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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 31, 1997
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Finally, DNA without OJ
By Scott Eric Travers
s-travers@ukans.edu
Kansas man movie guy
There is no gene for the human spirit. Ethan Hawke sets out to prove this in "Gattaca," the latest the-future-is-going-to-suck flick, which opened last week.
DNA rules society in the not-too-distant future. Nearly every aspect of life is determined by one's genetic make-up. Too bad for Vincent (Hawke), a "de-gene-rate" with a 99% chance of heart failure at age 30. Vincent hides his genetic inferiority in order to work for Gattaca, a sort of privately-owned NASA, and is chosen for a one-year flight to Saturn.
Despite Vincent's determination to succeed, Vincent's participation in the mission will be canceled if
his true identity is discovered.
"Gattaca" takes its subject matter too seriously at times and far too casually at others. A trip to Saturn is treated with as much concern as getting out of bed to go to the bathroom, and Vincent's occupation is a poor choice to dramatize his plight.
While easy to sympathize with a character who can't realize his dreams because of society's imposed standards, a present-day astronaut with health concerns would be grounded as well.
Uma Thurman phones in a stale performance as the genetically near-perfect astronaut.
Gattaca
The brightest light in the cast is Jude Law, from whom Vincent gets the genetic material for his disguise. Every moment with him is wonderful and terrible. There
Columbia, 112 minutes
Rated PG-13 for brief violence, language, sexuality
Directed by Andrew M. Niccol
Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Alan Arkin
www.spe.sony.com/Pictures/Sony-Movies/movies/Gattaca/home.html
even seems to be a glimmer of hope for the future thanks to people like Xander Berkeley (Apollo 13), Gattaca's resident doctor who assumes a more important role in Vincent's life than meets the eve.
At times predictable and at others a little far-fetched, "Gattaca" nonetheless has several good moments that make it worth watching.
Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman co-star in Gattaca, a film directed by Andrew M. Nicola. Contributed art
Phish flops, Jas. Mathus sings a tribute
By Ashlee "Rock 'N" Roll
G Love & Special Sauce "Yeah
It's That Easy" — Okek/Sauc
The folk-funk master known as G Love has finally returned with his third album, "Yeah It's That Easy." After the disappointing "Coast to Coast Motel," G Love once again opts for melowness instead of funk. The album starts off strong with songs like "Stepping Stones" and "I-76" but then slumps into pseudo-seriousness with tracks like "Slipped Away (Ballad of Lauretha Varid)" about a police officer shot down in the line of duty. The slump continues through half of the album until "Recipe," where G Love picks up the pace a bit.
Overall, "Yeah, It's That Easy" is fairly good. G Love & Special Sauce keep the funk alive with their easy going style and sense of fun. But to truly appreciate this band, you must see them live, which you can do Nov. 10 at the Granada, right here in Lawrence.
Just when you thought that the movie "Trainspotting" couldn't possibly make any more money, it does. With the success of the original "Trainspotting" soundtrack, the producers have brought us "Trainspotting #2," which could have the title "Trainspotting #2: The Search For More Money." The soundtrack contains more songs from the movie and music that inspired the filmmakers. Well, all right then. There are several treats on this soundtrack, including two songs by Iggy Pop, "The Passenger" and a DJ remix of "Nightclubbing."
Various Artists — "Trainspotting #2" - Capitol/Miramax
not to mention "Golden Years" by David Bowie and Goldie with "Inner City Life." But the song that all the kids will dig is PF Project with "Choose Life," featuring Ewan McGregor, a rave-type song that contains the infamous soliloquy "Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family ..." Boy, heroin addicts sure do listen to good music.
Jas. Mathus and His Knock Down Society — "Play Songs for Rosetta"—Mammoth
Jas, Mathus of the Squirrel Nut Zippers had a babysitter named Rosetta. Rosetta's daddy was Charley Patton, a legendary Delta Blues musician. Charley Patton was admired by the likes of Leadbelly, Howlin' Wolf and Willie Dixon, who over time have become legends in their own right. Well, Mathus decided to make a tribute album to benefit Rosetta Patton. "Play Songs For Rosetta" contains songs from the turn of the century
like "I Got Mine" and traditional blues tunes "Diggin' My Potatoes" and "Some of These Days." Although by today's standards these songs are old, they reminisce about a time when music was played from the heart, not from a synthesizer.
Phish — "Slip Stitch and Pass" — Electra
I wish that I could pass on this album. Phish's newest legitimate release is a live album that has nine songs and is more than 75 minutes long. I don't know about you, but I don't enjoy 75 minutes of anything. Recorded live in Hamburg, Germany, Phish once again proves that they are talented musicians who love to jam. I just don't like to hear them jam. Although there is one new song on the album, I couldn't figure out which one it was. Maybe that's because all the songs sound the same: long and boring.
As always, CD's courtesy of Seventh Heaven.
First Watch is a fresh choice for breakfast
By Meggan Watkins
Special to the Kansan
REVIEW
The recently opened First Watch restaurant, 2540 Iowa St., gives Sunday diners who are looking for something a step above eggs on toast a new place to spend their brunch bucks.
First Watch isn't another fast-food venture with a life expectancy that can be measured in months. Those of you who already are familiar with First Watch in Kansas City will have to excuse the ignorance of my expectations. I just didn't know.
What I found was great food in an atmosphere that is relaxed, comfortable and, above all, fresh. After being taken to my seat, I found a table waiting with glasses and pitchers of icy lemon water. Breakfast options range from biscuits and gravy to egg dishes by the dozen.
My table ordered the sourdough French toast, the Sonoran Frittata and one Blue Sensation pancake.
The three golden
The pinnacle of the meal was the Blue Sensation pancake. The pecans, wheat germ and blueberries mixed into the bat-
First Watch
cheese, sour cream and chives. It was served open-faced in a skillet with potatoes and an English muffin.
Specializing in breakfast and lunch located at 2540 Iowa St.
Open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
meatless or can be made that way.
slices of French toast were covered in a light snow of powdered sugar and served with fresh butter and a side of blueberry syrup.
Vegetarians and health-conscious eaters will have no problem finding something that they won't be forced to pick at, because the majority of the entrees are
The frittata was a spicy sausage-andion omlette garnished with tomatoes.
ter provided the perfect combination of fruit and a mild wheaty crunch. I shouldn't fail to mention that the food at First Watch is affordable. Prices ranged from $2.75
for simple things like fruit, cereal and biscuits and gravy, and topped at $6.75 for the more elaborate dishes.
First Watch is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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