Campus Picks: Apr. 8, 2010

Film: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

In perhaps one of his best performances, Nicolas Cage portrays a good cop turned bad when a work-related injury causes an addiction to pain medication, which acts as a gateway to other drugs. When he looks into a murder case of an immigrant family, he becomes involved with major drug lords, forcing him to battle his drug and gambling addictions. Val Kilmer and Eva Mendes also star in this Werner Herzog film as Cage's partner and love interest, respectively. The film is hosted by Subtitles as part of its Princeton International Film Festival, which runs until April 27.

Princeton Garden Theatre

Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Film: The Book of Eli

Starring the always stoic Denzel Washington, "The Book of Eli" is set in a post-apocalyptic world in which Washington plays a sort of lone ranger, searching for the one book to rule them all. OK, so I might have mixed up my movies there, but the basic idea is still the same. "The Book of Eli" is almost like a light edition of "Lord of the Rings": It has the same general plot (one man out to save the world) and structure (lots of action and some sappy plotlines) and is certainly not light on the special effects (there are a lot of explosions). Don't expect any deep revelations from this movie, but as far as action films go, it isn't half bad.

Princeton Garden Theatre

Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 p.m.

Art and Fitness: Yoga on Paper Workshop

If you're looking to stretch your imagination, your body or both, look no further than the Yoga on Paper Workshop hosted by the Stella Art Club and the Yoga Club. Take a rest from those papers for a great study break of art and exercise. The Yoga Club will first lead a group stretch - artists are welcome to join in - and will then continue to stretch while artists capture their poses. The most epic yoga poster in the making? We think so.

Rocky-Mathey Classroom

Friday, 2-4 p.m.

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Theater: An Evening of Enchantment

Experience "An Evening of Enchantment," presented by the programs in dance and theater and the Department of Music. There are more than 60 current students and alumni involved in this production, which features original dances choreographed by Princeton professors set to jazz music performed by students. The night serves as the world premiere for three original dance pieces.

Berlind Theatre

Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Party: Forbes College 25th Anniversary

Forbes College is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a reception, special dinner and "Fire & Ice" themed after-party. Steve Forbes '70 will give remarks at the reception in the Forbes Main Lobby at 4:30 p.m. The special dinner will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the after-party will follow, beginning at 10 p.m. and running until 2 a.m. in the Forbes Dining Hall and Forbes Blackbox Theater.

Forbes College

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m. (dinner), 10 p.m. (after-party)

Social: Clover Masquerade Ball

Join the Princeton Ballroom Dance Club at its annual Spring Clover Ball, for hours of dancing, as well as performances by Princeton students, a beginners' dance lesson and free food. Masks will be provided to correspond with this year's "masquerade" theme - just bring yourself and feet that are ready to dance!

Dillon Gymnasium

Saturday, 8 p.m.

Music: Senior Voice Recital

Maya Srinivasan '10 takes us back to the great works of many classical composers in her senior voice recital. She will be performing as a soprano alongside Sara Pelletier on the piano and two other senior guest vocalists. The program explores everything from George Frideric Handel to Gian Carlo Menotti and Claude Debussy. To top it off, a reception and free food will follow the performance.

Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

Sunday, 3 p.m.

Campus picks compiled by Chloe Davis, Joseph Dexter, Bruce Easop, Kiran Gollakota, Lisa Han, Alexis Kleinman, Tara Thean, Meghan Todt and Sean Wu.