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- 1. @NWM_FEATURESA8 Thursday |March 12, 2015 nwmissourinews.com www.usbank.com Member FDIC 1621 S. Main 660.562.2000 At U.S. Bank, we are committed to making the communities in which we work and live a better place. Our commitment means supporting the programs and organizations that enrich the quality of life for our neighbors. Because when our community succeeds, everyone wins. A great event inspires more than just the attendees. It inspires the entire community. 120 S. Main 660.582.7159 1506 S. Main St. 660-853-2087 214 North Main Maryville MO 64468 800 572-3066 660 562-3066 www.maryvilleflorists.com We Have a Flower For That! Pitzenberger Body ShopWe take the dents out of accidents 2711SouthMulberry Maryville, Mo 64468 Phone:660.582.4599 FAx: 660.582.6611 Listen Online www.kzlxfm.com Weekend Sports Roush Report The Library Gravity The Daily Soup NW Sessions 106.7 FM SERENA TROSHYNSKI Features Editor | @SerenaTro Escaping from a cult seems more tragic than comic, but “Unbreak- able Kimmy Schmidt” turns the sad into silly. The show is about Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper), who has moved to New York following her es- capefromadoomsdaycultrunbyRev- erend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne. This is Tina Fey’s first major tele- vision project since “30 Rock,” the clever and absurd NBC comedy that ended January 2013. There is a very similar feel between “30 Rock” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt;” the jokes fly so fast it would take a second or third viewing to catch them all. Imprisoned in an underground bunker for fifteen years, Kimmy is stuck in the past. Her first major purchase after her escape is a pair of light-up Skechers. The subject is dark but the show deftly handles the tragic content with laughter. Kimmy gets a job as a nanny for the rich Vorhees family and begins to adjust to her life above-ground. She moves in with an aspiring Broadway actor, Titus Andromedon (Tituss Bur- gess). Titus tries to help Kimmy adjust to life in the modern world, correcting her dated references to Moesha and Gameboys by having her document “Things people don’t say anymore.” Jane Krakowski will be familiar to “30 Rock” fans, appearing here as Jacqueline Vorhees, the Upper East Side mother. Deliciously vain and delusional, Krakowski delivers some of the best lines of the show, “Do you have any idea how much I have on my plate? Not literally, of course.” Jacque- line has heart, though, and forms an unlikely friendship with Kimmy, tell- ing her that the past doesn’t matter. Jacqueline Vorhees’ stepdaugh- ter is played with acidic nastiness by Dylan Gulula, the perfect foil for Ellie Kemper’s cheerful pep. She threatens to get Kimmy fired saying “I chew you up and I spit you out, just like all my food.” Warm and silly on the surface, the show’s deeper message is opti- mism in the face of adversity. Kimmy advises the Vorhees family that you can survive anything for ten seconds, a reminder of her tragic past and her strength to survive. While being light and fun, the show examines how we perceive victims. As Titus says, “People love hearing terrible details of news trage- dies.It’stitillatinglikeahorrormovie, it makes them feel like a good person because they care about a stranger and it makes people feel safe that it did not happen to them.” So this week, clear your schedule, forget about your homework and in- dulge in this binge-worthy series. All thirteen episodes of the first season premiered on Netflix March 6, 2015. Kimmy premieres on Netflix Uptown Funk Thinking Out Loud Sugar Love Me Like You Do FourFiveSeconds Style Time Of Our Lives Earned It Take Me To Church G.D.F.R. 106.7 KZLX Top 10106.7 KZLX Top 10 SongSong 1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. 6.6. 7.7. 8.8. 9.9. 10.10. ArtistArtist Rating: 4/5 Network: Netflix Release Date: March 6,2015 Your Man just wants somewhere to eat at midnight THE STROLLER: There are several aspects of col- lege life in Maryville that I enjoy. A couple of weeks ago, I detailed just a few of the items that I’ll miss after graduation, but one thing I will not miss is the lack of variety in town. Campus was divided Monday upon hearing the news of a Pizza Ranch franchise coming to Maryville. From the tweets and yaks about the new establishment, it seems like you either love it or hate it. I’ve never had Pizza Ranch so I have no real basis to judge it’s worthi- ness of my gourmet pallet, but I can do some basic math. Not including on-campus op- tions or Hyvee, there are 4 restaurants that offer Asian Cuisine in Maryville: Happy Garden, Simply Siam, Joy Wok and The Mandarin. Fast Food options include Burger King,McDonalds,TacoBell,TacoJohns and KFC. Here’s my favorite: there are four pizza joints in Maryville, five if you count Casey’s (if you don’t like Casey’s Pizza,you’renotaBearcat). I understand how bringing more businesses to Maryville is beneficial for the overall economy but I have to ask this question; In a town of under 12 thousand people, why do we need another pizza place? I’m not a busi- ness major, but I just cannot see how they expect to be successful. There simply is no demand. I want a breakfast place that is open late. Or any food place located near the heart of town that will re- main open until 2 A.M. Senor Burrito just doesn’t cut it. I miss getting a cup of coffee and ice cream at My Favorite Muffin. While Ali’s Bakery will always have my heart, having the option to change it up a bit was nice. While I’m on the topic of variety in town, let’s address nighttime entertainment options. Your man thought the Outback was legendary back in the day. When Molly’s took over the party scene, I went there. Today, most of the bars in Maryville bore me. The Palms’ new owner offered a glimmer of hope for something dif- ferentandhehasbegantofillavoidby providing what the Pub promised, but never fulfilled, live music. It would be nice to see someone different and not the same couple people. For the non-drinking crowd, the options are even slimmer. SAC tries to fill that void, unfortunately, not all of the events are really effective. I’m a firm believer in the will of the people having the ability to cause a change. If you want Maryville to have more options, prove there is a demand for it. The Stroller has been a tradition since 1918 and does not reflect the views of The Northwest Missourian. VARIETY.COM Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars Ed Sheeran Maroon 5 Ellie Goulding Taylor Swift Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo The Weeknd Hozier Flo Rida Feat. Sage The Gemini Rihanna Feat. Kanye West & Paul McCartney Purity Ring triumphantly returns to the electronic pop genre in ‘Another Eternity’ CANA POTEET Copy Editor | @NesiePoteet The Canadian band from Ed- monton, Alberta, known as Purity Ring released their second studio al- bum “Another Eternity” March 3. The unearthly vocals and recognizable sound that accompany the group has evolved in their new album. Three years after their first album “Shrines,”fanseagerlyawaitedthere- lease of “Another Eternity” when Me- gan James (vocals) and Corin Rod- dick (composer) shared two singles “Push and Pull” and “Begin Again” back in January. Those who preordered the album came home to a surprise Monday, March 2. Inside the bland cardboard package sits the vinyl with strik- ing artwork designs; a large glowing orb hovers over a woman suspended in the air. The record inside is clear, continuing the interesting color de- signfromtheirpreviousalbum,which was sky-blue - both look amazing spinning on the record player, by the way. With shaky hands, the needle is placed on the pristine surface and slowly the first song rings out from the speakers. James spends no time introduc- ing the album with “Heartsigh,” start- ing off with strong vocals over a cre- scendoing drum line, but her iconic sound isn’t the same as three years ago. Fans have become accustomed to the distant, haunting vocals of “Ungirthed” and “Fineshrine” which are not present in their new album. Now, James is clear and present; Rod- dick has backed off of the heavy sub- lines to provide a catchy backdrop to her unique lyrics. “Bodyache,” the second song on the record, has skyrocketed in popu- larity with close to 200,000 listens on Spotify. The song is catchy but sadly, that is about the only thing the song has to offer. Its princess production leading into a quick bass line support James’ vocals well, creating a song so catchy you’ll know the lyrics in about three listens. As we get to the end of the al- bum the old Purity Ring starts to creep back in. With their song “Dust Hymn” listeners are brought back to the old, mystical composition and interweaving vocals. It bleeds smoothly into the next track “Sea Castles,” creating a soft escala- tion of rhythmic drum sets behind James’ beautifully disturbing lyr- ics. All this leads to the final stage in “Another Eternity.” The begin- ning of the album presents the new sound of Purity Ring while the latter half brings back what we loved so much originally. It’s obvious that the three year hi- atus has pushed the group into a new direction, but they haven’t changed from the unique band electronica fans swooned over. Personally, I enjoy the songs on their new album; however, I know a few fans that are not so pleased with the change. What made them unique and popular back in 2011 is no longer present in 2015. With the albums release Tuesday and the first track already at 140,900 plays on spotify, Purity Ring’s move away from “witch house” doesn’t seem to be hindering their popular- ity. In fact, with their new sound, they may even gather a slightly new audi- ence in the electronic-pop genre. VOGUE.COM Rating: 5/5 Artist: Purity Ring Album: Another Eternity Label: 4AD Release Date: March 3,2015 Tina Fey produces a binge-worthy comedy.