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Page 8 October 2nd, 2002 REVIEWS Cardinal Courier L i f e s t y l e s : a n i g h t o f r o m a n c e _________ ST A F F W R I T E R ________ KEVIN W HITE It is a Wednesday night in Rochester and I have found myself alone a t the movies, Not a terrible problem, a t least I am -with the best company I know. After sneaking in my luke war-m coffee, and showing my Fisher ID for tine dollar- seventy-live student discount^. I walk into a barren theater with four hundred and sixty possible seats to choose from. It seems that the rest of Rochester has also opted to stay home tonight and I am the only soud that has ventured oat. Who could tliin.lt of a better way' to spend a Wednesday night than -watching; the lat est from Robin Williams, One Jloicr PJioto. In this dark tale written and dLrected by Mark RomaneL, Robin Williams plays Sey mour Parrish, the photo processor a t the local SavMart. In an eleven-year career a t the store, Sy has gotten to know several regulars at his counter. From an amateur pom photogra pher, to an old woman and lien cats, Sy knows what most of customers want before they do. He becomes especially attached! with one family in particular, the Yorkrins, and con siders them his own. At one poimt he goes as far as to tell the wife Nina, played by Connie Nielson, that he considers himself to be ‘Uncle Sy” to her son JaJkc, played by Dylan Smith. The farther into the movie the viewer is taken, the stronger Sy’s feelings for the family grow. The attachment turns in to protective rage as another wonuan’s developed film contains the husband, IMiehael “Vartan, in a compromising situation. This jeopardizes the picture perfect family that Sy has lived with for the last eleven years, sending him into an emotional rollercoaster. How be deals with these emotions and what be does or does not do nexft nay surprise yon. One Hour Photo is a wonderful drama, rotating on Seymour Parrish and his male believe world. Williams portrays Sy a s am obsessive, cnvioiLS, lonely man that leads a boring life. The writer has created Sy to be a man so boring he drives a Toyota Echo and spends his nights watching the late night returns of the Simpsons, This boring, nonflasliy lifestyle causes the viewer to pity Sy as well as hope that he may find happiness and maybe a family of his own. From the sterile environment at the Sav Mart to his cold and empty apartment that Sy shares with his pet hamster, One Hour Photo is the story o f a man trying to grasp a life that he can never have. One Hour Photo is a tremendous per formance by one of the greater actors of modem cinema and one of the better films of the year. This, movie is along the lines of “Taxi Dri ver” and “The Passenger,\ showing a man with way too much time on his hands and too vivid of an imaginafion. I f these movies appeal to you I highly rec ommend One Hour Photo. Email (address: kur9165@ftjfc-.edu _______ STAFF W RITER _______ AN Y A A S P H A L L Go down University Avenue, past aban doned buildings and factories, make a right into a gravel parking lot and around the bend, next to train tracks, you will find Pomodoro Grill and Wine Bar. It is a hard place to find, bad well worth the effort. Pomodoro is an Italian restaurant with “natural fine cuisine of the Mediterranean.” Upon entering, you will be greeted by a friendly host who will direct you to your table. The service is quick and impeccable. My server was there when I was done with my salad as well as when I finished my meal. He was also very friendly and courteous and gave me whatever I asked for. The menu serves up delicious concoctions of pizza, sandwiches and pasta dinners. It’s a treat for anyone who enjoys Italian cuisine with a twist. There is Linguine alia Genovese (basil lin- guini with pesto and grilled vegetables), Sal- siccia pizza (mozzarella, sausage, mushroom and basil in fresh tomato sauce) or my per sonal favorite Farfalle Bolognese (beef ten derloin and chicken sausage in marinara with Chianti, cream and farfalle. The appetizers vary from grilled petite lamb chops with warm brie and tomato cumin vinaigrette to curried crab cakes. Their selection of wine ranges from Chardonnay to Cabernet to Zinfandel and there is also a choice of beverages. For those who want to eat light, their assortments of salads will definitely be the way to go. They have a Greek salad with mixed greens, vegetables, banana peppers, feta and olives in Roman dressing or you might want to try the mixed organic greens and fresh vegetables in balsamic vinaigrette. For those who enjoy hanging out a t the bar and watching sports, this is a spot for you. There is a flat screen television hanging over the bar with a friendly bartender to chat with. The restaurant itself has a very calming environment that would make anyone feel comfortable. There i s soft jazz playing throughout the restaurant and you get the feeling you are in tJhe 1950s at one of those jazz spots. The dimly lit lights that hang over each table give it a nice romantic appeal for you and that someone special. There is also outdoor seating for those who enjoy being secluded off from the rest of the restau rant to spend time with your sweetheart. As for price, i t is definitely within anyone’s budget. You can fee-d yourself and your love ly date for as little -as $40, Price for dinner ranges from $4.50-^8,25 for appetizers and from $7.50-$18.95 for entrees and pasta. Prices for lunch are slightly lower, but the food selection is the same and just as good. Pomodoro Grill is definitely the place to go if you are short cm cash, hut want a nice romantic evening. I t fits right into a college student’s finances. On a scale of 1-Id, with 10 being the high est, I give Pomodor® Grill a 9. Pomodoro Grill amd Wine Bar is located at 1290 University Avenue behind Antiques and Fine Laces. Just a 10-15 minute drive from campus. Reservations are not required. Email address: adaS09t@nife.edu. A n O f f T h e W a l l d a t e : J a y ’ s w a y STAFF WRITER JA Y A D A M S For the lasfc few weeks now, you’ve attended classes in search of more than an education, You’r-c also keeping am eye out for time girl who may be the one. You, being time economic genius that you ar«e, decided against buying books this semester because you think its a great way to save money and. me«t new people in class. So, you’ve been sharing an Anatomy book with a girl you’ve taken quite: a lik ing to. Finally, you get up tbe nerve to ask her out and, by noth ing short of a miracle from tine hand of God, she said yes. Now you have to decide- where to take her. Fear not. With a wide selection of -things to do in Rochester, you have to keep in mind that, on a first; dale, you have to show a girl how differ ent you are from the other guys she’s dated. IF you take her to a movie and then spring for an expensive dliiuier at the Water- street Grille, It’s going to remind her of the d irt bag she fell i n love with a year ago who she cauight in a ham chasing chickens in a drunken stupor. Therefore, it is imperative th»at you be different. Show her how daring you can be and how willing you are to take risks. Taking a gjrl out to dinner may not sound like an action packed evening of excite ment and rushes of adrenaline, Hut it can be if yon are creative about the situation, Don’t let her in on your little secret of where you will be dining that evening, l e t it be a surprise. Girls love surprises. Head straight to your dining destination, McDonald’s. “When yon arrive, pull into- a handicapped parking spot and put your fake handicapped tag on your rearview mirror. She may ask why you axe doing this. Just explain that you have a bummed knee from a high school football injury: Chicks dig gridiron stories. Before you go in, empty the ash tray i n your car of pennies and nickels in order to sufficiently pay for the meal. By not using big hills, like one’s or five’s, you show? her that you axe the MacGyver of loose change and alle to make the best out of a bad situation, even though you know quite well that you’re a s broke as they come. \When you enter the restaurant, make sure that you let your date open the door for herself. Girls like being independent. However, since you’re paying for the meal, eider for the two oF you; it makes it a lot easier to pay in one lump sum. with pennies and nickels than trying to split up two orders and having your loose change fly all over the place. liememher to put the remainder of your change in the Ronald McDonald Charity fund box. This will really wow her. To save money, order yourself a kid’s meal, This may make your date look at you cross-eyed, hut just explain to her that you have a little brother at home who is col lecting the free toys that come with the kid’s meal. This makes you look like a family oriented guy who goes out of his way to please his kid brother. Truth is, you sure just trying to save some money. The key to making this situation work is by talking your date into letting you order her a 20 piece chicken nugget. Even though you know she may nibble on three of them during your visit to McDon ald’s, but explain to her that what ever she doesn’t eat tonight, she can take home and have for break fast the next morning. She’ll think that you are a considerate and car ing person. Negotiation can also be a very impressive tool to he used on a date. .After you place your order, ask for an extra barbecue sauce for the lady’s chicken nuggets. ‘This will knodk her socks off. At some places, you may be afcieiitAiilsgpti- ate for a free barbecue sauce. Try this first. If the cashier is stingy, slip her a few nickels and she may change her time. When your order comes up, carry the tray for your date. Even though she may be an independent woman, this shows that you are not lazy. But to satisfy her inde pendent side, ask her to get some ketchup, straws, and napkins while you scope out the seating area for the best seat in the house. If it is available, find the booth right near the bathroom. The smell may be a little hard to hear, but it shows that you are considerate enough to find a convenient loca tion in case your date needs to use the little girl’s room. When you begin to eat, offer to share your small order of French fries. Once again, you will look like one heck of a guy. The temptation of putting on a puppet show during your meal with your free kid’s meal toy may be too nirucli to contain. If this is the case, give into your childish ways and give her a small puppet show. Bub, DO NOT use words like: Vroom and Wcoslx When the meal is complete, excuse yaurself from, the table and go into the Men’s mom. Look around for some paper towels. Some McDonald’s are more advance! and have an air dryer which makes paper towels obso lete. If flhere are no paper towels, grab soime toilet paper and take it out to the table. When you arrive at the table, offer to wipe your date’s mouth clean of the barbecue sauce that is caked ota tbe side o f her mouth. Spit onto the toilet paper and light ly wipe the sauce away. Be gentle as this is the fcrst time that you and your date have made any kind of physical contact. I t is important that she think you are a gentle nurturer_ After you exchange smiles, announce that is it 8:00 and that you don't want to keep her out late tonight, She will appreciate this. Four ithe Test of her chicken nuggets into youx Happy Meal box and tell lier that she can keep the box as a memento of your first date together. Hand her your tray of garbage and direct her towards the garbage eaa. This is where you slip up to the front counter again and snag a toothpick. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. When you drop your date off, grab her hand and tell her that you enjoyed your time in her company. Tell her that you look forward to seeing her in Anatomy class this week and that if she would care for a second, date, you would be much obliged, Is she says yes, you’re in like Flyranl Email address .“ jaa3718$sjfc,cdu YowVe seen Jay’s way...next edition is Kevin’s tarn!
