I Lynch Mob... Come to a free screening of David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" tonight at the State Theater. 7:30. Tickets available at The Michigan Daily. michigandaily. com/arts TSdgu mg gi WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17, 2001 Chunky Move to bring captivating ,dvoyage of dance Dual Booker Prize winner Coetzee to read on campus By Ryan Blay Daily Arts Writer He is the only author ever to win By Shannon O'Sullivan Daily Arts Writer In a dance for a dance's sake, Australia's most daring and individ- Chunky Move Power Center Saturday at 8 p.m. technical works. ualistic porary troupe, Move,i contem- dance Chunky is dedi- cated to both inspiring and communicating to audiences. Along with black humor, eclectic and erotic content matter and form, Chunky- Move will per- form two new and wildly "Crumnled" and "Corrupted 2," at the Power Center on Saturday. With goals of taking audiences on a physical and psychological, mind captivating voyage, director Gideon Obarzanek redefines the typical exchange between dancers and the audience. As one of Australia's leading choreographers, Obarzanek certainly lives up to his trademark combination of theatricality, intense choreography, and technicality with a hard-hitting industrial soundtrack that sends electricity through the performers, resulting in deliberately awkward gestures and solos that twist in and out of each other. Committed to maximizing cre- ative outcomes, as well as creating audacious dance works that go beyond existing choreographic forms, Chunky Move's "Crumpled" is a structural niece that revolves C~ourtesy 0f Chiunky Move Choreographer Gideon Obarzanek. around the notion of being viewed or not, as dancers are propelled and turned off by the opening and drop- ping of the curtain. The constant exchange that is developed with the audience fulfills Chunky Move's artistic statement, in that it creates a dynamic fusion between high art and popular culture. "Corrupted 2" takes a different spin, creating a manifestation of corruption with the point of take off being a digital premise. Bodies flip- ping in awkward sharp directions to a dominating revolving static screen, suggesting the results of data overload. Additionally, the dancers twist into deliberately unnatural ways, which creates at the same time striking beautiful images, carrying implications for the loss of human innocence. Wear- ing see-through plastic wraps, the performers' sporadic patterns com- bine with flashing lights and smoke, making this techno-ridden performance a journey to techno- logical hell. "Perverse, erotic, sick, and beau- tiful" are the words Obarzanek uses to describe his new inconclusive work. Yet this hard-core, diamond- ridged dancing dares audiences to be taken on a whirlwind journey to the next contemporary level. J.M. Coetzee Art & Architecture Building Tomorrow at 5 p.m. two Booker Prizes (the highest British l i t e r a r y award). His eighth work, "Disgrace," has met with as much criti- cal success as his previous enterprises. After penning such works as "Foe" and "Life and Times of was awarded a at the University Michael K," he chair of literature; of Cape Town in his native South Africa. And now he's coming to read at the University of Michigan this Thursday. J.M. Coetzee, one of the biggest names in fiction to take part in the English Department's Visiting Writers series, has spent years challenging readers and creating invigorating literature. Coetzee was born in Cape Town in 1940. After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, he returned to South Africa to teach. He spent two weeks at Stanford as a distinguished visitor several years ago, and has had numerous other prizes and awards bestowed upon him, among them the Lannan Award for Fiction, the CNA Prize (South Africa's premier award for literature), the Jerusalem Prize and the Irish Times International Fic- tion Prize. Coetzee's novels never fail to amaze. In his first work, "Dusk- lands," he contrasted Americans in Vietnam, and the early Dutch set- tlers of South Africa. In "Waiting For the Barbarians," Coetzee exposed the brutal human condi- tion, again using his native land as a backdrop. "Disgrace," the focus of the reading, involves a professor of languages in Cape Town. In his mid-50s, Professor David Lurie sees his personal life crumble and his academic career path remain stagnant. When Lurie seduces a student, his behavior comes into the public eye. Coetzee has suc- ceeded again in blending masterful use of language with entertaining storytelling. Courtesy of Penguin J.M., the man behind the beard. The New Yorker has said, "what seems striking about it, right from the start, is its almost unnatural sense of poise..." This succinctly describes many of Coetzee's works, which are challenging with- out being tedious, and hard to put down. Another trademark is the sheer bleakness of the work., Many leading critics here in the United States have come to associate Coetzee with bleak as they have linked Stephen King with horror. In a rare, free public reading here, Coetzee is sure to be an able speaker, and the reading from his latest work should be intriguing. j. Ni. C OETZE The longer you look at this picture, the more you see. Chemistry between characters make 'Ed' an irresistable, heartwarming hit By Christian Smith Daily Arts Writer At the end of last year, fans of the NBC dramedy "Ed" received quite a surprise at the end of the freshman show's season finale. The long-awaited kiss between Ed Stevens and Carol Vessey was finally about to hap- Ed pen, only to be interrupted by the return of NBC Ed's former Tonight at 8 p.m. flame, that doe- eyed vixen Bonnie Hayne. \ . But viewers would have to wait until Octo- ber to see what would ensue. They got a real treat last week, when the season premiere of "Ed" arrived one week early to accom- modate the shifting s'chedule of "The West Wing." Last spring's cliffhanger ending would be difficult to outdo, but "Ed" got off to a flying start, pick- ing up right where it left off. As the inconsistent "West Wing" and quickly fading "Law & Order" wal- lowed in their mediocrity, last week's season'premiere of "Ed" stole the show right out from under NBC's Wednesday night one-two punch. Beginning with Ed, Carol and Bonnie's hilariously awkward love- triangle, and concluding with a touching moment of consolation, we can see why the story of Ed Stevens turned out to be one of last year's most enjoyable new TV arrivals. Unlike most shows, "Northern Exposure" comparisons be damned, "Ed" mixes just the right amount of clever comedy and heartfelt emotion to stay consistent- ly fresh and funny. Written and created by "Late Show with David Letterman" pro- ducers Jon Beckerman and Rob Burnett, the show tells the story of Ed Stevens, a big-city lawyer returning to his hometown of Stuckeyville, Ohio, to pursue the girl of his dreams. On an impulse. Ed buys the local bowling alley, remarkably likeable andtalented cast features Julie Bowen ("Happy Gilmore") as Ed's focus of affec- tion, the smart and beautiful Carol, "Spy TV's" Michael Ian Hall as sardonic and effervescent Stuckey- bowl manager Phil Stubbs, and Josh Randall as Ed's low-key best friend, Mike. Most notable are the youthful efforts of scene-stealing Justin Long as high-school student War- ren Cheswick. Long impeccably showcases Warren's socially inept behavior and nervous desperation with an assortment of awkward chuckles and gasps. Somehow through his misbegotten schemes and foibles, he maintains an air of charming appeal, and often reminds Ed of a younger version of himself. What truly makes "Ed" so engag- ing is the razor-sharp chemistry of its centerpieces, Ed and Carol. The will-they-or-won't-they tension is always apparent, whether it is lin- gering on the backburner, or is the, focus of the episode, as was the case last week. While it is difficult to root against Rena Sofer's Bonnie, as she inexplicably gets hotter every time she's on screen, we know that Carol is truly the one Ed wants. Apparently, in the world of Stuck- eyville, it is possible for two gor- geous women to pine after a regular guy like Ed. But this isn't exactly "Survivor", and realism isn't exact- ly "Ed's" specialty. Its understated focus on themes of love and friend- ship are the reason this show is so endearing. With wit, warmth and intelli- gence, it taps into a range of emo- tions, while proving there is still a place for fun, cheerful entertain- ment on television today. While it may not yet be a runaway ratings smash, "Ed" had already won our hearts. Courtesy of NBC GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE "Ed" brings the excitement back into bowling. "That's what you'll find at New England School of Law. Our international law courses continue to expand in areas such as human rights, international organizations, environmental law and international business transactions. We offer the unique War Crimes Prosecution Project, an international law clinic, L, and conferences through our Center for International Law and Policy. We've even pioneered a program incorporating international law components into domestic law courses. We're looking to the future of our students -Michael Scharf Professor Director, Centerfor International Law & Policy Chairman, Board of Directors, Im. F,.,w..F. r 7 r. '. . i>rn... 1}. ni* .J l -: