DIM SUM SPECIALISTS: TIM HO WAN OPENING IN IRVINE - BY: MICHAEL COOPER - IRVINE WEEKLY
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ScreenX HaS Landed at IrvIne Spectrum • 25tH annuaL IrvIne StudIo artS FeStIvaL • LaStIng Legacy at IrvIne BarcLay tHeatre
may 15, 2019 • no. 15
Dim Sum Specialists: Tim Ho Wan
Opening in Irvine
By: mIcHaeL cooperMay 15, 2019 • No. 15
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“Cofounders and dim sum masters Mak
Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung first
met as head chefs in Hong Kong in the
early 2000s,” says Liberman. “Bonding
over their love for true noodle artistry,
the two left their respective positions to
open a restaurant of their own. Within a
year of opening, it earned one Miche-
lin star and a cult following for being
the ‘world’s cheapest Michelin-starred
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“At eAch tim ho
WAn restAurAnt A
‘regionAl speciAlty’
dish unique to thAt
locAtion is offered.
4 libermAn sAys thAt
tWo menu items
exclusive to the
irvine locAtion Will
be reveAled At the
restAurAnt’s grAnd
opening.”
Tim Ho Wan describes their philosophy
as made to order dishes with the freshest
ingredients. A decade after their first
Hong Kong location opened, Tim Ho
Wan now operates 46 different locations
in 9 different countries, opening its first
North American location in December
2016 in New York’s East Village.
So what brings the famous chain to
Irvine? “Since the 1970s, Irvine has had a
siu Mai vibrant, growing and diverse popu-
lation,” says Liberman. “This unique
diversity, coupled with excellent edu-
cational opportunities, a growing tech
Tim Ho Wan irvine sector and, of course, a healthy dining
and retail culture make Tim Ho Wan
accessible to the residents of both Irvine
Michelin-star winning diM suM chain opens first and the surrounding communities. We
know the Irvine community will be
california location. thrilled to welcome Tim Ho Wan to its
neighborhood. We believe there is a
dim sum niche to fill in Irvine, as many
By: Michael cooper
often travel elsewhere to enjoy authen-
tic and high-quality dim sum. We’re
photos courtesy: tiM ho wan
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going to change that.”
im Sum lovers rejoice: Tim with limited hours since May 8, and is man. “Our dim sum specialists create Irvine customers will also be able to
Ho Wan, the self-described planning to have its grand opening on authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum enjoy dishes that aren’t available at
“world’s most inexpensive May 18. It will be the chain’s first location that is made-to-order using fresh ingre- any other location. At each Tim Ho
awarded dim sum restau- in California. dients. Dim sum traditionally consists of Wan restaurant a “Regional Specialty”
rant,” is opening a new location right “Dumpling folding is an art, and Tim lots of bite-sized and shareable plates. dish unique to that location is offered.
here in Irvine. The restaurant, which Ho Wan is the perfect place for an It’s a fast-paced, lively and modern dim Liberman says that two menu items
will be part of the Diamond Jamboree introduction to this,” says Tim Ho Wan sum-eating experience.” exclusive to the Irvine location will
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Baked BBQ pork Bun
opening. Tim Ho Wan Irvine will also and urban feel than some traditional
Rooftop Dining • Live Music • Private Events be the first U.S. location to offer a takeout dim sum houses. Of course our signa-
window. ture BBQ Pork Buns lead the way with
Aside from the mystery exclusive instant recognition.”
dishes, Tim Ho Wan Irvine will of course That being said, there are still slight
offer customers the same delicious taste preferences that are more com-
dishes that people love all around the mon in the U.S. “There are subtle differ-
world. “Tim Ho Wan is known for our ences in what our [American] guests
world-famous BBQ Pork Buns, along order. For example, we sell more braised
with other specialties like Steamed chicken feet in some parts of Asia than
Rice Rolls, Pan Fried Turnip Cake and we do in the U.S., but Americans are
Steamed Egg Cake,” says Liberman. very adventurous. We’re learning if it
“Traditionally, BBQ Pork Buns are served tastes good, the market will support it,
in a soft fluffy dough, however, we take and the American market has lots of
ours to the next level with crumbly, good taste. We can’t wait to get started
flaky dough that’s the perfect mix of in Irvine!”
sweet and savory for a melt-in-your- With the only Tim Ho Wan in the entire
mouth combination.” state of California, Irvine is certainly
While Tim Ho Wan may have started lucky to welcome the dim sum chain
in Hong Kong, flavor and delectable to its city. Dim sum lovers have been
food is universal, which is something known to travel far and wide to taste
that Liberman has observed when Tim Ho Wan’s dishes, but for Irvine
comparing American customers to ones, they now have this affordable
Asian ones. “Our experience is that our Michelin-starred restaurant in their
American Tim Ho Wan guests are very backyard. As Liberman explains, “Dim
similar to our guests in Asian countries. sum literally translates to ‘to touch your
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Jerry Mandel IrvIne Barclay theatre holIday party
An ImpresArIo For All seAsons
Jerry Mandel of the IrvIne Barclay theatre strIves to leave a
lastIng legacy.
By: lIz goldner
photos courtesy of: Jerry Mandel
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ou might have seen Jerry back at an illustrious career. Today, from Culver City High School, where them.”
Mandel playing his saxo- at age 79, with the energy, passion I played reed instruments as well Not eschewing his military duty in
phone around town — per- and enthusiasm of a much younger as sports. And the parents of my the 1970s, Mandel says: “During the
haps at the annual Orange person, he looks forward to advancing classmates worked in the movie Vietnam War, I joined the United
County Arts Awards Ceremony after the Barclay’s programming and industry. That’s how Culver City was in States Coast Guard, and played
party at Costa Mesa’s Samueli Theater. upgrading its facility, both to be the old days.” in the coast guard band. Then I
While the self-possessed gentleman is accomplished over the next several The still handsome musician and arts returned to graduate school at
a long-time jazz musician, his expertise years, and especially to, “having a administrator continues: “I attended Purdue University where I earned
on his horn is the tip of the iceberg of a chance for a legacy here,” he explains. Long Beach State University where a Ph.D. in communication and
decades-long arts and entertainment In Mandel’s words: “I grew up in I studied the liberal arts. I played organizational leadership. Working
career. Culver City, right next to the MGM saxophone in the college marching in academia, I advanced through all
The president of the Irvine Barclay studios. My grandfather was a violinist band, and supported myself through of the professorial ranks as assistant,
Theatre, former San Diego State who played in all of the major movie college by playing in music combos associate and full professor. I was
University dean of the arts, and former musicals, and my father was a on the weekends. I attended more dean of the arts at San Diego State
president of the Orange County drummer who was quite a performer weddings and bar mitzvahs than University and then became executive
Performing Art Center, not only looks and played a lot of gigs. I graduated anyone I knew because I performed in vice president at the University of LasMUSIC
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Vegas, vice president at Long Beach UC Irvine, I served on the board of the symphony, opera, ballet and Marsalis, Joey Alexander and
8 State University, and vice chancellor the Orange County Performing Arts Broadway, to name a few.” George Benson, Broadway musical
of advancement at the University of Center, now Segerstrom Center for the Mandel also conceived of the creation comedy star Sutton Foster, and even
California at Irvine from 1995 to 1997.” Arts. Then I was asked to become the of a small multi-faceted theater on Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for
Forever in love with his music, he president of the Performing Arts Center the Orange County Performing Arts California’s 28th District (Burbank) as
explains, “Here’s where the story gets in 1997. Working in that position truly Center campus. That idea resulted in a speaker. “While most people my age
interesting. All of these years that I was changed my life. Being at the helm of the Samueli Theater, opened in 2006, don’t work,” Mandel says, “I’m having
involved in academic administration, the third largest performing arts center with its stadium and club/cabaret so much fun here. And I also love
music was the thing that meant the in the country, I experienced and seating for recitals, jazz performances, being on the stage and watching the
most to me. So during my tenure at curated several art forms, including banquets, meetings, seminars and audience come in.”
other special events. Before he retires, Mandel’s goals for
“I concluded my career at the the Barclay include raising significant
Performing Arts Center in 2006 during funds, installing new lights and
the completion of the Renee and Henry seating, upgrading the lobby and
Segerstrom Concert Hall,” he says. building a smaller second black box
As retirement in his mid-sixties did not theater with 250 seats. He also wants
suit the irrepressible Mandel, he again to continue to host major performers
pursued his dream “of getting back into from around the country and beyond,
playing jazz music. I performed locally, to have the venue be open 300 nights
went on tours, did a few workshops, a year, and to, he explains, “make the
and performed and recorded in New Irvine Barclay Theatre into one of the
York City.” best performing arts venues in the
In 2015, Mandel’s sterling reputation country.”
as an arts executive beckoned him Upcoming events at the Irvine
to the Irvine Barclay Theatre (which Barclay Theatre include:
opened its doors in 1990). “In September • Backhausdance, May 22, a
of 2015, I was asked by Stephen Barker, company fusing classical with
UC Irvine’s dean of the arts, to step in contemporary dance
here on a three-month interim basis [as • The Wooden Floor, “Of Knowing
the Barclay’s founding president, Doug Where” dance recital, May 30
Rooftop Dining - Live Music
Rankin, had left the venue]. But I’m still through June 1
here almost four years later. As CEO, I’m • UCI Symphony Orchestra, June 7
responsible for the overall functioning • Dance recitals for kids and families:
Private Events of the organization, including all of
the management, programming,
• Southland Ballet Academy,
“Grand Defile,” June 8 and 9
fundraising and budgets.” • Focus Dance Center, “Sweet 16,”
At the Barclay Theatre, Mandel June 12 through 15
SkyloftOC.com delights in greeting and welcoming • “DanceLova, The Recital,” June 16
musicians to the most musician • Pacific Dance, June 19-22
422 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
friendly theater in the world, as he • Rhythmic Arts Academy of
949.715.1550 explains, adding, “We have the best Dance, “The First Annual June
sound and lighting people.” He also Showcase,” June 28
We provide Complimentary Transportation to and from Mozambique
brings to the theater a variety of • Ivan Amodei’s Secrets and Illusions,
and Skyloft in Laguna Beach and within a 10 Mile Radius
(excellent rates outside radius, after 5 p.m. call to reserve 949.715.7777) world class performers and speakers, June 30
including jazz musicians Wynton www.thebarclay.orgNEws
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CraCking the Code
Dojo-inspireD learning environment
teaches stuDents the intricacies of
computer coDing.
by: nick Walker
photos courtesy of: coDe ninjas
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f video games seem to be the the franchise’s entrance into Orange where you find people with that kind is an attractive feature for most busy
only thing that can grab and County. It is is owned and operated by of caliber [in tech] who are also looking parents out there. Families don’t need
hold your child’s attention, we local residents and siblings Jonathan to give back.” Cheung sites UCI as a to rush to get their kids to Code Ninjas
may have found something for and Josephine Cheung, along with huge advantage to their program, as promptly at a specific time, because
you. Parents looking for a new way to Josephine’s husband, Arlington So. most of their instructors, or “senseis,” learning in Code Ninjas is done on a
stimulate their children’s brains outside Mr. Cheung moved to the United States as they are referred to in Code Ninja totally individual basis. Young ninjas
of school and prepare them for the from Guam in 2005, and proceeded fashion, are UCI students looking to can arrive whenever they are able,
technology-based workforce of the to graduate from the University of give back to the Irvine community. seven days a week, so long as they
future should look no further than Code California, Berkeley, with a degree in Built for children between the ages of have 1-2 hours to be able to fulfill their
Ninjas, the new after-school program business and consulting experience 7 and 14, the curriculum of Code Ninjas education for the day.
that opened a location in Irvine this in technology. After co-founding two is based in dojo culture, with “ninja” This individuality also prevents
past March. Code Ninjas brings a tech start-up companies, Cheung and “sensei” used in place of “student” children from getting frustrated or
fresh approach to teaching children looked to continue his passion for tech and “teacher.” As ninjas progress bored from lessons that are moving
of all ages the intricacies of computer by opening this Code Ninjas branch. through their coding education, they too fast or too slow, as they are in total
coding, with a curriculum tooled and Besides his personal connection to receive colored wristbands that serve control of the speed of their learning.
refined by the franchise’s three years of Irvine as his home, Cheung felt Irvine symbolically as belts in the martial Each level ninjas reach is made up
experience in after-school education was a perfect place for the franchise. arts world. What separates Code of mini-quizzes and checkpoints
in over 100 locations across the United “We thought Irvine was great to build Ninjas from most after-school activities, throughout, to ensure that students
States. the kind of high-caliber team we were however, is that their curriculum is not are maintaining the information they
The Irvine Code Ninjas location marks looking for,” says Cheung. “Irvine is run in a class-based system, which are learning, and lessons alwaysNEws come with the option of “brain breaks” they have done. The curriculum even
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for students, to keep them from expands further outside the realm of
getting overwhelmed. But while the straightforward computer coding, as
curriculum is self-paced, it is not self- along their path students also learn
taught, as the program’s senseis are lessons in robotics, drone technology
always around to provide instruction and other STEM activities. “I wish I
and encouragement. had Code Ninjas growing up because
Most importantly, however, the ninjas it provides children vital skills to
of Code Ninjas get to learning coding pursue their dreams and unlock their
in probably the most exciting way unlimited capacity to learn,” says
possible: they get to literally MAKE Mr. Cheung. “For younger students in
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young ninjas create phone apps that to opportunities and ensure they are
“Parents want their children to learn
the critical skills that they’ll need in
the future, but it also has to be fun for
kids. code ninjas has found that sweet
10 sPot where kids have fun and Parents see
results.”
- code ninjas ceo david Graham
they can actually publish (and even not intimidated by the words ‘STEM’
sell). “Parents want their children to and ‘coding.’”
learn the critical skills that they’ll need Code Ninjas will be hosting an Open
in the future, but it also has to be fun for House on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.
kids. Code Ninjas has found that sweet – 12 p.m., where they will demo some
DR. GINNIE CHEN
spot where kids have fun and parents of the game building and robotics
see results, and we’re truly excited to covered in their courses. They will also
bring our unique concept to Irvine and be providing both half-day and full-
surrounding communities,” says Code day weekly summer camps. For more
FA M I LY D E N T I S T RY Ninjas CEO David Graham.
When an app is complete, parents can
access them from their own phones, so
information about Code Ninjas, check
out their website at www.codeninjas.
com/locations/ca-irvine or call 949-
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ScreenX Has Landed at IrvIne spectrum
New techNology offers highly immersive movie-goiNg
experieNce.
By: scott feiNBlatt
photos courtesy of: cJ 4Dplex
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hen you’re going to the been toying with techniques to make currently the basic go-to luxury options theaters throughout the world.
movies, your choices movies into more of an immersive expe- of the cinematic experience (though While attending the screening of The
begin long before you rience for nearly a hundred years, since 4DX — which includes motion-enabled Curse of La Llorona, the first evidence of
reach the cinema: the first 3D film The Power of Love was chairs and theaters equipped to simu- the ScreenX technology occurred after
Do you want to reserve your seat in released, worldwide, in 1922. late lightning, rain, fog and scents — is the previews. Two additional projectors,
advance? Which online service do you Starting in the late 1950s, actor/writer/ on the rise). which were mounted on the ceiling,
use to make your reservation? Which producer/director William Castle intro- The latest to join this trend in Irvine is projected onto two additional screens.
row would you like to sit in? Would duced a bevy of gimmicks into theaters ScreenX. This reporter was recently in- That is, the walls on either side of the
you like extra carry-on luggage? Oh in order to promote his horror films, and, vited to attend a presentation of the film screen became additional screens; the
wait! Wrong industry. You get the idea, in 1960, Hans Laube’s Smell-O-Vision, The Curse of La Llorona at Edward’s images were synchronized so that the
though. which filled theaters with various odors Irvine Spectrum 21’s ScreenX-equipped effect for viewers was basically one
From combination snack choices at the intended to complement the film, was theater. In addition to attending the of being surrounded by a singular,
concession area to theatrical mem- a disaster that was used only once. screening, Irvine Weekly also had the expansive, wrap-around image. The
bership services, there is no shortage of While the 3D fad has come and gone opportunity to ask Paul Kim, VP of content that was projected was the
options to custom-tailor one’s movie- a few times, large screens (predomi- Studio Relations and ScreenX Produc- ScreenX company logo sequence — an
going experience. As far as the actual nantly IMAX and XD), enhanced audio, tion, a bit about the ScreenX technology animated bit of fun that made terrific
theater is concerned, exhibitors have stadium seating and comfy chairs are and its increasing popularity among use of the technology, which is reminis-EntErtainmEnt
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cent of the enveloping experience of VR the main screen — as in the momentary He said, “For our other films from and, of course, adding the additional
technology. I was sold. Then the movie appearance of a screaming face or Korea [and] China, we HAVE shot in the projectors. The theaters selected for the
began, and I experienced the discon- an atmospheric field of smoke. More ScreenX format as we have specific modifications must also meet certain
nect between the potential of ScreenX frequently, they were used to expand cameras and rigs available for ScreenX requirements, such as location / mar-
and the current state of it as demon- the central image for a tracking shot, production.” He provided examples: “We ketability, theater length, central screen
strated by La Llorona. like when the camera moved in on a shot the BTS World Tour: Love Your- size (must be wall to wall with no gaps
The essential problem was that the film lone character in the center of a field (or self in Seoul performance at Olympic between screen and room corners), and
was not shot in a manner befitting (no something to that effect). The principal Stadium live and [were] able to put there must be no columns, sconces or
pun intended) the wraparound screen. problem with that was it did not seem together an incredible viewing expe- other obstructions.
The secondary screens were used in a as though the peripheral aspects had rience for those who weren’t able to Given these parameters, Kim pointed
variety of ways throughout the film, but, been shot in tandem with the central attend or for those who wanted to relive out that last year ScreenX has ex-
for most of the film, they were not used image. Sometimes, the movement on the experience. We also got in [during] panded from 142 screens to 208, around
at all. The alternating appearance and the various screens did not synchronize the pre-production stage with the South the world. The Cineworld Group (which
disappearance of peripheral imagery properly, and sometimes, for example, Korean horror hit Gonjiam last year. It owns Regal Cinemas, including Regal,
removed me from the experience of the it seemed as though the forest trees on is a terrifying film that we were able to Edwards, and United Artists Theatres,
film’s narrative and kept me aware that one screen were not the same as the make even scarier. Imagine long cor- as well as several other subsidiaries
a gimmick was at play. In this instance, forest trees on another. This made me ridors that stretch onto the walls of the around the globe) has been ScreenX’s
the film itself was a mediocre exercise wonder if the peripheral imagery had theater, putting you smack dab in the biggest champion — bringing ScreenX
in horror entertainment; therefore, being even been shot when the rest of the middle of the action, or things flickering to 100 theaters across the U.S. and U.K.
removed from the story so that I could movie was shot or if they were manu- in your peripherals while dread and With additional new exhibitor contracts
study / experience the ScreenX prop- factured after-the-fact for the ScreenX suspense fill the main screen.” in Nigeria, India, Mexico and Belarus,
erties was not that big a deal. However, presentation. In regard to theaters that have been Kim has shown that ScreenX continues
when the effect was active, it was not Screen X’s Paul Kim confirmed my ob- or will be selected for ScreenX pre- to expand operations rapidly. I, for one,
used in a uniform manner. Specifically, servation and pointed out that although sentations, Kim pointed out that the look forward to witnessing the growth
the peripheral sides were used in differ- no Hollywood features have yet been modifications required for exhibition of this new facet of theatrical immer-
ent ways at different times. shot for ScreenX (all ScreenX effects are include adding ScreenX servers for sion, both in terms of its use by more
Sometimes they were used to flash shot / generated in post-production), communication between the projectors, filmmakers and in terms of its prolif-
incidental or jarring images that were projects are already being shot that retrofitting the theater walls with spe- eration throughout the ever-evolving
not part of the image composition on way abroad. cial fabric panels for optimal visibility, cinema industry.arts
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Celebrating loCal Creativity
Discover Diverse artwork at the 25th annual irvine stuDio arts
Festival.
by: ryan najjar
photos courtesy oF: irvine scene
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here are plenty of museums it going to be so easy, you ask? It’s all diverse array of artists. Included While a wide host of artists present
in Los Angeles, and quite a thanks to our city’s Fine Arts Center, amongst them are ceramists, their work at the festival, it wasn’t
few around Orange County, which is proudly hosting the 25th painters, jewelry designers, sculptors, always that way. Susie Munger, who’s
but art exists everywhere. We annual Irvine Studio Arts Festival. photographers, printmakers and more. been overseeing this event for the past
don’t have to seek out the exhibits of This event will be taking place at If you really like what you see, you’ll be five years, was kind enough to regale
prominent figures to be blown away by Heritage Community Park on June 1, able to purchase their work and bring the celebration’s history and give us all
the creativity humans are capable of. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the festivities it home with you. The chance to look at sorts of exciting info about this year.
In fact, if you’re in Irvine this summer, are free and open to the public. amazing art, decorate your home and When the Irvine Fine Arts Center first
you won’t even have to leave town to When you stop by, you’ll have the support local creative minds? That’s a began putting on these showcases,
immerse yourself in the arts. Why is chance to discover the works of a good day all around, in our opinion! they originally started within certainENTERTAINMENT
arts and salads for guests so they can eat a
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nice lunch.”
Susie also let us know that those who
want dessert can get a delicious treat in
more ways than one. Not only will ice
cream be sold, but they’ll be offering
it in handmade bowls crafted by the
ceramists at the Fine Arts Center. These
will also be available for purchase.
If you find yourself walking around
the displays and wanting to learn
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art yourself, you’re in luck! Along with
the displays, the center will be hosting
demonstrations in their studios.
Their photography demo, for those
able to attend, will allow guests the
opportunity to experience one of the
few black and white development
studios left in Southern California.
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youth art Demonstration
demonstration, and even a youth
program so the kids can get creative
too.
On the food-centered side of things,
they’ll be offering some instruction on
the fine art of fruit carving, along with
some mini-classes on how to get things
cooking in the kitchen.
Even if you can’t make it for the festival,
you’ll still have a chance to enjoy the
bubbling fine arts scene of our city
whenever you step into the Irvine Fine
Arts Center.
They have exhibitions running on a
regular basis, and they offer a wide
variety of youth, teen and adult classes
for those that want to try their hand at
making their own masterpieces.
For adults, along with their famous
ceramics and sculpture courses, they
glasswork For sale
offer lessons on photography, cooking,
painting, printmaking, jewelry and
what they call the “Traditional Arts.”
They also offer teen and youth classes
in many of these disciplines, along with
offering after-school programs and full/
departments. The ceramics department center’s facilities. purchase some high-quality art and half day camps for youth attendees.
was the first to put on the event, which The common factor that’s continued jewelry should be incentive enough to The camps are also offered during the
they held in their courtyard patio throughout the history of the festival, drop by, they don’t stop the good times summer, along with spring.
and framed as more of a sale than an however, has remained. That, of course, there. For those with even younger children,
exhibit. is the fact that all the work being shown For starters, there’ll be live music there are a myriad of family programs
Their active and popular jewelry is created by artists from the area, throughout the day while visitors offered as well.
department, which saw the success the rather than major figures from other peruse the art. This year, the jams will Already experienced in your discipline
ceramics department enjoyed, decided far-off towns. be provided by Southern California and just need a place to practice?
they wanted to get in on the sale as What’s more, the festival might be country and blues duo Alpha Mule, If you’re a printmaker, ceramist,
well. From there, more and more people your only chance to see work from who’ll be back playing their second photographer or jewelry maker, you
across disciplines and departments at some of the most accomplished artists year of the festival. can drop by during one of their open
the center contributed their work. in the area. As Susie tells us, various “We had them last year and they were studio sessions to keep your skills sharp.
They began including painters, metal workers, ceramists, jewelers and so popular that we asked them back Further information on their programs
printmakers and the like, and painters, along with others, only offer again this year,” Susie told us. “We’ll also and offerings can be found here: www.
eventually started to bring in glass their wares for display and sale at the have Knowlwood [Restaurant] here, cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center
blowers, woodworkers and other types annual event. and they’ll be cooking on site. They’ll
of artists that functioned outside of the While the chance to view and provide some nice barbecue, burgersENTERTAINMENT women surrounding the case. Much of
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the story is told from the perspective of
Bundy’s longtime girlfriend, Liz Kendall,
portrayed by Lily Collins (“The Mortal
Instruments,” “Tolkien”). For most of the
film, Collins’ performance appears to
arrive somewhat heavy handed, but
as she is given more to work with in a
script that doesn’t do well to service her
character, she slowly but surely alights,
especially with the film’s late reveal of
what is actually tugging at her soul. She
comes around just in time for a haunt-
ing rendition of her character’s final
visitation with Efron’s Bundy, in a scene
that may prevent you from ever looking
at Zac Efron the same again. Kaya
Scodelario’s (“The Maze Runner”) per-
formance as Bundy’s greatest supporter
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REVIEW: 'EXTREMELY WICKED,
ful juxtaposition to Collins’ brooding
depression and gives a whole different
angle for the film to be seen from.
SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE'
It is these female viewpoints into
Bundy’s life that both set the film
apart while also causing it its greatest
problem. The most troublesome part
NETFLIX DEBUTS ORIGINAL FILM CHRONICLING THE of the film is that while it worked hard
to showcase Bundy’s manipulative
NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLER TED BUNDY. charm, it also seemed to accidentally
idolize him. Skipping over many of
the facts and details of the case was a
BY: NICK WALKER
daring move on the filmmaker’s end, as
it allows the audience to step more into
PHOTOS COURTESY OF: NETFLIX
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the shoes of those who supported him
or whatever upsetting, deep nails the minute facial tics and gestures rooting for him, until you remember he regardless of what was said in court. But
psychological reason, there’s that made watching Bundy so entranc- is portraying one of the vilest men in at what cost? From a moral standpoint,
no questioning that American ing. He is frighteningly smooth, and at modern history. you can’t help but wonder if that idol-
audiences are currently fas- times, as you watch him sweep through Still, in many ways, this rendition of ization is really a good thing for current
cinated with the serial killer. Films and audiences. In our violent, turbulent
documentaries have been cropping up society, do we really need media that is
across every platform for the last year putting serial killers up on pedestals?
featuring the worst and most unforgiv- Moral questions aside, the film is
ing true crimes of our nation’s history. showcased by beautiful cinematogra-
It’s no wonder, then, that Netflix would phy that, if able, viewers should watch
embrace the cultural trend (that they on something larger than their laptop
may have very well restarted in the first screen. The storyline is somewhat
place) with not one, but two recent orig- jumpy and mangled, and at times can
inal films on Ted Bundy, one of the most be hard to follow, but it comes back
fascinating serial killers ever known. enough toward the end for the film’s
Still, with their most recent adaptation of finale to work nicely. Jim Parsons (“The
the Ted Bundy story, “Extremely Wicked, Big Bang Theory”) as Florida Prosecutor
Shockingly Evil and Vile,” anyone with Larry Simpson and John Malkovich
any shred of decency in their body can’t (“Being John Malkovich,” “Dangerous
help but wonder if, maybe, this time, Liaisons”) as Judge Edward D. Cow-
they went a little too far. art make the film’s court scenes pop.
The film’s biggest draw, of course, was Other problems aside, those scenes are
casting heartthrob Zac Efron in the lead probably what make the film worth
role of Bundy. A long way from his “High watching, just as the clown court of the
School Musical” days, this is Efron’s most original trial made the case so enticing
challenging and unprecedented role in the first place.
to date, and within it he holds nothing “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil
back. His portrayal of the charming the courtroom acting as his own the Bundy case isn’t just about Bundy, and Vile” is streaming now everywhere
mass murderer is impressive, and he defense, you very nearly find yourself but the relationships he had with the you can access Netflix.CANNABIS
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