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Weekly Guide to Arts & Entertainment INSIDE Anne Robert speaks to the Gods see Page 4 INSIDE Serving berries summer style see Page 2 J in the Eastern Townships THE RECORD, July 4-July 10, 2003 Movies shoot in Townships despite difficulty Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp on location this summer By Jake Brennan Special to The Record Quebec’s Eastern Townships are densely dotted with sites of Anglo-Saxon heritage, such ''as “magnificent Victorian homes, picturesque villages, covered bridges and historic cemeteries,” the Web site reads.“Over 100 lakes and rivers meandering their way through our region’s hills, mountains and majestic green spaces.Come discover why the English and American colonists showed such impeccable taste in settling here.” The Web site, with its obviously American bias, is www.quebecshooting-guide.com, an advertisement and orientation for foreign film crews considering la belle province as a picturesque — and hopefully inexpensive — location for their shoot.And with five regions boasting their own film and television commissions — Montreal, Quebec, the Laurentians, Trois-Rivières and Beauharnois-Salaber-ry (even Outaouais will soon have one) — there’s no shortage of services to facilitate and encourage film crews, who have made some pretty big movies here in recent years.No shortage except in the Townships, that is.After three successful years of finding ideal locations for production compa- nies to shoot everything from music videos and commercials to big screen feature films, the Eastern Townships Film and Television Commission closed in January, 2003.Despite bringing some $5.2 million in revenue to the area by acting as an intermediary between production companies and local authorities, merchants and residents, the ETFTC’s closure was due, ironically, to a lack of funding.“International productions represent a potentially huge market,” explained Martine-Andrée Racine, director of the Quebec Film and Television Office.And Racine should know.Except for the slight lapse across the industry after 9/11, local revenues generated by foreign film crew spending in Quebec have skyrocketed in the past seven years.Business is brisker than ever this year, said Racine, adding that as the province’s profile improves, the regions must take the prospect of further growth seriously if they are to capitalize on it.“When we compare ourselves to other markets, principally the U.S., Germany, England and Australia, these places are very competitive in this market.So while it might not be worthwhile to have a film bureau in every region of Quebec, Estrie definitely needs one so it can compete.” The ETFTC provided interested film companies with a com- plete photo library of the region, and a full directory of goods, services and resources available in the Townships.The Quebec Film and Television Office, which houses the photo library for now, is unable to pick up the slack completely, said Racine.“There’s no one right now acting as a service bureau for the Townships,” she said.“We’re continuing to promote the area for its potential shooting sites, and we give them the contacts to pursue.(But) that takes more time, they have to do it themselves.” It’s a sentiment shared by Georges Comtois, executive director for the ETFTC’s parent company, the Société d’initiative et de Gestion Culturelles “If they’re absolutely bent on using a certain site, they’ll do it.If not, they’ll choose to go somewhere else where they can get that service.” The region’s current lack of service, combined with its distance from Montreal, can discourage smaller crews without the resources to do such logistical legwork.“It’s unfortunate for the region, which has always been in high demand for all the areas that look like New England or have an historic caché,” said Racine.But it’s precisely that New England look that is bringing one feature film to North Hatley for production, starting Sept.15.See Movies, Page 4 Laurel Thomson* Annie Lennox «Terminator 3 «Woodrow Wilson .Big draw of $1,000 Carrefour gift certificates.1 x $500 and 2 x $250.Drawing will take place Monday.July 14th, 2003.Deposit your coupon in the central mall.Name:— Address:.Tel.:- ^'ideuuolk Sey troaai—^ _l* 1 7lL continues to July 13th CARREFOUR DE l'ESTRIE 3050 PORTLAND BLVD., SHERBROOKE • 819-563-1907 .THE, page 2 July 4-July 10, 2003 RECORD TALK A new way to serve strawberries Alex’s Pantry jnpihe wonderful thing about fresh Quebec strawberries is that they X.taste good no matter what.Just toss them with a sprinkle of sugar, top them with whipped cream and voilà! But if you are entertaining, you may want to try this recipe, which is a bit more elaborate and original.Make the crepes and the strawberry sauce the day before, if you prefer, so you aren’t stuck in the kitchen working when your friends are sipping wine out on the balcony.Ingredients: (for four) 1 cup milk 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter 1 cup wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup water -1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup Port or any other sweet wine 20 large, ripe strawberries 1 small pot of vanilla ice cream Directions 1.Let the melted butter cool.Blend the milk, flour and eggs.Add the melted butter and blend some more.It is preferable to let this batter “rest" before you use it.Make the crepes, either using a pancake maker (in which case you should pour batter on a very shallow bowl, for dipping), or a non-stick flat-bottomed frying pan.If using a pan, pour a bit of batter on it, then move quickly so it spreads to thinly coat the bottom.Cook over low to medium heat until it releases from the pan’s bottom.Flip with a spatula and cook the other side for another minute.It is normal to get the first three or four wrong, don’t worry.You will soon get the hang of it.You need to make eight crepes in total, but you may want to make cook more of them to use up the leftover batter.2.Make the sauce.Wash the strawberries, discarding the stems.Cut them in half lengthwise.Bring the water and the sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan, stirring non-stop.When it starts to boil, it will start to rise.Turn down the heat and keep cooking for another three minutes, until it looks like a thick and clear syrup.Turn the heat off, and throw in the strawberries and the Port wine.Mix it carefully to blend ingredients.PHOTOS COURTESY XICO BUNY 3.Only when it is time to serve dessert, put a couple of small scoops of ice cream in the centre of each crepe and roll them up.Place two icecream filled crepes on each dessert plate.4.Pour some of the warm strawberry sauce over each plate, and serve in a hurry, before the ice cream melts.— Alexandra Forbes was senior editor of VIP magazine in Brazil until she moved to the Townships in 2001.Her recipes, all tested in an experimental kitchen, have been collected in a book which is due out in the fall.Questions?Comments?Suggestions?E-mail aleforbes@hotmail.com.Chicken goes great with salad CanWest News Service Sturdy greens are the best choice for warm salads because they withstand some heat.Here we used one 283 gram package of washed ready-to-use European salad blend (iceberg, romaine and green leaf, lettuce, plus radicchio and endive).Go ahead and add a few tender baby greens, if you have them in the crisper.If you’re really pressed for time, opt for a bottled dressing that’s just slightly tangy with sweet undertones and has a creamy consistency.The chicken can be either grilled or broiled.Hot Chicken Salad with Dressing Ingridients (for four) Dressing 2 tablespoons (25 mL) white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons (25 mL) liquid honey 2 tablespoons (25 mL) light mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) dijon mustard 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) olive oil 1 tablespoon (15 mL) finely chopped fresh basil Grilled chicken 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil Salt and Pepper Salad 8 cups (2 L) torn mixed salad greens 3/4 cup (175 mL) halved grape tomatoes 1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced green Directions Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.Slowly whisk in oil until blended.Whisk in basil.Grilled chicken: Pound chicken breasts until 1/2-inch thick.Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.Place chicken on greased barbecue grill over medium-high heat and cook for 8 minutes, turning once.Remove to cutting board and cut into thin slices.Salad: For each salad, put 2 cups (500 mL) greens on plate.Top with 1/4 of tomatoes and hot chicken.Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) green onion.Drizzle with 1/4 of the dressing.Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.mmmmm RECORD July 4-July 10, 2003 page 3 TALK .You Never Know hits the stage Theatre By Diahann Saddler Record Correspondent The Cole Porter musical, You Never Know, opens at Theatre Lac Brome this weekend.It offers an evening of light entertainment set against the backdrop of Paris in the ‘20s.Director Nicholas K.Pynes calls the show a “chamber musical" due to its small cast.The show was originally produced in Europe under the title By Candlelight with a small ensemble.The plot, such as it is, is the stock story of musicals of that era — boy meets girl, loses girl, gets girl.“It is about a Baron, his manservant, and a society lady and her maidservant,” Pynes elaborated.“There is mistaken identity, much confusion, a resolution.It is about the eternal quest for true love.It also reflects the last gasp of the European class structure.” Helen King, who last appeared on the Knowlton stage in The Importance of Being Earnest in the summer of 2000, stars as Maria, the maidservant whose playacting results in much confusion for the characters."Maria goes to the Baron’s suite and gets the impression the butler is the Baron,” King noted.“She tells him she is the Lady of the house, and she feels a spark with this ’Baron’ and mayhem ensues.Things get complicated when the Baron comes back and decides to get in on the act, becoming the butler.” Derren Jackson, who stars as Gaston the butler, is not only new to Knowlton, he is new to the country.A recent immigrant from Australia, Jackson was married in May with his friends and family watching over the Internet.Jackson arrived in Quebec in December.This is his third role so far in this country, an accomplishment for someone who has so recently obtained a working visa.He is totally immersed in his new life, both in Montreal and in Knowlton.“I love Montreal,” Jackson enthused.“The people have been warm and welcoming here.I have already made some great friends.I love country towns — the people are so warm and inviting.You come off stage and everyone knows you.” Newcomer Alex Ivanovici is cast as Baron Rommer, a womanizing aristocrat.“The Baron seems to be falling in love,” Ivanovici explained.“He is trying to switch from one girlfriend to a new one.He usually seduces women and has a wonderful time, but perhaps this time he is in love for real.” Ivanovici has spent many a weekend in the area, and is delighted to be back in the Townships with his wife and brand new baby girl.He has formed his own theatrical troupe called Projet Porte Parole which produces ‘documentary’ theatre.“We interview people, transcribe what they say, and edit it into a script.Then we discuss it with the audience at the end of the show.We just presented a monthly series on health care at the theatre space in the McCord Museum in Montreal." Mary Harvey, Trish Barclay and Glenn Roy round out the cast.All are familiar to Knowlton audiences, with Roy appearing for his eighth season.His last appearance was in Big Momma Thornton in 1999.Roy is the adulterous Herr Baltin and will play the bass alongside pianists Greg Kramer and Pynes, who are playing piano for four hands.Harvey plays Madame Baltin, while Barclay will appear as the Baron’s old girlfriend.For tickets and information, call the Theatre Lac Brome box office at 450-242-2270.COURTESY THEATRE LAC BROME tZ Éwsé-.v I - You Never Know opens this weekend at Theatre Lac Brome.The cast includes Helen King, Derren Jackson, Alex Ivanovici, Mary Harvey, Trish Barclay and Glenn Roy, RCHS renews fundraising campaign for museum By Stephen McDougall Special to The Record Melbourne The Richmond County Historical Society has renewed its campaign to raise money for a new foundation and other needed renovations for its museum in Melbourne Township.“ We started this campaign last year, and our target is $100,000,” said society president Robin Barrington.“We hope to raise the money any way, shape or form we can.We’ll take individual donations, have suppers and dances and welcome any private or government grant that comes our way.” Society members say the building’s foundation has started to break up and become unlevel over the years.The society hopes that a new foundation will make the building higher and avoid possible flood damage from the nearby St.Francis River.“Most of the time, the water collects in the basement during the spring thaw and never reaches the first floor,” said society member Don Healy.“But some years, it gets as high as the windows on the first floor and creates such a mess.We want to avoid that in the future.” The museum used to be a residence owned by John Mairs and was built circa 1852.The society has used it to store and exhibit artifacts of Richmond County’s past.Healy said that if enough money is raised, the society will consider adding verandas to the building.“The building originally had verandas which were later removed,” he said.“Our goal is to have the building restored to its original look.” Healy added the building needs a new septic system because of the bathroom it provides for visitors.One upcoming fundraiser for the society is its annual Ice Cream Social, which will be held July 13, starting at 1:30 p.m.The event includes the serving of Townships-made ice cream, locally-grown strawberries and homemade baked goods and sweets.It also includes free entry into the museum and nearby archives center, plus a stroll through the museum’s gardens.The cost for the social is $5 for adults, $3 for children aged 10 and under.ARTàla CARTE 15e tournée annuelle et vente d'ateliers www.tourdesarts.com Prenez la route des Cantons de l'Est au Québec où 40 artistes et artisans vous accueillent dans leur atelier et sont fins prêts à stimuler votre appétit pour leur art de 10 à 17 heure tous les jours.Drive to the eastern townships oj Quebec where 40 artists and artisans in their studios are ready to whett your appetite for their art.10:00am to 5:00 pm daily.15th Annual StudioTour &Sale Bon appétit! KNOWLTON, SUTTON, MAN SON VILLE QUEBEC CANADA July 12-20 juillet page 4 July 4-July 10, 2003 RECORD - TALK Music for the gods at Saint-Benoit Music JAKE BRENNAN/SPECIAL Violinist Anne Robert (pictured) and Brother André Laberge will take to the stage at the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac Abbey on Saturday (2 p.m.) for an all Baroque repertoire.' 1 By Jake Brennan Special to The Record ££ Because of the place and the repertoire, this concert will definitely be something special — a bit celestial,” said violinist Anne Robert, seated serenely in the morning sun at the Orford Arts Centre.The place she speaks of is the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac Abbey near Austin.The repertoire is all Baroque, as befits a site of such religious splendour.The concert will feature Robert and the Abbey’s organ, played by Brother André Laberge.Celestial is indeed the word to describe the union of two such talented musicians, even if not on an abbey altar.But in such a setting, which Robert described as “pure, with great visual harmony,” the experience might just defy words.Among her many accomplishments, Robert was principal violin for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra under Charles Dutoit from 1985 to 1997.Laberge won many prizes during his years at the Quebec Conservatory of Music in Montreal, and received federal grants to study in Europe for several years.Both have recorded extensively.“The first musical notes heard in the church were mine,” said Robert proudly of the Abbey, whose construction was completed in 1994.They were played during rehearsal for her first and only concert there with Laberge.Although resident organist Laberge gets to hear the building’s otherworldly acoustics regularly, his longtime friend Robert hasn’t been back since — not even to rehearse.As the Abbey constantly has resident monks entering and leaving, they had to schedule less disruptive rehearsals elsewhere, and around Laberge’s full schedule of teaching, playing and devotional practice.“It’s always difficult with monks,” joked Robert, adding “I will confess to you that he came to Montreal once to practice.” But on a different organ the harmonic colours, not to mention the stops, are also different, a bit of an adjustment.It’s left up to the duo to work together and adapt to the music.But as not even the particu- lar instruments were always specified on Baroque scores — duo for violin and keyboard, for example — Robert and Laberge were prepared for the task.The program choices were simple: “It’s what we like to play.It comes from the heart — I go with my heart a lot,” she said.Saturday afternoon’s concert will commence with Handel’s Sonata for organ and violin, followed by a solo organ piece by J.G.Walter.Then Robert will play Bach’s solo violin Sonata in A minor, what she called “the Bible for violinists.I say that because to this day nothing has been written of this scope.To play four strings and sound like there’s nothing missing in the harmony — you play a melody and accompany it at the same time - is very difficult.” The four-movement piece, which Robert has previously recorded, does not come across as difficult, just beautiful, she said.After the break comes Bach’s C minor Sonata for violin, more Bach organ, and Vi-tali’s Chacone, a 15-minute piece that “feels like three, people love it so much,” said Robert.The concert is part of the Orford festival, where both musicians have taught.Robert said part of her decision to quit the MSO was to devote herself more to her teaching, which she practises during the school year at the Quebec Conservatory in Montreal and the University of Montreal.That’s a much different situation from Orford, where she is spending her fifth summer.“Here you see the students every day, you live with them.” Add that to the opportunity to hear others play music all day and “it’s like a big bath of music,” she said enthusiastically.Although he has taught at Orford in recent years, Laberge hopped out of the bath this summer.But Robert is looking forward to immersing herself in a Baroque spectacle with him Saturday afternoon.“I feel like I’m unfaithful to my husband,” she joked.“But since it’s with an old friend and a monk, it’s okay in the eyes of God.” Tickets for the concert on Saturday at 2 p.m.should be reserved at 819-843-9871 or 1-888-310-3665.ETFTC left on the cutting room floor Movies: Cont’d from Page 1 Adapted from the Stephen King novel, Secret Window will star Johnny Depp as a recently divorced writer stalked by a psycho claiming Depp’s character stole his story.David Koepp, who wrote for the screen and produced Panic Room starring Jodie Foster, will direct.Carlo Cazzaro, North Hatley’s director general, said the production specifically wanted an end of summer look.Although the picturesque town is site to an average of one to three productions each summer and fall, this is the only one slated for this season so far.But “the season is still young,” said Cazzaro optimistically.Large crews must hire their own security and traffic direction and, in return for the inconvenience of road closings and the like, pay the town $1,000 per shooting day.But that’s only one of two major Hollywood productions in the area this season, as Taking Lives will soon take to the Townships streets.The psychological thriller will star Angelina Jolie as an FBI agent tracking a serial killer, with Kiefer Sutherland, Ethan Hawke and Gena Rowlands in supporting roles.Filming commences July 11 in Ladd’s Mills, and continues July 14 in Coaticook and July 15 in Fitch Bay and Stanstead.Although certainly not enough to survive on alone, the boom such shoots provide to local businesses, especially restaurants and hotels, goes far beyond the nominal fees paid to the municipalities.“When something is filmed here, it’s a plus,” said Robert Scalabrini, director of the Coaticook Theatre and Cultural Centre, which served as operations base for the Canadian television series My Home Town for three seasons.“That’s the whole point, the local revenue the filming generates,” agreed Comtois.“But is that enough?” Apparently not.Despite the money rolling in, Comtois was unable to convince former investors to come up with the ETFTC’s $200,000 per year operations budget for the next three years.But he has already sought and secured funding at the municipal and provincial levels, and the reopening is now contingent on the federal government coughing up money on which they will certainly see a healthy re-tumt.Meanwhile, until the ETFTC’s return, the revenues that could have been will remain on the cutting room floor.Hollywood North Notable films shoot in Quebec over the past three years • The Human Stain with Nicole Kidman and Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris and Gaiy Sinise, directed by Robert Benton • No Good Deed starring Samuel L.Jack-son, Milla Jovovich • Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, directed by George Clooney and featuring Clooney, Sam Rockwell, Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore • The Stun of All Fears with Morgan Freeman and Ben Affleck • Driven with Sylvester Stallone and Burt Reynolds • The Art ofWar with Wesley Snipes • The Score with Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton and Marlon Brando • The Widow of Saint-Pierre with Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil I TH E| RECORD July 4-July 10, 2003 page 5 Five questions with Laurel Thomson By Nancy Nourse Record Correspondent Laurel Thomson’s resume is impressive to say the least.The graduate of the National Theatre School in Montreal has also performed and toured with the Stratford Festival, Theatre SKAM in Victoria, the Bard on the Beach Theatre Company in Vancouver and The Piggery in North Hatley.To date, Thomson’s feature film credits include I Won’t Dance, So Far Out and Love and Marriage.She is currently involved in the upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, to be performed at Bishop’s Studio Theatre from July 18 to 20.The Record recently had to opportunity to sit down with Thomson.THE RECORD: Tell us about your current involvement in the newest theatrical production company in the Townships?LAUREL: “The name of the company is Dog-cart Productions.Jo Jo Rideout, Steven Daniel Bourque and I were discussing the fact that there was so much talent at Bishop’s and Champlain College that seemed to be wasted during the summer months.The high level of energy and drive to entertain does not stop just because graduation has come and gone.There still are many drama students who stay in the area even though the school year has finished.Our main goal is try to pull the vast talent of the Bishop’s drama department into the community as much as possible and visa-versa.“The name Dog-cart Productions sounds a little odd, but came out of a discussion of the unusual terminology used in the script.A dog-cart is an English term for a very small carriage, with only two wheels and one chair — not very stylish and meant to be most insulting.” THE RECORD: What do you mean when you say ‘to pull the talent of the Bishop’s Drama Department into the community and visa-versa’?” LAUREL: “Unfortunately, there are many people in the community who do not get to see our productions throughout the year.One reason for choosing this particular production is that many scenes centre on Victorian tea parties which seem to be very popular in our area.” THE RECORD: Will you be acting in this production?LAUREL: “This play will be my first attempt at directing, always a drive of mine.Having spent two years with the Stratford Festival, I feel I have an understanding of what the actors must go through, and hope I will be able to channel the enthusiasm and drive of these young actors into a successful production.After all, it is the chemistry and energy between the actors and the audience that makes theatre happen.” THE RECORD: Which do you like better, acting or directing?LAUREL: “Directing is definitely a bigger challenge, I think.As a director, you have to think of a way to reach the actors to help them lift the event and give life to what is happening.“I am not only working with the actors but the crew, stage managers, lighting guys and the set builders.It is advantageous in that I have a bigger pool to draw from, but is a bit frustrating at times when they must all have input on everything that they are doing.” THE RECORD: Do you have a favourite role that you have played?LAUREL: “I will always remember when I had the part of Jo in Little Women when I was at the Stratford Theatre.I had been working as an understudy when the regular actor fell sick.I had one hour to prepare myself to go on stage.“I really liked that part as 1 felt that Jo’s character was ‘close to my skin.’ She was an upfront tomboy, so full of spirit.I guess that’s how I like to see my- Homebrewed music Local jazz quintet to perform in Stanstead Back for its third consecutive season, The Homebrew Dixieland band will bring the heat and joy of New Orleans’ traditional jazz to the Haskell Opera House in Stanstead on July 5, 7:30 p.m.The quintet, composed of Stanley Lake on trumpet, David Gray on tuba, Chris Nicotera on guitar, Jean Lavig-neon on percussion and David Suther- land on clarinet, currently reside in the Eastern Townships, with the exception of Nicotera, who lives in Vermont.The band plays traditional jazz that originated in New Orleans, and as band members admit, the influences of Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton on their music are profound.Homebrew has been together for six years, performing across the Townships and Vermont, including Montreal, Cowansville and Sherbrooke.For more information, or reservations, call 819-876-2020.PERRY BEATON/SPECIAL ;#Vv ‘ Laurel Thomson’s credits include stints with the Stratford Festival, Theatre SKAM in Victoria, the Bard on the Beach Theatre Company in Vancouver and The Piggery in North Hatley.La Fondation de l’Hôpital La Providence de Magog Our 12th golf tournament was a big success and we are thankful to all the participants, sponsors and donors.75,000 was raised for the project Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped to insure a pleasant day for all.m V0U «EXT «Efl«î CENTRE DE SANTÉ MEMPHRÉMAGOG 50 ST-PATRICE EST, BUREAU 560, MAGOG (QUÉBEC) J1X 3X3 • TÉL: 843-2292, POSTE 2618 THE, page 6 July 4-July 10, 2003 RECORD Bestselling albums 1.St.Anger, Metallica (2) 2.Hail to the Thief, Radiohead (1) 3.Dutty Rock, Sean Paul, (5) 4.Self-titled, Finger Eleven (new) 5.Fallen, Evanescence (6) 6.Come Away With Me, Norah Jones (4) 7.Get Rich or Die Tryin’, 50 Cent (11) 8.Bare, Annie Lennox (3) 9.Up!, Shania Twain (9) 10.Don Juan, Various (10) 11.We Were Born in a Flame, Sam Roberts (7) 12.Let Go, Avril Lavigne (15) 13.Soundtrack, 2 Fast 2 Furious 14.Soundtrack, Lizzie McGuire Movie (18) * Nielson Soundscan Bestselling Singles 1.Bridge over Troubled Water, Aiken (1) 2.Flying Without Wings, Studdard (2) 3.Bring Me To Life, Evanescence (5) 4.In Da Club, 50 Cent (8) 5.Fighter, Christina Aguilera (7) 6.There There, Radiohead (3) 7.What the World Needs, Various (6) 8.Pictured, Kid Rock feat.Moorer (9) 9.Untitled Track No.1, Sigur Ros, (4) 10.If You’re Not the One, Daniel Bedingfield (11) 11.I’m Glad, Jennifer Lopez (16) 12.American Life, Madonna (12) 13.Sing for the Moment, Eminem (10) 14.1 Drove All Night, Celine Dion (15) * Nielson Soundscan Beyoncé Dangerously in Love (Columbia/Sony) Dangerously on her own, but Dangerously in Love, Beyoncé is the latest Destiny’s Child to experiment as a solo artist.Following last year’s mediocre debut by fellow member Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé is following suit with a 14-song album in which she sings, co-writes and co-produces with her father/manager Matthew.Dangerously in Love sticks to a fast tempo pop formula, headlined by ‘Crazy in Love’ featuring Jay-Z and ‘Hip Hop Star’, featuring Big Boi and Sleepy Brown.Yet the disk is also much more moody than Destiny’s Child’s usual material.Songs like ‘Yes’, Speechless’ and a duet with Luther Vandross on ‘The Closer I Get to You’ grind the up-tempo album to a halt, giving it a more sensual R&B dimension.Dangerously in Love may have its share of superstars (Jay Z„ Missy Elliot, Sean Paul), but Beyoncé is quickly showing critics she may be the biggest of them all.-J.z.Various Artists Charlie's Angels Full Throttle Soundtrack (Columbia/Sony) What do you call a soundtrack that «VPr*- D*81 features David Bowie, MC Hammer, The Beach Boys and Donna Summer?Volume one.Besides a momentary nostalgic flashback to disco dance halls and hammer pants, the music from Charlie’s Angels Full Throttle (featured on this album) has little to offer.The 14-song disk includes just a handful of new material, notably Pink’s ‘Feel Good Time’ and Nickelback and Kid Rock’s ‘Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)’.The rest is just enough to tie around Cameron Diaz riding a mechanical bull, or a revealing Lucy Lui leading a cabaret.What may first seem like a good idea quickly turns ugly (what else would you expect from Loverboy’s ‘Working for the Weekend’?).Trust me, this soundtrack will happily job your memory the first time around, but the novelty quickly wears off.If you like the featured artists that much, then 1 would suggest that you buy their albums, not this one.-J.Z.Frankie J.What’s A Man To Do?(Columbia/Sony) Frankie J.looks older and quite serious on the cover of his latest album.But worry not, fans are still presented No irrigation Open 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Please call ahead! STRAWBERRIES U-PICK or PRE-PICKED Compton Coatlcook Fraisière Bolduc RU 208 Stanstead Renaud Bolduc, prop.• 360 Ch.de Hatley (Rte.208 O.) Compton (819) 835-9216 Review a sensitive, sensual artist who pours out his heart playing piano, and performing R&B ballads that would make near any woman melt.Even the hardest of hearts may find moments of tender love and longing — and that is just the first song.Never shaking it up too much, never being too lewd, Frankie J.keeps it simple, save a couple of rap songs with guest artists.- T.D.Various Artists Justin Time Records 20th Anniversary Compilation (Justin Time) There is not a bad thing to be said about this grand compilation showcasing current talents, some of which have been with the label for a long time.Justin Time Records is a Montreal jazz label with started after a memorable night at Biddle’s Jazz and Ribs.For the last 20 years, it has stood the test of time, promoting artists like Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall and the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir.The 20th Anniversary Compilation is predominately jazz, but also includes a dose of blues and a even a little hip hop from Russell Gunn.Not only is this double-disk a grand window into the label’s catalogue, but by supporting the label Canadian music listeners are helping promote a company committed to promoting homegrown talent.-T.D.Kenna New Sacred Cow (Columbia/Co y) I will admit it, the first thing that drew me to Kenna’s new album was the transparent red back cover.Yet after listening to the album, I was drawn to its wonderful blend of styles, beats, loops and lyrics.‘Freetime’ is a catchy ‘80’s-like single, accompanied by a video that is filmed at foot level.The rest is a smattering of clever pop snippers that one of the Neptunes even produces.The interactive disk includes online links to a list of notable bands like Depeche Mode, Beck and Divo.These references are not only on the Web site, but are manifested in Keana’s music.A rare and exciting thing is the variety, being well done, smooth and intelligent.-T.D.Annie Lennox Bare (RCA/BMG) After more than 25 years in the music business, Annie Lennox has adapted to changing trends by personifying a number of different characters.But on Bare, her third solo studio album and first in eight years, Lennox plays herself.Instead of standing behind a veil, the former Eurythmies singer exposes herself through more personal lyrics about real life experiences.Both on screen and in stereo, there is a certain, evocative base emotion that jumps out of Bare — experience.It’s a trend listeners are quickly finding out following Lennox’s much acclaimed solo debut album.Diva, in 1992, and Medusa in 1995.Bare also includes a bonous DVD with an interview and two songs performed in front of a number of cameras at different angles.-T.D.Various Artists Planet Pop 5 (Ariola/BMG) Plant Pop 5 heats up this summer with the Uomo, Italian for Man, remix of‘Shook’ from Shawn Desman.What is more, the CD booklet converts into a handy dandy locker poster of the man himself.The fifth installment of this popular compilation also includes vintage songs like ‘All Rise’ from Blue.Hit singles abound, some slower like Pink’s ‘Family Portrait’ and Christina Aguilera’s ‘Beautiful’.Fourteen-year-old newcomer Keshia Chanté also performs a summer jam set to the music of an old Blackstreet song.-T.D.% * RECORD July 4-July 10, 2003 page 7 - TALK A President to know By Marc Nadeau Record Correspondent A shrewd observer of American politics recently compared U.S.President George W.Bush to Woodrow Wilson, who was the 28th U.S.President of between 1912 and 1920.According to this commentator, Wilson won a war, but peace was lost in the process, and the same could be said about President Bush.Wilson is a Figure we hear a lot about, without knowing him very well.In recent publications about former U.S.Presidents, few were devoted to the 28th President.Historian H.W.Brands - who wrote about Theodore Roosevelt - rectifies this situation.Before his inauguration in 1913, Wilson confided to a friend that “it would be the irony of fate if my administration had to deal chiefly with foreign affairs”.The incoming President had almost no interest in foreign affairs.A parallel can be drawn here with Bush.In fact, there are at least two striking similarities between the two Presidents.First, religion was as important to Wilson, whose father was a Presbyterian minister, as it is now to Bush.Brands writes that “mere mortals wrestled with doubt and confusion, but the self-assured Wilson possessed, to judge by his manner, a direct line to heaven.He wouldn’t have put it quite that way, but he did think God was usually on his side, and the alliance afforded him a moral serenity few could match.” Second, like the 43rd President, the 28th also believed in intervening in another country, when necessary.In April, 1914, Wilson sent troops to Mexico, seeking to topple the régime in place, without success.When WW1 broke out, neither he nor the Americans were enthusiastic about participating.Brands notes that, before this conflict, “the economies of Europe had grown increasingly interdependent and the instruments of war more expensive, so that few could figure out how modern belligerents might finance a long war.” But the war prolonged, and the U.S.entered the fold with the Allies.From the beginning of American engagement, Wilson was not eager to observe the details of the war, but to prepare the peace that would come afterward.Hence, the elaboration of the famous fourteen points.If one thing can be remembered about the legacy of the 28th President, it’s that he foresaw the need for increasing cooperation between countries.When he defended the Versailles Treaty, which could have permitted the United States to embark on a fruitful relationship with the League of Nations, the Congress, controlled by the Republicans, made sure that neither the treaty, nor the League, was adopted.They didn’t share Wilson’s international vision of collective security, instead C»:>yriijht ml material; .snmp}*?i of 22 Woodrow Wilson H.W.Brands HE AMERICAN PRESIDENTS ARTHifR m.JR.urne* believing in the American way.The echoes of this debate are still reverberating today.But there is also a big difference between Wilson and Bush.While the former believed in international cooperation — after all, he was the father an ardent promoter of the League of Nations — the latter is anything but warm to the prospect of a strong international body, as witnessed in the war with Iraq.Wilson’s shadow remains cast over the international scene.Whether it its as a guide, or a ghost, only those who decide upon the fate of the world will tell.Woodrow Wilson, by H.W.Brands; Times Books; 192 pages; June, 2003, ISBN: 0805069550: S29.95.A book about everything By Sheldon Goldfarb For CanWest News Service Well, first of all, at about 500 pages, Bill Bryson’s new book is not short.Even so, it’s not about everything.What it is about is science or the history of science or the eccentricities of scientists.What it’s best at, in fact, is telling interesting stories about the people who discovered things about physics, geology, botany, and the like.One of the more interesting notions to emerge from this book is the fact that scientific discoveries often occur in this strange, disorderly way.Woe betide the first discoverer of something; he is often ignored or dismissed as a lunatic.Then decades later other investigators fight for credit for the same idea.It all lends support to the theory of “scientific revolutions” and “paradigm shifts” proposed by T.S.Kuhn many years ago, though oddly Bryson does not mention him.Scientific advance does not occur through some orderly process in which leading scientists and laboratories gradually extend the frontiers of knowledge.At least, that is what emerges in Bryson’s version of events.Perhaps he is exaggerating in a romantic attempt to celebrate brilliant outsiders.Still, his account of the conservatism of scientific establishments rings true, as do his stories of scientific back-biting and rivalry.Scientists are people too, it seems.When he abandons these people, and tries to teach us some science, Bryson becomes less interesting.Not that he ever becomes unclear.Bryson is a good writer, and he makes you think, Why, I can almost understand mitochondria now, or the different levels of the atmosphere, or sub-atomic particles.But then you think.It’s still boring, though.But he does provide a few interesting scientific facts or puts facts into an interesting perspective.Take gravity, for instance.A powerful force, you might think.Not so, says Bryson.People defy gravity all the time: every time they lift up a book, for instance.Learning this made me feel much stronger.On the other hand, some parts of the book can make you feel rather frightened if you take them to heart.It’s a bit like watching the local news and hearing about murders and robberies.Watch out, Bryson keeps saying in one section of the book: if the asteroids don’t get us, then the volcanic eruptions will.It is enough to inspire a little humility.Or on the other hand to inspire the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the many remaining mysteries of the universe.Of course, even if one of them solves one of those mysteries he (or she) should be prepared to be laughed at or ignored and to have the credit stolen, because, as Bill Bryson entertainingly teaches us, that is how science works.A Short History of Nearly Everything, by Bill Bryson; Doubleday Canada; 544 pages; May, 2003; ISBN: 0385660030; $39.95./ % July 13-19 First Junior Camp (6-11 years) Archery Basketball Canoeing Swimming Wide Games Bible Study Chapel July 20-Aug.2 Second Senior Camp (12-15 years) \ 8105 Ch.du Lac, Ayer’s Cliff, QC JOB 1C0 Phone (819) 842-2286 • Fax (819) 842-4194 e-mail: quebeclodge@accglobal.net www.quebeclodge.com Aug.3-9 Second Junior Camp (6-11 years) (Space for girls only) Sailing • Talent Shows • Campfires • Crafts • Soccer • Volleyball • and MORE k A ministry of the Anglican Diocese ol Quebec Director.Quentin Robinson de* Camps du Québec page 8 July 4-July 10, 2003 RECORD " TALK Schwarzenegger rises to the occasion jjjgjggB imuiu.galaxycincmas.com total commitment to the promotion of his film projects.And there’s no doubt about his passion for this new film or the indebtedness he feels towards its predecessors — the 1984 Terminator and its 1991 sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.“Basically what Terminator did for me was that it made me into a star and the second one made me a superstar,” he says matter-of-factly.This third chapter in the Terminator narrative continues to chronicle the battle against the diabolical Skynet and its network of machines with their deadly mandate to destroy the human race.Their principal target continues to be the young John Connor (Nick Stahl) who helped thwart their agenda more than a decade before an$ in the process rewrote the future.But this time, Skynet’s most advanced and lethal killing machine, T-X (Kristan-na Loken) has emerged from the future to eliminate him and help destroy the human race.And again, the only possible salvatation from Skynet’s dreaded judgment day is T-101, the Cyborg Terminator played by Schwarzenegger, but this time he’s an outmoded and obsolete specimen when compared to T-X.Schwarzenegger has a lot riding on Terminator 3, which cost a reported $170 million to bring to the screen and comes after several of his recent releases have performed disappontingly at the box-office.But this is a golden franchise.The first two movies grossed nearly $600 million around the world and sent Schwarzenegger and director James Cameron to the CANWEST NEWS SERVICE Arnold Schwarzenegger revives the role as a Cyborg Terminator sent back in time to protect a young John Conner, played by Nick Stahl.top of the Hollywood heap.Cameron didn’t return to the helm of the latest — those chores were taken over by Jonathan Mostow — but Schwarzenegger is carrying out the promise of his indestructible alter ego who has famously observed to millions of filmgoers: “I’ll be back!” But he’s back as a middle-aged icon who had heart surgery a few years ago and needed shoulder surgery during the shooting of the current movie.Schwarzenegger doesn’t consider himself invincible: he never has.But he’ll defy the clock as long as he can.“I got a beating in this movie, but I don’t think it has to do with age.It just has to do with the stunts.Every stunt you get a beating.“What was challenging was to get the body back into the shape that it was in for the first and second one.So I had to train really hard for that and diet much more because your metabolism slows down when you’re older and you gain much more weight.He was also determined to do most of the excruciatingly tough action sequences himself.He did have to compromise on a scene in which the Terminator hurtles through city streets while dangling from a giant crane arm which eventually smashes into a glass building - “I would say it's 50 to 70 per cent me.'" 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