Film: Ten
"Ten," nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, is surprisingly simple yet disturbingly complex. A combination of experimental filmmaking and social analysis, "Ten" gives the audience a glimpse into the life of an Iranian cab driver through a series of 10 conversations that reveal not only the driver's imperfections but also those of modern Iran. Director Abbas Kiarostami's decision to film with only two camera angles and to set the dialogue in Persian adds to the film's unique realism. Highly recommended.
Frist 307
Friday, 7 p.m.
Film: Ponyo
"Ponyo" might well be anime genius Hayao Miyazaki's weakest film to date, but that's only because everything else he's made is a full-fledged masterpiece of world cinema. More overtly aimed at a young audience than any of his other recent films - and certainly a far cry from the transcendent imagery of "Spirited Away" - "Ponyo" is still worth catching for its irresistibly - and infuriatingly - cutesy art design. If nothing else, it's proof that Pixar doesn't have a total monopoly on animated movies - just 99 percent of the market.
McCosh 10
Friday, 10 p.m.
Theater: Triangle Presents: Store Trek
Is it a square? Is it a circle? No, it's Triangle weekend at McCarter Theatre! Little introduction necessary for this one: Expect ridiculously high production values, lots of drunkenness and paper airplanes and, of course, an all-male kick-line to finish things with a bang. Somehow I doubt they'll ever find a number to top "Nothing Ever Happens in Princeton," but it could happen. Either way, if you have a penchant for men in dresses, this is as good a place as any to get ideas for next week's Terrace Drag Ball.
McCarter Theatre
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.
Theater: My Fair Lady
Cockney accents, top hats and copious Spanish precipitation - yes, Lerner and Loewe's classic musical "My Fair Lady" is hitting the Berlind Theatre stage this weekend and next. Will it be loverly? Find out with the full-length review in next week's issue of Street.
Berlind Theatre
Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.
Theater: Bash
What do "Gossip Girl," the Mormon Church and "The Wicker Man" have in common? This weekend's production of Neil Labute's "Bash: Latter-Day Plays." "Gossip Girl" vet Laura Breckenridge '10 and theater program superstar Adam Zivkovic '10 will grace the underused space of the Rocky-Mathey Theatre with the play that got Labute disfellowshipped from the Mormon Church. Author of the film "Your Friends and Neighbors," Labute is a master of dramatizing intricate relationships (2006's "The Wicker Man" excluded). With strong actors, an intimate space and free admission, it's sure to be a good time - and your only chance to see Mormons behaving badly.
Rocky-Mathey Theatre
Saturday, 6 and 9 p.m.
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Theater: Venting
Intime takes a break from its usual diet of Shakespeare and American classics with the student-written play "Venting," showing for the next fortnight. The play's preview blurb is, perhaps intentionally, rather oblique: It makes the whole thing sound like some surrealist cross between screwball rom-com and gut-wrenching melodrama. Confused? Me too. Street will solve the mystery with a full-length review in next week's issue.
Theatre Intime
Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.
University Film Organization Presentation: A Serious Man
The Coen Brothers' latest film, "A Serious Man," is showing for free this weekend at Princeton Garden Theatre. Read Street's full-length review on the front page.
McCarter Theatre
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.
Music: Jonathan Baken, Anamanaguchi, Big Tree, Miracles of Modern Science
Terrace Club hits the ground running this weekend, bringing together some very talented artists to welcome everyone back from Fall Break in style. Jonathan Baken kicks things off Thursday night with a unique brand of hip-hop that blends seemingly random samples with heavy, pounding beats. Headlining will be the four-piece Anamanaguchi, who make music with Gameboys and guitars. ‘Nuff said. On Saturday night, Big Tree brings its indie-folk sounds to the dance floor, to open up for the home-grown Miracles of Modern Science, who are returning to Terrace after a year and a half fending for themselves in the real world. The band describes itself as a "Civil War string band shot into outer space on a giant disco ball spaceship" - a tag hard to argue with if you've ever witnessed its unique string quartet-meets-astronauts aesthetic. It should be quite a ride.
Terrace Club
Thursday and Saturday, 11:45 p.m.
Theater: PSAT Presents: Kiss Me Again, Kavita
I think this weekend might be a record-breaker: There is literally no performance space on campus that isn't in use. Tonight, Friday and Saturday, the Forbes Blackbox is hosting the charming, ethnic comedy of the Princeton South Asian Theatrics - or PSAT for short. If the play itself is anywhere as funny-punny as the title (strategy: take something white people are familiar with and stick a brown name in), it should be a winner.
Forbes Blackbox
Thursday through Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
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Music: OneRepublic, Rob Thomas, and Carolina Liar
You've probably heard OneRepublic's smash hit, "Apologize." You probably haven't heard anything else the band has done. Well, here's your chance. OneRepublic hits the Beacon Theatre this weekend, joined by Carolina Liar and Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas for what looks like a pretty enjoyable lineup.
Beacon Theatre, New York
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Music: Metallica
Let's face it: You either love Metallica, or you hate it. If heavy metal is what gets you going, the band's performance at Madison Square Garden ought to make this weekend one to remember.
Madison Square Garden, New York
Saturday, 7 p.m.
Opera: From the House of the Dead
This weekend is the Met's premiere of the new production of "From the House of the Dead", which is based on a novel by Dostoyevsky. Voted Europe's best opera staging in 2007, it shows the harsh realities of life in a Russian prison. Don't expect anything too cheerful (it's Russian!), but the all-star ensemble will make it worth the price.
Metropolitan Opera House, New York
From Nov. 12
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