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from the issue of January 25, 2007
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Oscar hopeful 'Last King of Scotland' plays the Ross
The fictionalized political thriller "The Last King of Scotland" is playing at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center through Feb. 1.
The film - which collected a Golden Globe win for Forest Whitaker as best actor in the Drama film category - follows Scottish doctor Nick Garrigan (James McAvoy) on a Ugandan medical mission who becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world's most barbaric figures, Idi Amin (Whitaker).
Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, the film recounts Amin's horrific reign through the eyes of Garrigan, a semi-fictional character. After an automobile accident, Garrigan is called to treat Amin's wounds. The doctor's authoritative behavior impresses Amin, who charms Garrigan into becoming his personal physician.
Garrigan embraces a newfound life of luxury, but is unable to grasp the reality of the situation. When he does finally realize the atrocities Amin is inflicting upon his people, the terrified doctor tries to make a frantic escape before it's too late.
Joining "The Last King of Scotland" at the Ross is "Volver," a melodrama by director Pedro Almodóvar opening Jan. 26.
Featuring Penélope Cruz, "Volver" tells the story of four women in one family; Raimunda (Cruz), who is married to an unemployed worker; her teenage daughter (Yohana Cobo); Raimunda's sister Sole (Lola Dueñas), who earns a living as a hairdresser; and Raimunda and Sole's mother (Carmen Maura), who died in a fire with her husband.
"Volver," rated R for some sexual content and language, plays at the Ross through Feb. 15. "The Last King of Scotland" is rated R for some strong violence and gruesome images and sexual language.
For more information, including show times, go online to www.theross.org or call 472-5353.
Also showing @ The Ross
"Volver" (through Feb. 15)
A melodrama by director Peter Almodóvar featuring the story of four women in one family. Features Penélope Cruz. Rated R.
For more information go online to www.theross.org or call 472-5353.
GO TO: ISSUE OF JANUARY 25
ARTS HEADLINES FOR JANUARY 25
Exhibit focuses on relationship of comic, high art
American Life in Poetry
Artist-In-Residence begins work Feb. 1
Arts Entrepreneurship event Feb. 3
Fritz exhibit opens Jan. 26
Hillestad hosts student exhibit through Jan. 26
Keynote to join Feb. 1 Women: POV discussion
Moscow Festival Ballet presents 'Cinderella' performance Jan. 25
Oscar hopeful 'Last King of Scotland' plays the Ross
Rhythms of 'STOMP' to fill Lied Center
Roland to guide movie talk Jan. 28
Ross display showcases vintage Disney posters
School of Music's 'Celebration of American Song' is Jan. 29
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