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8A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 MOVIE REVIEW Harding tale ‘I, Tonya’ sticks the landing Figure skater from Oregon By JAKE COYLE Associated Press “I, Tonya” is the Tonya Harding film you never knew you wanted: an outrageously entertaining reappraisal of the Olympic figure skater who, in 1994, was involved in a scheme to injure her main rival, Nancy Kerrigan. Resurrecting Harding from the yellowed pages of ’90s tabloids may seem about as necessary as a production of “Lorena Bobbitt on Ice.” But yesterday’s media spectacle has been very good for today’s movies. It’s no surprise by now that the tabloid carica- tures sketched in a sensational news stories don’t always do justice to the truth. The more layered truths behind scandals of the past have made for some great doc- umentaries (particularly last year’s “O.J.: Made in Amer- ica” and “Hot Coffee,” the Neon Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in a scene from ‘I, Tonya.’ illuminating story behind the coffee that was “too hot”) and a number of recent dramatic highlights, like Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming “Molly’s Game,” about the woman callously dubbed the “poker princess” by the tabloids. Craig Gillespie’s movie — an “I, Claudius” for less regal times — isn’t a sober reassess- ment of Harding. It’s a wink- ing, rollicking dark comedy both empathetic and pugna- cious. It reframes Harding’s story as an American tragi- comedy with some of the unapologetic, this-is-the-re- al-America sneer of “Good- Fellas.” “I, Tonya” is a peek behind a media circus that can’t help going along for the ride, too. “I, Tonya,” written by Ste- ven Rogers, is introduced as: “Based on irony free, wildly contradictory, totally true interviews with Tonya Hard- ing and Jeff Gillooly.” It begins in a mock-documen- tary style with the characters — Margot Robbie as Harding, Sebastian Stan as Gillooly — giving present-day interviews recalling “the incident.” Their stories sometimes converge, sometimes deviate and the movie — in a well-worn gim- mick — playfully pauses at various points with characters turning to the camera to relay their perspective. The approach sometimes spoils the fun of “I, Tonya” but Tatiana S. Riegel’s editing is kinetic and the performances keep “I, Tonya” hurtling for- ward. Especially Allison Jan- ney. She plays Harding’s bit- ter, abusive chain-smoking mother, LaVona, and her per- formance is a monument of brutal, caustic wit. In the film’s early scenes at their Port- land hometown, she puts a 4-year-old Tonya on the ice and smirks as she skates loops around much older and more well-to-do competitors. But she’s downright mean, too. In one scene, she refuses to let Tonya go to the bathroom. When Tonya pees herself, LaVona declares, “Skate wet!” And that is, on the scale of things, not the worst of the abuse heaped on Hard- ing. Once she finally flees her mother’s cruelty, she moves in with Gillooly — a leap from the frying pan to the fire if ever there was one. Their romance is sweet at first, but he soon begins hitting her, especially as Harding’s career blossoms. (She was the first U.S. skater to land a triple axel.) “I, Tonya” casts its infa- mous protagonist, nicknamed “Trashy Tonya,” as a work- ing-class insurgent in a glitzy and prim sport. She’s proudly “poor and redneck,” jogging with bags of dog food hoisted on her back and performing skating routines set to ZZ Top. Gillespie (“Lars and the Real Girl,” “Their Finest Hours”) fills his movie with tasteless interiors and period scrunch- ies, and scores it with a blaring rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack that plays across Harding’s on-ice triumphs and domestic pound- ings, alike. Robbie, in her finest per- formance yet, plays Harding as above all a survivor, smil- ing through pain and prejudice as she pursues her dream, only to be dragged down by those around her. She’s a punching bag who should be pitied, but is instead made a punchline when the Coen brothers-esque scheme by Gillooly — like- wise a victim of his associ- ates — and bodyguard Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter Hauser) rapidly spins out of control. “I, Tonya” has fun with the various versions of the Ker- rigan attack, treating it like “Rashomon” for idiots. But the main takeaway is a believ- able one: that Harding, just 23 at the time, deserved bet- ter than yet another beat-down meted out by a much-enter- tained public. US officials investigating Oregon marijuana operation Cottage Grove asked for federal help By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM — Federal offi- cials are investigating a mar- ijuana processing facility in Oregon after an explosion there injured a man who was previously convicted in a money laundering operation linked to pot-trafficking. The probe is a fairly rare instance in which U.S. officials are investigating a marijuana case in a state where pot is legal. Federal enforcement of U.S. laws that ban possession and distribution of marijuana is restricted by the U.S. Justice Department, but is permitted when marijuana is being dis- tributed to other states and in a few other situations. Police in Cottage Grove called on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administra- tion for help after fire offi- cials found hundreds of mar- ijuana plants growing inside the building where the explo- sion occurred in November. The explosion burned a man who was on parole after serv- ing a 90-day sentence in the money laundering operation, The Register-Guard reported. “We have a large amount of marijuana grows,” Capt. Doug Skaggs of the Cottage Grove Police Department said in a telephone interview. “We’re not different than everyone else (in Oregon).” Skaggs said that due to manpower issues, the police department often liaises with the DEA. A report by The Associated Press in August showed that large amounts of marijuana are being smuggled out of Oregon, although what percent of the tons grown in the state is traf- ficked is hotly debated. Local law enforcement in Oregon is often too strapped for per- sonnel and funds, and is busy with other investigations and mindful of restrictions against searches without cause, to figure out which grows are registered and legal and which are illegal. When DEA agent Sean Cummings got a warrant the day after the explosion and searched the building, he found 728 growing pot plants, 1,200 pounds of marijuana, and mar- ijuana extracts, according to federal court documents. That address was not authorized by Oregon authorities to grow or process marijuana, the court documents say. Eric Scully, who was burned on the face and hands in the explosion which was apparently caused by combus- tible materials used to make marijuana oil, had been on parole after accepting a plea agreement in federal court last year. Investigators say he had shipped marijuana grown in Oregon via the mail to states where it remains illegal. Cot- tage Grove is also next to Interstate 5, a major drug-traf- ficking route. CLASSIFIEDINDEX classifieds NOTICES MARINE RENTALS Special Notices ............................. 104 Boats for Sale................................. 251 Public Notices ............................... 107 Boating Parts & Accessories ..... 254 Announcements .......................... 110 Boats Wanted ................................ 257 Boat Trailers ................................... 260 PERSONALS Marine Supplies & Equip. .......... 266 Lots & Found ................................. 181 Boat/RV Storage ........................... 269 Personals ........................................ 184 Fund-raisers ................................... 188 RVs & Trailers RVs & Travel Trailers ............ 301-307 AUTOMOTIVE Campers, Utility Trailers .... 310-313 Antiques/Classic Vehicles ......... 201 Automobiles .................................. 204 REAL ESTATE SUVs/Trucks .......................... 207-210 Open Houses ................................. 501 4WD .................................................. 213 For Sale ................................... 504-513 Vans .................................................. 216 Lots & Acreage .............................. 516 ATVs/Motorcycles ........................ 219 Income Property .......................... 519 Truck/Auto Parts .......................... 222 Manufactured Homes ................ 522 Detailing ......................................... 225 Commercial Property ................. 525 Tires & Wheels ............................... 228 Real Estate Wanted ..................... 531 104 Special Notices Treasure Alley 20% off entire store Black Friday through Christmas Eve Vintage, collectibles, art, clothing and more! Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm 77 11th St, Astoria Pier 11 Building 107 Public Notices Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Port of Astoria will foreclose its lien and claim, and proceed to sell the following vessel(s) Pursuant to Ordinance 99-01; ORS 830.911; 830.918; 830.931; 830.938; 87.152 through 87.214 at Public Auction for cash on Dec. 18, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Port of Astoria Pier 3 Boatyard, Astoria, OR. 97103: Please go to Port of Astoria Website at http://www.portofastoria.com/ Public_Notice.aspx for list of vessels. ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a corrected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 503-325-3211 or 1-800-781-3211 107 Public Notices Occasionally other companies make telemarketing calls off classified ads. 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Work Wanted ................................. 652 Tools & Heavy Equipment ........ 851 Lawn & Garden Equipment ...... 854 SERVICES Appliances ..................................... 860 Childcare/Adult Care .................. 661 Medical Equip. & Supply ........... 866 Services ........................................... 664 Farm Equipment .......................... 923 160 Christmas Trees Oja’s U-Cut Trees Nobles, Grands All Trees $30 Handmade Wreaths! 4 miles from Miles Crossing 90198 Youngs River Rd Astoria Daily:10am-4pm 163 Holiday Bazaars THE DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS is 1 p.m. the day before your ad is scheduled to run 204 Automobiles 2004 Dodge Intrepid Runs great, drive anywhere! $1850/OBO 503-738-6144 2007 Cadillac DTS 4-door 50,000 miles In perfect condition. $11k-Firm 503-440-9257 LOOKING for livestock buyers? Place a low-cost classified ad. 504 Homes for Sale Rust-N-Ruffles Holiday Bazaar December 9th & 10th, 10-3. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “Any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD at 1(800)669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1(800)927-9275. All classifieds require pre-payment 525 Commercial Property 619 Commercial Rental Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 800 SF and up. Starting at $.50/SF and up. (503)440-6945 Two great retail spaces for rent separate or together 402SF+303SF 255 N. Hemlock. Next to Distillery. Cannon Beach, OR. 360-608-3109 604 Apartments 631 For Rent Apartment:Large 1,007sf, riverview 2BD/1BA, ADA, possible combo live and work zoned CMU. $1370/MO harborview@gmail.com 541-953-8383 Seaside: Riverview, 2 bedroom, 1 bath Washer/dryer, carport. $875 per month+deposit. No pets DNC Rental Properties (503)791-2855 GOLF GAME gone to pot? Sell those old clubs with a classified ad. Astoria, 222 Alameda. 1 bedroom $650-$700+deposit. Hot water included. No pets/smoking. References. 503-680-4210 Cannon Beach Ocean Peak. Versatile 1 bedroom/2 bathroom. Fireplace, deck. No pets, 1100 sq. ft., 1-year lease, $1,149/month. 503-260-9700 or hmpropertygroup@ comcast.net. 651 Help Wanted PT Receptionist, 20-30HRS a week. Send resume by mail or Email 2120 Exchange St. Ste 111 Astoria, OR ROA@urgentcarenwastoria. com 613 Houses Hammond Cape Cod:1769 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, bonus room, garage. Available 12/31 or earlier. 1 year lease, dog al- lowed. $1,800/month. Call/text 971-606-0081. House for Rent in Seaside 2bd/1ba w/laundry room hookups,fenced yard $1200/mo no pets/smoking First month+deposit 503-690-2840 503-312-9960 Custodial/Maintenance Assistant: Full-time position with excellent benefits. View job description/qualifications and apply on-line at our web site www.clatsopcc.edu. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on December 18, 2017. Call the Office of Human Resources at Clatsop Community College 503 338-2406 if application assistance is needed.
