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Steven Kwan Arts Editor 520•621•3106 arts@wildcat.arizona.edu

BEFORE YOU GRADUATE It’s a new year and a new decade, so why not spend it learning more about our underrated city before you graduate? Even the familiar UA campus can hold surprises and hidden treasures. And unlike Richard B. Woodward of The New York Times, you’ll have more than 36 hours to enjoy your expeditions. Here are some ways to experience the UA and Tucson from new perspectives.

Ride a vintage electric trolley

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10 resolutions for 2010

The UA Poetry Center houses myriads of modern and classical poetry, as well as rare and special collections. With its ample seating areas, this is a comfortable place for students to relax and enjoy their favorite poetry in peace.

Read something different

Chances are, you’ll soon be doing plenty of reading for your classes, but how likely is your focus going to be on how the content is conveyed? The Poetry Center not only houses tens of thousands of volumes of poetry, but it’s also a spacious, quiet place architecturally designed to echo the structure of verse. Visit to explore, peruse, study or attend a reading.

1508 E. Helen St., north of Speedway Boulevard and west of Cherry Avenue.

Hours and a calendar of readings are available at http://poetrycenter. arizona.edu/.

— Christy Delehanty

Exercise more

The expansion of the Student Recreation Center opened this week, so it’s a good time to (re)start your exercise routine. Doubtlessly, checking out the cute exercisers and athletes who will be taking advantage of the new equipment provides incentive to visit daily.

Student Recreation Center, Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Weekend hours vary. Call 621-4709 or visit http://campusrec.arizona.edu/ for more information.

— Steven Kwan

Get out of your ‘rut’

Face it, we are all creatures of habit, victims of monotony. When is a better time to break free from your rut than the beginning of a new decade?

Instead of shelling out money for a movie and popcorn, see your fellow classmates perform on campus. Last semester, the theatre department presented the hilarious musical “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”You could even go to an intramural sporting event — Ultimate Frisbee, anyone?

Or maybe joining the Ramblers Hiking Club would be the perfect way to get your weekly dose of fresh air.

Whatever your interests, the UA and the Tucson community offer many alternatives to being stuck in front of a computer or television screen all day.

For information about performances and productions around campus visit http://www.arizona.edu/home/ arts.php. If a new hobby or sport sounds more appealing, go to http:// clubs.asua.arizona.edu/clubs/home. html for a full list of campus clubs and organizations.

— Dallas Williamson

Have more ‘me’ time

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In 2010, you need to be a renegade about your time! Have a “take no

prisoners” approach for spring break this year. Substitute popular locales like Rocky Point for a weeklong trip to another country with alternative spring breaks. If that’s not appealing, go on a road trip to California or New Mexico with a challenge. Don’t let exam stress make you sick; prevent illness by indulging in “you.” Get a manicure, read that trashy novel on the UA Mall, attend a free boxing class or act like your flaky friends and say “something came up” so you can stay at home. Hey, if you don’t take care of yourself, then who will?

— Ada Dieke

Tour Tucson

Take advantage of living in a town big enough to attract Broadway and small enough to have its own flair. Tucson Music Hall will show Broadway’s “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Jan. 19-24,“Fiddler On The Roof” Feb. 2328 and “Chicago”April 23-28. Here are five reasons to stay on campus: Marroney, Tornabene, Stevie Eller, Crowder and Holsclaw Theatres and Halls on campus exhibit UA’s tremendous talent in music, dance and theatre.

Visit boxofficecenter.com and search Tucson Music Hall for tickets. The UA’s Fine Arts Box Office is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour before performances. Call 621-1162 or visit Arizona.tix.com.

— Kim Kotel

isn’t very stimulating — and let’s be honest, it’s nothing new. Trade in your micro-laptop speakers for the real deal at any venue around town. You never know who you’ll meet. Check out the upcoming shows featuring Bowling For Soup at Club Congress Jan. 27 and Hellogoodbye with New Found Glory at the Rialto on Jan. 30. http://rialtotheatre.com/ http://www.hotelcongress.com/club/ http://rocktucson.com/ — Emily Moore

Less Hulu, more homework

Who really needs more “Jersey Shore”? This year, take a break from the viral videos and save your screen time for what you really love. Pick up a new activity and keep the remote

and time travel. On Feb. 2, it will kick off its final season. Even those who have fallen out of touch with the show in recent years will want to tune in for answers. Will it be worth the wait? One can only hope.

“Lost” on ABC, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.

— Katie Gault

Be proactive

Now that winter break is over, it’s time to start the job/internship hunt for this semester and summer. UA Career Services is putting on a professional development seminar to teach participants what is expected and how to prepare so we can all stop stressing about flubbing up an important interview.

Jan. 27 from 1-1:50 p.m. Call

Try new things

With school starting up, you may not know what to do with your free time. Sitting there hunched in front of your laptop, eyes burning, iTunes blaring during another wasted night

Join the Tucson CSA

Members of Community Supported Agriculture buy a share of a farm or ranch. Whatever is harvested that season is divided among each shareholder. This means you get better produce than the nearest supermarket can offer as well as some of the richest tasting eggs you’ll ever eat.

The ever-helpful Tucson agriculture crew offers recipes and suggestions on how to incorporate that week’s watercress into your meals. Field trips to the supported farms and ranches are a nice bonus.

300 E. University Blvd, Ste. 146, in the courtyard of The Historic Y. Membership is offered seasonally with the next session beginning in February. For more information, visit www. tucsoncsa.org or call 203-1010.

Plan a food and wine tour

Take in more Tucson theatre

Tucson boasts multiple large theaters, is toured by many noteworthy companies and has more small, community theater troupes than many realize. In the New Year, live theater can be a way to take in the arts, have a laugh, enjoy commentary on society or just forget what is going on in your life for a few hours. Some of Tucson’s theaters include: Arizona Theatre Co. http://www. aztheatreco.org/ Live Theatre Workshop http://www. livetheatreworkshop.org/ UA’s own Arizona Repertory Theatre http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/theatre/ Be sure to look out for play and musical reviews in WildLife this semester, and be sure to check the calendar for shows in and around town.

— Ali Freedman

Instead of walking along Fourth Avenue for what feels like a thousand times on a Friday night, consider riding a piece of history.

With the construction of the Fourth Avenue underpass finally complete, now is the perfect time to take a ride on the Old Pueblo Trolley, especially since its route has been expanded to include a stop next to Club Congress.

Friday 6 - 10 p.m.; Saturday noon midnight; Sunday noon - 6 p.m.

Adults: $1.25 each way, $3 allday pass Children ages 6-12: 75¢ each way, $2 all-day pass Sunday special: All patrons, all ages, 25¢ each trip

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Alexsis Espiriti, 15, works out with trainer Chris Gonzales, 20, at Boxing Inc. East, located on 2161 E. Broadway, Suite 154, on Monday.

close only for shows like “The Office” in late January, “Lost” in February or “Glee” in April.

— Kathleen Roosa

Get something posted on MLIA

Less sexually awkward than textsfromlastnight.com and less depressing than fmylife.com, mylifeisaverage.com is a hodgepodge of the crazy things that happen to normal people. In 2010, have an amazing adventure with friends or witness an ironic event. So tell that “Twilight”-obsessed girl you’re on Team Frodo. Have a pillow fight on the UA Mall. And prove to yourself that your life is anything but average.

— Kathleen Roosa

Stay committed

The hit television series “Lost” has sent its audience through five seasons of mind-bending conspiracy

621-2546, e-mail at careerservices@ email.arizona.edu or visit http:// www.career.arizona.edu/Students/ Workshops/#Interview for more information.

— Bryan Ponton

Get local

New to Tucson? Shake up your weekly routine with local events like the Ocotillo Poetry Slam, held the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bentley’s House of Coffee and Tea, 1730 E. Speedway Blvd. or the Tuesday Night Bike Ride, which begins at 8 p.m. at the flagpole by Old Main.

These unique activities will allow you to sample Tucson’s notorious weirdness for yourself. http://www.bentleyscoffeehouse.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ocotilloslam — Emily Bowen

Tucson is the culinary oasis for southern Arizona and it is gaining national prominence thanks to visits from Adam Richman of “Man v.

Food,” Andrew Zimmern of “Bizarre Foods” and Andrew Knowlton, restaurant editor of Gourmet magazine (now with Bon Appétit).

And here’s a little known fact: Tucson is a few hours away from wine country. With wineries located in Sonoita, Elgin and Willcox, Ariz. , an oenophile has many opportunities to plan a day trip to sample some of the best wines in Arizona. For those new to the world of wine, there are guided day tours available through Reisen Arizona.

Visit www.visittucson.org for more information. Reisen Arizona, 4142 E. Kings Rd., 319-8130, www. reisenarizona.com.

— Steven Kwan Is there something that you think we should do before graduating?

Send your suggestions to arts@ wildcat.arizona.edu. Please include your name, major and year.

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OUR PICK Tucson Roller Derby

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

The epic face-off of the women continues! Yes, that’s right! Women once again rule the track as the Tucson Roller Derby kicks off its seventh season of competition. Saturday marks the beginning of play, with four all-female teams facing off in a round-robin match. Each team will skate against one another in a 60-minute match, broken into 20-minute bouts of constant play.

Taking the track will be Tucson’s very own VICE Squad, Furious Truckstop Waitresses and Copper Queens. Northern Arizona’s Roller Derby team, the Whiskey Row-llers, will also vie for victory for the first time in the league’s history. With a brief intermission featuring the musical stylings of The Bordertown Devils, the night is sure to be one of spectacular skating and strong athleticism.

State Radio, an alternative band known for its grassroots activism and singer/songwriter style, will be playing at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14 Sonora Review will be hosting the Aural Pleasure Party at Club Congress. The event will feature Steve Orlen reading from and signing his new book,“A Thousand Threads,”and music

by Sunny Italy. This 21+ event is free. 7 p.m. 311 E. Congress St. Laffs Comedy Club is holding an Open Mic night. 2900 E. Broadway Blvd., 8 p.m. Every Thursday until Jan. 26.

FRIDAY, JAN. 15

— Dallas Williamson

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Tucson Roller Derby Season Opener

Tickets are $9 in advance or $10 at the door.

• Kids 12 and younger are free with an adult admittance.

You can purchase your tickets at Bladeworld Indoor Sports Center or online at www.tucsonrollerderby.com.

• Bring canned food donations to benefit the Tucson Community Food Bank for a discount off the regular ticket price.

• Doors open at 6:30 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16 Bladeworld Indoor Sports Center

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will be showing at the Temple of Music and Art. The production will have showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. until Jan. 24. 330 S. Scott Ave. General admission is $27.50; student price is $25.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16

1065 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 624-1234

Broadway in Tucson Presents“All the Singing Ladies: The Girl Power Sing-A-Long”at The Loft

Cinema. The show will consist of a montage of musical clips from popular chick flicks, music videos and television shows. 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., 7:30 p.m. General admission is $8; $6 for Loft members.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17 Query-ing Queer Sexuality: Educational Insights for an LGBT-Affirming Church is a sixweek course expanding on sexual identity and diversity. It is held every Sunday until Feb. 14 at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church. This week the course will feature guest speaker Rev. James B. Nelson.

3809 E. Third St. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Free.

MONDAY, JAN 18.

The Martin Luther King Day Film Projét will be premiering winning submissions at The Loft Cinema. The short original films are aimed at demonstrating King’s concept of “beloved community.” 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Free.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 The UA’s own resident improv comedy group, The Charles Darwin Experience, will be performing at Gallagher Theater every Tuesday throughout the semester. Get there early as seats fill up fast. 10 p.m. Free.

— compiled by Emily Bowen

MLK Jr. Day events to make you feel good inside

By Ada Dieke Arizona Daily Wildcat It’s been more than 40 years since the man with the dream made a speech, urging people worldwide to live as neighbors.

National observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday and there are many events in the Tucson area commemorating his life’s work.

Take the Second Annual Martin Luther King Day Film Projét, for instance. Held at The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., at 5:30 p.m., this free film screening features 15 films, each no more than five minutes long, centering around the theme “Beloved Community.” UA alumna and event coordina-

tor Dorian Townsend said she’s excited about the event.

“We’ve accepted submissions from both youth (high school) and adults … and all of the submissions are great,” she said. The top prize for participating filmmakers will be a “Film Saguaro” designed by the local nonprofit organization Bicycle Intercommunity Art and Salvage .

Townsend is also involved with other National Day of Service projects through her position as mentoring and partnership development coordinator for the Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona. She said the Volunteer Center will be hosting a number of projects with the general theme of mentoring.

For more information, visit www. volunteersoaz. org.

You too can join in on the National Day of Service and commit your “day off” to doing something good. Here’s a brief summary of the day’s events around the city:

Jan. 18:

8 - 10 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom March Beginning at Old Main, the march goes down Campbell Road to Broadway Boulevard, ending at Reid Park’s DeMeester Performance Center, 900 S. Randolph Way. Bring your friends, coworkers or campus clubs along for the unity-building march.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival Celebration Held at the DeMeester Performance Center, this festival features performances, speeches, on-site service projects, food and more. If you don’t get up in time for the march, take some time out to join the festival crowd.

Jan. 19:

2 - 4 p.m. and Jan. 20: 5 - 7 p.m.

Viewing and critical reflection of “The Garden” In honor of MLK Jr. Day of Service, there will be a viewing of“The Garden,” an Academy Award-nominated 2009 documentary about the transformation of a destructed inner-city neighborhood in Los Angeles, Calif., into a productive and successful community garden. Hosted by the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Drachman Hall, 1295 N. Martin Ave., room A-119 on Jan. 19 and room A-118 on Jan. 20.

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‘Brothers’ pales next to Danish original

By Christy Delehanty Arizona Daily Wildcat In adapting Susanne Bier and Anders Thomas Jensen’s original Danish screenplay for an American audience, it’s easy to imagine that director Jim Sheridan would be stumped.

Under Bier’s artful direction,“Brødre” (2004) tells the story of one man’s horrific experience as a prisoner of war, paralleled with that of his family who believe him dead. His unexpected return paired with his leftover guilt and paranoia set into motion a tragic ripple effect, which Bier pres-

ents in an appreciatively raw, undramatic way.

Sheridan’s decision to remake “Brødre” only five years after its release seems merely like a decision to translate and recast the film in order to market it more broadly. Indeed, in his hands “Brothers” (2009) changes very little except to become a tightly woven series of tensions rather than a story — and one weighted down with generic American images, at that.

Beginning simply with the pickup pulling into the driveway, the remake’s reliance on archetypes emerges. From the white-sided house to the floral seat cushions tied to the kitchen chairs,

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every image seems to have been selected with Middle America in mind. The hardware store’s “save our fallen soldiers” sign is cliché, and the carrot-nosed snowman whose construction gives rise to one of many niece-uncle bonding scenes is even worse. Even the unfinished kitchen — the remodelling of which is symbolic of both father Sam Cahill’s (Tobey Maguire) absence and uncle Tommy Cahill’s (Jake Gyllenhaal) willingness to step in — is packed with American-dream granite and stainless steel when complete.

What’s worse is that this purge of specificity takes the just-right relationships of “Brødre” and pares them down to sketches in the American version. The wife in “Brødre” sticks her toothpaste-y tongue out in amusement when her husband tries to kiss her mid-brush. In “Brothers,” however, she becomes an ex-cheerleader whose ex-quarterback husband kisses her standardissue rosy lips hard — but not quirkily — before

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going to war.

Despite the solid acting throughout both renditions, the elimination of the idiosyncrasies that helped “Brødre” hit home makes “Brothers” less relatable and its characters more apt to inspire resentment for the stereotypes they represent than empathy.

But“Brothers” does, in all its inattention to detail, tie together the already excellent story tighter.

Bailee Madison nails the role of daughter Isabelle, whose frustration is played up to great effect, triggering her father’s inevitable breakdown. More importantly, Sheridan’s decision to portray the brothers’ father Hank (Sam Shepard) as an abusive alcoholic and Vietnam veteran does wonders to flesh out the American melodrama set-up.

Aided by the two-dimensionality of its characters,“Brothers” manages more uniformity and tightness than its predecessor, but, in doing so, the film loses both its toothpaste and its grit.

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Cera breaks out of stereotype with ‘Youth in Revolt’ Youth in Revolt

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By Kathleen Roosa Arizona Daily Wildcat How far would you go to seal the deal on a summer fling? Would you try to be cooler or move closer to your love? Perhaps you would engage in some mischief and wacky exploits. God knows hormones make us crazy anyways. And in some cases, that means a bit schizophrenic.

Enter “Youth in Revolt.� It’s exactly everything you’d imagine in a decade where a coming-of-age tale really means a nerdy boy loses his virginity. Between “Adventureland,�“Charlie Bartlett� and just about anything with Michael Cera, the concept behind the movie is nothing we have not seen before.

Based on C.D. Payne’s novel of the same name,“Youth in Revolt� features Cera as Nick Twisp – your average, sex-starved virgin with zero social skills. His cynically lonely life is turned upside-down when he meets Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday) on summer vacation. In order to win this hot nerd over and contend with her demigod of a boyfriend, Nick creates an alter ego. Francois Dillinger is everything Nick isn’t: chain-smoking, fashionable,

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Together the two embark on an adventure of escalating crime to reunite with Sheeni.

Though the trailer portrays the film as a slapstick comedy filled with bawdy humor, you won’t always be laughing out loud.

But you will smile at the great writing that uncovers the true awkwardness of first love.

As for the acting, while Nick might not need his alter ego to win the girl of his dreams, Michael Cera certainly does. Before “Youth in Revolt,� Cera was well on his way to being forever typecasted. But the his

Francois character pushes Cera out of the deadbeat geek stereotype and allows Cera to move into other roles.

While watching a 16-year-old blow up towns in order to swipe his V-card might only seem appropriate for high schoolers, the movie plays upon the nostalgia of high school romances through a quirky plot supported by a strong cast including Zach Galifianakis, Steve Buscemi, Fred Willard and Justin Long. All in all,“Youth in Revolt� is an entertaining watch that proves you don’t have to go too crazy to find love.

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By Kim Kotel Arizona Daily Wildcat Guido Contini is a character who could make Casanova rethink what the woman means to him. In “Nine,� Daniel Day-Lewis (“There Will Be Blood�) plays Contini, an Italian director in the 1960s balancing precariously between what he perceives as reality and cinema, fidelity and adultery and genius and insensibility as he scrambles to put together a movie he has not yet created. A man untouchable to everything in the world — except women.

Day-Lewis’s portrayal of Contini exemplifies director Rob Marshall’s (“Chicago�) characteristic use of subtlety. From the start of the film, nothing is ever purposefully expressed, but continuously, inferentially layered. In the press room coyly joking with reporters, Contini constructs himself as a man entirely independent of others, unaware of responsibilities, deadlines and even his own talent.

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Contini’s past, present and genius bleed together in a surreal kind of autobiography, making reality something as intangible as love for a man whose life has been dedicated to celebrating many women, but never loving one completely.

With a cast boasting Nicole Kidman (the starlet of Contini’s unwritten film), Sophia Loren (Momma), Judi Dench (his costumemaking confidant) and Marion Cotillard (Contini’s jaded wife), the one that will take your breath away is none other than Stephanie Ferguson, aka Fergie.

With wild hair and fists full of sand, Fergie as Saraghina introduces a young Contini to the world of sexuality, haunting the screen long after she’s left it.“Be Italian� drips with a richness rare to even the best film adaptations.

Taking advantage of dimensions unavailable to the stage, Marshall slinks between scenes, hiding the camera behind stone walls and stage constructions, creating a profound intimacy between audience and musical. Original writers Arthur Kopit, Maury Yeston and Mario Fratti should be at ease — screenwriters Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella only polish this gem of a musical until it shines.

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power and inspiration, Contini comes to life for a brief moment as these traits culminate, at least for the time being, in Stephanie (Kate Hudson), a fashion reporter from America.

Marshall maintains teeming sensuality just within the lines of artful rather than raunchy, even as Contini’s mistress Carla (PenÊlope Cruz) rolls and stretches across

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A guide to channel surfing ‘HUMAN TARGET’

By Katie Gault Arizona Daily Wildcat

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Fox’s newest action drama“Human Target�is based on the Vertigo/DC Comic of the same name about private bodyguard Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), and his crime-solving sidekicks, Winston (Chi McBride) and Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley). Chance seems to have a death wish, risking his own neck for the safety of his clients, who require protection from stealthy hit men and Armani-clad CEOs. On Jan. 17, the series premiere follows Chance as he takes on a new client, Stephanie Dobbs (Tricia Helfer), an engineer being targeted by an unknown source. Dobbs is an employee of McNamara Engineering, a company that has just finished building a high-speed train along the coast of California. Chance has a feeling that the person targeting Dobbs is going to make his move during the train’s upcoming maiden voyage. While Chance tags along for a high-speed ride on “Speed 3: Loose Caboose,�Winston and Guerrero attempt to learn the identity of Dobbs’ aggressor. “Human Target� is character-driven show, and rightfully so.

Valley is a good match for Christopher Chance, but kudos to the producers for the hilarious casting of McBride and Haley.

JANUARY

Mass Effect 2 (360) – Jan. 26

This sci-fi epic action-RPG is about as cool as they come.

Commander Shepard is back, and he’s whoever you want him to be — literally. You can also import your character from the first, so don’t worry about continuity.

FEBRUARY

Bioshock 2 (360/PS3) – Feb. 9

Fans of the first Bioshock will be thrilled to learn that this time around you get to play as a modified Big Daddy, one of the super-difficult bosses from the first outing — a reason to play in itself.

Aliens vs. Predator (360/PS3/PC) – Feb. 16

This reboot of the old PC franchise will boast new character designs, three different campaigns and a stellar multiplayer mode.

The show is quick-paced, but it often cuts back to Winston and Guerrero for moments of comedy. Just the sight of McBride, at a towering 6-foot-4, standing next to Haley, at a squirrelly 5-foot-5, is enough for a laugh. If the mere height difference isn’t enough, the characters’ quick banter is also responsible for the show’s best-written moments.

The pilot episode sets up the characters well, but the series’ second episode,“Rewind,�kickstarts the style and tone that the show will supposedly be utilizing throughout its run. The editing is more stylish and unique, using time-jumping elements to the plot’s advantage. The storyline, which places Chance on a commercial airliner with a disastrous destination, is much less predictable than the pilot. An actual line of dialogue from Chance’s mouth:“I’m going to flip the plane.�Chance is constantly managing to stay one step ahead of everything, including physics. But that’s the fun of the show. It may take itself seriously, but you should watch with a sense of humor. “Human Target� premieres Sunday at 6 p.m. on FOX with a repeat of the pilot on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The second episode, airing Jan. 20, puts the show in its regular timeslot on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. after “American Idol.�

Recommended for those who enjoy: “Burn Notice,� “Leverage,�“24� and “Prison Break.�

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MARCH

Final Fantasy XIII (360/PS3) – March 9

This sparkling RPG has shattered sales records in Japan and is hitting U.S. shores in early March. Expect a semiscience fiction storyline with turn-based strategy gameplay and an epic campaign spanning 70+ hours.

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God of War III (PS3) – March 30

The series that defined the Playstation brand last generation is back on the Playstation 3 with updated visuals, increased combat variety and our favorite bad boy, Kratos.

Be ready to slay some gods when this game hits shelves.

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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (360/PS3/PC) – March 30

Even those of us who are wrapped up in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will want to take a break for this game. The developer has all but mastered the art of online multiplayer with years of practice on the PC before Call of Duty was even around.

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Red Steel 2 (Wii) – March 23

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The sequel to the Wii launch title should really deliver this time around. Developer Ubisoft has been quiet up until now, but it is known for improving on past designs and listening to fans. Expect guns and samurai swords with improved motion controls.

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Elle Woods, a Delta Nu at UCLA, always gets what she wants. When her boyfriend Warner dumps her because she isn’t serious enough for him, she is determined to transfer schools and smart-up at Harvard Law to win him back.

The musical takes the audience along for a fast-paced, perky, smart, hilarious and hard-to-forget pink ride.

Woods and the rest of the cast will sing and dance their way to Harvard for eight Tucson performances.

Delta Nu blonde to paint the town pink “The story has a great message, and Elle Woods is a really good role model,� said Tiffany Engen, who plays Elle’s best friend Serena in the show.“I think it’s just one of those shows you will leave much happier than when you came in. It’s very similar to the movie so people who love the movie will love the musical.�

A UA sorority member is organizing a few sororities and other UA-affiliated groups to go see the musical together. Kaitlin Simpson, a communication junior and Chi Omega member, has gathered Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Delta Phi, Chain Gang and the Freshman Class Council to attend the musical. “The show is fun for everyone, especially in Greek Life, because we get the jokes

maybe a little bit more than other people do. It’s got a good message full of girl power and that staying true to yourself never goes out of style. We knew the message was something the sororities try to stand for,�

Simpson said. The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards when it debuted in 2007 as well and was the basis for MTV’s reality television show,“Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods.�That year the show was also in the top 10 list of the most requested Ticketmaster Arts & Theatre Events. “There really is something for everybody in this show. People of all ages come and see it. Girls love the show, but we see plenty of boyfriends, brothers and dads brought along, and by the end we definitely get them as well,� Engen said.

An eye for style UA students have a great sense of style. With stores such as Urban Outfitters and American Apparel, students are constantly aware of up-and-coming fashion. In WildLife, we will highlight UA students who dress exceptionally well in a new series called Fashion Forward.

Campus fashion often goes unnoticed, and the student body deserves to see how well its members dress. This semester, WildLife will be around campus documenting what you’re wearing and getting your opinions on what’s best to wear. So show us your style and start looking good, because you could be the next student showing us what you think style is! — Bryan Ponton

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

FRIDAY, JAN. 15

American Idol (Second night of a two-night premiere), ABC, 7 p.m.

If you didn’t know already, the vast majority of Americans are awful singers. Need proof? Tune in for the second night of American Idol’s ninth season premiere.

Why you should watch: Personally, I can’t wait for Ellen DeGeneres to join the judges’ table. How contructive will she be? Will she go more for Cowell’s style: “That was atrocious!�? Maybe she’ll judge more like Randy Jackson: “Yo, dawg. You’re da bomb.� My guess is she’ll dance awkwardly until the singer leaves the room.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14 Project Runway, Lifetime, 9 p.m.

Law and Order, NBC, 7 p.m.

A dead body is found, a few police officers with New York accents round up a suspect and a district attorney convinces the suspect to confess in front of a courtroom filled with underpaid extras.

Why you should watch: The show is in its 20th season. That’s a lot of dead bodies.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 Saturday Night Live, NBC, 10:30 p.m.

Sigourney Weaver hosts with musical guest the Ting Tings.

Why you should watch: If Saturday is the new opposite day, this show is hilarious.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17

Sixteen eccentric designers with overdramatic tendencies battle it out with needle and thread.

Why you should watch: The show is back in New York City, the contestants look promising and judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors have signed on to appear in every episode this season.

24 (First night of a two-night premiere), Fox, 8 p.m.

Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), a man of extreme action, is back to kick ass and take names in the show’s eighth season premiere.

Why you should watch: Sutherland stayed sober enough to shoot this episode.

Show your gratitude by tuning in.

MONDAY, JAN. 18

Life Unexpected (series premiere), CW, 8 p.m.

15-year-old Lux (Britt Robertson) decides to become an emancipated minor after years of living as a foster child. During her journey through the legal system, she comes across her biological parents.

Although they are no longer together, Lux’s parents decide to take her in and give her a chance at the life she deserves.

Why you should watch: It’s being compared to“Gilmore Girls,� but the promos are showing more melodrama than witty banter. Perhaps it showcases a good balance between the two. Watch to find out.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 The Biggest Loser: Couples, NBC, 7 p.m.

In this week’s episode, the eight remaining teams are broken up into students and teachers. The teachers must learn an exercise routine from Jillian and Bob, then teach the students what they’ve learned. Drama and extreme weight loss ensue.

Why you should watch: Just one episode is enough to make your feet grow running shoes.

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Most anticipated video game releases for spring 2010

By Joe Dusbabek Arizona Daily Wildcat

JANUARY

Mass Effect 2 (360) – Jan. 26

This sci-fi epic action-RPG is about as cool as they come.

Commander Shepard is back, and he’s whoever you want him to be — literally. You can also import your character from the first, so don’t worry about continuity.

FEBRUARY

Bioshock 2 (360/PS3) – Feb. 9

Fans of the first Bioshock will be thrilled to learn that this time around you get to play as a modified Big Daddy, one of the super-difficult bosses from the first outing — a reason to play in itself.

Aliens vs. Predator (360/PS3/PC) – Feb. 16

This reboot of the old PC franchise will boast new character designs, three different campaigns and a stellar multiplayer mode.

Photos courtesy of Joan Marcus/Broadway in Tucson

Bend & snap!

Photo courtesy ofdasgamer.com

MARCH

Final Fantasy XIII (360/PS3) – March 9

This sparkling RPG has shattered sales records in Japan and is hitting U.S. shores in early March. Expect a semiscience fiction storyline with turn-based strategy gameplay and an epic campaign spanning 70+ hours.

Legally Blonde: the Musical

God of War III (PS3) – March 30

The series that defined the Playstation brand last generation is back on the Playstation 3 with updated visuals, increased combat variety and our favorite bad boy, Kratos.

Be ready to slay some gods when this game hits shelves.

Tucson Music Hall 260 S. Church Ave.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (360/PS3/PC) – March 30

Even those of us who are wrapped up in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will want to take a break for this game. The developer has all but mastered the art of online multiplayer with years of practice on the PC before Call of Duty was even around.

Show opens Tuesday and ends Jan. 24.

Discounts are available at most performances for students.

Red Steel 2 (Wii) – March 23

For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, visit http://tour.legallyblondethemusical.com.

The sequel to the Wii launch title should really deliver this time around. Developer Ubisoft has been quiet up until now, but it is known for improving on past designs and listening to fans. Expect guns and samurai swords with improved motion controls.

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By Katie Gault Arizona Daily Wildcat Fox’s newest action drama “Human Target�is based on the Vertigo/DC Comic of the same name about private bodyguard Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), and his crime-solving sidekicks, Winston (Chi McBride) and Guerrero (Jackie Earle Haley). Chance seems to have a death wish, risking his own neck for the safety of his clients, who require protection from stealthy hit men and Armani-clad CEOs. On Jan. 17, the series premiere follows Chance as he takes on a new client, Stephanie Dobbs (Tricia Helfer), an engineer being targeted by an unknown source. Dobbs is an employee of McNamara Engineering, a company that has just finished building a high-speed train along the coast of California. Chance has a feeling that the person targeting Dobbs is going to make his move during the train’s upcoming maiden voyage. While Chance tags along for a high-speed ride on “Speed 3: Loose Caboose,�Winston and Guerrero attempt to learn the identity of Dobbs’ aggressor. “Human Target�is character-driven show, and rightfully so.

Valley is a good match for Christopher Chance, but kudos to the producers for the hilarious casting of McBride and Haley.

The show is quick-paced, but it often cuts back to Winston and Guerrero for moments of comedy. Just the sight of McBride, at a towering 6-foot-4, standing next to Haley, at a squirrelly 5-foot-5, is enough for a laugh. If the mere height difference isn’t enough, the characters’ quick banter is also responsible for the show’s best-written moments.

The pilot episode sets up the characters well, but the series’ second episode,“Rewind,�kickstarts the style and tone that the show will supposedly be utilizing throughout its run. The editing is more stylish and unique, using time-jumping elements to the plot’s advantage. The storyline, which places Chance on a commercial airliner with a disastrous destination, is much less predictable than the pilot. An actual line of dialogue from Chance’s mouth:“I’m going to flip the plane.�Chance is constantly managing to stay one step ahead of everything, including physics. But that’s the fun of the show. It may take itself seriously, but you should watch with a sense of humor. “Human Target� premieres Sunday at 6 p.m. on FOX with a repeat of the pilot on Tuesday at 8 p.m. The second episode, airing Jan. 20, puts the show in its regular timeslot on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. after “American Idol.�

Recommended for those who enjoy: “Burn Notice,� “Leverage,�“24� and “Prison Break.�

Delta Nu blonde to paint the town pink “The story has a great message, and Elle Woods is a really good role model,� said Tiffany Engen, who plays Elle’s best friend Serena in the show.“I think it’s just one of those shows you will leave much happier than when you came in. It’s very similar to the movie so people who love the movie will love the musical.�

A UA sorority member is organizing a few sororities and other UA-affiliated groups to go see the musical together. Kaitlin Simpson, a communication junior and Chi Omega member, has gathered Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Delta Phi, Chain Gang and the Freshman Class Council to attend the musical. “The show is fun for everyone, especially in Greek Life, because we get the jokes

maybe a little bit more than other people do. It’s got a good message full of girl power and that staying true to yourself never goes out of style. We knew the message was something the sororities try to stand for,�

Simpson said. The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards when it debuted in 2007 as well and was the basis for MTV’s reality television show,“Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods.�That year the show was also in the top 10 list of the most requested Ticketmaster Arts & Theatre Events. “There really is something for everybody in this show. People of all ages come and see it. Girls love the show, but we see plenty of boyfriends, brothers and dads brought along, and by the end we definitely get them as well,� Engen said.

An eye for style UA students have a great sense of style. With stores such as Urban Outfitters and American Apparel, students are constantly aware of up-and-coming fashion. In WildLife, we will highlight UA students who dress exceptionally well in a new series called Fashion Forward.

Campus fashion often goes unnoticed, and the student body deserves to see how well its members dress. This semester, WildLife will be around campus documenting what you’re wearing and getting your opinions on what’s best to wear. So show us your style and start looking good, because you could be the next student showing us what you think style is! — Bryan Ponton

Photo courtesy of Fox Broadcasting Company

THIS WEEK ON TELEVISION

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13

FRIDAY, JAN. 15

American Idol (Second night of a two-night premiere), ABC, 7 p.m.

If you didn’t know already, the vast majority of Americans are awful singers. Need proof? Tune in for the second night of American Idol’s ninth season premiere.

Why you should watch: Personally, I can’t wait for Ellen DeGeneres to join the judges’ table. How contructive will she be? Will she go more for Cowell’s style: “That was atrocious!�? Maybe she’ll judge more like Randy Jackson: “Yo, dawg. You’re da bomb.� My guess is she’ll dance awkwardly until the singer leaves the room.

THURSDAY, JAN. 14 Project Runway - Lifetime, 9 p.m.

Law and Order - NBC, 7 p.m.

A dead body is found, a few police officers with New York accents round up a suspect and a district attorney convinces the suspect to confess in front of a courtroom filled with underpaid extras.

Why you should watch: The show is in its 20th season. That’s a lot of dead bodies.

SATURDAY, JAN. 16 Saturday Night Live, NBC, 10:30 p.m.

Sigourney Weaver hosts with musical guest the Ting Tings.

Why you should watch: If Saturday is the new opposite day, this show is hilarious.

SUNDAY, JAN. 17

Sixteen eccentric designers with overdramatic tendencies battle it out with needle and thread.

Why you should watch: The show is back in New York City, the contestants look promising and judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors have signed on to appear in every episode this season.

24 (First night of a two-night premiere), Fox, 8 p.m.

Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), a man of extreme action, is back to kick ass and take names in the show’s eighth season premiere.

Why you should watch: Sutherland stayed sober enough to shoot this episode.

Show your gratitude by tuning in.

MONDAY, JAN. 18

Life Unexpected (series premiere), CW, 8 p.m.

15-year-old Lux (Britt Robertson) decides to become an emancipated minor after years of living as a foster child. During her journey through the legal system, she comes across her biological parents.

Although they are no longer together, Lux’s parents decide to take her in and give her a chance at the life she deserves.

Why you should watch: It’s being compared to “Gilmore Girls,� but the promos are showing more melodrama than witty banter. Perhaps it showcases a good balance between the two. Watch to find out.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 The Biggest Loser: Couples, NBC, 7 p.m.

In this week’s episode, the eight remaining teams are broken up into students and teachers. The teachers must learn an exercise routine from Jillian and Bob, then teach the students what they’ve learned. Drama and extreme weight loss ensue.

Why you should watch: Just one episode is enough to make your feet grow running shoes.

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This winter, Australia’s most famous brothers-turned-rock-stars released a three-disc collection of rarities and video spanning their 37-year career. Following 2008’s advent of Black Ice, their 15th studio album, do Angus and his mates have any surprises left up their schoolboy knickers?

Here’s a breakdown of AC/DC’s Backtracks:

CD1: Studio Rarities

This CD comprises 11 rare tracks from the band spanning from 1975-2000, most of which are derived from the B-sides of Australia-only LPs and singles. The majority of the tracks feature original singer and lyricist Bon Scott and exhibit the playful variety of the band’s early recordings.

Notable tracks:

“Love Songâ€? (’75) The shrill and malevolent chords leading into “Love Songâ€? conjure shades of Alice Cooper and The Mars Volta, but eventually degenerate into a melancholy, puppy-love ballad Ă la Kiss. “Fling Thingâ€? (’77) The legendary instrumental version of the Scottish folk song “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomondâ€? (You’ll take the high road and I’ll take the low road ‌ ). Great for nights of drunken revelry. “Crabsody in Blueâ€? (’77) Angus’ slow and simple 12-bar progressions show the band at their

cd reviews bluesy finest, charmingly contrasted

by Bon’s STD musings: “And when they start to scream / that’s when you apply the cream / Blues ointment, come again!�

A collection of 15 live recordings from 19772000, mostly focusing on the tenure of second frontman Brian Johnson.

Overall a low-fidelity mix of heavy-rotation tracks, none of which are quite as crisp or rocking as those from their ’92 double-live album, AC/DC Live.

Notable Tracks:

“Let There Be Rock� (Landover, Md., ’81) After an amped-up reconstruction of this eponymous rocker, a false finish to the seven-and-a-half-minute track leads into a creeping electric crescendo from Angus.

And it was good. “Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution� (Detroit, Mich., ’83) One track not available on ’92 Live, the fuzzy leading riff and canonical chorus are a loud, proud defense of rock almighty.

DVD: Family Jewels

Ninety minutes of promotional music videos and concert footage spanning the band’s career, culminating with clips from their most recent Black Ice tour. Watching the entire collection can get a bit redundant (Angus sure does like goose-stepping), but serves as exemplary material of both

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A cursory, behind-the-scenes clip of the filming of the band’s newest video single showcases the busloads of fans that came to appear in the video, spouting loyal AC/DC dogma like “Angus! Angus!� and “Greatest band in the world!� Long-time band videographer David Mallet admits having no idea what he was going to put on that green-screen behind Brian Johnson.

Overall verdict: The studio rarities would be well worth the price of a standard album, but the oft-unintelligible live cuts and repetitive DVD features make this a value for only the most dedicated AC/DC fans.

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One of the first CDs of the year from The Verve Music Group (the record label behind John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock and Jamie Cullum), Katharine McPhee’s sophomore album, Unbroken, is a compilation of songs riddled with slow beats and unremarkable melodies.

Though Unbroken is not unpleasant background noise, much like the buzz from a refrigerator, the uniformity between tracks, constricted vocal range and play-it-safe melodies make one wonder if this is really the same McPhee who sent shivers down the line of veteran judges on season five of “American Idol.�

The girl who shined with “God Bless the Child� seems to have bleached her album into blandness to match her new ’do. Her cover of Melanie Safka’s “Brand New Key� is like a pair of jeans from the ’80s: distasteful and a display of cheap pop (vocal) additives — an impressive feat for a song that demands a gladiator’s diaphragm.

It is a new decade, one that is tired of hearing pop songs about shooting stars and pretty skies stuffed with ambiguous and generic fluff in between. Perhaps McPhee’s third album will be the charm.

Downloadables: “Had It All� - Quite catchy. McPhee demonstrates a moderate vocal range against a country-rock background reminiscent of LeAnn Rimes’“Nothin’ Better To Do.�A hit. “Surrender�- Possibly the only song Photo courtesy of Israbox.com in which listeners can hear the emotion McPhee fails to display in an album plagued with lukewarm lyrics.

The song dips into what the The Verve Music Group is good at — a warm, soulful jazz with a melody that matches the background rhythm.

Ingrid Michaelson’s hand at co-writing has a positive influence.

Take Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop,� add a smattering of calypso and jungle sounds, slow the track down to a trance club mix and you will get close to the sound of jj’s album jj n° 2.

Produced under GĂśthenburg-based indie record label Sincerely Yours, the Swedish pop group jj released no. 2 in July 2009 and have received notable underground buzz from Pitchfork and other indie reviewers.

The Lil Wayne cover, re-titled “ecstasy,� is an unabashed ode to the club scene. But the album is more than a single tongue-incheek remix. Other tracks like “things will never be the same again� and “masterplan� integrate calypso instruments like maracas and steel drums with string and bass drum samples to create a truly unique pop Photo courtesy of thismusicwins.blogspot.com sound.

The album is undeniably versatile. Tracks such as “me & dean� and “are you still in valida?� have an acoustic rawness, and the lead singer has the soft voice of a crooning singer-songwriter. The lead singer’s wispy yet driving vocals create a very cohesive, yet wide-ranging album. This album is a versatile, ethereal record that is a fresh approach to new sound in an increasingly diverse indie music market. jj remains a very mysterious group, with no band member bios or very many photos. Recently signed to the American label Secretly Canadian, jj plans to release n° 3 later this year. jj will also be touring the United States with indie band The xx this year, from March to April.

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