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  • 6 August 19, 2013 The Western Carolinian ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Letting the spirit in, your first mistake Emily Maesar Contributing Writer James Wan is one of the best names in horror films, and he proves why once again with The Conjuring. The film, based on the true case files of the Warrens, a husband and wife team of paranormal investigators, is a love - Jetter to the classic 1970s haunting films. It never pretends to be anything but'the ghost story that itis, which might be the best thing about Wans . latest film, although theres a lot of great hor- ror-packed into the hour and 40-minute film. The film opens with Ed (Patrick Wilson, Watch- men) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga, The De- parted) Warren investi- gating a broken porcelain doll named Annabelle that is controlled by a spirit. While the Warrens present their findings, the Perron family moves into an old farmhouse in Rhode Island. Carolyn (Lili Taylor, Hemlock Grove), Roger (Ron Liv- ingston, The Odd Life of Timothy Green) and their five daughters find a boarded-up entrance to.the farmhouses cel- lar, which begins their familys haunting experi- ence. One daughter gets her feet pulled at night, another daughter starts sleepwalking again, and there is a stench of rot- ting meat in the house that vanishes when the sun comes up. Disturbed by the increasing attacks of the hauntings, Carolyn finds the Warrens and asks them to investigate the farmhouse. Things only get worse when the Warrens discover why the house is haunted and the history of ghosts who currently reside there, and only some of them are altogether friendly. While certain events were altered in the film from the histori- cal report of the story, both real life Lorraine Warren and Carolyn Perron say that itis a fairly accurate account of the haunting of the farmhouse. Real or not, The Conjuring is scary good fun, and, atits core, the film is really about family and how power-: : ful family can be. A lot of horror films are about belief they are about believing in ghosts and in religion, like The Un- born. The Conjuring, though, takes that idea and says that, yes, hor- ror films are religious at their very core, but there is another aspect that is more powerful than religion: family. It was a central theme for Wans recent hit Insidious, which also stars Wilson. The film is beautifully made, to say the least. The cinematography is top-notch, and so is the production design. The performances from Wilson and Farmiga are fantastic, as to be expect- ed. Their relationship is amazingly strong, and you can see how much they care for each other through their onscreen chemistry. While Liv- ingstons character is gone for a good portion of the haunting parts of the film, his connection with the fantastic Taylor is believable. You really feel like these two.are married, and that they trust each other. Plus, all the kids are put forth excellent performances, which is uncommon for a family-based horror film. If yowre looking for a body count or blood splat- ter, then you should go rent Evil Dead. Those things arent bad, and Evil Dead is a great film, but Wan does not play by those rules. The Conjuring is, instead, intelligent, it believes its audience is intelli- gent, and it is not afraid to admit either of those | things. You should go see The Conjuring while you still can, It is scary, heartfelt and will make you curious about the true events, for sure. Itis playing at the Quin The- atre in Sylva. There are Wednesday matinees at 2 p.m. throughout the sum- mer, and Family Night is_ Tuesday when all tick- ets for any show are $5. Regular ticket prices are $7. See it if you dare. The Conjuring strengthens family bonds. File photo WCU chancellor, first lady and friends to perform Sept. 3 WCU News Services Western Carolina Universitys first couple will team up with other WCU performers, includ- ing. recent Tony Award- nominated Broadway star Terrence Mann, for Belchers and Friends, an evening of music and dance, Tuesday, Sept. 3, to benefit WCUs Friends of the Arts organization. Chancellor David O. Belcher, a classically trained concert pianist, will perform George Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue with an en- semble of student and faculty musicians, and wife Susan Brummell Belcher, a professional opera singer and vo- cal teacher, will offer a selection of classic tunes and songs from stage arid screen. - The evening will feature performances by Mann, who holds WCUs Phillips Distinguished Professorship in Musical Theatre; William Martin, associate professor of music;.and Terry Welch, assistant to the chancel- lor and a familiar figure on the local theater scene. Numerous students and faculty from the WCU College of Fine and Performing Arts also will showcase their talents throughout the evening. Students will perform scenes from two of the School of Stage and Screens Mainstage Season shows coming up in 2013-14 Next to Normal and Les Miserables and a tap dance number from 42nd Street. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the West- ern Carolina campus. The benefit concert launches the 2013-14 membership drive for the WCU Friends ofthe . Arts, an organization that helps support the activities of the Bardo Arts Center and all of the universitys academic programs in the arts. Individuals who join or renew membership in the Friends of the Arts for the 2013-14 season at the $50 level or higher by Friday, Aug. 23, will re- ceive two reserved seats to the concert. Remain- ing seats will be made available to the public free of charge. For information or to become a member of Friends of the Arts and obtain reserved seats, call the Bardo Arts Center box office at 828-227-2479 or visit the website Friend- sOfTheArts.weu.edu. 7 Photo by Mark Haskett Chancellor David O. Belcher (seated at piano) and wife Susan Belcher (immediately behind him) will be joined by WCU faculty, students and staff for a concert to benefit the Friends of the Arts. WCU Mainstage 2013-2014 lineup released Brandy Carl Staff Writer - Western Carolina Uni- versitys School of Stage and Screen has released their Mainstage Season linup. The season lasts through the academic year and will feature a variety of productions. The first production, set-to run from Septem- ber 25-28, is Next to Normal. The produc- tion won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2010 and three Tony awards. The musical outlines the journey of a mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the impact it has on her family. The production does contain mature content and adult language, so parents should take caution if they intend to bring children. Next to Normal premieres each night at 7:30 p.m. and will be performed in Hoey Auditorium. The next production will be Zombies on Campus! A Slaughterpo- calypse! and is written by WCU assistant profes- sor D.V. Caitlyn. The play focuses on a virus spreading through the dining halls food and infecting the students. The only ones that are safe are some musical theatre majors, and some guy named Leon. The students must band together to figure out what to do about a cam- pus full of zombies. The production runs from November 13-19 at the Bardo Arts Center The- atre. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. A Dolls House ties in a classic to the lineup. This historic play is known as the beginning of modern drama. The version being performed is an adaptation tak- ing place in 1962. It is known as being one of the most performed plays in history and was highly controversial when originally performed in 1879 because of themes in- volving a womans role in society. A Dolls House will run from February 12-16 in Hoey Auditorium. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., save for the Sunday matinee, which will begin at 3 p.m. Last but not least comes perhaps one of the most anticipated performances: Les Mi- srables. This musical is a truly loved story of war, romance and class systems. It was recently adapted into an award- winning film, starring multiple famous faces, such as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway. The musical, based on Victor Hugos novel, follows an escaped convict who is trying desperately to evade the inspector looking for him. The story takes place during Frances June Rebellion. * The production is di- rected by Distinguished Professor Terrence Mann. Mann starred in the original 1987 Broad- way cast and was nomi- nated for a Tony award. Les Misrables will be performed from April 3-6 at the Bardo Arts Center Theatre. Each performance begins at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday matinee, which begins at 3 p.m. Despite the productions being through the School of Stage and Screen, any student can audition for a role. Even freshmen are open to audition. Office Assistant Melody Hud- dleston said this is one way to keep those en- rolled in the program on their toes. The shows are cho- sen by directors and the School of Stage and Screen, said Huddleston: The shows are sometimes chosen based on whats - going on in the world. I think its awesome that in Cullowhee we have a brand new adap- tation, a classic and one of the longest running shows in one season, said Huddleston. Prices vary for each production. Tickets can be purchased by calling 828-227-2479.
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