MOVIE: SEXY BEAST

well, when out of the blue, London gangster Don Logan (Ben Kingsley- Ga11dhi. Schindler '.s li.1·1) shows up with a new job and be wanrs Gal. Don. us we soon find out, isn't the type who takes no for an answer, or even expects i1 as one. Convincing him that Gal i. retired lurns out to be quite Ihe job in itself.

by Beth Kelleher

cs here. Why'! All of the e songs have appeared in earlier Head tones CDs. Those of you unfamiliar with Headstones tunes now have a convenienl, low cost, way to become a fan. For those of you who just want to know enough about the Headstones so they can be a critic at their artsy-farlsy parties, here goes. The Headstones are a rock band, not punk, not metal. rock. They ust: the heavy power chords and griuy vocnl ,_ Guitar and drum solos arc common, as well us the snake/skull iconogra• phy. I like them; they're kinda like Social Distunion·s younger brother. The two new songs on Greatest Fits, "Rlowtorch" and "Come On", follow the headstones' signnture blend of angry ydling and heavy guilar. That is io sny they arc good.

Music: BT

I just saw Sexy Beast for the second time. ll was part of a series of Monday night art films showing nt the Mission City Cinema not the big one that requires you to sell your soul for a movie stub and a package of cherry nib but the other one on First /\venue. Yes my friends, she's still there, the old girl. Last Monday T learned that five bucks can still purchase legal entertainment of some kind,

Sexy Beast is the story of two well-to-do ex-criminals. Gal (Ray Winstone) and his friend Aitch (lan McShunlal). They arc content to livt: out their retirement in Spain's Costa dcl Sol with their (ex-porn star) wives Deedee ( Amanda Redman) and Jackie (Julianne Whitti), respectively. Everything is going

Ray Winstone's quirky style, which is almost comedic at times, turns a big-time crook into an almost loveable figure. Ben Kingsley's dramatic performance blew ntc away, yet again. l3ut this time in a role that was, to say the least. a far cry from Gandhi. 1 have to say that aside from being beautifully shot, it was one of those movies lhnt makes you que tion reality, makes you check your pulse. and really, rcally makes you want tu be a gangster. Thcre's no poinl in analysing this film tn ucath, although it could easily be do:1e. All thal really needs to besaid is that aside from a lot of grntuitous swearing. ii was definitely very cool. As far as flguri11gout Tits

Bt's most recent attempt at an upbeat dance album proves In be u tlctcnnincd effort 10 oiler the 'house r,or1y' i;cnre 2 continuous-play discs of syn1hesi.1:ed rhymthe. Lyrics arc all but shunned save some wavering interspersed background vocals apparently thrown in to appt:al to a social or emotional energy lacking from niany tcchno-styled albums.

It's obvious that Bt has the electronic talent to evoke movement in the modern dunce masses however, this album lacks the inherent connection most music endeavurs tu make between musical tcch- nology and active reality. In other words 131docs nut inspin.: and therefore is rendel'ed inept lo portray the forceful re1:011;;111I attitude it 011cmpts. exactly why ii is called S!!XYRc>ast. well I'll leave that up to you.

Due to several spNadic lyricul insertions, such us those on Track one and Track ninc. parts of this ulbum border briefly on introspective reflection, howevr:r the nianufoctured beat or those same songs as well a~ most others on the album, diminish any prospective irnr,act almost to the point or mindlessness. However for somc generally accepted tunes to appease an active yet musically 1,:0111plaecntcrowd. Por those who want "lo move without the soul to groove.'' Bt is sure tu be a momentary hit!

J' II also suggest that you check out 1he Mis. inn City Cinenrn's next Arl Film Series. And while all that's really meant by "art" is that it's not Hollywood, i1 is definilely worth the five bucks that may olherwist: be spent on a trip to Starbucks or som..:other form of illegal activity. Check ou1 their web ite for more details at www.harrisroadmovies.com/.

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