/*l1 V4oCks U Singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridg Important player in the women's roc her band perform at Hill Auditorium. Pok6mon' flick goo .for kids i Toyin Akinmusuru Weekend Etc., Magazine Editor The amazing phenomenon which started as a Game Boy game and then evolved into a television show and card game has fully realized its full mer- -chandising potential by becoming a major motion picture. "Pokemon The First Movie" is finally here. Researchers in a top-secret lab create "*lone of the rare Mew Pokemon and -name him Mewtwo. The genetically ,engineered Mewtwo, is an extremely Cpowerful Pokemon, possessing the orig- Final Mew's legendary strengths as well kas increased intelligence, telepathic and .-elekinetic powers. Mewtwo, disillu- sioned by his test tube origins and sta- tus merely as an experiment, destroys the lab kdmon: The and scientists. A rich and First Movie unscrupulous w *business execu- At Quality 16 tive forms an alliance with Mewtwo and teaches him to harness his psy- chic powers. Encased in strange armor, Mewtwo engages -in Pokemon battles and learns to con- trol and wield his powers. The human :opartner tries to enslave Mewtwo with the armor, prompting Mewtwo to :destroy his would-be master. Angered -and frustrated, Mewtwo swears vengeance on mankind and leaves the .ruins of his past to find his destiny. Ash Kethum and his friends, Misty wd Brock, .(characters from the televi- *n show) are lured to remote New Island, where they must do battle with $'Mewtwo, now a master trainer, to pre- 'Hell' reve By Julie Munjack 4and Daniela Ashe For the Daily Sometimes, we all feel like we work ?for the devil. But what if we really did? In Jaime Vasquez's creation, "Living Hell," this nightmare will become real- .ity. Directed by Bonnie Malczewski, the play will open the door to a world of romance, struggle and sacrifice. This will take shape in an unfeasible con- Win Hell text that, in reality, mg will hit close to home. It is a story Arena Theater that presents the Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m. everyday chal- lenges of 20- somethings trying to succeed and find love in an atmosphere that seems to be work- ing against them. *Henry is convinced his boss is the devil because he constantly brings bad luck to others around him. He calls a himself a "professional deliverer of misery." ge makes a stop at the 'U.' k movement, Etheridge and 7:30 p.m. UZfetLidgtwmn ig IRT Tomorrow in Daily Arts: Check out the review of Kevin Smith's new religious comic tale "Dogma. Thursday November 11,1999 Heinle hits screen in 'Limey' By Matthw Barrett Daily Arts Wniter If you haven't seen "The Limey," odds are that you aren't familiar with Amelia Heinle, as the film marks her first foray into mainstream movies, after roles on the daytime-dramas "Loving" and "The City." In the film, Heinle plays Adhara the girlfriend of Valentine, (Peter Fonda) a record-producer who hasn't quite let go of the '60s. However, working with Fonda and director Steven Soderbergh ("Out of Sight" and "sex, lies and video- tape") didn't intimidate the young actress. "He's (Soderbergh) not intimi- dating at all. He's really sweet and a very, very nice person. So it was fun." Soderbergh created a loose set where he gave the actors a great deal of creative freedom. In the middle of shooting, the director jokingly typed out and distrib- uted a pamphlet of "Rules Of What To Do In The Presence Of Steven Soderbergh." The packet included items like, Steven is the only one allowed to chew gum on the set, and contributed in keeping everyone at ease. "He's got a twisted, wonderful sense of humor," Heinle said. Heinle said the mellow set helped the director establish his desired environ- ment for shooting the film. "I think that Steven Soderbergh just cuts together a bunch of stuff and just let's the actors do what they want. It's neat when you watch him working - he doesn't give you any direction and then in his head he's think- ing the whole time exactly how it's going to be cut together. He's just brilliant. You can see his mind working, he's just not telling you to do anything, he's not freak- ing out about anything, which is great. He's totally in control of what he's doing." Working alongside screen legend Peter Fonda ("Easy Rider" and "Ulee's Gold") was another experience that went well for Heinle, and the actor made the her feel right at home on the set. "He is the least intimidating person in the world. He is like your best friend in high school. He's just the nicest most easy going guy. In the beginning if you feel intimidated, you'll only feel that way for two minutes. H-e'll tell a joke or tell a. story and you'll feel right at home." Heinle also said that Fonda shared more than a little in common with his on-screen persona in the film. "He's exactly like the character he plays in the movie. He's being himself. That's what Soderbergh was saying 'I want him to be exactly who he is, what he's doing when we're hanging out and talking, that's what I want him to be in the movie,"' Heinle said. Believe it or not, her busy schedule kept Heinle from seeing "They Limey" up until recently. "I didn't get a chance to see it when it was screen- ing, because I was working at the time, so I sent my mother and she said 'It was very interesting' so then final- ly I got a chance to go see it two weeks ago. And I was shocked. I know Steven's a great director, one of the best directors, and what Terence Stamp did with the character sur- prised me beyond belief," Heinle said. "I'm really proud of it, and everyone did such a good job." Courtesy of Warner Brothers Mewtwo, the strongest Pokemon on the planet, prepares to do battle against Ash and Pikachu in "Pok6mon The First Movie." 'Satya' blends cultures at Hil vent his plans for world domination. Mewtwo steals all of the Pokemons and clones them, making duplicate Pokemon to fight the originals. Mew, the Pokemon that Mewtwo was cloned from, appears and saves the Pokemon trainers, engaging in a battle with his clone. The battle escalates, involving all of the Pokemon in a duel to the death. Ash gets killed attempting to stop the fight- ing between Mew and Mewtwo. His death so saddens the Pokemon that they cry and their tears bring him back to life. Mewtwo, moved by the sacrifice of a human, ceases his fighting and takes his clone Pokemon with him, erasing the memories of Ash and the rest of the Pokemon trainers. Anyone that likes the television show should love the movie. The feature con- tinues in the style of the television show, using many familiar Pokemon in the feature as well as similar animation. A new Pok6mon, Donaphan, is intro- duced in the movie. The "Pokemon" movie was accom- panied by "Pikachu's Vacation," a 22- minute short devoid of meaningful dia- logue (Pokemon vocabulary consists entirely of their own names). Aside from the introduction of two new Pokemon, Snubble and Marill, the short was neither cohesive nor interesting. It barely did more than parade a myriad of Pokemons across the screen. A solid kid's movie, "Pokemon" presents compelling moral issues and results in a happy ending. It is a real treat for those that 'Gotta catch 'em all." By Nesh Sarkozy For the Daily The last annual Indian American Culture show of the millennium is the largest student show in the country. "Satya: Voices at the Millennium" com- bines Indian American culture with a more traditional Indian flavor. "Beginning with an influence of Indian dance and then ending in a fusion of both the Indian and American cul- tures, is what this show is all about," said The fact that the scripts and choreog- raphy are purely student based makes Satya all the more unique. Sheth and Singhal, along with five other students, set up a think tank. Together they worked on all aspects of the show, from the title to the scripts of the skits. Satya, which means "truth," is greatly focused this year on Wolverine pride. The audience can expect to see beautiful traditional dress and dance. Both an array of lavish costumes in traditional Indian style as well as modern American style will be featured in the show. Most of the songs and dances have significant meanings embedded in the music and the lyrics. The opening num- ber called "Fire and Ice" captures earth's elements, fire, water and wind and the harmony that exists between them. Senior Arthi Rao mentioned that "the show created a hyper mood throughout campus." Rao went on to note that more than 500 students signed up to be part in the show but only 300 were chosen to be in it. Satya Hill Auditorium Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Neha Singal, an LSA senior and show coordinator. Originally the Indian culture show was put on by Indian American Student Association, (IASA), and now it has emerged into something quite professional. This year over 300 students are par- ticipating, not and music crews. In Eno m Mona am on rlrmm Ian KEaxa I "i T ,: _ . , als different romance OUALITY 16 Jackson Rd. @ Wagner (1/2 mile west of Weber's Inn) West bound 1-94 or M-14 exit @ Zeeb Rd. & go East one mile on Jackson The only solace he finds is in the Ally- McBeal-meets-Kate-Winslet woman he meets on a park bench. Christine, a working girl with a fetish for potato chips, is the only person unaffected by Henry's unintentional, evil aura. Confident, outgoing and good-willed, she acts like an angel, bringing hope and security to his hellish life. Vasquez, an LSA senior said, "The play's about dealing with being a bad person and trying to negotiate that with real life and.with love." "Living Hell," a romantic comedy set in present-day, urban America, includes "mild profanity, lots of kissing and a guy who takes his shirt off," said Vasquez. First-year student David Jones and sophomore Bryonie Maros, starring as Henry and Christine, respectively, are accompanied by a drunken bag lady, an omniscient therapist, a compassionate priest and a Pacino-like character named Martin. "These actors are putting in so much of their own talent," Vasquez said. "They've created something much more exciting than what was ever on paper." Henry and Christine's journey begins on a park bench, where their contrasting personalities and views about the world surface. A jittery and mysterious young man, Henry counteracts Christine's openness and curiosity. They decide to "run into each other...like on purpose some time" They meet again, while playing video games. "Tetris is a metaphor for life, Christine says, relating Henry's "con- sistently trying to lose" to his tense, yet exciting life. Christine's tactic, however, is methodical, reflecting her relaxed nature and lack of spontaneity. The play shifts from park benches and offices to apartments and restau- rants, each scene presenting some life lesson in a darkly comical manner. Some themes explored throughout the play include treatment of the homeless, balance between good and evil and the power of love. In about one hour, "Living Hell" will tap into the minds and hearts of its char- acters, in turn giving audience members a chance to empathize with their strug- gles and desires. Though dark at times, the play consistently offers humor and optimism, reflection and romance. "I have no idea how it got this way, but it's sappy," Vasquez said. "Not gushy, but it's a date play." including the stage Palak Sheth, an LSA sophomore and show coordinator, said that they have rig- orously worked on the show since February. Sheth went on to say that not only do the Indian American students participate in the program but also any- one who wants to can be in the show. 23 23 m a 3 z JACKSON 'L z ar aATURDAY & $UNDAY 10 &11 AM November 13th &14th Jack Frost (PG) November 20th & 21st Prince of Egypt (PG) - - ALL AUDITORIUMS INCLUDE Digital Stereo Dolby SRD & DTD High back rocking chair seats with cupholders STADIUM SEATING gives you an unobstructed view Student Prices 1 COUPON1 1 ONE FREE 460Z POPCORN 1 1 (MEASURED BY VOLUME NOT WEIGHT) 1 (WITH THIS AD EXPIRES 11126/99 MD - I------------------- iU I. _ Hey all you Kevin Smith fans. Get free T- shirts, comic books and movie passes today at 2 p.m. in the Arts Attention All Majors! 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