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August 10, 2016 The Skanner Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Sausage cont’d from pg 6 FILM REVIEW: ‘The Fight Within’ a Touching Tale of Redemption By Kam Williams For The Skanner News L Seth Rogen voices the character Frank who has a crush on a Glamour Bun, voiced by Kristen Wiig. do question their blind faith and make a break for it, including Brenda, Sam- my Bagel, Jr. (Edward Norton), Teresa the Taco (Salma Hayek), Lavash the Pita bread (David Krumholtz), Grits (Craig Robinson), Twinkies (Scott Un- derwood) and fellow sausages Barry (Michael Cera), Carl (Jonah Hill) and Troy (Anders Holm). What ensues is a rollicking, raunchy exploration of religion, sex and political issues from the perspective of these anthro- pomorphized, foul-mouthed grocery items. For example, Middle East concerns are relected in the bitter badinage over aisle space between the bagel and the pita bread, a thinly-veiled reference to Jewish and Palestinian tensions. Race in America is touched upon when Grits complains about “Crackers” in a tirade during which he bellows “They call me Mr. Grits!” Still, most of this expletive-laced adventure is dedicated to the sort of sexual innuendo designed to titillate testosterone-sodden males. Frank’s explicit lirtations with Brenda are actually matched by lesbian Tere- sa’s equally-tawdry appeals (“I have crotch feeling for you!”). Co-directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, “Sausage Party” is a hard to pigeonhole, adult-oriented cartoon. It’s certainly a coarse and crude teensploitation lick which relentlessly earns its R-rating. Most reminiscent of a couple of other equally-outrageous animated adven- tures, namely “Team America” (2004) and “South Park” (1997), this is a take no prisoners comedy which will un- doubtedly resonate with fans of such politically-incorrect shock-fare. Very Good HHH Rated R for ethnic and of-color hu- mor, graphic sexuality, drug abuse and pervasive profanity Running time: 89 minutes ogan (John Major Davis) and Mason (Mike H. Taylor) have been doing their best to move on with their lives since the death of their father (Dan Severn) a couple years ago from a heart attack. But that has proved eas- ier said than done, since their dad, Rich “The Destroyer,” had been the Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion. Upon his retirement, Rich had opened a gym which he let in his will to both his sons. How- ever, while Mason had been willing to assume the reins of the business, Logan found himself looking for something more meaningful in life, despite the fact that he’d exhibited promise as an MMA cage ighter. In fact, he’s the only person who’d ever beat- en Hayden Dressler (Matt Leddo), the other- wise undefeated Middle- weight Champ. And with Hayden aching to avenge Mike H. Taylor and John Major Davis play brothers raised in the world of Mixed Martial Arts in ‘The Fight Within’ that loss, a decent payday might be in the oing. Nevertheless, Logan has turned a new leaf, between studying Eth- ics in college where he’s made the acquaintance of Emma (Lelia Syming- ton), a cute, Christian classmate from the oth- er side of the tracks. She proudly wears her faith on her sleeve and talks freely about her calling to mission to orphans in Mozambique. Between Emma’s be- guiling beauty and his curiosity about God, Lo- gan inds himself falling for her hook, line and sinker. Soon, he’s ready to leave the rough ight game, the only world he’s ever known, behind. Trouble is there’s a big promoter willing to sponsor a rematch with Hayden who has been teasing him about being afraid to enter the ring with him again. Further- more, Mason has hinted that he sure could use See FIGHT on page 11 FREE MOVIE SCREENING The wake of vanport Digital narratives and storytelling from lood survivors and residents of Vanport FRI. AUG. 26, 2016 1:30 PM Embassy Suites Portland-Downtown, 2nd Floor, 319 SW Pine St., Portland, OR Free to the public. Limited seating. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE: htp://thewakeofvanport.eventbrite.com HHHH Together, this touching collection of truly heartfelt remembrances paint a poignant portrait of a short-lived, idyllic oasis —Movie Critic Kam Williams BOOK SIGNING AT THE EVENT FREE BOOK TO THE FIRST 40 GUESTS! Portland author Zita Podany will be signing copies of her book “Images of America: Vanport” at the event. Oregon Community Foundation Meyer Memorial Trust • Portland Prime Oregon Arts Commission • Oregon Humanities
