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©fp laiig (Ear Hrri E.T. Survives Time, Technical Tinkering By Jill Spivey Staff Writer Chances are that if you aie between the ages of 18 and 24, the movie “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" inspires a unique emotion: flat-out terror. That is the feeling that came flooding back as I sat in the dimmed theater preparing to watch the 20th anniversary re release of “E.T.” That alien was a frightening little bugger when you , — —/mdvie> review/ “E.T. The Extra- Terrestrial” ★ ★★★★ were not of an age to understand the film’s gende plot. Perhaps this occurrence is the beau ty of the recent re-release craze in the movie industry: the assuaging of child hood fears. From the original “Star Wars” trilogy to “Grease” and “Gone With the Wind,” many films have been brought back to theaters in recent years. Fugazi Balances Love With Stormy Delivery By Elliott Dube Staff Writer Fugazi, the band that has excelled in both hard-core and post-punk music, is a study in contrast. The band’s members are both warriors and peacemakers. The show at the Ritz Theater in Raleigh started out calmly. Punk legend lan Mac Kaye concert7 cey/ew/-' Fugazi Ritz Theater Saturday, March 23 ★ ★★★☆ warmly greeted the crowd and mentioned that it was the band’s third show at the venue. After bringing attention to those fans who had scored a “hat trick” by seeing all three, he dis couraged excessive behavior and asked audience members to be mindful of each other. The band then readied itself, as Mac Kaye and guitarist Guy Picciotto prepared to strike the first note. And from that point on, it was like the blitzkrieg had arrived. Bassist Joe Healthy Non-Smokers Healthy non-smokers (18-60) with or without asthma are asked to participate in an asthma study. Three visits required. Compensation offered. Contact Rachel Russell, RN, BSN at 919-668-3599 ||PJ DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER UNC Student's Pizza Headquarters r O?J?:G Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Two Bread only Xtaasm and QQ si can Moda ■ Don't forget to add -wings to your orderlj Sun-Thurm uam-iam • Fri & Sat llam-2am We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express and UNC One Card Maybe none are so deserving of the rerelease treatment as “E.T.,” Steven Spielberg’s 1982 treatise on interplane tary friendship that was both a critic’s darling and cultural touchstone. After all, it held the title as the highest gross ing film in history for more than a decade and inspired millions of people worldwide to “phone home.” •In simplest terms, “E.T.” is the story of a boy and his best friend. The fact that this friend is an alien is more a novelty factor than a necessity to the plot. The film could have worked just as well with two people of different races or cultures. What made “E.T.” brilliant at the time of its release was not its plot but its pathos. As the human half of the film’s dynamic pair, Henry Thomas’ Elliot remains one of the most strikingly nuanced child performances caught on film. Equally winning are Robert MacNaughton as Michael, Elliot’s annoying but good-hearted older broth Lally and drummer Brendan Canty sup plied the necessary thunder in the back ground, while the two frontmen provid ed the lightning. Mac Kaye and Picciotto were like a couple of gunslingers, with the former swiveling his guitar about like it was a machine gun and emitting appropriate bursts of noise. The latter occasionally pointed his instrument from his chest like a rifle before he began to recklessly hop across his section of the stage. Their energy was infectious, and they gave a lasting image to go along with the music. Distinguished by his almost com pletely shaved head and jerky move ments that brought to mind a possessed robot, Mac Kaye used his angry and pri mal yell to full effect on such anthems as “Waiting Room.” In his introduction to “KYEO,” he recalled the show Fugazi played at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., when the Gulf War was taking hold. He compared the military machine that drove the early-’9os conflict and the one DIVERSIONS er, and a pre-rehab (but not by much) Drew Barrymore as the impossibly adorable little sister Gertie. Though Dee Wallace plays the moth er figure to addlebrained perfection, “E.T." ultimately belongs to the kids. The entire film seems to be shot through the eyes of a child. The adult figures hover from above and rarely have faces. Many people will flock to see “E.T.” because of its heavily publicized and much-heralded new footage, digitally enhanced effects and remastered sound track. The film’s major new scene features E.T. and Elliot exploring a bathroom, and though it does little to further the plot, it proves an amusing and welcome addition that highlights the growing bond between the two. Also, John Williams’ soaring soundtrack benefits beautifully from 21st century technolo gy- Other alterations prove more dis tracting than enhancing. The CGI effects used to enhance E.T.’s facial masterminding today’s war, and he screamed for the crowd to “Keep your eyes open!” Neither Fugazi’s strong polit ical ideals nor the fierceness with which the band projects them has died since the band was created more than a decade ago. But the band is far from being a one trick pony. About the only things that have remained truly constant for the group have been its energy and passion, both of which were abundant in this show. The group’s music has evolved over the years from top-grade hard-core to intricate noise-rock driven by the dual guitar interplay. It was made all the more obvious dur ing the show how hard Fugazi has worked to get its sound exactly the way it wants it. For several songs, the core four of Mac Kaye, Picciotto, Lally and Canty were joined by second drummer Jerry Busher, whose movements and actions often mirrored those of Canty beside him. The addition wasn’t excessive - it only helped to bolster the rhythm sec 'i\ | I With this coupon or 1 (fc J-L jjff UNC Student ID, get *^7/ HI JJ $1 OFF Dinner Buffet! Jj= Come try the largest Chinese Buffet in the Triangle! ffilw * * r~rnm Wk E cLfkm jgg Dine-in Buffet Only 919 a, 968" > 3488 1 offer expires 4/3/02 University Square r| j XHESak' SWIHWIH VIAI lOUNC t expressions are easily noticeable and ultimately unnecessary. The same applies to Spielberg’s replacement of the government agents’ guns with walkie-talkies, which seems downright picky when compared to the übiquitous amount of weapons and vio lence in today’s society. Fortunately, the overall resonance of “E.T.” does not suffer from these silly alterations. The film is as relevant and moving today as it was 20 years ago, if not more so. The ultimate paradox of “E.T." then and now is that a film about extraterres trials could affirm so much about humanity. Some may call it gimmickry, but it’s the kind of gimmick that the world could use a little more of. “E.T.” scared me as a kid, but as the years have passed it has left me with a new emotion: hope. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. tion during drum-heavy workouts like “Ex-Spectator.” Fugazi has survived for such a long time by sticking to its instincts and staying true to itself. The group has never been one to cater to popular demand. The crowd’s cries for “Repeater,” an early and well known staple of the group, went unre warded. Fugazi apparently put a lot of prior thought into its playlist - the band often moved from song to song without skipping a beat, and it ebbed seamless ly from its aggressive, intense numbers to its more subde and layered music. But the flow of the show was broken twice when Mac Kaye saw an audience member getting too rowdy. In that regard, he keeps the peace. But the band continues to fight tooth-and-nail to grow as a musical force. Saturday night was further proof that Fugazi does so well by doing its own thing. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. Squinty-Eyed Comedian Displays Quirky Humor By Aaron Freeman Staff Writer Pretty much everyone knows Gilbert Gottfried. He’s that guy - that guy you really enjoy talking to but nonetheless still freaks you out. Both emotions were achieved Friday night at - Raleigh’s Charlie Goodnight’s com edy club. Gottfried charged the stage sporting blazing , . ■concert) //;eyfenr J Gilbert Gottfried Charlie Goodnight's Comedy Club Friday, March 22 ★ ★★☆☆ white sneakers and his characteristic squint as the audience members quiet ly wondered what they were in for. The anticipation that filled the room ended when he opened his mouth, let ting loose an extended whining mono logue that lasted nearly an hour. Gottfried, setting down his two bot tles of water and a handful of props (napkins and plates), admitted that he didn’t want to be on stage. And, fur thermore, that he didn’t know he was going to be. “They told me I had a phone call in North Carolina, so I came and I get this,” Gottfried said. Through spurts of laughter, he went on to compare his enjoyment at the moment with a board sticking in his eye while assorted people held hands and jumped up and down on it Right. Gottfried’s approach has not really changed since his early days at “Saturday Night Live.” Originally from Brooklyn, Gottfried has appeared in a range of films, playing many variations of the same annoying guy. His standup, however, was not annoying in the least. Quirky, of course, but that’s the man’s angle. Unlike the pitiful opening act, Gottfried stayed away from standard setups (“What’s the deal with those ...”) but incorporated all his material into his I EASTERN J k IHi FEDERAL i a |mm theaters A IgA??” MOVIES AT TIMBERLYnT\ 1 Weaver Dairy at Airport Rd. ) 1 Wm 933-8600 / | ICE AGE p;] Daily 3:10,5:10,7:10,9:10 THE TIME MACHINE PM,' Daily 3:10,5:15,7:20,9:25 WE WERE SOLDIERS I Daily 3:20,6:35,9:20 | E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL k; Daily 3:30,6:55,9:30 A BEAUTIFUL MIND PM.' Daily 3:40,7:00,9:40 THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO PM3 Daily 3:45,6:50, 9:45 PLAZA THEATRES I■■ Elliott Rd. 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He glazed over the Amish, shopping with Calista Flockhart - “She kept asking, ‘Does this make my spinal column look big?’” -and the American fascination behind hoarding those litde packets of Chinese mustard in the butter tray of the fridge. With constant tangents and occa sional impersonations that were quite good, Gottfried displayed unexpected intellect and talent. But the limited crowd often missed his references and concentrated on his use of props. Though these instances were funny - it is always fun to watch the elephant man trying to pick up girls or a napkin squid wearing a dracula cape - it was apparent to Gottfried that his more cerebral jokes weren’t going to fly. Flipping the coin, some jokes and quirks just weren’t funny - there were definitely patches where he bombed. Gilbert Gottfried gave the crowd what they were looking for and showed them some unexpected sides of himself. He tried hard -and in some people’s view succeeded - to prove that he’s more than a squeaky voice. But he already knows that it’s tough to shoot above such a molded image. The Arts & Entertainment Editor can be reached at artsdesk@unc.edu. ""lumiiia vtSB Take 15/501 South towards Plttsboro Exit Main St./Southern Village WE WERE SOLDIERS Si 1:30-4:10-7:00-9:50 ICE AGE (El 1:00-3:00-5:00-7:10-9:20 E.T. 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