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Raising Cain: HBO’s ‘Mildred Pierce’ goes by the book By Jacqueline Cutler © Zap2it When trimming a house- hold budget, premium cable is an easy expense to cut. Hold on to your HBO, though. Its “Mildred Pierce” mini- series, premiering March 27 and spread out over three Sundays, is worth it. Kate Winslet turns in a sublime performance as Mildred, a complex, fiercely independent woman. Over the span of a decade during the Great Depression, she endures divorce, a horrific tragedy and financial blows. Shrewd and a hard worker, she quickly climbs from sling- ing hash to owning a small empire. Based on the same char- acter that won Joan Crawford an Oscar for her Mildred in 1946, this is not a remake. Rather it’s an unflinching account of James M. Cain’s novel of the operatic love that Mildred has for her daughter, Veda (Morgan Turner as a girl and Evan Rachel Wood as a young adult). Winslet is raw and utterly believable. “There were some real struggles,” Winslet says one night from Paris, where she’s shooting “Carnage.” “I would sit in the back of the car and say, ‘I can’t. I can’t. I don’t know how I am going to do this scene this day,’ just because I knew what I was facing.” Yet for 16 weeks she did, and she’s in practically ev- ery scene of the 5 1/2-hour miniseries. Though set in the 1930s — and looking com- pletely spot-on from drain- boards to cars — this saga could easily play out today. “In 2008, when I read the book, the financial markets were tumbling,” director and co-writer Todd Haynes says, noting the similarities be- tween that era and this one. “By the end of the year, we were talking about how we would break it (a film) up into parts.” As he worked, he envi- sioned only Winslet in the role. “I couldn’t get it out of my head,” he says. The rest of the cast is equally impressive. Recent Academy Award winner Melissa Leo plays Lucy, Mildred’s neighbor and confi- dante. Mare Winningham as Ida, a waitress who befriends Mildred, and Hope Davis as the mother of one of Veda’s flings are exceptional. Mildred’s husband and the father of her children, Bert (Brian F. O’Byrne), suffers the effects of the Depression and finds comfort in someone else’s arms. Then there is Monty, whom Guy Pearce (“The King’s Speech”) inhabits. Rich and entitled, Monty meets Mildred when he’s her last customer as a waitress. Their affair starts immediately. He’s an effete, highly cul- tured layabout; she’s a blue- collar, middlebrow go-getter. In bed, they’re perfectly matched. Job:MARSMITH07 JT A X-LOC JT Mark: T63 Quantity: 1 Type: SP Span: 520800 P1-H1: MARTIN BROTHERS SMITH RESIDENCE JOB12140 MARSMITH07 JOINT LOCATION V 1- 0- 5 E 48- 9- 8 N O 9- 9- 4 G 40- 9- 8 B 16- 0- 0 H 31- 9- 8 P 23-10-12 I 31- 9- 8 S1 23-10-12 L 24- 6- 0 Q 31-11- 4 M 17- 2- 8 C 36- 8- 0 S2 17- 2- 8 R 40- 7-12 J 10- 0- 0 S 44- 9- 8 K T 48-11- 4 U W 51- 7-11 9-11- 0 4- 9-12 4- 9-12 F 44- 9- 8 0 D 52- 8- 0 X-LOC ALL PLATES CENTERED ON JOINTS EXCEPT: JT PLATE SIZE A 4.00x10.00 2.00 0.30 V 4.00x 4.00 -0.00 CNTR B 8.00x10.00 1.19 -5.04 P 6.00x 9.00 CNTR 1.25 Q 5.00x10.00 -1.50 CNTR C 8.00x10.00 -1.19 -5.04 R 6.00x 9.00 0.45 -0.22 D 5.00x10.00 -2.50 0.60 E 8.00x10.00 1.19 5.04 F 8.00x10.00 -0.50 -2.15 G 8.00x14.00 -1.30 5.50 I 8.00x10.00 0.19 0.95 L 6.00x 9.00 0.68 CNTR M 6.00x 9.00 CNTR -1.25 J 8.00x10.00 CNTR 1.25 U 6.00x 9.00 1.00 CNTR HO 1-0-0 TC 16-0-0 8x10 B 6 9-0-2 9-0-0 2-0-0J 2-0-0I 2-0-0F 4x4 V 4x10 A LG1 T3 6x9 N 3 18 U Cant:10- 0- 0 6x9 192 B1 K 2x5 W:508 R:3861 U: 208 J 8x10 B2L M 6x9 SPL B2R L 6x9 I 8x10 H 2x5 10 B3 G 8x14 6 2x5 O SPL 6x9 T2L P T2R 20-8-0 5x10 Q 8x10 C 6x9 R 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 2x5 S T3 15 F B4 8x10 16 B4 E 8x10 6x9 T 17 LG1 B6 4x4 W 16-0-0 X Y TOP 0.63 2x 6 SP-#1 BTM 0.99 2x 6 SP-#1 WBS 0.95 2x 4 SP-#2 LG1 0.02 2x 4 SP-#2 LG2 0.18 2x 4 SP-#2 EXCEPTIONS: W13 W4 CSI SIZE LUMBER TC Cont. 2x 4 SP-2700 2x 6 SP-#1 TC Fb=1.15 Fc=1.00 Ft=1.00 BC Fb=1.10 Fc=1.00 Ft=1.00 WB 1 rows CLB on J -B WB 1 rows CLB on M -P WB 1 rows CLB on L -Q WB 1 rows CLB on I -G WB 1 rows CLB on C -G Attach CLB with (2)-10d nails at on each web TC 2- 0- 0 16- 0- 0 36- 8- 0 TC Cont. 36- 8- 0 52- 8- 0 BC Cont. 0- 0- 0 52- 8- 0 0- 0- 0 16- 0- 0 From To More $ to the Bottom Line 6 Left OH: 1- 0- 0 P Right OH: 1- 0- 0 P Brace truss as follows: O.C. MAXIMUM REACTIONS: JT REACT ACT WID REQ WID LBS IN-SX J 3862 5- 8 4- 4 hz = 106 D 2649 5- 8 3- 2 hz = -106 UPLIFT FOUND AT BEARINGS BRG J UPLIFT BRG LBS 208 D 0.12" DL UPLIFT LBS 170 TL Defl -1.00" in H -G L/502 LL Defl -0.69" in H -G L/722 LL Cant 0.13" in A -U L/914 Hz Disp LL Jt D 0.31" 0.43" Shear // Grain in W -W 0.44 HO 1-0-0 TL IN-SX Common Truss Total Design Loads (plf) TC V 60 TC V 60 TC V 60 BC V 20 BC V 20 BC V 20 BC V 20 BC V 20 BC V 20 + 7 Wind Load Cases + 2 Unbal. Load Cases 14 0.0 16.0 14 16.0 36.7 14 36.7 52.7 20 0.0 9.9 20 10.0 31.8 20 31.8 40.8 20 40.8 44.8 20 44.8 48.8 20 48.8 52.7 NOTES: Trusses Manufactured by: BORKHOLDER BUILDINGS & SUPPL Analysis Conforms To: ANSI/TPI 95 & 02 OH Loading Prevent truss rotation at all bearing locations. Wind Loads - ANSI / ASCE 7-98 Truss is designed as Components and Claddings* for Exterior zone location. Wind Speed: Mean Roof Height: 20-0 Exposure Category: Roof Snow Load per ASCE 7-98 Ground Snow Load = 30.0 psf Rain Load Occupancy Factor : 1.00 Building Type: Enclosed TC Dead Load: BC Dead Load: 5.0 psf 7.0 psf Importance Factor 1.0 Thermal Factor 1.1 Exposure Factor 1.0 Balanced Load Factor 0.8 Unbalanced Load Factor 1.5 Unbalanced Loads Checked Load Factors = 1.16 and 0.00 Max comp. force 5x10 D Quality Control Factor 1.25 FABRICATOR NOTES: 1. A. 7530 Lbs W:508 R:2649 U: 170 BC 9-11-0 21-9-8 52-8-0 ALL PLATES ARE LOCK20 Robbins Engineering, Inc./Online Plus™ APPROX. TRUSS WEIGHT: 542.7 LBS ROBBINS LOCK connector plates (20 ga. galv. steel - ASTMA653 SS Grade 40) shall be applied on both faces of truss at each joint. Center the plates unless shown otherwise by circles (o) or dimensions. Unless otherwise indicated by a "v", all slots in plates run parallel with chords or horizontally at the peak and / or heel. No loose knots or wanes in plate contact area. Splice only where shown. Overall spans assume 4" bearings at each end, unless indicated otherwise. Cutting and fabricatioon shall be performed on equipment which produces snug fitting joints and plates. This design was prepared in accordance with "National Design Specifications for Stress - Grade Lumber and its Fastenings" (AFPA), "Design Specifications for LightMetal Plate Connected Wood Trusses" (TPI), and HUD Design Criteria for Trusses Rafters. Robbins Engineering, Inc. and Borkholder Buildings and Supply, LLP bears no responsibility for the erection of trusses, field bracing or permanent truss bracing. Refer toHIB-91 as published by the Truss Plate Institute, 583 D'OnofrioDrive, Suite 200,Madison,Wisconsin 53719. Persons erecting trusses are cautioned to seek professional advice concerning proper erection bracing to prevent toppling and "dominoing". Care should be taken to prevent damage during fabrication, storage, shipping and erection. Top and bottom chords shall be adequately braced in the absence or sheathing or rigid ceiling respectively. It is the responsibility of others to ascertain that the design loads utilized on this drawing meet or exceed the actual dead loads imposed by the structure and the live loads imposed by the local building code or historical climate records. FURNISHA COPY OFTHIS DESIGN TO ERECTION CONTRACTOR. AND LOADS IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OFTHE BUILDINGDESIGNER AND TRUSS FAB. TO REVIEWTHIS DRAWING, VERIFY THAT DATA INCLUDINGDIM. CONFORMTO ARCH. PLAN / SPECS. FAB. TRUSS LAYOUTS Custom Disclaimer Note Generated From File: T:\Robbins\usa_ref\BBSdisclaimer.txt Robbins Engineering, Inc./Online Plus™ © 1996-2006 Version 20.0.006 Engineering Review Drawing 11/30/2006 9:07:43 AM Page 1 of 2 Loadcase #1 TC Live TC Dead BC Live BC Dead Total Lumber SI 1.15 Plate SI Spacing 1.15 24.0 in. 30 psf 7 psf 10 psf 10 psf 57 psf Scale: 0.151" = 1' Designer: GAR Checker: Reviewer: Designed: Rev No: Rev Date: Run Date: 07/25/06 Version: 19.0.028 Drawing: 9-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 3-10-8 particular building is the responsibility of the building designer per ANSI/TPI 1-1995 Section 2. 2. Settings File Used: M0355-RES1 The seal on this drawing indicates acceptance of professional engineering responsibility solely for the truss design shown. The suitability and use of this component for any = 0.0 psf 90 mph B Soffit psf 2.0 Page 1 and costly time delays - - avoid errors Custom designed trusssystems for virtually any application. ▪ Value Driven ▪ Accuracy ▪ Timely Delivery ▪ Great ▪ Electronic Communication Documentaion BORKHOLDER 786 US 6 W | Nappanee, IN | 800.552.2772 BUILDINGS & SUPPLY, LLP www.borkholder.com Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce star in “Mildred Pierce” Sunday on HBO. 2 The Goshen News • Viewer’s Choice • Saturday, March 26 - Friday, April 1, 2011 Many people see Monty as a cad, but not Pearce. “Not to say what happens in the movie isn’t question- able,” he says referring to pivotal plot points. “I felt he’s a lovable, charming and ador- able guy. He’s so calm and confident.” Monty glides through the society Veda believes she should be in. Even as a girl in anklets, Veda acts like a deposed princess. Mildred indulges Veda, who buys her- self a mink coat at 17 without asking permission; still it’s never enough. Nothing is for Veda, cer- tainly not Mildred’s love, which will be forever unre- quited. Though Mildred ad- mires Veda’s musical talent, she can’t grasp the depths of her daughter’s abilities or limitations. Under the tutelage of con- ductor Carlo Treviso (Ronald Guttman in a magnificent turn), Veda shoots to fame. He understands Veda and tells Mildred she is “a snake, a b..., a coloratura.” “That character almost killed me,” Wood says of Veda. “The preparation for the film was just as difficult, even with the dialect, the ’30s dialect, having to learn opera in three different languages, having to learn piano.” Much of the dialogue is from Cain’s spare prose. Haynes laughs as he ac- knowledges this was the first time he wrote the word “yegg,” 1930s slang for a safecracker. Such attention to period detail extends to each cos- tume. Ann Roth, an Oscar-win- ning costume designer, breaks from working on Broadway’s upcoming “The Book of Mormon” to discuss how she tapped her ware- houses of vintage clothing to outfit the cast. “It wasn’t enough time to prepare,” she says. “It was a very, very big job. I am not sure it shows on the screen. I literally had 2,000 extras to dress.” Everything, even under- garments, had to be histori- cally accurate. “I have to see if the girdle was right and not a panty girdle,” she says. Haynes’ vision included the movie’s palette of browns and tans. Initially, Mildred’s wardrobe, keeping with her position, was just a couple of dresses. As she succeeded, her wardrobe and house grew expansive and her life more complicated. “One minute you think you have both hands firmly on her,” Winslet says of Mildred’s Clearing Facts about cataracts! Vision blurry or foggy? Colors dull or muted? Glasses no longer working? Decreased night vision? 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