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THE SPECTRUM | A&E | THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016
This One is for ‘The Birds’
Fargo Flicks
Fargo Theatre finishes classic movie series with Alfred Hitchcock classic
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Paige Johnson
Contributing Writer
showing, don’t worry: the Fargo Theatre’s Classic Film Series will most likely return next year with a whole bout of films waiting for you to rediscover.
TICKET INFO TICKET INFO 7:30 p.m., January 14
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There is no better way to finish up the Fargo Theatre’s Classic Film Series than with movie legend Alfred Hitchcock and his work “The Birds”, showing Thursday, January 14th at the Fargo Theatre. Featuring Tippi Hedren as the lead, the movie follows Hendren’s San Francisco socialite Melanie Daniels in her strange story involving a boy, birds, and what can only be described as Hitchcock-level terror. After Daniels purchases a pair of lovebirds as a romantic gesture and follows a potential boyfriend to his sleepy North Californian town, the townspeople and Melanie become the victims of uncharacteristic bird attacks.
As the number of bird attacks grow higher, mass hysteria begins to build in the town. Many try to refute the attacks as strange phenomena and many others arm themselves against the birds to no avail. In true Hitchcock fashion, this thriller is sure to keep you on your toes. Throughout 2015 and now into the early part of 2016, the Fargo Theatre has featured many vintage films including “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Blazing Saddles”, and “The French Connection”. The theatre has also featured holiday themed films throughout the season, including “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in October and “It’s a Wonderful Life” this past Christmas. While Fargo has grown increasingly modern in the past couple of years, the Classic Film Series has kept the entertainment, humor, and suspense of classic movies a staple in the community. If you can’t make it to this upcoming
Upcoming releases boast action, comedy, intrigue PREVIEW
Andrew Fugleberg Contributing Writer
In the dead of winter and in the middle of a polar vortex, many will avoid contact with the outside. To bypass the dread of the cold weather and ensuing boredom, take solace in the warmth and comfort of a movie theater.
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This week in the Memorial Union, the 2008 box office success “21” will be playing Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The film follows an M.I.T. student named Ben Campbell who struggles to pay for medical school. Due to his intelligence, his professor, played by Kevin Spacey, picks Ben to be on his blackjack team. Professor Rosa (Spacey) runs a team of card counting college students who head to Las Vegas several weekends throughout the year. With the professor’s reliable system, the students make thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, despite the team’s greatest efforts, running into trouble is inevitable when the chief of security at a casino steps into the picture.
“Ride Along 2”
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube return in this second installment of the “Ride Along” series coming out Friday, January 15th. This heavily anticipated sequel follows the first movie, which saw Ben (Hart), a high school security guard go on a ride along with his girlfriend’s brother, James (Ice Cube). Heavy action ensued while the comedic duo defeated a Serbian smuggler’s boss. “Ride Along 2” will follow Ben as he prepares to marry James’ sister and stop a drug supplier from dealing in Atlanta. The first movie was full of action and comedy at every turn and the sequel is sure not to disappoint.
“Norm of the North”
Also being widely released on January 15th, “Norm of the North” and animated film follows a softhearted polar bear named Norm trying to save his icy homeland. In this fun family comedy, corporate companies are trying to add apartments and malls to the Artic, much to the chagrin of Norm and the adorable animals living with him. Norm eventually travels to the concrete jungle of New York City to intervene and stop the evil companies from taking away his home.
“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”
This movie, releasing January 15th, details the events of the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya. This flick focuses on the events leading up to the Battle of Benghazi, along with the aftermath. Based on a true story, “13 Hours” follows six elite ex-military operators fighting to protect American soil amongst the turmoil surrounding the embassy. When an American ambassador is killed by Islamic militants, six men do what they must to defend themselves and the country they love. Combining guns, explosions, and the direction of Michael Bay, this movie is sure to excite any action fan.
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Editor’s Choice: Indoor Entertainment out of the Cold Jack Hastings A&E Editor
Just because the harsh, blistering cold seems to be forcing you to stay inside does not mean you have to be bored as well. The Fargo area offers a variety of events that allow you to find solace in indoor heating while not compromising your right to be entertained.
The Tell
The irreverent and hilarious story telling event The Tell is back to start the year off with a bang.
The event in itself is a competition of the greater story. A survival of the fittest of which contestant has the most superior and hilarious tale to tell. The next installment of The Tell takes place today, January 14. The theme for the night is “No. Sleep. ‘Til…” Tellers are chosen from the audience and are prompted to tell a tale that is relevant to the night’s topic. The event takes place at Drekker Brew Co. at 603 1st Ave N Fargo. Tickets are $10 at the door and the telling starts at 7:30 p.m.
Coffee and Cocoa Crawl
Today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the first
annual Coffee and Cocoa Crawl hosted by Downtown Fargo. The event serves to promote the excellent hot drinks and shopping that the downtown area has to offer. One can enjoy the midwestern winter with a warm mug in hand. The crawl begins at Sandy’s Doughnuts. From there, participants can purchase a wristband for $10 to be eligible for food samples at participating stores and door prizes. A map of the crawl locations will be provided.
MU Live Casino Night
For fun and entertainment closer to campus, the Memorial Union has plenty to offer. In the MU Great Plains Ballroom, NDSU Campus Attractions and the Residence Hall Association are hosting a casino night Friday, January 15. Boasting the typical casino games such as roulette and black jack, you can be the millionaire you always fantasized being. No money is needed for this event, as the casino night will be using their own “fun money” as currency. Along with the casino night festivities there will also be an oxygen bar available.