Page 6 <5^ Ijjprilittti* (Observer O c to b e r 2 0 , 1999--------------------------------- ----------F O C U S Spike and Mikes Classic Festival of Animation hits Portland (Below) 8a.Hd><?«. b>j Do«. MerreCelât o f U S A U i« .' «¿v o f t i v Csa*2 3ur^ Pci?« tO f K<->t SixOct W~, I??? Slaj^i^an-ce A äazLI^ hilasi' ûlti a«.â U«.be/ievak)/^ ttJftteà loci, a t a little cusâ Lin halloo*. (above) W IN N E R OF THE 1 9 9 8 A C A D E M Y A W A R D FOR BEST A N IM A T E D SH O R T FILM. BARING ALONE IN HER KITCHEN, TAT TERED OLD B U N N Y RECEIVE/ A TROUBLESOME LATE-NIGHT VISITOR FROM THE DEEPEST W OODS. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THIS NOCTURNAL PEST THAT STIRS HER DEEPEST FEARS A N D MEMO (A bove) —<D RIES? Animation fans will de light as the 1999 Spike & Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation opens in Port land. Bring the kids and join us at Cinema 21 as we show case this year’s collection of world class animated short films from France, the Neth erlands, England, Germany, C anada and the U nited States. The 1999 Festival’s limited engagement opens Friday, October 22 and will screen TWO WEEKS ONLY through Thursday, November 4. Portland-area animation guru Will Vinton says, “Ku dos to Spike and Mike! They’re that rare, maverick organization that’s backed the underdog and come up a winner! Their belief in inde pendent animation, and tena cious, irreverent style has wowed audiences nation wide, elevating the art form to cult status.. and beyond!” Featured films include 1998 Oscar winner Bunny, from Blue Sky Studios. Also in cluded is Hum Drum, the newest from Aardman Ani mation; Billy’s Ballroom, the w inner o f the 1999 Slamdance competition and newest from cult favorite Don Hertzfeldt; and The Queen’s Monastery, winner o f the Silver Hugo at the 1998 Chicago Film Festival from Emma Calder of En- gland. 'The Queens M o n a ste ry by N early O y ste r 'Productions o f 'England. 'W inner o f the S ilv er 'Hugo. Chicago 'Film 'Festi val. 1998 Inspired by Teos Janacehs Sinfonietta. 'The Queen s M o n a ste ry is about a Woman whose loVer. a form er acrobat, has returned to her from War a changed man. 'Using a highly individual Watercolor technique, the n arrative explores themes o f loVe. escapist fan tasy, obsession, jealousy and guilt. ‘•"fertnessee “/ie i/h u n s c n s (Lockin’ (LcunlYy Better Than The Best You’ve Ever Had! Tennessee Reds Famous For Brisket & Ribs TO BE FAMOUS Mixed Grill Sausage, U Chicken & Ribs with one side S O < ? N < J ? d iy Beef Brisket with Texas sauce and 2 sides REST, RELAXATION AND REfUVENATION. They're all yours in our beautiful cuisine of the Copper lakeside setting. Indulge yourself in Midweek and weekend packages , a pampering massage. Relax in our available. O nly 1-1/2 hours from natural mineral hoi spring pools. Vancouver Sip a capouccino at Miss Margaret's Seattle, the Harrison Hot Springs Espresso Bar. Then savor the live Resort entertainment and Fraser Valley throughout the Pacific Northwest. is and an 3 hours all-tim e Pork Lion with Tarheel sauce and 2 sides Room. Catfish with 2 sides Pork Shoulder with 2 sides from 1 /2 Chicken with 2 sides favorite /Horiaif iht* Rib Tips & Sausage with one side F or 4 R E SE R V A T IO N S, CALL 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 3 - 2 2 6 6 . guuuui • fT«"' - ■ $ *••• tX x f« 3 — Í • O " r - J^larrison Springs RESORT BRITISH COLUMBIA • CAN A DA , VOM iK O • w w w .h e rris o n re s o rt.c o m OreHATEO BY HOSTMARIC HOSPITALITY OROUF I. Lombard St. • Portland, Oregon 97217 5 0 3 -2 8 9 -4 7 1 1 • Fax 5 0 3 - 7 8 8 - 1 5 9 5 OPEN 7- DA YS A WEEK 11 a.m. to 9p.m. . k n u ZI0VM ra n BREAKFAST