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Mix of modern technology and classic puppetry in film Continued from page 34 Magic show for young ones 35 · Friday, October 21, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com what's going to happen. It's really effective that way," she said. Because the 1982 film is so highly regarded by fans, producers never set out to remake it. "They didn't want to touch it because it would be like painting a moustache on the Mona Lisa. He did such a phenomenal job, we didn't want to touch it. The idea of a prequel was really a brilliant idea," she said. Despite nearly 30 years of technological advancements since the classic film's release, the producers of the 2011 version of The Thing g kept some of the film tactics that made the Carpenter version so ahead of its time. "It was very important from the get-go that we have the puppets and that it not just be a CGI film, that "It was very important from the get-go that we have the puppets and that it not just be a CGI film, that it'd be a nice blend of hand done effects and the more modern technology that you have to use now days." Actress Kim Bubbs PHOTO BY MARC CARTWRIGHT it'd be a nice blend of hand done effects and the more modern technology that you have to use now days," she said. Though the film pays homage to Carpenter's version, it will appeal to a wider audience, said Bubbs. "It can reach a variety of audiences," she said. "It's not a slasher film by any means. One of the things that's really compelling about it is all of the psychology behind it, the paranoia because you don't know who's infected with this thing. It's like a virus; you don't know whom to trust. There's all the isolation of being in Antarctica." The film is now playing in major theatres. MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER WITH X. RAY: Y Maya Goodridge assists Ray Xu, who goes by stage name X. Ray the Magician, during the Sauga Magic Show at St Cuthbert's Church this past weekend. The Cuthbert's K. I. D. S. Magic Show also included worship service with Bishop Michael Bird. Celebra b atin ng 1951 60 years 2011 Barrington's Fine Outerwear understands the importance of giving back to the Oakville community - one that has helped support this family business for over 60 years. By supporting the Oakville-Trafalgar T Memorial Hospital, Barrington's is making a difference to the health and wellbeing of our community. Barrington's ' is proud to co-present the 2011 OTMH Candlelight Ball for the 6th consecutive year 209 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville 905-845-2031 Monday-Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 12-5 · www.barringtons.ca