Notice: Undefined index: HTTP_REFERER in /home/stparch/public_html/headmid_temp_main.php on line 4394
Newspaper Archive of
The Sun Paper
Sheridan , Oregon
HOME Browse Search List Of All Titles New! Global Image Search
Free Search  Subscribe  Sign In
March 16, 2011     The Sun Paper
PAGE 4     (4 of 10 available)        PREVIOUS     NEXT      Jumbo Image    Save To Scrapbook    Set Notifiers    PDF    JPG
© The Sun Paper. All rights reserved.     Upgrade to access Premium Tools
 
PAGE 4     (4 of 10 available)        PREVIOUS     NEXT      Jumbo Image    Save To Scrapbook    Set Notifiers    PDF    JPG
March 16, 2011
 
Newspaper Archive of The Sun Paper produced by SmallTownPapers, Inc.
Website © 2024. All content copyrighted. Copyright Information
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Request Content Removal | About / FAQ | Get Acrobat Reader




6 The Sun, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 At the Movies Battle L.IL,: Full Metal Racket By lan Black Special to The Sun Sure, there are a few of those wacky aliens who like Reese's Pieces and want kids to "be good," but most just seem to want to kill us. Like in "Independence Day" when President Bill Pull- man himself flew a fighter jet to save Earth, or in "Signs" where Father Mel Gibson had tO protect his family from M. Night Shyamalan's rapidly de- teriorating career. Now in 2011, the very beat- ing heart of our nation is under attack, that's right: Lost Ange- les; where all the movie stars are. That place where the films all shoot those desert scenes in movies they pretend take place in the Middle East. It's the birth- place of Carl's Jr., for crying out loud. And now it's up to Staff Sergeant Aaron Eckhart to safe- guard American freedoms-- in America. Yes, aliens are attacking. There's not much more to it than that, other than the marines are the ones to answer the call. Our hero is Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz (Eckhart) a burned out marine tired of see- ing soldiers die under his com- mand. He's just two days from retirement, but the hostile aliens who invade L.A. care nothing for this irony. They attack with wild aban- don and Nantz must once again charge into the line of fire and earn the respect of his men. But Nantz is a marine, and marines get the job done! Semper-Fi! Booyah! Okay, I'm not a marine. I don't really know many ma- fines, either. The closest I've come is playing a video game as a marine, which frankly was a lot like this movie. Except these are aliens not terrorists. Honestly, though, in terms of narrative it still isn't that differ- ent; faceless enemies, black and white morality, more 'oo-rah. Fiction sure does make things simple. Now aside from the fact that this was pretty much a two hour, $100 million dollar re- cruiting video for the marines, it did actually have some good points. In fact, the film's gen- eral concept is what saved this movie from mediocrity. This is essentially a blend of two genres: the modern military thriller and the alien invasion movie, and this innovation alone allows it rise above its fairly obvious flav;,s to a degree. The marines in this movie use actual marine tactics, rather than the silliness you usually see from the "military" in other alien films. These sol- diers act like real marines ac- tually would in a combat situ- ation. They use the right jar- gon, they use proper proce- dure, they use logical methods to adapt to challenges. It's the kind of stuffyou'd see in a film about troops in Afghanistan, except they're fighting aliens. This alone makes the film an interesting spectacle. That being said, it also high- lights the main problem, which is when "Battle LA" trends away from the tactical fighting aspect. Granted, this isn't often, but whenever this film tries to establish character or generate emotional responses it tends to fall fiat, or even have the oppo- site effect with some of its sap- pier moments. If writer Christopher Bertolini had taken a few notes from, say, "The Hurt Locker" when it came to characteriza- tion and dialogue this could have been something amazing, rather than just something in- teresting. As it stands, you don't care about any of the charac- ters, and even if you did each death is telegraphed so heavily by clichds that you can tell yourself when to stop caring. That being said, with a healthy $36 million at the box office, the marines easily won the weekend showing that Ameri- cans still really like a patriotic ass-whuppin.' (Cue Toby Keith song.) "Battle L.A." is an interest- ing experiment. It takes the con- cept for two very different types of film and tries to give them the peanut butter and chocolate trealment. It works, but it shows that at least someoftheir prod- uct isn't quite up to snuff, and so what could have been a land- mark film, comes off feeling a bit shallow. And while I have the utmost respect for the armed forces, the squeaky clean purity in which the marines are portrayed in this film makes it seem all the more fake. Perhaps it's no coinci- dence that this film was set in Los Angeles, after all. Grade: B- Entertainment Value: 8.5 Dallas restaurant serves "13tanic passenger's last meal A Titanic Dinner Event at Latitude One res- taurant in the Dallas courthouse square, 904 Main St., at 7 p.m. on Thurs., April 14, 2011 will be a history experience complemented by food, entertainment and wines. Latitude One's Titanic Dinner Event is a recreation of the final 11 course meal enjoyed by first class passengers before the "largest vessel afloat" had her tragic meeting with an iceberg and sank on Apfil 14, 1912. Each appropriate dinner course will be ac- companied by the same type of French and German wines enjoyed by the carefree Titanic passengers. "We're researching wines from our own region (grown at the same latitudes as those in Europe) that correspond to the wines served with each course on the Titanic," said Marlene Cox, restaurateur. "There will be a total of seven wines and one cognac served during the event." Everyone who reserves a seat at the $125 per person Titanic Dinner Event will be issued a boarding pass and they will be provided with a name and history of the passenger they are to portray during the evening. "This is a formal event and the perfect time to bring out furs and jewels or period cos- tumes," Cox explained. "Each table will be sparkling with fine china and crystal." Entertainment will be provided by Moonfall Theater artists and musicians who will perform select songs from "Titanic," the Broadway musical. The Titanic surpassed all other ships in her luxury and opulence in her day. Delicious cre- ations in her kitchen are legendary. Latitude One Chef Tom Cifelli, a graduate of the Western Culinary Institute Le Cordon Bleu, plans to continue those high standards with the Latitude One Titanic Dinner Event. From the clam hors d'oeuvres and the cream of barley soup, to the salmon, filet mignon and lamb with mint sauce entrees and the salads and desserts, each Titanic Dinner Event participant's taste buds will receive a treat. Following dessert, each participant will learn whether their passenger survived. The Titanic was the largest passenger steam- ship in the world when she set off on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. The eclectic mix of passengers onboard the ill-fated luxury liner fed the world's fascina- tion with the ship. Maritime laws were changed after the Ti- tanic's swift plummet into icy waters only four hours after hitting an ice berg. The tragic event claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people. For the complete Titanic Dinner Event menu, visit www.latitudedallas.com. For more information on the Titanic Dinner Event, call 503-917-9243. Arsenic & Old Lace at Gallery Theater Opening April 1, and running through April 16 in the arena theater at Gallery Theater in McMinnville, is Arsenic & Old Lace. Meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of so- cially and religiously "acceptable" roomers, the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt and the activities of the other brother--well, these require no further descrip- tion or amplification here; a comedy from start to finish. Of the 12 plays written by Kesselring, Ar- senic and Old Lace was the most successful, and, according to the opening night review in the New York 7qmes, the play was "so funny that none of us will ever forget it." Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday's early shows begin at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $14 general ad- mission, $12 students and seniors. Gallery's box office is open Tuesday through Friday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 472-2227 for tickets. For more information go to www.gallerytheater.org. I , I Air/Heating Auto Parts Auto Repair Auto Repair Auto Repair Beauty Salon 00allas Heating & Sheet Metal, Inc. Sales, Service & Installation All Makes & Models .  Your Local 503-835-9041 Machine Shop [ Service [ • 317 S. Bridge 1717 N. Baker I Sheridan McMinnville I 503-843-2211 503-472-6114 i coati on's00 LETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Quality Repair Major & Minor Work Foreign & Domestic Custom Exhaust Systems 90 DAYS  SINCE 1985 sameas ]B 1235W. Mai. cash, OAC T Sheridan []iS 503-843-4712 Gloawt SeircVeiCe Here to serve your automotive maintenance repairs Cory Chrisman Certified Mechanic Comer of Sheridan Rd. & Bridge St. 503-843-7427 Closed Saturday & Sunday COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR NEW & USED TIRES Under NEW MANAGEMENT New ASE Certified Techs Dil Changes ONLVSl9 452 S. Main St., Willamina Mon- Fri. 8am- 5pm • Sat. 9- noon Stella Curl BeLLe Prevo I Carl00, 00Mor¢l 140 E. Main, Sheridan I 503-843-3737 I Open 10 a.m. Mon.- Fri. I Building Mat'ls Computers Computers Contractors Crushed Rock Dentistrr &CUPRO %'r- Computer Sales & Service WE HAVE LUMBER Just about Anything! Call for Pricesl Plumbing. Paints* Hardware 121E. Main St. (503)876"3092 Wlllamina NookTech I ASK A Computer I CONTRACTOR ......... Your Handyman Specialist Computer Sales & Service I Software & Hardware Repair I A Comlm Yea Ca Trust Networking I For Great Quality Work! I--'..,,,-".,-.-.,-',,,---, Paintingl PrJ=sWTa2ingtmeFenci ng' I -'":'i'[*'m"'''=-I A Little Bit of Everything J info@nooktech.com J is What I Do J (503) 843-27:1L6 I S83-S-337S i Business & Personal i I FAMiLV I DeNTi00RVl CALL €-OR ApPoImr'Em" 1 503-843-4433 I 411 wcr AIN rl ;HERIDAI1 Garage Doors Groceries Insulation Insurance Local News Medical Garage Doors ..... .,NSW ..... Installations Mr. Doorman 503,843-5302 M tERIDAN ECT ARKET Your Friendly, Lo¢al, Grocery Store. 7am -lOpm Daily 503-843-3374 135 S. Bridge What Are You Waiting For? £Altl,M.ONH. Insulael Attic, Wall and Underffoor Insulation mesmt [ 503-843-4078 Cell 503-435-7512 Insuon co.,the, CCB# 84 dan@homecompanies.com i Auto. Home. Business, Life NowOpen Sat. 9am- lpm G&M Insurance, Inc. Dennis Ulrich (503) 876-4222 denulr@netscape.net RO. Box 68 • 451 N.E. Main St. Willamina, OR. 97396 Get a8 the Local News Sports, community and school events.., special features... and shopping information too! Have THE SUN delivered in your mail every week of the year for only $29.00 The00Sun Call 503-843-2312 i Western Yamhill Medical Center • James P. Molloy llI MD, FAAFP Board Certified Family Physician • Yvette Gaynor, FNP 950 SE Sheridan Rd. • 503-843-4071 149 NW 1st. Wi]]amina. 503-876-4078 Plumbing Printing Real Estate Rubber Stamps Surveying  lOTS OF ' .... 2"_ '--.. . I STYLES & -Car "",'', S"--- ^'00O90 for l, OOO c q.J J (white Vellum with black thermagraphy) The00Sun Publishing & Printing 136 E. Main Street, Sheridan 503-843-2312 • Fax 503-843-3830  Coastal Hills Realty, Carol &Jack Scott Inc. 0wners/Brokers 421 NE Main St. I7"./._/"i5-\\; EO. Box 25 "" ,1" Willamina, OR 97396 503-876-6350 cell." 971-241-7132 .......... fax.' 503-876-6132 e-mail: coastalhills@yahoo.com STAMPS Th00e0000un Z'00g4il;idi00;31,1i::, LOCAL LAND SURVEYOR 20 YEARS of Experience MAGNESS LAND SURVEYING 9711-237-3413 List YOUR business in The Sun's PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Fo details, call ... 503-843-231Z ext. 202 www gormleyplu mbing.cor 1715 NE Lafayette Av, McMinnvill A Family Tradition Since 190 GORHLEY Plumbing + Hechanical ccB= 4s49 Call the friendly professionals listed here for fast and expert service!