Have an idea for a story? M arts@theotherpress.ca (Y Verse versus volition (¥Y The woeful saga of Deathface Ginny (¥ Outrage roulette And more! 480 Seconds that changed everything > ‘Sully’ film review Jerrison Oracion Senior Columnist OOOO n January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was en route from New York City to Charlotte. Captain Chesley Sullenberger (Sully) and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles were piloting the plane, feeling that their journey would be an easy one. That is, until a bird flew inside the plane’s engine and caused it to collapse. With only a few minutes to figure out where to land the plane, Sullenberger did the unthinkable by landing it in the Hudson River and saving everyone on board. This is the story of Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) and Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) enduring questioning by the NTSB about how they handled the situation. Sullenberger questions whether or not he isa hero, and how The legend, live > ‘Legend of Zelda’ concert visits Vancouver Adam Tatelman Arts Editor Fz many millennials and 20-somethings currently attending Douglas College, Nintendo’s gaming library has been a big part of our collective childhoods. Few can forget the rush of a competitive after-school bout of Mario Kart, the joy of finally achieving every gold medal in Star Fox 64, or the thrill of Link’s eternal clash with the evil Ganon in The Legend of Zelda. Yet without their catchy tunes and sumptuous soundtracks, these games wouldn't be remembered half as fondly as they are. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses has been freshly renewed for a third season, entitled Master Quest. The concert will be playing in Vancouver's famous Queen Elizabeth Theatre on September 23. Surely the impending release of the series’ latest instalment, Breath of the Wild, is no accident. It may seem a curious idea at first; what’s a game’s soundtrack without the game, after all? But the Legend of Zelda series has always had a thematic undertone relating to the—sometimes literal—magic of music. The songs themselves have endured for two and a half decades, revamped and reimagined with each passing sequel, much like the cast of the games themselves. Considering Nintendo’s skill at milking gamer nostalgia for brand loyalty, the media attention of the Miracle on the Hudson would affect him and his family. Sully itd be more surprising if they didn’t try to break into the world of live entertainment. The concert will feature songs by Nintendo’s famous composer Koji Kondo, arranged by Chad Seiter, whose previous work includes Hollywood- Photo via Keith Bernstein/Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. explores the events that lead to the reasons why Sullenberger landed the plane in the Hudson River, and we also learn more about him as a character from his experiences in flight. Throughout the film, we see different angles of the situation, allowing the audience to investigate what caused Sullenberger to land the plane in the river. It comes full circle when we see the flight recordings, brilliantly reenacted by Hanks and Eckhart. The film has detailed explanations of how they handled the situation and what happens when an emergency occurs on a plane. The film is almost entirely filmed in IMAX, which is one of the reasons to see it in theaters. It has very sharp and colourful images, and you can see every detail in Tom Hanks’ face. It is very interesting that Clint Eastwood was even able caliber productions such as Star Trek (2009), and popular television shows like Lost and Fringe. His wife, Susie Seiter, is the conductor, having worked previously on similar musical features like Pirates of the Caribbean Live. Image via Jason Michael Paul Productions to put an IMAX camera ina plane to film the interior scenes, considering there is not a lot of space in a plane for shooting. Like most of Clint Eastwood’s films, the score of the film has lots of jazz music, including ironic lounge music during the scene in which the plane is in the Hudson River. The theme song is also made by Clint Eastwood. Stay during the credits to see the real Chesley Sullenberger, Jeffrey Skiles, the rest of the crew, and the passengers of US Airways Flight 1549 give their thoughts on the Miracle on the Hudson, and give thanks to Sullenberger for saving their lives because there were no other ways to land the plane, Sullenberger did the right thing by landing the plane in the Hudson River. There is no question that he is a hero, as he saved the lives of everyone that was on the plane on that day. The orchestra includes a full assortment of brass, string, percussion, and woodwind instruments, as well as a choir company to help capture the series’ most operatic songs. This orchestra will play live in front of a large screen displaying iconic moments from the games themselves, usually associated with the songs on the program. The program is split into two acts and an encore, beginning with a main theme medley combining elements from many variations on the series’ iconic main theme. The first act consists of fan-favourite songs culled from series alumni like The Ocarina of Time, A Link Between Worlds, and The Wind Waker. Act two and the encore feature music from more recent entries, such as Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, finally rounding out the retrospective with an arrangement of songs from Majora’s Mask. So, no matter which game is your favourite, youre sure to hear a few of its emblematic tunes. If you want to relive your fantastic journey as the Hero of Hyrule through the power of song, visit www.zelda- symphony.com for tickets.