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Southern Lights Entertainment wants public input on acts BY ADAM TESTA THE SOUTHERN
CARBONDALE — Southern Lights Entertainment organizers want to give the power to the people. The series, sponsored by Southern Illinois University Carbondale Event Services, brings national and international talent to regional venues, including Shryock Auditorium and SIU Arena. A new survey gives residents and students an opportunity to express their opinions on the acts they’d like to see in Carbondale. “It’s basically voting for the shows you want,” said Bryan Rives, director of event services. The survey asks participants to rate their interest in different types of music and entertainment genres, and then expands on them further about specific artists, ranging from smaller ones to national powerhouses. Names like Lady Gaga are included because they can provide a benchmark,
CLICK & CONNECT: To take the survey, visit www.thesouthern.com/ lifestyles. Rives said. It’s reasonable to expect a Lady Gaga concert would sell out SIU Arena, so if 40 percent of survey respondents expressed interest in her show, that could be used to analyze other results. For example, another act that garnered a 30percent would be noted as a popular option. The problem, however, is that the likeliness of attracting an act like Lady Gaga is pretty low. Given factors such as financial agreements, availability, proximity to major markets and size of venue, booking acts of that scale can be a difficult task. “Southern Illinois is a very small market, and our arena is not that big of an arena,” Rives said. “A promoted looking at arenas around the country sees a small venue.” The one population who could really make a
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difference with this survey is SIUC students. In the past, Southern Lights Entertainment events have been geared more toward a professional crowd, but if students make their voices heard and demonstrate they would support different acts with ticket sales, they could become a more viable audience. The survey, which takes about 20 minutes to complete, will be available through the beginning of August and a second push will be made once
students return. After the survey closes in late August, it will take several weeks to analyze the findings. So far, two acts — radio personality Garrison Keillor and a Disney live theater performance — have been announced for the 2011-12 season. Rives said he is waiting on the results of the survey to book other performances. adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031 On Twitter: AdamTestaSI
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A spirited performance ‘Peter Pan’ performers get to put their mark on a classic ‘Peter Pan’ McLeod Summer Playhouse series; 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, July 28-30, and Monday, Aug. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31; McLeod Theater, SIUC; tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for students and can be purchased online at www.southernticketsonline.com or by calling 618-453-6000. BY ADAM TESTA THE SOUTHERN
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or the upcoming McLeod Summer Playhouse production of “Peter Pan,” Kristin Doty learned how to throw a mean right hook — quite literally, in fact. The Agape Christian High School sophomore plays the role of Capt. Hook in the show, which opens at McLeod Theater at Southern Illinois University Carbondale next week. Yes, she realizes the role is traditionally a male one, but, no, she doesn’t care. “It’s so much fun to be big and out there on stage. You just really get to show your skills the best you can,” she said. “Women can be just as mean, just as big and just as out there as any male Hook.” More challenging than adapting to a perceived-male character has been learning to use her left hand, as the right one has become part of a hungry crocodile’s dietary supplement. Not only did she need to learn how to be a southpaw for simple tasks, she had to learn to swordfight with her off-hand. “We just choreographed a simple sword fight, but it made
me feel like a real swordsman,” she said. Other members of the predominantly female cast had challenges of their own in adjusting to the story, which is typically male-dominated. Jordan Ray, a Johnston City High School junior, and Emily Fink, a Carbondale Community High School sophomore, have had to learn to get up close and personal with each other, as they transform themselves into iconic protagonists Peter Pan and Wendy, respectively. “It’s different,” Ray said of playing a male character. “We have a lot of moments where we have to be close, and at first, it was a big gigglefest.” There’s also a sense of added pressure from producing a play based on such a well-known story. “People will come in with an idea of how they want to see you, and you have to bring your own personality to the character,” she added. Director John Moss said people might not find exactly what they’re expecting, but that might be a good thing. “Peter Pan,” unlike many classic stories, doesn’t have a definitive rendition. Last year, the Playhouse series featured “The Wizard of Oz,” which leads people to expect to see an adaptation of the 1939 film version. With “Peter Pan,” the leadership can take more leeway with a creative approach. In Moss’ version, the female Hook is joined by a band of all female pirates, with the exception of loyal lackey Smee. The controversy surrounding Disney’s portrayal of the Native
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Kristin Doty (above, center) plays Captain Hook as the cast rehearses in ‘Peter Pan,’ part of the McLeod Summer Playhouse Series.
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The cast of ‘Peter Pan’ rehearses the musical Monday, July 18, at Carbondale Community High School. The McLeod Summer Playhouse Series production opens July 28 at SIUC’s McLeod Theater.
American-type characters in the film has also prompted Moss to change those characters to more of an Amazonian type, reminiscent of Athena or Wonder Woman. “It’s motivated by the people we cast and who shows up,” Moss said. “‘Peter Pan’ can be a boy-heavy show, but we have a lot of females.”
As such, the story of Wendy’s quest to decide what kind of mother she wants to be becomes the focal crux of the show. The actors and actresses of the show are all students at Southern Illinois schools. Most are in high school, though some are elementary and junior high students. Working with
younger students helps add that sense of realism to “Peter Pan,” Moss said. “I love it, especially since so much of this play is about growing up,” he said. “It hits them at a good life point.” adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031 On Twitter: AdamTestaSI
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Volunteers seek steamboat documents, photos METROPOLIS — A group of volunteers in Massac County seek documents and photographs of Ohio River area steamboats and industries. Individuals with these types of records can bring them to a special event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Fort Massac Visitors Center near Metropolis. Documents will be scanned and immediately PROVIDED returned to their owners. A group of volunteers will host an event Saturday, July 23, Interviews of people who in which individuals can bring documents and photos of have personal stories related steamboats that traveled the Ohio River. to the river are also College River Institute celebrating the welcome. Materials gathered by the 200th anniversary of the first Metropolis Steamboat Bicentennial steamboat, the New Orleans, which Celebration Committee will be put on successfully traveled from the upper DVD, and all those submitting information will receive a copy during a Ohio River all the way to New Orleans. For more information, contact final event celebration in November at Metropolis Tourism Director Angie the fort. The committee is part of the Hanover Shelton at 618-524-5025 or Robert Swenson at 618-453-3734.
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Roller Derby Fundraiser: Southern Illinois Roller Girls Student Center Craft verses the Lafayette Brawlin Shop: Crafts and classes, Dolls, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July SIUC; 618-453-3636, www. 23, Marion Pavilion; proceeds siucstudentcenter.org. help support the nonprofit LifeSavers Training Corp; Comedy doors open 5 p.m.; scrimmage, 6 p.m.; $8 in The Carbondale advance or $10 at the gate; 12 Comedians: Stand-up and under; free; www.soill comedy, 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, rollergirls.com; www.thelife Station No. 13, 2400 W. Main savers.net or 618-549-5578. St., Carbondale; 618-529Book sale: 1-7 p.m. 2424. Monday, July 25, Herrin City Library, 120 N. 13th St.; new Events and used books, $1/box bargain books; 618-942-6109. Great Egyptian Omnium: Fort D Days: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Bike race, Saturday-Sunday, Saturday Aug. 6 and 9 a.m.July 23-24, Southern Illinois; 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Fort D www.visitsi.com or www. Historic Site, Cape Girardeau; greategyptianomnium.com 150th anniversary; 573-651Metropolis Steamboat 3782; www.fortd historic Bicentennial Celebration: site.com; visitcape.com. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturday July 23, Fort Massac Visitors’ Center Metropolis; photos will Films be scanned and given back to Scooby Doo: On outdoor owners; 618-524.5025; www. screen, 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, rivers.hanover.edu/; angie Walker’s Bluff, north on Reed @metropolistourism.com. Station Road, Carterville; Marion Cruise Night: 618-985-8463 or 5-9 p.m. Saturday, July 23, www.walkersbluff.com. square, downtown Marion; Sustainable Living Film classic cars, food, music, Series: 5:30 p.m. every prizes; 618-998-8039.
second and fourth Friday, Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E Jackson St., Carbondale; “For the Next Seven Generations,” 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 22; free; 618-5295044 or www.longbranch coffeehouse.com. Metropolis: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, Liberty Theater, downtown Murphysboro; film set in 2026 as the elite live in luxury and the workers in misery; 1927 film by Fritz Lang; 618-684-5880.
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Kentucky Stars of Tomorrow: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; $16-$7.50; www.kentuckyopry.com. Stacie Lynn Hines: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; $8-$20; 270-527-3869; www.kentucky opry.com.
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Wineries Matt Basler: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery VonJacobville: Features The Boat Drunks, Jim Buffett tribute band; doors open 10 a.m. Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard The EC Davis Band: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Elliott Ranney: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard Ivas John: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, The Bluffs Winery Kevin Lucas Orchestra: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, StarView Vineyards The Natives: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery The Dorians: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Walker’s Bluff
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TONIGHT BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Swamp Tigers PK’s: Red Devil Radio Tres Hombres: Soul Glo, 10 p.m.
SUNDAY CARBONDALE Key West: Blue Plate Specials, 8 p.m.-midnight MARION Marion Eagles: White Lightnin’, 6-10 p.m.
MONDAY MARION Marion Youth Center: Ragtag Band, 7-10 p.m.
TUESDAY CARBONDALE PKs: Tim Whiteford THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Mike’s Band, 7-10 p.m. WEST FRANKFORT Colyer’s: Righteous Rebel Band, 7-11 p.m. WB Ranch Barn: WB Ranch Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: SIU Dub Club, 10:30 p.m.
FRIDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: County Line, 10 p.m. Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Nikko Smith PK’s: Django Billies Tres Hombres: Alvin Jett and the Phat Noiz, 9 p.m. HERRIN Perfect Shot: Joey Odum and The Blues Project INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. MARION John Brown’s on the Square : Justin Torres Loop Project, 8:3011:30 p.m. Kip & Traci’s Colonial Club: Dave
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SATURDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Strange Arrangement; Twin Cats Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: The Personnel PK’s: Owls and Crows Tres Hombres: Chicago Farmer w/Ed Anderson, 10 p.m. CARTERVILLE Steelhorse Saloon: Righteous Rebels, 9 p.m. CENTRALIA Georgia’s Bar: Sacrifice
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20’s Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-9978325 Anna VFW: 70 VFW Lane, Anna 618833-5182 Carbondale Eagles: 1206 W. Linden, Carbondale 618-529-9345 Coloni’s Bar & Grill: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin 618-988-5341 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Coulterville VFW: 511 VFW St., Coulterville 618-758-9009 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618-435-6161 Enrico’s: 208 S. Main St., Royalton 618-984-2071 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-549-0511. Ina Community Building: 504 Elm St., Ina 618-315-2373 John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-9972909 Key West: 1108 W. Main, Carbondale 618-351-5998 Kip & Traci’s Colonial Club: 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion 618-997-6989 Linemen’s Lounge: 100 E. Broadway, Johnston City Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Mack’s Lake of Egypt Marina: 12024 Laguna Drive, Lake of Egypt 618Georgia’s Bar: 125 W. Broadway, Centralia Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Rural Route 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard St., Marion 618-9227853 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618-997-3424 Murphysboro Elks Lodge: 1809 Shomaker Drive Murphysboro 618-684-4541. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-2184676 Park Plaza Pub: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin, 618-988-1556 Perfect Shot Bar & Billiards: 3029 S. Park Ave., Herrin, 618-942-4655 Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand, Carbondale 618549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Pyramid Acres Marina: 12171 Marina Road, Marion 618-964-1184 Steelhorse Saloon and Campground: 202 Dewmaine Lane, Carterville 618-985-6713 The Crossing: 300 S. 9th St., Mount Vernon 618-244-6450 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 Underground Grill & Pub: 717 S. University Ave., Carbondale 618351-0171 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort 618-9373718 White Ash Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-997-4979 Wit and Wisdom Nutritional Site: 225 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort 618-937-3070 Xrossroads: 101 Rushing Drive, Herrin 618-993-8393 Zeigler Eagles: 114 N. Main St., Zeigler 618-596-5651
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Jordan Carter takes the old-fashioned approach to break into the industry obsessively in grade school and on into high COUNTRY school and may even win SCENE a few local contests. Vince Hoffard However, the flame burns out for most wannabe crooners in the mid-teens as the focus shifts to dating, cars and finding a efore he was old job to support the newly enough to drive, country singer Jordan discovered extracurricular activities. Carter’s parents would A very select few help him load equipment into a box trailer and haul singers keep plugging him hundreds of miles to away. They form a band and start to build a fan personal appearances. Even at an early age, he base. After high school, captivated audiences with many musical warriors fade out of sight as they outstanding vocals on cover songs made popular start a family or their interests change once by big stars like Randy they dive into higher Travis and Johnny Cash. education. Countless youngsters At this point, there are have fallen in love with very few local singers that country music through are still willing to make the years. They sing
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the necessary commitment to become a country music star. The big step is having the faith and courage to relocate to Nashville — the Mecca of country music — leaving family and friends behind. Jordan Carter has made the move. The 24-year old Bluford native packed his bags and headed south down Interstate 57 nearly a year ago. He works 16 hours a day, seven days a week, developing contacts in the industry and learning the craft. “When people ask me where I’m from, I tell them Nashville. This is my new home and I’m here to stay,” he said. “It’s very hard to break into this business from long
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“Daddy Never Had a Chance in Hell,” was recently released to radio. Carter will be performing from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at Mack’s Marina at Lake of Egypt. Admission is free. Growing up, Carter was a regular at The Kentucky Opry in Draffenville, where he received The People’s Choice Award for being the most popular act of the season. He also built a huge fan base in central Illinois with his work for the North American Country Music Association International. He collected 13 major awards from the group, including Top Male Entertainer, Top Male Vocalist and Top Traditional Song. With a powerful traditional sound, it’s easy to identify the influences of iconic figures like Merle Haggard, George Jones, Ernest Tubb and Hank Williams Jr. and Sr., but he also lists the music of Bob Dylan and Hank Thompson as shaping his current sound. “I’ll be playing a lot of the new stuff Friday
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distance. I tried it for four years. I finally realized I had to get down here and get in the mix. “Signing a record deal is the ultimate goal, but I try to learn new things every day that will help me get to that point. I love playing my guitar, singing and entertaining. I’m in it for the long haul. I am going to make it happen, one way or another.” Carter has made incredible progress in the past few years. His early recording efforts were amateur sounding. And the material was predominately covers. The quality of newer material is much better. He is narrowing the gap between himself and major acts like Josh Turner and Trace Adkins. Songs like “John Deere Letter,” “Let It Rain,” “Hard, Hard, Hard” and “If Money Does the Talking” are all posted on his MySpace page and each has amazingly received between 282,000 and 660,000 plays. A lot of people are listening to the rich baritone voice of this talented singer. His new independent single,
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night,” Carter says. “My style leans towards stonecold country music. I like to compare it to Hank Williams Jr. or Johnny Cash. We stick pretty close to the roots.” Carter covered three classic Cash tunes on his independent CD “Chances,” including “Ring Of Fire,” “Ghost Riders In The Sky” and “Understand Your Man.” His dedication to The Man in Black earned him a spot performing June 10 at the Exit/In in Nashville at the Johnny Cash Bash. Since making the pilgrimage to Music City, Carter said he has made numerous contacts that have been vital to his career development. “I’m getting to know a lot of songwriters and they are teaching me how to improve my writing skills,” he said. “When I first came down, I was lucky enough to meet the right people. They got me pointed in the right direction. I’m concentrating right now on creating original material.” VINCE HOFFARD can be
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Skynyrd, Willie Nelson to headline fair DU QUOIN — Lynyrd Skynyrd highlights the grandstand lineup for the 89th annual Du Quoin State Fair, which runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5. Initially formed in 1964, the Jacksonville, Fla., band will be making its first appearance at Du Quoin. “We’re excited about this year’s stage lineup,” Fair Manager John Rednour Jr. said, “especially having been successful in booking such an outstanding group as Lynyrd Skynyrd.” The group was reformed in 1987 after a plane crash 10 years earlier killed several members of the band, including lead vocalist and songwriter Ronnie Van Zant. His younger brother, Johnny, initiated the reformation and has been instrumental in the success that has followed. Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. Other acts coming to the grandstand are: Country music singer Josh Turner, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27; Gospel music show headed by Matthew West and the Jon Henninger Band, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28; Country music singers Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1;
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Lynyrd Skynyrd (above) and Willie Nelson (below) will headline the Du Quoin State Fair. Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, and Nelson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2.
Country music legend Willie Nelson, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2; Rock band Finger Eleven, 7:30 p.m., Saturday Sept. 3; Harness racing will open this year’s fair Friday, Aug. 26, while USAC auto racing will be the final night of entertainment on the Magic Mile track Sunday, Sept. 4. The grandstand stage and mile track will be dark Monday, Aug. 29, and Tuesday, Aug. 30, as well as Labor Day night, when daytime ARCA car races conclude this year’s card. Tickets for all grandstand shows will be available starting July 28
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The Boat Drunks will headline VonJakobville this weekend
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Southern Illinoisans are invited to waste away again in VonJakobville this weekend. Back by popular demand, The Boat Drunks will headline the special event hosted by Von Jakob Vineyard. The Jimmy Buffet tribute band will perform its signature “tangy tropical rock” songs from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23. The event also features food, fun and, of course, wine. Doors open at 10 a.m. and lunch will be available at noon. A $15 cover charge includes a souvenir glass. For more information, call 618-893-4600. — Adam Testa
Limitless: A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities. Starring Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro and Andrew Howard. Directed by Neil Burger. Not rated. Take Me Home Tonight: Follow an aimless college grad who pursues his dream girl at a wild Labor Day weekend party. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer and Chris Pratt. Directed by Michael Dowse. Rated R. House of the Rising Sun: Ray, an ex-con, is starting a new life looking to stay out of trouble. One evening, the nightclub he works for is robbed and the owner’s son is shot. Starring Dave Bautista, Amy Smart, Dominic Purcell, Danny Trejo and Craig Fairbrass. Directed Brian A Miller and Brian Miller. Rated R. Tekken: Jin Kazama witnesses the death of his
mother Jun by Tekken in the slums known as Anvil. After finding a Tekken ID he decides to seek out vengeance. Starring Kelly Overton, Gary Daniels, Ian Anthony Dale, Cung Le and Roger Huerta. Directed by Dwight H. Little. Rated R. Potiche: When her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees, a trophy wife takes the reins of the family business. Starring Catherine Deneuve and Geard Depardieu. Directed by Francois Ozon. Rated R. — Adam Testa
Thursday $ 00 at the main grandstand office, which will be open on a daily basis Monday through Saturday. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — The Southern
The Black Lillies to perform at Sunset Concert CARBONDALE — Born in the rumbling cab of a stone truck and aged in the oak of Tennessee’s smoky night haunts, The Black Lillies have come to the forefront of the Americana scene in little more than a year. Founded by multi instrumentalist and vocalist Cruz Contreras, the band has created its own unique brand of country, roots, rock and blues via Appalachia. The
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group, formed in 2008, also includes electric guitar and pedal steel whiz Tom Pryor and drummer Jamie Cook, both formerly of the everybodyfields. Bassist Robert Richards and vocalist Trisha Gene Brady round out the lineup. The Black Lillies take the stage at 7 p.m. tonight, July 21, at Turley Park as part of the Sunset Concert series.
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‘Captain America’ serves its purpose: To deliver backstory on the ‘Avengers’ series Captain America: The First Avenger ***
II-era hero to modern times. The movie has to tie into all the other Marvel Rated PG-13 for intense comic book movies that sequences of sci-fi are part of “The Avengers,” violence and action; because as the title implies, the good captain is starring Chris Evans, “The First Avenger.” It has Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving and Hayley Atwell; to deliver the origin myth — how Captain America directed by Joe Johnston; was born out of a “super opening Friday at soldier” experiment during ShowPlace 8 and WWII. The film has to University Place 8 in back-engineer its way into the meeting between the Carbondale and AMC Captain (Chris Evans) and Centre 8 in Marion. the Avenger leader we know as Nick Fury (Samuel BY ROGER MOORE L. Jackson), and give us a MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS credible version of future Iron Man Tony Stark’s There is so much “business” that the fourth inventor dad, Howard Stark. big comic book movie And it has to be fun. adaptation of the summer It is. The fourth comic has to take care of that book movie of the summer frankly, it’s astounding that director Joe “Jumanji” is the best comic book movie of the summer. Johnston is able to take Johnston has delivered a care of it all, and with light, clever and deftly style. balanced adventure picture “Captain America” has to connect this World War with real lump-in-the-
throat nostalgia, with Nazis — who make the best villains — and with loving references to “Star Wars” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The movie’s first trick was turning hunky Chris Evans (“Fantastic Four,” “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”) into what the ads in the back of comic books used to call “a 98 pound weakling.” They digitally “Benjamin Button” the guy into Steve Rogers, scrawny shrimp. But with World War II in full fury, Rogers is determined to serve his country, even if that country’s military rejects him as “4F,” unfit physically. He signs up for a special unit to be turned, thanks to a serum by Dr. Erskine (Stanley Tucci, in a kitschy accent), into super soldiers. “Zo, you vant to go overzees and fight ze Nazis?” Erskine picks Rogers because he keeps on fighting hopeless odds when he knows he’s right, and “He’s not a bully.” Rogers sticks up for the little guy. America needs super soldiers because those pesky Nazis already have one. Johann Schmidt is played by that villain’s villain, Hugo Weaving (“The Matrix”). Schmidt’s Hydra organization is
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Chris Evans (left) stars in ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ which opens Friday at ShowPlace 8 and University Place 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion.
developing super weapons and other super soldiers. And Schmidt has his hands on the Norse god Odin’s legendary source of power. “And de fuhrer digs for trinkets in ze desert,” Schmidt smirks in contempt. It’s a good thing the only American super soldier is ready to chase him, because Indiana Jones doesn’t appear to be available, being in the desert, digging for trinkets. Rogers is treated with scorn by his commanding officer, played by the commanding (and funny) Tommy Lee Jones. Rogers
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is sent on publicity tours, given a silly costume and a red, white and blue shield. But a little interference by a British agent (Hayley Atwell), a little gadgettinkering by Howard father-of-Tony Stark (Dominic Cooper) and a USO tour to the front lines means this Captain will soon show his mettle. Being the hero means the normally jokey Evans isn’t given much funny to say. But he brings a proper earnestness to the character. “There are men laying down their lives. I’ve got no right to do any less than them.” On the face of it, “Captain America” seems like the corniest, most dated of the Marvel superheroes to try and bring to the big screen. One way to get us past that is to frame the story in the Captain’s re-discovery by a new generation — in the present day. The other is by spending money on good actors. Nobody but Jones could drawl about a soldier who will “personally escort
Adolf Hitler to the Gates of Hell.” Tucci is marvelous, and as a balance, Toby Jones is brought in as sidekick scientist to Weaving’s perfectlypitched Schmidt. Others may roll their eyes at the motorcycle chase ripped from “Star Wars” and a certain upgraded flying prop from “Raiders.” The “borrowings” made me giggle, just as I marveled over the scenes where Rogers first encounters a group known in early comics as “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos.” There’s a lot here for the fanboy in us all. It’s too long and it could do with a few more laughs. Why cast the swaggering Evans as the modest Captain America if you’re not going to let him put his quirky stamp on the character? But then, like Johnston and the movie around him, Evans has so much business and back story to carry that the real marvel of it all is how much fun it actually is.
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Chemistry makes ‘Friends’ work The not-quite-lovers “meet cute,” in the classic Hollywood style. Rated R for some violent “I’m from L.A.,” Dylan content and brief chirps, in New York to see sexuality; starring Justin if this job at GQ Magazine would be a good fit. “I like Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson, Patricia my open spaces.” “What are you, a Clarkson and Richard gazelle?” Jamie shoots Jenkins; directed by Will back. “You L.A. folk are so Gluck; opening Friday at ... cute.” ShowPlace 8 and Will (“Easy A”) Gluck’s University Place 8 in movie — script by Gluck, David A. Newman and Carbondale and AMC Keith Merryman — is all Centre 8 in Marion. about the New York/L.A. conflict. Everybody in BY ROGER MOORE NYC yanks poor Dylan’s MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS chain — sarcastic, biting put-downs, fake-threats From Shakespeare and and come-ons. The Austen through Tracy and works. There’s Woody Hepburn, when it comes Harrelson, cast against to romantic comedies, type as the butch yet chemistry is king. It’s one over-the-top gay sports reason the rom-com has editor, and in a hilarious long seemed like the cameo, gonzo toughest code for snowboarder Shaun White Hollywood to crack. repeatedly scares the But never underestimate bejeezus out of the overthe power of snappy, matched Dylan. No rapid-fire banter, the wonder he clings to Jamie, paving stones of the his first friend in New Hollywood road to York. She’s into weepy romance. romantic comedies, which That’s another way of they watch together. saying “Friends With “Why don’t they ever Benefits,” the R-rated make a movie about what romantic delight of the summer, had me the moment Mila Kunis’ character passes a poster for the failed rom-con “The Ugly Truth” and utters this immortal line: “Shut up, Katherine Heigl, you stupid liar!” “Friends” pairs up Kunis, as Jamie, a New York corporate recruiter (“head hunter”), and Justin Timberlake as Dylan, an L.A. editor she hunts, hires, befriends and eventually tumbles into bed with — a friendship with sexual benefits. Yeah, it’s like “No Strings Attached.” Only better. Snappier.
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happens after the kiss?” “It’s called porn.” Being young and goodlooking and married to their jobs and so frequently burned by other relationships, naturally they tempt fate by trying the sexwithout-complications thing. “Two people should be able to have sex the way they play tennis.” Set the ground rules — no emotions, “just sex,” and “whatever happens, we stay friends.” Take an oath on that. On a Bible. “They have an app for that. Swear-on-yourBible app, ‘No relationship!’” And see how it all works out. Gluck knocks us on our heels with the film’s opening scene — dueling breakups (Andy Samberg is the guy doing Jamie wrong, Emma Stone of “Easy A” shrieks her way out of an affair with Dylan). Later, Richard Jenkins, Patricia Clarkson and Jenna Elfman show up in tiny but funny roles as relatives. And the stars pick it up
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Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake star in ‘Friends With Benefits,’ opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 and University Place 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion.
from there. Kunis already has sitcom-ready timing, and the editing makes the zingers just zing by. Dylan leaves his socks on during sex — “I can work with that,” she says. But this sex-not-love thing “seems a little college-y” to her. “I could sing a little Third Eye Blind,” he fires back. Then Timberlake croons a little “Closing Time.” By Semi-Sonic. Not Third Eye Blind. They finish each other’s sentences and read each other like books —
comic books. “Every time you curse, you blink. It’s as if you body’s rejecting the word.” Will they find each other promising enough to move beyond mating to mating? What do you think? Yeah, we all know the formula. But when it works and the chemistry
is just right, we love seeing exactly what we expect and hope for. With “Friends With Benefits” after “Easy A,” Gluck is now two-fortwo. Hollywood could have its new romantic comedy king. But only as long as he avoids the charms of Katherine Heigl.
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