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by Steph Masucci managing editor

The life of an Oscar winning director can~ough. The afffil3/ne paycheckU!le models and t~ctors. In British author Ben Elton's play_''Popcorn" we see the fame and misfortune that comes with being a big shot.

Bruce, played by senior Ben Lunn, is the James Cameron of the year. His controversial movi~)·ordinary America~.has just wbfihim an Oscar and rrtai(ycritical reviews. His critics feel that his work is too violent and controversial.

Brooke, played by Senior Lisa Nicole Finegan, is a model, or as she likes to say "an actress," who seduces Bruce to get what she wants: a part in his next movie. While engaged in the heat of the moment Brooke and Bruce are interrupted by an intruder who has broken into Bruce's home to seek refuge.

Wayne and Scoef,')rre the Mall Murderers who hav~een shooting everyone and anyone that annoys them accordingly. Wayl)5P,layedby junior Chris Swi~ Va loudmouthed tough gu/wi'th a southern accent. He has his views on lif~mt finds the need to kill those who don't agree with him. Scout, played by junior Jessica Snow, is a sexy,

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These four individuals find themselves in a situation that two of them don't want to be in. Wayne thinks Bruce is the greatest ~~or alive, while Scout finds Broo~odeling career to be divine. The Mall murderers pound their idols with questions while Brooke and Bruce try to stay calm in the eyes of the~.5--and 4t<rcarrying murderers. '1:

&mic relief is ir{i;~·ht for this intensely witty and cle o play during the end of the first hal Senior Tony Barrett plays Karl, Bruce's agent, a sideburn tube-sock wearing la~·es .) A. f man.

"Popcorn" is a smart and entertaining way to pose the question how far does violence on TV affect its watchers.

If you have not been convinced yet, "Popcorn" flirts with the not- so subliminal theme of sexuality. Lunn dons red 3:fl4.black snake-skinned boxers. ~gk makes sure everyone is wbfti?g with moments dedicated to a PG 13 strip dance, and juniors Matt