Dancer in the Dark Ss1 the st uE siz7me l lt 2m, i m sxttr rit Bjwrk; directed by Li rs von Trier. ARTS unichigandaily.corn /arts WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2000 Exhibit illuminates Miller's life through photography By Elizabeth Manasse FOrltile D i, i t tf you e ever wondered what it would be like to get an inside look at the life of one of the greatest Amienit plywrights tot ee live, the opportuttts is hete. I e MUsectt of At t has been dispayith an exhibiton of photos of re ered Ament can plax w ight Ater Millet that spans near ly four decades oftis fascnatig ife 1 e exhibition is i contunetiton w ith the seestet-itn elehation of the work of Arthur \illet pat of honoring his 85th birthdat. The bods t totks is a tcompelling comb- nItiot of photos of\Miller engaged in his eateet and also of his per sonal t ife. tmt the ots tous pesonal tout h, kn ledge and svm- patth of the subiec t's life depicted i these xorks, -it ' nlmakes sense that the photog- rapher is soleonte close to Miller, who has Srsthatnd know ledge ith both ls irk itfe. and tihe life outside of his creet Indeed, the phtographe x is someone who has had ti- mate insov ement in Mtiller's life fti for ty 'Ihe photottpi M i l \hIle's x fe, fine arts ptitls apher Inges Moratht. Oxer the Deppstiff F a: cut up in release By Christopher CousinoK Daily Arts Wtcr "Oh, but what happened to your hands asks the friendly Avon lady callinig. Well for starters, a 10 year plh anniversar. Second that with a beautiful)IDVD transfer featuring scisso commentary by morbidly cool dnrec- Peg B or Tim Burton . ing on "? and bizarro sion, s c o m p o s e r hi tt DannEy l fan of her Edward and you can daught Scissorhands lend a hand in Alon Grade: B+ spicing up your tracks, DV Icollection. cepi a 2 C11enry Fx cOnew xth sets- ings, i sos, that is. head i in September, views t T we n t i e t h screent Century Fox While r e I e a s e i much ILd w a r d film,t Scissorhands: the go 1ith Anmersary Edition," the Scisso weird, colorful fairy tale starring that e Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. In present t fable abstit teentide i etatitn aitd ''Edc althe toils ofi ditting in among pastel cial lit suburbia, Burton tells the story of fairy t Edoward Scissorhands (Depp), a man the n created by an intentor who dies Centtur before he can finish his creation. uders Thus, Ldxxward is forced to live with style o course of her career, Morath has pho- tographed many creative minds of the 20th Century, including artists, writers and per- formers such as Igor Stravinsky and Alexander Calder. Characteristically, she photographs her subjects in the revealing environment of their studio or workplace, surrounding them with the tools of their trade. Her photos, therefore, are quite telling of the subjects' work and their creative milieu. Nowhere is this engagement with the subject more apparent that in her photographs of her hus- band, University alumnus, Arthur Miller. A set of photos of Miller at work commu- nicates, with no mistake, his genUine passion for his work. The scenes captured on film show him on the sets of his Broadway plays, in Movie scenes and also in the privacy of his studio. For example, one piece features Miller interacting with the crew of the 1985 motion picture "Death of a Salesman." Here, Miller's interaction with celebrities Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich is spellbinding. Many of us have read this American classic in our hidht school Eiglisht class, but to see the author on the set, inter- acting with crewmembers and directing the well-known progression of events, we are given a new dimension of understanding Miller and his honorable talents. Moiath's camera was successfully able to capture Miller while he is truly engaged with his writing and directing. With these photos, Miller's importance as the mastermind of his productions becomes clear. The animation in his face alone speaks of his active engage- ment with his works as they are put into pro- duction. The private dimension of Miller is also ingeniously captured under Morath's lens. Her artistic abilities provide insight into Miller's personal side with photos of him at his home, at notable historical events and in contemplation with other playwrights out- side of the studio. Although many people are familiar with Miller's career life, the personal side of Miller that his wife has captured is quite revealing of who Miller is as a person. Outside the high drama of his career life, Miller is depicted in many quiet moments of contemplation. le is shown sitting on his tractor at his home in Roxburv, Connecticut and on the seats of the ancient Greek theater at Epidaurus. One photo is even a shot of Miller's empty studio. Although the studio is empty, the nuance of the man remains. His glasses sit delicately upon his desk, papers blanket the area and the blinds remain drawn after a hard day of work. Morath is brilliantly able to capture moments in Miller's life that allow viewers to better understand his calm and contempla- tive nature. As a final note, this body ofphotos is truly intriguing simply because it shows the pro- gression of Miller's career and Miller the man over a length of 40 years. Spectacularly, Morath is able to tell her husband's admirable life story through a set of elegantly composed photos. One piece of advice: Don't miss this high- ly celebrated exhibition. it comes complete with passion, sympa- thy, and excitement. It reveals both the pow- erful emotions of Miller, and also of the artist herself. If you haven't yet experienced this look at the life of Arthuir Miller, don't worry; you have until Nov. 5 to see the exhi- bition. It's truly a must see. Arthur Miller is the subject of a new Museum Art exhibition showcasing the work of his wif professional photographer Inge Moranth. A SHEEN 'SPIN' CYCLE Underworld'Urbanil suffers from forced dialogue, predictabilit 'our<"syof'2 "' entury ox rS for Lands. When Avon lady oggs (Diane Wiest) comes call- ithe Inventor's darkened man- he rescties Edward and takes tle into suburbia and the lives faroily, specifically her teen er Kim (Ryder). no with the two commentary this DVD also includes con- rt of early Tio Burton draw- wo trailers and several talking tterview s (most notably, intet- with the late Vincent Irice and writer Caroline Thompson). these interview s fail to shed light on the making of the he commentary from Burton is thic holy rail, as "Edward rhands" is the definitive film stablished Burton's style and ce as a modern filmmaker. ward Scissorhands," is a spe- the film, a magical allegory, a ale for misunderstood. With exw release on DVD, 20th v Fox shades in a further tanding of Burton and his )f making the film. Foxs City' welcomes Charli- By Katie Den Bleyker Daily Arts WIter ABC's hit comedy, "Spin City" has undergone some major changes inoits fifth season, the most notable of which is the departure of the show's star, Michael J. Fox. Fox's character, deputy mayor Mike Flaherty has been replaced this season by Charlie played by the it a 1 0 r i a u s Spin City Hollywood play- boy Charlie ABC Sheen, attempt- Wednesdays at ing to follow in 9:30 p.a. Fox's comedic fo o t s t e p s. Besides sharing a first name, C h a r I i e Crawford and Charlie Sheen share a dubious reputation. Just like the real Charlie, Crawford is eager to "turn over.a new leaf" and "show how much he's changed" by succeeding in his new post as New York's deputy mayor. However, he quickly runs into trouble when the woman representing the city's striking tollbooth workers turns out to be a former flame that Charlie can't really remember because he was drunk throughout their relationship. Further contributing to the first episode's "is it reality or fiction'?" irony is te rest of Ihe cas 'admniO- tions to Crawford that mirror the com- ments ofinumerous critics to Sheen on how "Spin City" is his last chance to dCourty soiC Charlie Sheen steps up as the new deputy mayor on ABC's "Spin City." save a flagging career. The mayor's insistence on calling Charlie "Mike" throughout the episode is also a joke- within-a-joke, a nod to the numerous fans who miss Fox's presence on the show. The question on numerous minds: Can Charlie Sheen successfully follow in Michael J Fox's footsteps? The answer is yes, sort of Die-hard view- ers of the show will be upset by the cast changes made, and not just because regular characters James and Nikki departed with Mike. No, "Spin City" fans will be disappointed because the show has a different feel without its star. Gone is Fox's boyish charm and quirky, hyperactive person- ality traits. Sheen's presence lends a more ma'ture, world-weary toie to the show. Instead of the more physical comedy that Fox often fell back on, Sheen's style seems to be ironic self- mockery as is evidenced in the first episode by numerous references to Crawford's sketchy reputation which, as viewers know, rivals Sheen's real- life exploits. "Spin City" is not the same show without Fox, but Sheen's presence lends a new, not unwelcome tone to the show. Ultinately, the future suc- cess of "Spin City" hinges on how open-minded Fox's fans are about see- ing another deputy mayor in city hall, By Andy Taylor-Fabe Daiu Arts Writer "Heard any good stories lately?" This is a recurring question and theme in this dark, dream-like film that follows one man's seemingly endless journey through a city underworld. Despite ha :- Urbania ing a strong lead and the potential Grade: C to be ai intrigu- ing film, At State "Urbania" feels and is at times plagued by bad writing. The story revolves around Charlie (Dan Futterman), a gay man who has lost control over his life after a traumatic experience. Having been a victim of a violent gay bashing incident on the street in which he lost his lover, Charlie is plagued by flashbacks that invade his consciousness and cause him to question his senses. As he wanders the streets at nigh searching for a mystery man whom he feels a connection, h begins to engage in strange, ant social and sometimes violent beha ior to prepare himself for som future encounter that only he seem to know about. The movie is highly reminiscent Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" Charlie meets a series of bizarr strangers on the street. He has a string of encou ,r which follow the plots of fang urban legends - a man is seduce by a woman only to find himsel drugged and missing a kidney th next morning, etc. Some of these stories are mere' told to him and some are acted outi front of him, but it is never reall clear what is real and what is not. One of the deepest flaws of th film is that much of the dial, seems forced and counterfeit. Through much of the film, I felta if I could hear the screenwriter.typ ing, thinking of what would soun clever or disturbing or whateverth desired effect was. The dialogue didn't seem naturA See URBANIA, Pe, DAILY ARTS: STILL ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD. 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