), a horsedrawn carriage will take you on a tour of downtown. You’ll get to hear about the town’s colorful history from a local as you peacefully roll through the streets. And for the more family-oriented experience (or for those who are kids at heart), stop by Sale Park after sundown where you can usually watch an animated feature outside in the grass, away from the hustle and bustle. One staple of First Fridays is music. There will be live music playing on almost every street corner to soundtrack your evening’s escapades. Music will be playing at several venues across Downtown Bryan, so before you commit to just one band, have some ice cream and walk around for a bit. You may be surprised where the evening takes you. There are a few slightly unconventional venues for live music: Burr’s Unfinished Furniture Store and the Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers office may surprise you. If you like music with your dinner, or dinner with your music, LaSalle Cafe also provides live entertainment, and Cafe Capri has a performance outside, while you’re waiting in line for a coveted table. But if you’re looking for the night’s “grandest” performance, head over to the aforementioned Grand Stafford Theater. The venue makes a point to bring in big talent.

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BY CHANDLER HODO

first friday

MAGIC

Cameron Rivers is a professional illusionist and he’s bringing all the tricks up his sleeve to the Grand Stafford Theater as part of First Friday. Rivers graduated from Texas A&M in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology before attending University of Houston to pursue a master’s degree. During his time at A&M, Rivers founded Aggie Order of Illusionists and now serves as a mentor at the national level of the chapter. A seasoned illusionist and magician, Rivers has performed all over the country, from Dallas and Houston to California and various places in between. He frequently performs at Renaissance festivals and also provides private entertainment. His “Magic and Illusion Show: Spectacular!” will take place on Friday, November 1 and boasts large-scale illusions similar to the ones you may find in Vegas shows. The event begins with a cocktail hour at 5pm where other magicians will perform floor magic such as juggling, cups and balls tricks, and rope tricks. Rivers will take the stage at 6:15pm to perform sleight-of-hand, prop magic, and various other tricks that involve audience participation to ensure guests feel involved in the show. Tickets for “Magic and Illusion Show: Spectacular!” will be available for purchase at the door for $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12.

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FRIDAY-SATURDAY

WEDNESDAY

Red Wasp Film Festival comes to Downtown Bryan.

MSC OPAS presents Beyond Glory.

Corey Smith is back at Hurricane Harry’s.

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If Houdini was an Aggie, and still alive, Cameron Rivers would probably be his bff. A professional illusionist with a lot of tricks up his sleeve like slight-of-hand, prop magic, and large-scale illusions. From 5-6pm, there will be a cocktail hour featuring many talented magicians performing up-close floor magic. At 6:15, Cameron will take the stage to perform his Vegas style show. Tickets will be available at the door. Adults are $8. Children 6-12 are $5. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan, Nov. 1, 2013 5:00 PM

KICK ASS 2 10 YEARS

THURSDAY 10/31 DRIVER FRIENDLY

MSC Town Hall’s executives, in charge of the production of the daytime shows, start planning and meticulously searching for bands early in the summer and winter breaks. They handpick talent from a range of genres to perform on the outdoor stage, and all performances are free to A&M students with ears in the vicinity. RUDDER FOUNTAIN TAMU Campus, Oct. 31, 2013 12:00 PM

10 YEARS

10 Years has seen big stages and flashy tours with heavy hitters like Linkin Park, the Deftones, and Korn; but after settling into a monotonous routine, they knew they needed something new. Newest release, Minus the Machine will be featured. Girl on Fire spans various genres of music with intense and melodic rock; but appeals more to fans because of their connectivity. Nothing More is a storming set of rock anthems that’s grown from humble beginnings in Texas that’s all metal and way fun. Saint Carmen is hard rock with a modern sound and the intensity of the

80′s; a new breed of ‘mainstream’ rock that knows no limits. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Oct. 31, 2013 8:00 PM

High school hero Kick-Ass is back in action as he teams up with a group of local citizens who have been inspired to fight crime in costume with him. Meanwhile, arch enemy Red Mist is plotting revenge on everyone that Kick-Ass knows and loves. MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER TAMU CAMPUS, Nov. 1, 2013 7:00 PM

AMERICANAQUARIUM FOOTBALL FRIDAY As you listen to their newest album Burn. Flicker.Die, you realize American Aquarium has put a lot of rubber to the road and dealt with a lot of demons. Based out of Raleigh, these guys have dealt with small town debauchery and have channeled it into something deeper than normal rock n’ roll. CHURCH ST. BBQ 100 Church St. College Station, Oct. 31, 2013 10:30 PM

You provide the ideas and Oxymoron provides the laughs. Presenting on Fridays that precede A&M home football games at 7:30pm. All seats are $8. 29th St. Studio 3705 E. 29th St, Bryan Nov. 1, 2013 7:30 PM $8

FRIDAY

SHANE WALKER

11/01

RED WASP FILM FEST

Presented by Brazos Progressives, the twoday, multi-film Red Wasp Film Festival will feature eleven short films ranging from candy munchin’ to electronic beats to heartbreaking tales of terminally ill sisters. Tickets are available at the door: $25/both nights, $15/one night; with student ID, $15/both nights, $10/ one night. STAGE CENTER THEATRE 201 W. 26th St., Bryan, Nov. 1, 2013 6:00 PM

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Horror Show puts a rock n’ roll spin on the legend of Frankenstein, and the bizarre performance has become one of the greatest cult classics of all time. It’s just a jump to the left and a step to the right to the Stafford Theatre where it’s being performed by Cepheid Variable. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan, Nov. 2, 2013 11:00 AM

JASON EADY

Jason Eady, a Mississippi native and Texas transplant, has spent the last seven years in an incubation period undergoing a musical metamorphosis. His journey has led him through lonesome delta blues, inspirational church house harmonies, poetically spun tales of Americana, and into the naked and honest regions of good ole’ country music. CHURCH ST. BBQ 100 Church St. College Station, Nov. 2, 2013 11:00 PM

SALSA SATURDAYS

Voted Best Night of Dancing 2011 & 2012, Salsa Saturdays starts with a fun “30-Minute Crash Course Salsa Lesson” at 10pm followed by a hot night of dancing. Come prepared to sweat and to meet new people at this Aggie hot spot! Visit www.mambosentertainment. com/salsasaturdays.html for more details.

SATURDAY 11/02 Unwind in Downtown Bryan’s living room, Revolution Cafe, with the smooth Americanarock tunes of Shane Walker from Austin, TX. REVOLUTION 211B S. Main St., Bryan, Nov 2, 2013 10:00 PM

ROCKY HORROR

As the spooky Halloween season descends upon us, there is one musical sure to make you shiver with antici…pation. The Rocky

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VILLAGE CAFÉ 210 W. 26th St, Bryan Nov 2, 2013 8:00 PM $5

moves or to just let loose on the dance floor! Visit http://www.mambosentertainment. com/grouplessons.html for more details. VILLAGE CAFÉ 210 W. 26th St, Bryan Nov. 6, 2013 8:00 PM $8/5

MORGAN MCKAY

Have your cowboy hats handy; Morgan McKay is bringing her soulful country vibes to Schotzi’s in College Station on Saturday night. SCHOTZI’S 205 University Dr. College Station, Nov. 2, 2013 10:00 PM

SUNDAY

BEYOND GLORY

Stephen Lang, Tony Award nominee and stage/screen star, introduces eight American war veterans from World War II, Vietnam, and Korea and tells the stories of their courageous acts, which resulted in their Medal of Honor awards.RUDDER THEATRE TAMU Campus Nov. 6, 2013 7:30 PM

11/03

MIC CHECK POETRY

Speak your mind or listen to those who perform at Mic Check Poetry Slam. Hosted by Revolution Cafe, MCPS is held every Sunday at 8:30 and completely free. Break out of the mold and channel your inner artist; you’ll go home feeling inspired. REVOLUTION 211B S. Main St., Bryan, Nov 3, 2013 8:30 PM

Night from 9pm till just before midnight– ending just in time to sleep 8 hours before class on Tuesday. REVOLUTION 211B S Main St, Bryan Nov 4, 2013 9:00 PM

PUB QUIZ

OPEN MIC

Sundays are trivia night at O’Bannon’s, so grab a group of friends to play or just to watch. Check with their Facebook page the day of to find out what the topics will be. O’BANNON’S 103 Boyett, College Station, Nov 3, 2013 9:00 PM

MONDAY

TRIVIA NIGHT

11/04

Monday nights are pretty boring; it’s too early in the week to party and too early in the week to study. So, you’re kind of left with nothing to do but Facebooking, channel surfing, or Netflixing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you could spend a Monday night with a drink in your hand and “study” at the same time without feeling like you’re partying or doing your homework? Well, you can do just that. Every Monday night, Revolution Cafe hosts Trivia

MIC CHECK POETRY

Schotzi’s is giving you the chance to show your stuff with Open Mic Night every Monday. Get some $2 liquid courage with wells and domestics all night long! SCHOTZI’S 205 University, College Station, Nov. 4, 2013 9:30 PM

TUESDAY 11/05 CRAFT COCKTAILS

Mixing beings at 4:30pm each Tuesday and continues throughout the evening. Cocktails are expertly crafted by resident mixologist Cody Schilling. His handmade mixers, fresh ingredients, and premium liquors make falling off your bar stool delicious. GRAND STAFFORD THEATER 106 S Main St, Bryan Nov. 5, 2013 8:00 PM $8

FACULTY RECITAL

Texas A&M’s music department faculty is presenting a concert full of influences from

around the world. Composers Peter Lieuwen, Jeff Morris, and Marty Regan assemble Latin influenced performances by flutist Mariana Gariazzo and guitarist Isaac Bustos, while new faculty members Yuan Wu and Mark Breckenridge perform at Texas A&M for the first time. RUDDER THEATRE TAMU Campus, Nov. 5, 2013 7:00 PM

BREAKAWAY

Non-denominational Breakaway Ministries’ events have already set a record for attendance, and Tuesday’s assembly of worship, inspiration and entertainment will surely set yet another one. For more details check Breakaway Ministries Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/ breakawayministries REED ARENA Nov. 5, 2013 9:00 PM

COREY SMITH

Last month, country/rock artist Corey Smith released his new single, Ain’t Going Out Tonight, on iTunes. Sundy Best is a self proclaimed “foot-stompin” genre duo that will open for Smith at Harry’s. HURRICANE HARRY’S 313 College Ave. College Station, Nov. 6, 2013 9:00 PM $10

TARTUFFE

Texas A&M’s Department of Performance Studies presents a disco-inspired version of Moliere’s classic comedy Tartuffe. The production, at Rudder Forum, is directed by Amy Guerin. RUDDER FORUM TAMU Campus Nov. 6, 2013 8:00 PM

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RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL

Red Wasp Schedule **FILMS BEGIN AT 6:30 pm**

Friday, Nov. 1 The Henchman

By Cheyenne Mueller

By Nathan VonMinden

The Red Wasp Festival, which began in 2003, formed as a result of a filmmaker named Mark Beal who was getting ready to start his first independent film. At the time, Carol and Craig Conlee were involved with theater groups in the area and Mark needed help finding actors for his film. They believed in Mark’s idea and wanted to help him bring his film to the silver screen. After brainstorming, the trio realized that starting a film festival would be a great way to raise funds for Mark’s project.

Missed Call

Eleven years later, the Red Wasp Film Festival has encouraged aspiring film directors and screenwriters to showcase their films, shorts, and original screenplays in the Brazos Valley. With humble beginnings, the festival has since reached a wider audience, gaining film entries this year from countries outside of the U.S., such as France, Finland, and Poland. The theme for the festival this year is “Dia de los Muertos,” with a purpose of evoking stories about people from the past. The 11th Annual Red Wasp Film Festival will be held Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2 at Stage Center Theater in Downtown Bryan. A complete listing of the films is available at redwasp.org. Doors open at 6pm for both evenings and the films begin at 6:30pm. Tickets are available at the door: general admission $25 for both nights; $15 for one night. If you are a student and present a valid student ID, tickets are $15 for both nights or $10 for one night.

By Christopher Dombrosky

Amy Kidd, Zombie Speech Pathologist By Audrey Noone

Rozmowa / The Conversation

By Piotr Sulkowski

I Hate Vegans

By Hugo Martinez

Ma nuit n’est pas la vôtre / My Night is Your Day By Cyril de Gasperis

Saturday, Nov. 2 Kinoki

By Léo Favier and the collective Schroeter & Berger

The Box

By Hugo Martinez

Candy Munchers By Jared Wright

My Big Bad Wolf

By Geena Matuson

Écoute s’il pleut / Listen to Your Weeping Heart By Clary Demangeon

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Roadtrips and Getaways Within a Day’s Drive

Zipping Through Bastrop and Beyond By Dani Wilkins Take a few minutes this weekend to come down from your Halloween sugar high and take a relaxing fall drive that will show you the power and majesty of nature. Then, we’re taking you somewhere to get your high again—this time not on sugar, but adrenaline. Stop one: Bastrop State Park. In September of 2011, over 96% of the park was blazed by a horrendous wildfire. The park is still recovering from the damage, but it’s a humbling-yetbeautiful juxtaposition of char and bright green pines within a 12-mile stretch of forest. From one perspective, the landscape is hauntingly apocalyptic; from another, it strikes awe as a testament to the indomitable, erratic power of nature.

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Be sure to stop at Maxines Café in Bastrop for a plate of biscuits and gravy, a chicken fried steak (yes, at breakfast time), or a plate of pillow-like pancakes. A perfect mix of Texas charm, southern hospitality, and food better than your mama can make, they’ve been named one of the “40 Best Places for Breakfast in Texas” and an essential stop for road trippers rolling through Bastrop. Return to route 21 and take a detour off the main road to explore the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, a magical place of explosive color and blooms. Ms. Lady Bird believed in introducing people to the beauty and diversity of wildflowers, and through the center, her mission is brought to life every single day. In addition to the acres of brightly colored Maximilian sunflowers, American beautyberry, and Texas frogfruit, Billy Hassell and Charles Allen have a painting and sculpture exhibit currently on display. At this point, you have an option: keep driving toward the serene heart of Hill Country...or head to a part of Texas a little less traveled. We recommend you channel your inner Robert Frost and take the road less traveled to Spicewood, Texas, the home of Willie Nelson, nestled alongside Lake Travis. It’ll be late afternoon and perfect weather for a zipline adventure at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. Their knowledgeable and spunky staff lead tours throughout the day and into the evening, so don’t fuss about getting there in a rush. After enjoying your tree top adventure, sink your teeth into sweet and spicy ribs, banana pudding, and spicy creamed corn at Opie’s Barbecue for dinner.

MSC OPAS PRESENTS:

BEYOND GLORY By Dani Wilkins

“Beyond Glory” is a one-man act starring chiseled and commanding Stephen Lang as he portrays eight different servicemen with one commonality: they’re all recipients of the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor. “Beyond Glory” is a sobering tale, one with little music, little fuss, and a lot of heartbreak. Without the bias of the media, the tales of these heroic servicemen are allowed to be told without spin or distractions. A handful of the stories are familiar, but most are the stories history books chose to omit—most notably the story of First Lt. Vernon Baker, a member of the all black “Buffalo” division who served in WWII. The show is gritty, powerful and remarkably simple in its production: just one man, a stage, and your attention. Video screens behind Lang show bits of combat and turmoil, but it’s truly the conviction of the leading man that captures “Beyond Glory.” “Beyond Glory” will take the stage at Rudder Theatre on Novemer 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at the MSC Box Office or online.

#MWphotocontest Maroon Weekly presents #MWphotocontest. Each week, we’ll announce a theme across our social media channels. The theme, as with most things in life, is open to interpretation. Take a photo which best represents the theme as you interpret it, and our staff will decide which is the best of the best among all entries. If your photo wins, we’ll place it in the upcoming issue of Maroon Weekly. You’ll also win a sweet prize package from our sponsors. Last week, the theme was “Get in my belly.” We had so many amazing entries. But we picked the one that made us the most hungry. Make sure to follow us on Instagram (@maroonweekly). And be on the lookout each week for the new theme so you can start submitting your pics. Also make sure that we are following you so we can see your submissions. Good luck and Gig ‘Em!

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3 APPS YOU WON’T REGRET DOWNLOADING

By Luke Murray

THE DROWNING Halloween festivities are in full swing, so here are some ghoulish apps you can’t pass up this haunting season. Let’s kick off with everyone’s favorite: zombies. The Drowning is a first-person shooter game with 15 different environments for you to march your zombie-slaying brigade through. With an unmatchable ability to customize your arsenal—from crossbows to M16’s to rocket launchers—there’s no realm of the undead you can’t quash. Pop heads on your way to take down the zombie bosses while racking up copious points to score new gear. Dubbed by Mashable and Gamezebo as one of the best shooter-simulator games for the smartphone/tablet domain, this game makes zombies come alive on your devices...only to kill them again. – FREE CRAFTSY Craftsy offers how-to videos for all things Pinterest-worthy, including the best way to make the most of your Halloween costume. Covering everything from quilting to gardening, baking to photography, and even jewelry making, Craftsy offers professional interactive courses with detailed instructions on how to make your craft dreams come to life. With more than 500,000 classes available for enrollment, Craftsy has become the world’s largest provider of digital craft instruction. The user-friendly interface even allows you to take notes during videos for you to refer to later. Watch your courses on the go, between obligations, or at night during those 30 minutes you spend on your phone before bed. – FREE HAUNTED HOLLOW Ever wanted to create your own virtual goblin factory? Haunted Hollow, a strategy game, gives players numerous options for building their very own army of fright. Choose from vampires, zombies, witches, werewolves, and mummies as soldiers in your fight against rivals. Construct a mystery mansion with choices such as the Mad Scientist’s Lair or the Forbidden Temple, which serves as home bases for your creatures of the night. Send your army into town to fight and stake claim to the village and its people. Win battles and gain points for new members of your clan and power upgrades for the next bout. – $.099

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Get the Goods: Tuesday giveaways on

By Topher Hawkes Right now, it’s good to be a gamer. Two big sequels offer fans plenty of hit-and-run, silent and stealthy combat. Both Batman: Arkham Origins and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag have arrived just in time for Halloween. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, PC The latest version of Assassin’s Creed follows Edward James Kenway, a British privateer turned pirate, as he sets sail in the Caribbean Sea. Most fans of the series know what to expect: a very strong control scheme, sneaking around crowds of computer-controlled civilians, stealth kills, and an impressive arsenal of toys – err – gadgets and gizmos. What’s new? Well, Naval combat for one, along with the ability to sail your own ship and fight underwater. Early previews indicate that sailing and swimming are implemented very well and remain fun – swimming levels typically have a stigma of being excruciatingly terrible. In addition, there are a variety of multiplayer modes where up to eight people can compete. Finally, the graphics, as always, are breathtaking; and it will be very interesting to see the next-gen versions of the game when the Xbox One and PS4 are released later this year. Batman: Arkham Origins: Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U The Dark Knight returns – well, Batman begins in this “sequel.” The game actually takes place five years before the original game in the trilogy, Batman: Arkham Asylum. The main antagonist this time is Black Mask, who has placed a $50 million dollar bounty on Batman’s head and has attracted quite a collection of DC villains, including Bane, Copperhead, and fan favorite Deathstroke.

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While the game offers plenty of ways to duck, dodge, punch, kick and throw an onslaught of minor thugs and hoodlums, developers promise beefed up boss fights—like one of the most memorable ones against Mr. Freeze in Batman: Arkham City. After Mr. Freeze betrays Batman in this installment; he starts stalking the player around his hideout. The player must come up with a series of solutions to counter the villain. For instance, he can overcharge a circuit and stun Freeze momentarily, then deliver a beatdown. What makes this fight unique is that Freeze then fixes all the circuits, stops the player from using that method to attack again, and forces the player to devise another way to take him down. Game makers promise a new set of “wonderful toys” – more gadgets and gizmos – for players to use, a more structured control scheme which requires less buttonmashing, a more streamlined upgrade system, and a score of new challenges.

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Wadjda INDIE (PG)

The Counselor COMEDY (R)

Wadjda is the first film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, and it’s directed by a woman, Haifaa al-Mansour. With no Saudi Arabian film infrastructure, such as movie theaters or studios, Wadjda is partly a movie about Saudi Arabia for foreigners. So there’s plenty of exposition about the rules of society, particularly the gendered customs. For instance, Al-Mansour sometimes had to direct from the back of a van so as not to intermingle with the male crew members. Naturally, Wadjda is the story of a cute young rebel, a budding capitalist propelled primarily by profit motive, saving up so she can buy a bike and race the neighbor boy. Meanwhile, her mother is single because she can’t give Wadjda’s father a son. It’s beautiful for the document alone, seeing the streets of Riyadh in action, but the finale soars, boiling everything down to two women supporting each other in a culture that doesn’t.

“If you think you can live in this world and not be a part of it, well, all I can say is you’re wrong.” That’s what Brad Pitt’s high-powered dealer tells the counselor, played by Michael Fassbender. People are always telling the counselor about the world. He doesn’t seem to get it. Before the movie begins, events have already been set in motion that will destroy him. What’s he going to do about it? That’s not the question. Well, it’s a question, but in this hard noir world of El Paso and Juarez, Capitols of violence in the Americas. We never get many details. There’s some kind of drug deal that the counselor and his buddy played by Javier Bardem get into with Pitt and the cartel. The counselor is new to this, so when a cartel runner goes down and the deal goes south, everybody turns on him. Bad news for his new fiancee, Penelope Cruz, the good girl to wild, cheetahtattooed Cameron Diaz’s femme fatale. But the plot isn’t really the point. Written by Cormac McCarthy, who wrote The Road and No Country for Old Men, The Counselor is more about taking its time to consider this world. One of the most chilling lines comes late in the movie. “You know what I love about Americans? You can always depend on them.” There’s a gender war going on, too, but what’s really provocative is the repeated accusation that simply being American is to profit off of atrocity. On the other hand, as every character in The Counselor would say, what are you gonna do? It’s directed by Ridley Scott, who hasn’t made a great movie in decades, and it shows. The Counselor is propelled by this tension between Scott’s high-toned action and McCarthy’s bitter rumination, every scene threatening to turn into pure camp, and some of it does. Diaz’s whole aesthetic is out-of-this-world phenomenal from the cheetah eyeliner to the gaudy accent jewelry, but Fassbender’s naturalism never quite meshes with her pulpy performance or Bardem’s goofball. Then again, maybe that’s the point.

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Top 10 Modern Horror Movies For ten great modern Halloween recommendations, we begin with John Carpenter’s The Thing, a kind of Alien film set in Antarctic but bleaker. The ‘80s indie movement extends to horror with Evil Dead II, a funny, scary cabin-in-the-woods movie. Scream may be a rundown franchise now, but it still zings as it codifies (and then upholds or subverts) the rules of horror. Adventurous buffs may get a kick out of Peter Tscherkassky’s Outer Space, a short film available online. In the late ‘90s, Japanese horror (J-horror) gained international attention, with terrifying movies such as Audition and Pulse. For zombies, 28 Days Later remains the best since Romero, and for vampires, both Let the Right One In and its remake are winners. As for the remakes, the Rob Zombie Halloween movies stand supreme. Finally, the littleknown Pontypool combines mounting dread with conviction as the apocalypse begins.

1. Bad Grandpa

Johnny Knoxville gets out the old-age make-up to play an 86-year-old man taking his 8-year-old grandson across the country. Their goal? To prank an unsuspecting populace, like a cross between Borat and Jackass. R (92 min.)

2. Gravity

In this revolutionary 3-D rollercoaster, a space mission gone awry forces astronauts Sandra Bullock and George Clooney to fend for themselves among various space stations and to get back home. PG-13 (90 min.)

3. Captain Phillips

Based on a true story, Tom Hanks stars as the captain of a U.S. ship transporting supplies to Kenya when his ship comes under attack by Somali pirates in this journalistic depiction of international institutions colliding. PG-13 (134 min.)

4. The Counselor

Michael Fassbender stars as a lawyer who gets involved in a cartel deal that goes wrong in this hard-bitten, star-studded neo-noir. Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Brad Pitt, and Javier Bardem co-star. R (117 min.)

5. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Our hero, Flint Lockwood, voiced by Bill Hader, leaves his job when he finds out the machine responsible for the original is still in operation, leading to another avalanche of foods crossed with animals. PG (95 min.)

6. Carrie

After getting picked on at school, a young outcast, Carrie, develops telekinetic superpowers. Then one of the girls feels guilty and gets her boyfriend to take Carrie to the prom; the rest is horror history. R (100 min.)

7. Escape Plan

In this high-concept action flick, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger team up to escape from a dangerous, off-the-grid, maximum-security prison

that puts all the prisoners in clear glass boxes on stilts. R (116 min.)

8. 12 Years as a Slave

The Toronto Film Festival winner by chic arthouse director Steve McQueen chronicles the abduction of a free northern black man (Chiwetel Ejiofur) and his enslavement for 12 years on southern plantations. R (133 min.)

9. Enough Said

Julia Louis-Dreyfus befriends a hippie poet (Catherine Keener) and her exhusband James Gandolfini at the same party. Her relationships with each start to threaten each other. Her college-bound daughter only cranks up her emotions. PG-13 (93 min.)

10. Prisoners

When the daughters of two neighboring families are kidnapped on Thanksgiving, the parents take matters into their own hands, even as the police investigate in this starstudded drama (Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal). R (153 min.)

11. Insidious: Chapter 2

Patrick Wilson may have gotten his son back from the demonic spirit world, but is it really his son? And why are the demons so intent on possessing him? Rose Byrne co-stars. PG-13 (105 min.)

12. Rush

Beefy Chris Hemsworth squares off with brainy Daniel Bruehl through the ‘70s as they compete in races across the globe. The only thing is, as an opening monologue tells us, there’s a tragedy in their future. R (123 min.)

13. Baggage Claim

As the only unamarried woman in her family, Paula Patton and her friends use their airport connections to cook up a plan to help her find the “one” among her exes across the country. PG-13 (96 min.)

14. We’re the Millers

A road trip comedy about a bunch of outcasts playing an all-American

family (Jason Sudeikis as dealer dad, Jennifer Aniston as stripper mom) to sneak into Mexico and retrieve a marijuana package for a quick buck. R (110 min.)

15.The Fifth Estate

New British “it boy” Benedict Cumberbatch plays Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, on his quest to expose secrets and evade prosecution. Also starring Peter Capaldi, David Thewlis, and Daniel Bruhl. R (128 min.)

16. Runner Runner

Justin Timberlake plays a grad student who gets into online poker to pay his tuition. When he’s cheated out of his savings, he discovers an offshore site with an enticing criminal opportunity. Ben Affleck co-stars. R (91 min.)

17. I’m in Love with a Church Girl

Ja Rule anchors this Christian movie as a reformed drug dealer whose loyalty to his old friends in the racket and pressure from the feds threatens his new relationship with a good influence. PG (118 min.)

18. All Is Lost

Robert Redford plays “Our Man,” a survivor of a shipwreck that leaves him stranded on a life raft with diminishing resources as he tries to get home. Directed by JC Chandor (Margin Call). PG-13 (106 min.)

19. Don Jon

Joseph Gordon-Levitt writes, directs, and stars as a Jersey Shore caricature and porn addict who finds actual sex unsatisfying. Enter Scarlett Johansson’s vapid princess and Julianne Moore’s night school classmate. R (90 min.)

20. Despicable Me 2

The heroic Anti-Villain League hires Steve Carell as a grumbling supervillain turned adoptive father to help fight a new supervillain. Featuring the voices of Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, and Russell Brand. PG (98 min.)

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Tartuffe

By Dani Wilkins

Tartuffe, or the Imposter, is regarded as one of the most famous theatrical comedies by Molière. Head of the house, Orgon, and his mother have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a troublemaker, silver-tongued pest, and smooth criminal. Tartuffe feigns to be pious and a divine authority, and he’s convincing enough that Orgon and his mother allow Tartuffe into the family affairs. Orgon’s friends and family, however, can see right through him.

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