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Atl ai FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2001 TOA A Mm anes OOVERRIDGE Moulin Rouge is some Impressive work, but difficult to get used to From Page 9 beautiful the film moves with the energy of a rock video, cutting in and out of the lives of the people ~ who inhabit the Moulin 'Rouge nightclub in deca- dent Paris. Nicole Kidman gives a strong performance as Santine, the most sought after courtesan at the club who unknown to her is dying of consumption. Sought after by an evil Duke, she instead falls in love with a penniless writer, portrayed by Ewan McGregor. To both stars' credit, they handle the Fireplace Warehouse ~ singing just fine and pos- , Port Perry 1-800-638-« Tord Clontarf carver ft pred Gis 0, RAY ~~ KAREN GRANT cathy Tom TS MANDY SHARON NORTHEY' NORTHEY" MORGAN* AYOTTE TAIS WILBOR ARKSEY SMITH Scugog realty limited ¢ 144 Queen St., Port Perry » 985-4427 ia * SALES REPRESENTATIVE ** ASSOCIATE BROKER ***BROKER OWNER FRR --_---- ER ---------- -------- -- LES PES BUS BRR BS BER p00 SS BE BF, al sess a strong chemistry with one another. Kidman has long been one of the undervalued actresses in the business, but her breakout perfor- mance should earn her an Oscar nomination for best actress. Equally good is the great Jim Broadbent as the caring emcee of the club, eyes on the dollar but with a tremendous capacity for caring about his people. 'Hearing the rock songs in this contest will jar you, but it is incredible how well they work. Watch the look on McGregor's face as he begins speaking the words to Elton John's "Your Song" and suddenly "bursts into full-throat song. Most effective is The Police number "Roxanne", sung by a gravelly-voiced male in a dance with one of the many hookers at the club. The DVD contains an extra disc jammed with extras including making of 'footage, interviews with Kidman and McGregor, videos from the film and a commentary by the direc- tor. h Granted the film will take some getting used to, but is an impressive work. Students provide toys, food Local students and teachers from schools across Durham are pro- viding gifts and food for 82 Brock St. West. Usbridee, Ont, 905-852-7846 Fax 905-852-4010 yd LY day. families in the region who are in need of assistance to make Christmas a spe- cial time. Some Durham schools have organized toy and food drives for families that are associated with the Durham Children's Aid Society. Many fami- lies will experience a joy- ous Christmas that other- wise may not be the case. ~ Donations of good quality toys for those ranging from newborns to teenagers are needed. Also non-perishable food items will be accepted as well as food vouchers and gift certificates to make families who are less for- tunate have a happy holi- The community can - help out individually by sponsoring a family who is in need of help to have a good holiday or you can donate individual items to the Durham Children's Aid Society. The Durham Children's Aid Society has been helping families have an enjoyable holiday since 1905 and the Community Caring at Christmas pro- - gram has been going on for three years. Please call Barbara Clarke, the co-ordinator of the program, at ©05- 433-1553, extension 22. 4. 2, $3 ----_