Page 64 October 2 0 1 4 Music is not merely an indulgence, it is a necessity By Craig Goossen There are a few things in life I can live without, but music is not one of them. I eat, sleep and drink it. I rarely indulge for simple diversionary enjoyment, but mostly to survive. I’m devoted to hard work, family and friends, but it would be missing an essential ingredient without the soundtrack. I don’t recall a time in my life when music didn’t mean something to me, something important, something true. I recall hearing David Bowie through the headphones my uncle laid upon my ears when I was probably too young, or my childhood home with the family turntable cranking out all the great releases of the ’70s and buying my first LP when I was 7 years old. The music’s never stopped for me and it never will; should you ever be around me you’ll know this to be the truth. Dig into these selected tracks for this month’s mix and maybe you’ll be motivated to get out and enjoy yourself. ALAN PARSONS PROJECT I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE LIKE YOU (1977) A band that was successfully at the forefront of bridging prog rock with radio-friendly jams, the Alan Parsons Project was led by producer Alan Parsons and composer Eric Woolfson, both accomplished professionals before running off a string of hits through the mid-70s and early ’80s. The Alan Parsons Project will perform on Sunday, October 5 at Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix. Tickets start at $35. BELLE AND SEBASTIAN DRESS UP IN YOU (2006) Glasgow’s dreamy pop collective will play in Phoenix for the first time in their nearly 20-year career. The show will take place downtown at the Civic Space Park, which has the makings for an unbelievable midweek evening in the cool desert night. Belle and Sebastian will perform on Wednesday, October 8 at Civic Space Park, 444 N. Central Ave. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets start at $32. BLACK JOE LEWIS SKULLDIGGIN (2013) This funky, soul outfit from Austin, Texas will blow the roof off of the Rhythm Room and you’d be a fool not to be there to witness the awesome power of Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears. Black Joe Lewis will perform on Monday, October 13 at the Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Tickets are $16 and the show is 21 and over. RAY LAMONTAGNE LAVENDAR (2014) If you’re familiar with this singer- songwriter and his past releases, he’s no doubt left an indelible mark on your consciousness. Dark, moody and beautifully woven tunes sung by a soulful cat who steps out a bit further on his latest release Supernova, his fifth album, expertly produced by Black Key, Dan Auerbach. This is another can’t-miss midweek adventure for music lovers. Ray LaMontagne will perform on Wednesday, October 22 at Comerica Theater, 400 W. Washington St. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets start at $30. WARPAINT DISCO/VERY (2014) This gig by Los Angeles band Warpaint has the makings to be an unforgettable warehouse party. This all-ages show downtown at The Pressroom is a great way to start the weekend. Warpaint will perform on Friday, October 24 at The Pressroom, 441 W. Madison St. in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $22 and the show is all ages. All acts are subject to change. Check with the venue prior to attending. DUI CLASSES ONLINE! 3200 N Hayden Rd ~ Suite 170 - Just South of Osborn Rd 480.429.9044 WOW! ONLINE DUI SERVICES! SCOTTSDALETREATMENT.COM ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES HOME • OFFICE • TRAVEL ANYWHERE YOU CAN “LOG ON!” ONLINE SERVICES: MVD • SR-22 ALCOHOL SCREENINGS, EDUCATION & TREATMENT ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES Compare our rates. CALL US LAST!

Page 65 October 2 0 1 4 New film based on children’s book touts moral message By Julie Demetros The Boxtrolls is an imaginative new animated film, but it misses the mark in some aspects. Based on the book Here Be Monsters! by Alan Snow, the movie follows Eggs (voiced by Wright) who is not an ordinary boy, although neither is he truly a Boxtroll. The Boxtrolls took him in when he was just a baby, gave him a home in their underground cavern, fed him and taught him skills like music and mechanics. As he grew older, he had to watch as the humans from the town above ground took his Boxtroll family away bit by bit. The perpetrators, Archibald Snatcher (Kingsley) and his three goons, are determined to rid the town of every last Boxtroll. In the town, Boxtrolls have the misguided reputation of being horrid little monsters who did things like kidnap and eat children. In reality, they’re friendly creatures who like tinkering with mechanical things and can fix or build just about anything; however, they were driven into hiding by humans like Snatcher and are forced to steal scraps in the night. When Eggs’ closest friend, the Boxtroll who raised him like a father, is taken, Eggs decides it’s the last member of his family that Snatcher will kidnap. He sets off to stop Snatcher and save any Boxtrolls still alive, with the aid of a girl named Winnie (Fanning) who is largely ignored by her own father. Together, Eggs and Winnie attempt to put an end to Snatcher’s schemes and show the townspeople the truth about the Boxtrolls. The story of the film is sweet, the morale being that people aren’t made by their situation or place in society but by their actions and decisions. People are in charge of who they are and who they will be. It’s wrong to try to tell people who or what they should be; with the apparent exception of those who dress too far out of what society thinks is “normal.” A boy wearing a box is cute and touching, while a man disguising himself as a woman to get closer to the inner circle of people he wants to be part of, is a laughing stock. The characters in the movie don’t act like anything is wrong with all the men in the town constantly hitting on and making advances toward a woman who is supposedly there only to perform in a musical. Instead, the characters are turned into victims when it’s revealed the person they’ve been objectifying is actually a man dressed as a woman. Many people will take offense to the running joke that’s made of the dress-wearing man, and it sends mixed messages to the impressionable children in the audience. It’s a shame the gag was put in the film, especially considering it’s rather pointless to the story and wasn’t included in the original book. Useless additions aside, the rest of the movie is genuinely good fun and easy to enjoy. The cast is a wonderful mix of actors such as Jared Harris, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The animation is stunning, and it’s one of the few animated films that’s actually a joy to watch in 3-D. It’s flawed but still entertaining, given that the audience understands the questionability of the “joke” that comes in the form of Miss Frou Frou. I can give The Boxtrolls no more than three stars, though with a slight alteration that wouldn’t change anything important, it could’ve easily received four stars. NE this singer- leases, he’s e mark on moody and by a soulful rther on his fifth album, k Key, Dan r can’t-miss lovers. perform on at Comerica gton St. in tart at $30. nd Warpaint nforgettable -ages show is a great on Friday, om, 441 W. n Phoenix. is all ages. ange. Check ing. As a wife, mother and longtime education advocate, I believe Arizona families should have the ability to send their school aged children to any school of their choice regardless of their zip code or socioeconomic status. The future of Arizona depends on a highly qualified and educated workforce to compete in our evolving global economy. Once elected, I promise I will work towards a more limited government and help restrain government spending. Let’s make Arizona even better by working together toward common goals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I would be honored to have your vote on November 4th! 602.842.1912 www.BolickForArizona.com Paid for by Elect Bolick for Arizona Arizona House - District 28 Shawnna Common Sense Leadership BolickForArizona.com