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2D A & Ci^arlotte Thursday, October 5, 2006 ‘Class of 3000’ too preachy to hit mark Continued from page 1D A very predictable story with an even more pre dictable end and mantra of record companies are the devil is repeated throughout the half-hour episode. It seems a httle disingenuous thoitgh, because if it weren’t for the millions of records OutKast sold over the last 10 years, no one would even know who Andre 3000 is. But that seems to be the thing with artists: after they sell their millions of records, the find that the industry is evil. Could it be that they made bad dioices? Who would sign a contract without a lawyo- or a trusted agent? Maybe the same kids who will find this show amusing. I love OutKast and I really wish Andre .and Big Boi • What: “Class of3000” would get bac|s in the studio When: Nov. 3 kt 8 p.m on and make some mOTe' muac'."' ’ “XJaitooh NefWiSrk The cartoon thing is just not • working’-'..... s ... M ‘Last Stand’ DVD has extras and a decent story Continued from page 1D and stayed the top grossir^ - film imtil Captain Jack Spar row of “Pirates Of Ihe Caribbean” took top honors. The story was a sure hit. The Dark Phoenix resurrects Jean Grey (the wonderful ; Femke Janssen) and tries to find her place in the mutant world. Meanwhile, the gov ernment comes up with a cure for the mutant problem. The cure is voluntary (yeah, right), but Magneto (the breathtakmgly elegant Ian McKellen) suspects other wise. He creates a band of rogue mutants to take tiie government down. There are great fight scenes, especially between Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Ju^emaut (Vinnie Jones). The special effects have been kicked up a notch as well. But die “The Last Stand” aggravates in a lot of ways. Cydops,(James Mars- den). Mystic (Rebecca Romjin) and even Professor X (Patrick Stewart) get short changed. Director Brett Rat- ner (the same man who brought us Rush Hour and dated Serena Wiliianis) takes some liberties with the Dark Phoenix story and a few other things which comic book fans cried foul over. Still, with $449 million to back it, “The Last Stand” will probably end up being the nert to the last. The DVD has lots ofx-tras, including three alternative endings and a DTS 6.1 ver sion. A total of four packages are available, including a Stan Lee edition and a boxed version with aU three films. The special effects have been kicked up a notch as well. Judge orders Bobby Brown arrested after he skips support hearing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CANTON, Mass.-A family ju(^ ordered Bobby Brown arrested if he steps foot in Massachusetts after he failed to show up at a hearing Mon day over ddinquent child sup port payments. Brown’s attorney said it’s a “very difficult time” for Brown, 37, whose tumultuous marriage to singer Whitney Houston is coming to an ^d after she filed for a legal sepa ration earlier this month. “Whether or not he’s going through a divorce doesn’t negate the fact that he stUl owes child support relative to his two children that he had prior to his marriage,” said Norfolk Probate and Family Court Judge Paula Carey Kim Ward, of Stou^ton, the mother of two of Brown’s children, says Brown owes two months’ support, or $11,000. Brown has a history of legal troubles with those support payments. In June 2004, Brown was sentenced to 90 days in prison for missing three months of payments. That sentence was immediately suspended after Brown made back payments totalir^ about $15,000 Brown’s attorney Phaedra Parks, would not say where Brown, a Boston native, is currently livir^. “I'fs just a very difficult time for him, as you can wdl imag ine,” said Parks, an Atlanta- based entertainment lawyer. “The media is veiy aware of this veiy public divorce lliat’s going on ri^t now. It’s unfor tunate we find oxirselves back in Boston on this matter.” Brown gained fame as a member of New Edition, and in 1988 had a hit solo album, ‘Don’t Be Crud.” Film series gives props on stage, screen Continued from page 1D artists that they may not have been exposed to by sim ply listening to tiie radio. Juhe Dexter, dubbed the “UK Queen of Sold” 'with “a tinge of ja2;2 and dipped in reggae,” perform Thursday as well. Dexter, who’s based in London, said she distributes her own music because she “hkes being in charge of my business.” “I want to put out the kind of music I want to put out,” she said. Charlotte organizers Michael Kitchen and Kelley Eaves said this isn’t just going to be a flash in the pan, but an annual event. ‘It’s needed,” said Kitdien. “We need to have a film and music series. We have a lot of transplants in Charlotte that are used to seeing different things.” Eaves added that there aren’t a lot of cultural events to come to Charlotte and she was tired of the dub and party scene. She and Kitchen finked up to promote events that they would like to see. “This is something that Charlotte has not had,” she said. One of the marquee films that wifi, be shown this week is “The Pact.” Based on a true story, the movie is about three young black men who decide to go fix)m hi^ school to college and then on to med ical school. Charlotte author Omar TVi’ee will be honored at the evCTit as well as sign copies of his latest novel, “What They Want.” For a schedule of events and films, log on to www.charlotteurbanfilmfes- tival.org. Stage 501 A neii' Theatre Cbffrhtte tradition ofprodtuingeontemporaryclassies. YELLOWMAN by Dasl Orlandersmith Theatre Charlotte CNSmOIIE’S COUMUnillt IflEMRE Creating Drama Since 1927! Whitaker reigns as ‘The Last King of Scotland’ ®l)e l^tStOrtC “P™ liies'iay-SMday Cxcelsitor Club 5 Excelsior ^ a ciui) y 921 Beatties Ford Rd. • 704-334-5709 Hi lif THE ASSOC/ATED PRESS TORONTO — Forest Whitak^ tends to stick to the fiinges, a soft-spoken man best known for restrained supporting roles and hushed characters who would not stand out in a crowd. So it’s surprising to see him at the center of the throng, whipping people up to a fi^- zy And even more surprising that he’s doing it as that tyr-annical boogeyman of the 1970s, Idi Amin, in “The Last King of Scotland,” Whitaker apprxtaches the Ugandan dictator the way the finest actors to play Adolf Hitler have done, putting a fii^teiin^y human face on a leader able to enchant tire masses and media even as his brutal regime tortured and killed people^ A teenager when Amin’s eight-year reign ended in 1979, Whitaka- initially was awar'e of the man only as the despot depicted in the news. ‘1 just had a postage-stamp image of him. They a-eated him as this savage, brntal guy I remember* this picture of liim holding his fist up in a military-type uniform, and he was known as this ci*azy dic tator,” Whitaker, 45, told 'Hie Jackson Continued from page 1D Hancock’s “Rock It.” Jackson uses her irsual sex-kitten voice to deliver a furiky but seductive track. The song bleeds into “Get It Out Me,” which is even funkier. Still, Jam & Lewis work with Jackson best. “Day break” and “Eryoy” will remind fans of Jackson when she was actually 20 years old. It’s the lighthearted stuff that made her one of America’s sweethearts. At 40, Jackson is still stun ning, has the brains and chops to deliver a hit albrmi arrd retains her sense of humor. Her tioie fans should be very happy with this CD. Associated Press at the Tbronto International Film Festival. “That’s really all I knew until I started working on the character. Then it became much more vast.,.. “Hiuidreds of thousands of people died under his watch, so I’m not negating that. But the amount of charisma, humor, joy and verve he had. I had no idea of that, and it’s very clear when you watch him on tape, he was a mas sive showman.” Adapted fi'om Giles Foden’s novd, the film spins a fiction al narrative about a young Scottish doctor (James McAvoy) seeking adventure in Uganda who catches Amin’s eye and becomes per sonal physician—and ulti mately trapped confidante— to the charming but ruthless ruler. Whitaker fell somewhat under the man’s spell himself as he researched Amin, who died in exile in Saudi Arabia in 2003. Ugandans have curi ously mixed feelings about Amin, abhoiTmg the man for his bloody methods while admiring his progressive efforts to build schools and ON SALE NOW! SESiraEEIllVE A VEE CORPORATION PRODUCniON hospitals. “I had to pass through the propaganda maze—ignore it, actually—and just go to the source,” said Whitaker, who researched the character throi^h copious reading, studyii^ video footle and talking with Ugandans about Amin “If we were in Uganda, we would know him intimately” Whitaker said. “He would have kUled someone we know or promoted someone we know. So it’s kind of easy You get in a cab there, you’re going to hear story after story” • TUESDAY... “FISH ERT’ ■ Only $5 Doors Open at 5, Fish Fry atpm • Disco at 9ptn Don’t forget, come try your hand at a game of “Whisf' • WEDNESDAY “Why Not Wednesday?” Enjoy an Evening With Friends October 11th - Doors Open at 7pm “An all adult environment, 30 and above. ” • THURSDAY “DIRTY THIRTY THURSDAY’ Lets get this party started right now! • FRI. & SAT. The Best “DISCO” In Toum • SUN Eniov Soft Music and friends! Mark Your Calendar for October 7th for A Cultural Celebration of INTERNATIONAL BLACK COMMUNITIES International Buffet • Music • Dancing • History OCTOBER 19-22 cricket A Tickets: tkketmaster 704-522-6500 • ticketmaster.com COCA-COLA “STUDENT” OF THE MONTH “Jenise McCullers” Senior, East Mecklenburg High School Typical response when confronted with obstacles that hinder most youth: ‘Tt’s not that serious. - Jenise You will consistently find our 17-year oL “Student of the Month” Jenise McCullers name oi the Honor Roll at East Mecklenburg High School. Considering she declares Biology as her favorite sub ject, it stands to reason she has no problem maintaining a great average. Jenise exhibits her God given talent of singing as a member of East Mecklenburg’s choir. With a plethora of opportunities stemming from her love of biology, at this point Jenise is determined to attend Spelman College and major in police crim inology. Often considered a “non-paid freelance comedian,” Jenise constantly keeps friends and family laughing whenever she’s in their company. The way Jenise holds on to a dollar, often making loans to her older brothers, her mom thinks she could be a better banker than police criminologist. But on a softer note, her true personality shows through when dealing with her little cousins when she’s truly compassionate. In her spare time she enjoys being with friends singing and dancing. Jenise is.the daughter of Jewel Sdwell and Leonardo McCullers, and little sister to Rahsaan (N.C. A&T State) ^d Marquis (Winston-Salem State) McCullers. She and her family worship at New Birth Charlotte. Best Wishes “Jenise” from Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated of Charlotte Coca Co (a TReaC
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