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in other words september21 2017 11 Inside Our Movies: About Time (2013) By Jim Bryson Time travel is a difficult tool to use when one is making film. In all the time travel movies that I love there are always little slips, things that don’t work, plot holes. The best films of this genre are able to make these holes much smaller. Although About Time (2013) does not avoid the potholes of time travel it is still a heart warming story about love and the meaning of life. About Time (2013) is a story of a young English man, Tim, who is told by his eccentric father on his 21 st birthday that all the men in their family can time travel throughout their personal timeline/memory. Very quickly he and the film writers tell you that this power is to be used for love. You know, because this is a romantic comedy, so... Tim meets a beautiful American girl, Mary, and immediatly falls in love. It does take Tim a little while to understand his new time traveling power and he finds that he can change history by his actions. His love story and his eventual discovery of the meaning of life and the best way to live it are at the heart of this story. About Time (2013) is directed by Richard Curtis, a Kiwi film director best know for Love Actually (2003) and Notting Hill (1999) both of which are fine examples of both the Romantic Comedy genre and English/British film. This film stars Domhall Gleeson (Tim) and Rachal McAdams (Mary), the token “American” character. Supporting roles are carried quite well by Bill Nighy and Lindsay Duncan as Tim’s parents. I was particularly suprised to see a 23 year old Margo Robbie looking very different than she did in her next film, Wolf of Wall Street (2013). The acting in this film is very fine. All the actors that I’ve mentioned give stand out performances. Richard same vein, there are plot turns that can catch the viewer unaware if you are not paying attention. Although the acting, directing, editing and sound track of this film are all steller, I couldn’t help but get hung up on the glaring inconsistencies in the story that stem from the concept of time travel. Even so, if you enjoy time travel stories or are in the mood for a sweet romatic story, and are willing to look past a few minor details, you might give this film a try. Quite frankly, if I had the power to change my own timeline I think I might go back and watch a different film. Fortunately, there are lots of other films, many much better, available at our local Vernonia Library. Curtis did the best job any director could have done with this script, after all he did write it himself. However, time travel is a tricky thing to write. And there are inconsistencies with Tim’s timeline as he navigates his personal history. In the Where Do You Read the Voice? Food for Fines Fundraiser Vernonia Public Library October 16 - 31, 2017 Bring non-perishable food or personal care items to the library and $1 in fines or lost/damage fees will be forgiven from your account in exchange for each item. A few suggestions: c canned fruit & vegetables c cereals c rice c beans c protein rich foods c personal care items c baby diapers or wipes c toilet paper Food for Fines 2017 is supported by the Vernonia High School Community 101 Grant. All donations benefit Vernonia Cares. Vernonia Public Library • 701 Weed Avenue • 503-429-1818 Left: Chase Tolonen read the Voice in front of Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich Futball Club, while visiting former exchange students in Munich. Right: Lexi Scott (l) and her friend Annie Romig (r) read the Voice on Kona, Hawaii. NEW LOCATION JOBS IN THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY Production workers wanted for entry level sawmill positions Lumber is our business - since 1971 • Competitive wages and benefit package • Starting at $15/hr depending on experience • Must be able to pass drug screen • Must have current driver’s license Apply in person at Olympic Forest Products 69480 Banzer Rd. Mist, OR 97016 Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Fresh Roasted Coffee espresso baked goods 825 Bridge Street • 503-429-0214 Creatures LLC Pets, Feeds, Supplies, Tack, U-Wash Facility, Childrens Toys, Gifts, Novelies & More... 503-429-PETS (7387) 998 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm Sat 10:00am-5:00pm Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm Creatures@frontier.com Facebook: Creatures-pet-shop Grey Dawn Gallery Visit US today for all your financial needs! 879 Bridge St. (503) 429-2787 Photography - Bronze Josh, Teresa, Juli, Teresa, Margy Josh, Joy, and Lisa 905 Bridge Street (503) 429-6271 Jewelry - Glasswork Pottery - Custom Framing www.greydawngallery.com Featuring the finest in northwest art usbank.com Member FDIC
