A first impression of Temple Grandin’s “Thinking In Pictures: My Life With Autism” would probably not elicit a drive to tote the 243-page text to the pool on your day off. But like many initial reactions, this one would fool a person into passing up something well worth a second glance and that has the potential to fly by and alter your way of thought.
Noland Walker, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, will be at the UA Saturday to discuss and show clips of his films at the symposium, “In Our Own Voice: African American Film Makers Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee and Noland Walker.” Among the films he will be discussing is “Citizen King,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and documented the last five years of Dr.
Mash-up subtle ode to music legends
Six years ago, Danger Mouse released The Grey Album, a mash-up of Jay-Z’s The Black Album and The Beatles’ self-titled album colloquially known as The White Album. While it was not the first mash-up album, it was the first to garner widespread notice. Since then, the mash-up album has become a rite of passage for Internet DJs.
With tuition rises and surprise fees from the UA, there is always an emphasis on finding the best deal. Shopping for good quality clothing at an affordable price is hard to come by, but there are some great deals that many people are unaware about
DJ Earworm’s Love and Wonder is a mash-up of several Maroon 5 songs taken from their Pro Tools recording sessions. “She Will Be Loved,” “Makes Me Wonder” and “This Love” feature prominently with samples also taken from “Goodnight, Goodnight.
A whimsical fairy godmother, a dashing prince, a fancy ball and the unforgettable glass slipper — we all know the story of Cinderella, a classic fairy tale of forbidden love and lyrical beauty.
The UA School of Music is poised to astonish audiences with another fascinating lineup of soloists and pieces this year at the 37th annual President’s Concert.
Monday - 1/25 ‘Chuck’ (NBC) If you’re not watching “Chuck,” you’re missing out. The third season has flipped the series on its side, giving its hero, the geeky Chuck Bartowski, the fighting skills of a real spy. The only problem is that Chuck can’t seem to get a grasp on the spy mindset and fend off his emotions.
Dr. Sinan Antoon, poet, novelist, translator and assistant professor at New York University, will be reading new and old material at the UA Poetry Center on Thursday at 8 p.m. He has written a novel, “I’jaam: An Iraqi Rhapsody,” and numerous poems, notably anthologized in “The Baghdad Blues.”
“Dear John” is not the romantic movie advertised. It is not that it suffers from having the cliché romance as might be expected. Rather, it suffers from having no romance at all. “Dear John” tells the story of John (Channing Tatum), a man who is stoic and charming.
Tense. That’s the word that best describes “The Maid.” It captures the anxiety in the actors’ jaws, the rigid shots and the emotional stiffness of bourgeois hypocrisy. Hailing from Chile, this delightful foreign film follows Catalina Saavedra’s portrayal of Raquel, an eccentric and dour maid working in a Santiago household.
“Dios habla por el que calla.” God speaks for the silent man. Such is the mantra of Harrison Shepherd, the half-Mexican cook-turned-novelist upon whose life Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel “The Lacuna” centers. God may speak for the silent man, but Kingsolver, it seems, has taken it upon herself to speak for a whole host of far-from-silent historical figures.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Bowerbirds with Julie Doiron will be performing at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. $10. Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime will be performing with The Hounds, Three Point Turn and Scotty Don’t at The Rialto Theatre, 318 E.
Last week’s rain and fluctuating temperatures were no fun. But when the tops of the Catalina Mountains were dusted with white, it was a sight to see — snow in Tucson. Thankfully, you no longer need to drive all the way up to Summerhaven to see some flurries.
Alec Ounsworth is best known as indie band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s talented frontman, but, especially recently, there’s more to his career than that. His voice, described on Spin.com as a “nervous yelp,” has made him invariably distinctive.
Indie-folk crooners, Bowerbirds, are continuing their love affair with Arizona in their fourth performance in the state in less than a year. Bowerbirds and opening artist Julie Doiron will play a show at Club Congress that is sure to leave concertgoers feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, that is, if their performance is anything like it was six months ago.
Symposium to present little-known history of black cinema
It may be your first time watching a film shown with a film projector. Today through Saturday, the UA Hanson Film Institute and the School of Media Arts will host a symposium, “In Our Own Voice: African American Film Makers Oscar Micheaux, Spike Lee and Noland Walker.
Since we stay focused and dedicated to our studies all week long, when the weekend finally rolls around, we need a vacation. Scratch that, we deserve one. But what is there to do? Two days do not leave much time for travel, and while Tucson does have spectacular weather, hanging around campus or going to the movies hardly seems like a vacation.
“Bayonetta,” the new title from developer Platinum Games, holds its merits in absurdity. From the story to the art design to the heroine herself, “Bayonetta” is an example of Japanese game design at its best. “Bayonetta” is a single-player action game starring a heroine of the same name.
“Demon’s Souls” is an action-RPG game exclusive to Playstation 3 that enjoys watching you suffer. Don’t believe me? Try playing a game where you’re dying every 10 minutes and yelling expletives every three seconds. “Demon’s Souls” is a brutally unforgiving adventure that will have you coming back again and again.
Nestled among the restaurants which line north Campbell Avenue is Opa!, a scrumptious and fun Greek eatery. The tiny establishment offers big flavor and a great dining experience. Painted wall-to-wall with murals and sporting deep-sea blue tablecloths, visiting Opa! feels like a mini-vacation.
The African American Student Affairs, in collaboration with UA and Tucson organizations, are presenting these events this week as part of this year’s Black History Month celebration. Thursday, Feb. 4 The State of Black Arizona Participants in this two-part event are invited to compare the experiences of African Americans in Tucson with those of other African American communities in Arizona.
