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PAGE S-2 WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 6 2011 îews by Jâul êdy "GULLIVER'S TRAVELS" NOT WORTH THE TRIP "GULLIVER'S TRAVELS" STARS JACK BLACK as a New Yorij Qty newspaper mailroom clerk wiio talks his way into worldng for its travel department. He is sent on assignment to investigate the Bermuda "Wangle, but ends iQ) in the land of Ulliput. It's a pretty uninspired movie "GULLIVER'S TRAVELS" GRADE: ** There are few reasons in the world wiiy this classic tale would be remade into a film yet again, and there are even fewer reasons to see this 2010 version, starring Jack Black as Lemuel GuUiver The basic story of Swift's classic novel remains here, but it's set in the present day. Black's Gulliver, works in the mail room of a New York newspaper He's a comic book-reading, Star Wars-loving nerd with little ambition, but a major crush on one of his co-workers, Darcy (Amanda Peet) the travel editor. Instead of asking her out, he applies for a writing assignment in her department. Despite the fact he has no writing skills, Gulliver impresses Darcy so much so that she doesn't check on his writing background and she promotes him out of his mailroom job and into the position of a travel writer, sending him off on an all-expenses paid trip to investigate the Bermuda Triangle. As they always do in the Triangle, strange things happen, and he washes up Give Your Youngster a on the beach in the land of LUUput, where he's a giant. He's captured and chained by nasty general Edward (Chris O'Dowd), though he's freed by King Billy Connolly and Queen Catherine Tate when he defends LiUiput against its enemies. He helps Horatio (Jason Segal) woo Princess Emily Blunt using song lyrics. There are a few chuckles to be had, mainly based on Gulliver retelling his life as if he were a main character in Star Wars and Titanic, but that's not worth the price of admission. The film's idea of a big joke is having Black's huge naked butt land on a httle man. LOL - not. Black looks and feels like he's just going through the motions here. Billy Connolly, Emily Blunt and Jason Segel are given nothing to work with here, and flounder in characters which must have looked better on paper than how they translated to the screen. The only actor who seems to enjoy the film is O'Dowd, the villain of the piece and the only character who actually has anything funny to say or do in the whole film. ROLLER SKATES Here's Party Fun without the fuss in one of our Party Roonfis. We supply cake, candles, paper goods, soda, admission & skates. *Newly added: 20 tokens & 100 redemption tickets for the birthday child — Gift Certificates Available — We sell Roller Blades & Skates - We Service what we sell BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE HELDi SUNDAY I PM-6 PM $9.50/PERSON FRIDAY 3 PM-6 PM 6 PM-II PM $9.50/PERSON $10. SO/PERSON SATURDAY I 1:3d AM-6 PM $9.S0/PERSON SCHOOL VACATION WEEK JZPM-SPM $9!10/PERSON Minimum of 10 d»(Mren. Party Bags and InvHations AvaUabh ^SOA: 1^^^ SKATING CENTER 425 Rear Broadway (Rte I), Saugus 781 -231 -111 i www.roller-world.com looking for new business? Advertise in Middlesex East Publications 10 Towns - 10 Publications Call 781-944-2200 "TRUE GRIT" GRADE: *** The Coen Brothers have made a great Western, as odd as that may sound to longtime fans of their handiwork behind the lens. Their version of the novel True Grit, made famous by a 1969 film starring John Wayne, hey have loaded their guns with plenty of the Coen Brothers wit, while staying true to the classic Western genre.. The Coens are known fort twisting normal film conventions and making them their own and while its true that here with True Grit they successfully inject flair and humor into the cowboy flick arena, they stay true to what fans of these movies look for - justice, often found at the business end of a gun barrel. The plot involves three characters: the rough and ragged old marshal Reuben "Rooster" Cogburn (Jeff Bridges); Mattie (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenage girl who's hired Cogburn to hunt down and kiU her father's murderer; and, LeBoeuf (Matt Damon), a Texas Ranger insistent who wants to tag along to take part in some of the action that follows Rooster around that he has heard so much about. The three ride the plains in search of the evasiveTom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man that Mattie wants dead. Bridges plays Rooster as a the prototypical movie lawman, who has no regrets and whose quick wit never leaves him wanting for a witty phrase as he puHs the trigger He's no John Wayne, but you wouldn't expect him to be - the Dude is practically the polar opposite of the Duke, after alL Damon, is very, good; full of honor and wishing that someone, anyone, had heard of him as he arrives on the scene. In true Coen brothers fashion. Bridges' Cogburn doesn't ride off into the sunset after a job weU done, ala John Wayne. The same can be said for the movie overall. It's not a great fihn, but a very good one. "TRON: LEGACY" GRADE: *** Three decades is a long time to wait for a sequel, but for fans of the original TRON, it's well worth it. But this new version, while filled with spectacular visuals and great action scenes, will be tough to follow for anyone unfamiliar with the story line. The plot is as follows: In the first film, arcade owner Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) disappeared at the height of his success, leaving his young son Sam (Garrett Hudlund) alone. After receiving a pager message, Sam finds his way into the same data stream world his father entered in the first film, and finds his father working against the same forces he created. A n^^terious program called Quorra (OUvia Wilde) may be the key behind aU of it, and Sam develops a relationship with her The main theme of the film is loss of identity due to corruption of the soul is the message at the heart of TVon Legacy. VisuaUy, the film is mind-numbingly beautiful. The Ughtcycle races, which have been featured heavily in the advertising campaign for this film, are taught, fast, and will have you on the edge of your seat. The games, involving throwing discs to short out your digital opponent, were great. And for those that choose to pay the higher price, the 3D actually works and looks good. Jeff Bridges is very good, and plays opposite a 20-year younger version of himself at times in the film. He is up to the task, but the effects used to puU this off aren't, unfortunately. Flynn looks fake, slightly off, which happens when you put a digitally-altered face (the age lines have been removed) on the body of someone else. It just doesn't work weU, and it's my one big complaint with the film. If you enjoyed the original film, the minute Sam walks into Flynn's Arcade and Journey starts playing will make you emotional. Is this actually happening again, all these years later?A new TRON movie? Really? But as great as that is for fans, I think many people will get lost trying to follow along with this storyline, because they are unfamiliar with the movie There is a reveal at the end of the film that you simply won't understand if you ddri't see the original firet. TRON:Legacy is visually stunning, but do your homework before viewing it, to ensure you get the fuU experience "THE FIGHTER" GRADE: ***♦ The Fighter hits home in terms of drama and suspense, and will surprise audiences not interested in seeing a boxing movie with its tough depiction of family relations and the way peopleoften hurt the ones they care about most. Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo deliver knock-out performances , as does everyone else in this outstanding fihn, which tales the story of local boxer Mickey Ward, and was shot in and around the city of Lowell. Movies TO s-3 ANDOVER SCHOOL of MONTESSORI Preparing Children for a Global Society Preschool, Elementary, Middle School Observe children working independently at our OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, January 11th 9:00 am-11:00 am Founded in 1975 Fully accredited by die Association of Indq>endent Sdiools of New England and die American Montessori Society. 978-475-2299 400 S. Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 www.andovennontessori.org MIDDLESEX EAST appearing in Daily Tunes - Chronicle (Reading, Wobum, Winchester, Buriington, Wakefield), LynnfieM Vlllagef, No. Reading Transcript, Wilmington & Te¥ri(sbury Town Crier, Stoneham Independent To submit a Calendar article please E-mail it te MiddlesexEast@comcast.net or mail it to P.O. Box 240 Reading, MA 01867. Allow seven days for article to ai^)ear SINGLES WITH STYLE DANCE JANUARY 8 A Single with Style Singles Dance wiU be held on Saturday January 8 at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4 Highwood Drive in Tfewksbury from 8:30 to midnight for singles and couples ag^ 35-65. Proper business dress for men, business or party finery for women. Cost is $13 per person, www.se4u.com. WILDLIFE REFUGE ANNUAL MEETING This year's annual membership meeting of the Friends of Parker River NWR has been rescheduled from Saturday, January 8 to Saturday, January 15 at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in becoming a member is also invited to attend. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is located at 6 Plum Island Tunîke in Newburyport. For further information call 978-465-5753. BLUEGRASS NIGHT AT LINDEN TREE JANUARY 8 The Linden Tree Coffeehouse continues its 26th year of acoustic music with its annual Bluegrass Night on Saturday, January 8 at 8 p.m. This year it will welcome two excellent, regiond bands: Grass Routes and Jubilee Mule. Admission is $18. Grass Routes is a Connecticut five-piece blulegrass band. Since 1980 it has been delighting audiences with a repertoire ranging from traditional bluegrass standards to folk and contemporary songs. Jubilee Mule is a Massachusetts-based group. Attendees are encouraged to donate warm, clean, winter clothing or blankets for adults or childred in the Greater Boston are It is part of the Share The Warmth program this winter. The Linden Tree Coffee house is located in the Unitarian- Universalilst Church, 326 Main Street in Wakefield. For more information/reservations call 781-246-2836 or visif www.LindenTreeCoffeehouseorg. UMPIRE TRAINING CLINIC BEGINS JANUARY 13 The Merrimack Wailey Umpires Association announces that the unpire training clinic for men, women, and teens (over 16) will begin on Thursday, January 13 and continue on consecutive Thursdays for the next six weeks. The clinics will be held from 6 - 9 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption School in Lawrence, 301 Haverhill Street. The cost is $125, and covers the cost of study materials and exam fee. At the conclusion of the class, the Mass. Baseball Umpires Exam will be administered. Candidates who pass the exam and complete the required mechanics clinics wiU be certified as MVUA unpires. Anyone intersted please contact 2nd Vice President John; Silva, jsilval020@comcast.net 978-462-4599 or Rules Interpreter Ron Annand 978-681-8927 or visit www.mvua.org for further information. READING SYMPHONY CHILDRENS CONCERT JAN.18 The Reading Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Reading Public Schools proudly presents the 2011 Childrens Concert "AU That Jazz and More!" It is at the Parker Middle School, Sunday, January 16 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are: $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and children 3 and under are free. Questions? Please call 978-664-5614. THIRD SATURDAYS ARE "FAMILY FUN DAYS" The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology presents a monthly program of hands-on activities for families. "Family Fun Saturdays" are free with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated. On January 15 Amazing Aztecs will be held from noon -1:30 p.m. or 2:30 - 4 p.m. How do we know what we know about the Aztecs? What can be done with a macuahuitl? What could be bought in an Aztec market? Join us for a hands-on program in the gallery to find out the answers. Then make and take home an Aztec craft. Appropriate for ages 8 and up acconq)anied by an adult. $5 per child with Peabody Museum admission. Advance reservations required and space is limited. ; The Peabody Museum is located at U Divinity Avenue iri Cambridge It is a short walk from the Harvard Square MFIA station. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week: Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $6 for children 3 -18. The Museum is free to Massachusetts residents; Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon year round, and Wednesdays froni 3-5p.m (September-May) ": For more information call 617-496-1027 or visitwww.peabody.harvard.edu. "EMMA'S REVOLUTION" ON JANUARY 22ND "emma's revolution" will be performed at the Ivy Chord Coffee House, Unitarian UniversaUst Church of Reading, 239 Wobum Street on Saturday, January 22. Calendar TO S 3 Cl/ A s H o r f o « C ini D R t H Let us make your Communim Da}' special! ' Boy's White Suits • Full selection of Dresses & Veils . 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MIDDLESEX EAST appearing In Dally Times - Clironlcle (Reading, Wobum, Winchester, Buriington, WakefieW), Lynnfield Villager, No. Reading Transcript, Wilminglon & Tewksbury Town Crier, Stoncham Independent WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY JANUARY 5, 6 2011 PAGE S-3 ii This Friday evening Faculty Piano Recital at Phillips On Friday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. the Phillips Acadfemy Music Department will present a Faculty Piano Recital featuring Mana Tbkuno performing works by Viennese composers. Known for her abiUlty to bring a vast array of styles to life, Ms. Tbkuno has performed at Carnegie Hall and QAMI Hall in New York as well as at Symphony Hall and Jordan Hall in Boston. Now a CALENDAR from S-2 highly regarded teacher, Ms. Tbkuno is on the faculty of PhiUips Academy in Andover and the new England Conservatory Preparatory School. This concert, free and open to the public, will take place in the Cochran Chapel at Andover Acaden^^, 180 Main Street in Andover For more information call the Academy at 978-749-4263 or visit music@andoveredu. "emma's revolution' songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger and recorded by Holly Near. With hauntingly beautiful harmonies and powerful acoustic instrumentals that deliver the energy and strength of their convictions, emma's revolution consistently delivers performances that are an uprising of hope and harmony so powerful audiences leap to their feet. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. with concert at 8 p.m. $18 general admission, $16 for seniors or students. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.uureading.org/ivychord.htm. Questions about the concerts? Call the Ivy Chord at 781-944- ' 0494 or visit www.ivychord@uureading.org. WALK IN THE WOODS ON WEDNESDAYS Walk in the Woods each week on Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Harold Parker State Forest. Meet at the Headquarters, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover. Moderately paced walk for all ages. Wear walking footwear Bring water and sunscreen as appropriate. CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE MEETS JANUARY 12 The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7;30 p.m. at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (Route 1), Sahsbury. Roundtable President, Bob Sullivan will speak of "Wilmington, N.C. and the fight for Fort Fisher" Admission is free and anyone with an interst in America's Civil War is invited to attend. For information call Tom at 978^2-8518. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE PROGRAM Have you decided this is the year to make those serious resolutions? Why not start off by learning how to set and carry out your goals. Life coach and productivity specialist Linda King will talk about How To Organize Your Life, Thursday, January 13 at 7 p.m. at the Fhnt Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading. Linda King, of The Joy of Getting Things Done, a professional Ufe coaching practice, will show people how to manage life's logistics, master time management skills, and help people overcome their inertia. She will offer systems that help participants make the changes they want to make. Audience members should leave the workshop with a realistic, achievable approach to make immediate, positive changes in their Uves. A former educator, software developer and business consultant, Linda King, of Reading, has experience in both group and one-on-one coaching. She facihtates workshops and gives presentations on time management, organization skills, and employee productivity. The program is free and open to the pubUc. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Please call 978-664-4942 for further information. /PARK STREET VETERINARY CLINIC^ ,•• »•• .•• ►••_ •••- 1 •• Family-Style atmosphere Wellness Care • Vaccines Medicine • Surgery Dentistry Certified in Acupuncture EVENING & SATURDAV APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 238 PARK STREET. NORTH READING 978-664-5855 DR. TALI KASTNER www.parksfreefvef.com Supreme Mix $14.99 Regular $19.99 Righ energy, high quality, Lyric wild bird food attracts the widest variety of birds to your feeders. HARDWARE ^S a*aiJ WSJ ««i *^ ^ te3d[» M»9 sfi§e« f^ffiT^ 290 Main St., Stoneham 781.438.0116 Stock up m\N^wm^ Do It Best Wild Bird Food ^ $4.99 » Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7pm Sat til 6 pm Sundays 11 am - 5 pm www.lyricbirdfood.com mi f Please check your local ■TDaily Times Chronicle" for daily iqxlates. SAVING THE DAY IN TEWKSBURY "Two recent Itewksbury graduates of Shawsheen Valley Ifechnical High School enjoyed employment at Enterasys Networks in Andover last year through the school's cooperative education program," notes the Tfewksbury "Town Crier" "Months later, the intact of their experience there is still being felt as research by the Shawsheen Tfech students saved the IT Department at Enterasys more than $29,000 through a study of its operating system. "Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company, is a premier global provider of wired and wireless network infrastructure and security solutions... "The study was deemed necessary because many Enterasys employees work outside of the office, and the IT department wanted better desktop management tools to provide them with a more reliable computing experience. Responding to employee requests, Enterasys became an early adopter of the Windows 7 desktop operating system from Microsoft. "The Shawsheen students, both of Tewksbury, Rich Clancey and Casey Dulong, were given a project to analyze ... The project, headed by DuLong, conducted three tests "'These real life experiences benefit conpanies and our excellently trained stu- MOVIES from S-2 Wahlberg plays Mickey Ward, the much shyer youriger brother of flamboyant local boxing legend Dicky Ecklund (Bale), who's developed a crack habit and is serving as Mickey's trainer Their extremely forceful mother (Leo) acts as Mickey's manager. After Mickey's new nononsense girlfriend (Adams) discovers that his brother and mother are arranging fights for him he can't possibly win (cue the Adrian speech from any Rocky movie), letting him get beat up to earn a few bucks, she encourages Mickey to leave them behind. When a new manager and trainer come on board, the chasm developing in the family widens. Wahlberg is excellent. He comes across as a real person, one who's at a crossroads and must decide what's the right thing to do. Bale (Batman Begins) is so thin he is practically unrecognizable, and all but steals the movie with his brilliant portrayal of a troubled man baskir^ in past glory ("I knocked out Sugar Ray!" he tells anyone who will listen). Dicky is hard to like, but you find yourself hoping he will change his ways. Adams is herself a knockout as the tough barmaid who fights for her fighting man. This is ensemble acting at its best, and the result is one of the best films of the year. "FAIR GAME" Middlesex East Publications Everything local at your fingertips and online at HomeNewsHere.com 798-944-2200 i^Mwns by Jî^lis lUssen RESOLVED: SAVE ENERGY, READ ANY TIME, SPEAK NOW dents,' said Charles Lyons, Superintendent-Director of Shawsheen Tech who could not be more proud of the students. He encourages companies to contract the school's cooperative education coordinator, Richard Lavoie, at 978- 671-3673 to allow other Shawsheen students the opportunity of beneficial placements. "What is more exciting for the Shawsheen Tfech students? "The details of their results have been included and published in a case study at Microsoft's website...." READING ALONG (LONG TIME AGO) IN READING "Any town residents still devastated by the removal of the famous yellow traffic dummy may be able to console themselves by taking a trip back through time, getting lost in historical documents barkening back to the time when the dummy's former location was a feeding trough, thanks to the Reading Public Library," notes the Reading edition of the "Daily Times Chronicle." "The RPL has been working with a service called 'Internet Archive' to scan historical books about Reading and provide an electronic means for them to be utilized for research... "There are 24 items currently listed on the RPL website for viewing, ranging from sketches, maps, data, books, and newspaper articles. Yes, some are old Chronicle articles. "Among the more fascinating are records of the participation of Readingites in the Revolutionary War, and one piece that goes back so far it GRADE: **** Whether you believe that actual events are accurately portrayed in this film or not, he story is compelling enough, and well-acted, to satisfy even the most casual CNN viewers. 'Fair Game' tells the story of Valerie Plame, played by Naomi Watts, who was a CIA operative who specialized in studying the nuclear capabilities of potential terrorists and rogue nations. refers to the town as 'Ancient Redding.' An address and poem from 1844 delivered at the bicentennial celebration of the town's founding is another higlight. There are also historical pieces on some of the churches that were in town. "These historical documents can be located at the Reading Public Library's website under the "Genealogy & Local History" tab on the main page. The RPL's website is http://www.readingpl.oi^." SEEKING SPEAKING IN WAKEFIELD "The Hari7 E. Nelson American Legion Post 63 of Wakefield is seeking participants to compete in the National High School Oratorical Contest," notes the Wakefield edition of the "Daily Times Chronicle." "The Contest is open to any high school age student under the age of 20 years old. Post 63 is looking for candidates from Wakefield to participate in the Middlesex County contest whose winners go on to compete in regional and Massachusetts state contests for prizes and the winner goes on to compete in the national Contest where the winners can earn scholarships of $ 18,000 for 1st place, $ 16,000 for 2nd place, and $14,000 for third place. "The candidates must prepare a prepared oration on some aspect of the Constitution with emphasis on the duties and obligations of a citizen to our government. The prepared oration must be an original effort and must be at least eight minutes and not more than 10 minutes. Contestants may not have in their possession a copy of their prepared oration when their presentation is made. "The Middlesex County Contest usually takes place in January 2011 with other regional contests and the state finals in February and March. "Any student who is interested in participating should contact either their High School or Bill Walsh of the Wakefield American Legion at 781-245-5787 to get an appUcation. The application must be filled out and signed by their high school principal before it is forwarded to Bill Walsh. "The address to send all appUcations is: Bill Walsh, Oratorical Chairman, American Legion Post 63 of Wakefield, C/0 20 Greenwood Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. "Bill Walsh is looking forward to receiving appUcations from students hving in Wakefield for this most important American Legion Program." About the Ibwns" covers recent events in the 10-town Middlesex East area. Because Middlesex East deadlines are early, please check the front sections of this paper for upto-date information about your city or town. We also welcome original material - please send it to Phyllis Nissen, "About the Tawns," Middlesex East Supplement, Box 240, Reading, MA 01867 or to schooltowns@comcast.net. ■ Basement Waterproofing ■ Interior French Drains ■ Sump Pumps Installed ■ Fencing ... Ornamental Wrought Iron PVC/Wood & Chain Link ■ Concrete Cutting seiboldcontracting@gmail.com 781-942-01 19 MODERATE AND , LOW-INCOME APARTMENT WAITING LIST NOW OPEN! APPLY NOWl Longwood Place at Reading, an established, reputable assisted living community for over 14 years, ofiFers 20% affordable assisted living private units. We are currently building our waiting list for qualified residents age 62 and over. Residents who qualify for an affordable assisted living apartment pay at a substantially reduced rate from market levels! • Possibility of a one-bedroom or studio apartment • Includes all assisted living services • Residents admitted to an affordable assisted living apartment may also be eligible for Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC), if they qualify for Mass Health and have a daily need of service • Cbnveniendy located near Reading Square, off Salem St./Rte. 129, and minutes from Rte. 95/128 See what staying independent and active is truly all about! Have someone you care about experience our warm, comfortable, home-like environment. " g Call Linda Kerrigan for an application or details at 781-944-9200. 6^ MHFA FINANCED iongwood Tlace 1 at "Trading i A PROVEN TRADITION z« ASSISTED LIVING ^ 1,781.944.9200 ® 75 Pearl Street, Reading i www.longwoodplaceatreading.com
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