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A quick scan through the fare of commercial radio stations yields a variety of results and genres of music. Listen to one station for an extended period of time" however and many listeners begin to experience some deja vu.
One could say that a strong message of togetherness exudes from "Rambo." While things like race, religion or social status might divide us on the surface, we all look the same when we're being pointlessly blown to pieces. Of course, that might be giving "Rambo" a little too much credit. Sylvester Stallone reprises his iconic role as John Rambo, the all-American ass-kickin' Vietnam vet who won his way into the hearts of American audiences by perfecting the time-honored national tradition of killing anything that moves.
"Hitman," which had all the promise of a sleek video game series and an intriguing trailer featuring a haunting choral Ave Maria, falls unfortunately flat in its delivery. Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant), bred by a shadowy organization as an ultra-elite assassin, must survive all kinds of mayhem as his employers turn against him. He also must protect an attractive Russian prostitute caught up in the mix - who never fails to show her breasts at every opportunity. The fact that the movie's storyline is dangerously similar to the "Bourne" trilogy isn't a fault by itself.
Based on the second book of the kid-lit series by Susan Cooper, "The Seeker: The Dark is Rising," isn't really that bad. With the recent success of certain fantasy movies, the inevitable slew of mediocre peer films has begun clogging your local box office. Just before Christmas, in a quaint English town, 14-year-old Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) realizes that with his recent birthday he's gained some interesting abilities. Naturally, with great power comes great responsibility, and Will must find six signs of light to fight an impending darkness.
Um, excuse me, Professor. I know we have that state governments paper due this week, but, you see, there's an obvious problem. Through I'm sure it was simply an erroneous oversight on your part, you scheduled this assignment only a mere 18 days after the release of Halo 3. I know, I know, you're probably kicking yourself right now for this. But that's really no excuse. I mean, this syllabus must be from last year or something, right? I suppose at your age, you weren't aware that this due date would be just after the release of, arguably, the most exciting creation since DNA.
Let's get one thing straight. Michael Davis, writer and director of "Shoot 'Em Up," is no Tarantino. So should we really trust him to make a pulp-action parody featuring the talents of Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti? No. "Shoot 'Em Up" follows a man known only as Smith (Owen) as he is forced to deliver and protect a baby in the middle of a shootout, all while trying to figure out why he's doing it. Sound ridiculous? Oh, that's only the beginning.
Jason Statham and Jet Li face off to exciting effect in "War," the fast-paced action movie by rookie director Philip Atwell. A need to avenge the death of his fallen partner drives FBI agent Jack Crawford (Statham) to find the assassin known only as Rogue (Li). Navigating the politics of the rival crime families of the Chinese Triads and the Japanese Yakuza, Crawford attempts to find the brutally effective killer.
An eerie and truly interesting take on a more subdued kind of alien invasion fails to overcome a disjointed plot in "The Invasion." Yet another remake of 1956's "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers," this "Invasion" centers around psychiatrist Carol Bennell (Nicole Kidman) and friendly doctor Ben Driscoll (Daniel Craig) attempting to stop a cosmic goo from taking over the minds and bodies of humans. The capable premise pits everyday, emotion-filled humans against a microscopic alien organism from a wrecked space shuttle.
Elgar, Mendelssohn and Mozart will provide a three-course musical feast on campus tonight, courtesy of the N.C. Symphony. Frequent visitors of Memorial Hall, the symphony has put together a show that will feature some heavyweights of the classical music world. "It's a very well-known kind of program," said Scott Freck, general manager of the symphony. "We return to what we do best and what has really stood the test of time." The performance will feature violinist Brian Reagin with a solo performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto.
Spending eight months in Baghdad during one of the most volatile periods of the war in Iraq was a harrowing experience for documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras. But she said it was nothing compared to what the Iraqi people have to go through every day. Poitras, director of the critically acclaimed documentary "My Country My Country", will be presenting her film and speaking about her experiences at 7 p.m. today in the Hanes Art Center Auditorium.
A thriller full of suspense and mystery, Lab! Theatre's "Wait Until Dark" features an exciting plot with the interesting twist of a blind main character. The story follows Susy, a blind woman who is the target of con-men, attempting to earn her trust while secretly putting her in danger. The show opened Friday night at the Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art, with successive performances on Saturday and Sunday. The final shows will be today at 4 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. and Tuesday at 5 p.m. Admission for all shows is free.
Singer/Songwriter Night is gaining traction as a means to connect music on campus to the local community. The Carolina Union Activities Board hosted an evening of solo musical acts for an in-and-out audience of about 30 people in the Union Cabaret from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday. "It was phenomenal," CUAB member Stephanie Stewart said after the event. Stewart now is the organizer of the event. The showcase was in limbo after the Carolina Union Activities Board graduating class of 2006 left the event without a leader.
Students, teachers and community leaders, armed with poetry, music and passion, gathered Tuesday night to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The Sonya Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History hosted "He Was A Poem," an exhibition of poetry inspired by the late civil rights leader. The event featured a diverse selection of performances, ranging from traditional religious storytelling and gospel singing to contemporary looks at King.
Students studying in the downstairs lounge of the Student Union were given an unexpected pleasure of live music drifting out of the Union Cabaret. From 8 to 10 p.m., the Carolina Union Activities Board hosted a Singer/Songwriter Night, an intimate gathering that showcased student musical talent in the performance space. About 20 people attended the event, sitting in the dimly lit area. Songs ranged from a simple ditty about a day off work to an ode to a Croatian underwater organ, an instrument that plays music with the waves.
The University's first all-male a cappella group, the Clef Hangers, will open the curtains Sunday on one the fall season's more anticipated performances. The group's annual fall concert is scheduled to begin 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Hall. Tickets went on sale the morning of Oct. 11, and were sold out three days later. "After the second day, I went to Memorial and got a printout of ticket sales," said junior Pablo Vega, concert manager and member of the group. "I was completely shocked - I thought there had to be some kind of mistake."
The fancies of both art and music lovers will be tickled Saturday at the Nightlight bar and club in Chapel Hill. "Audible, Visible: A Night of Electronic Music and Abstract Art" will showcase regional talent in both visual art and music. Hosted by record label Broken Fader Cartel, the event attempts to combine abstract forms of the perspective mediums of music and visual art, creating an artistic experience that focuses equally on both. "It's just an art gallery with an electronic music concert going on," said Brian Miller, who runs the label. "It's eye candy and ear candy."
"I'm completely surrounded by morons - morons that I love nonetheless," said the drill sergeant to his soldiers. This line - one of many from the improvisational comedy scenes at Dirty South Improv's 24LIVE - likely would describe the sentiments of the actors who volunteered to perform for 28 straight hours Friday night. The event kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Friday and lasted until 11:30 p.m. Saturday, and it featured eight core performers who stayed on-stage almost the entire time.
Improv comedy can save lives. Dirty South Improv will begin 28 straight hours of improv Friday to raise money for the North Carolina Children's Hospital. DSI's fifth annual marathon comedy event, 24LIVE, is scheduled to start at 11:30 p.m. and will run until 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The event follows two regularly scheduled DSI shows, which begin at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. "A lot of people can do fundraisers, build awareness and raise money," said Zach Ward, founder and executive producer of DSI.
While UNC student organizations help students find their niche in campus life, the organizations themselves are having difficulty finding their places on campus.
For those yearning for a year of visual art on campus and a bevy of performing arts groups to take in, this year might be of note. The Arts Advocacy Committee, one of 12 committees within student government, is gaining traction on accomplishing many of its goals after only a short time of work this semester. Among other projects, the committee is focusing on the Carolina Student Arts Grant. The grant draws from a fund of about $10,000 provided by the Office of the Provost, awarding a $1,000 maximum to either individual students or organizations.
