The films the Oscars ignored by Tom Duffy All too often, controversial films and the » , people involved with them are not given the credit they deserve because of unusual subject matter or sexual content. The following are a few people and their films which will never be given the credit they deserve. These are the types of films that the Academy Awards will forever overlook. Best Director: James L. Brooks won this title at the Oscars for his popular comedy/drama Terms of Endearment, but the award really belongs to the creator of Liquid Sky, Slava Tsukerman. This Russian-born man went through hell to make his movie. He spent five years and every dime in his pockets to create what he calls the movie he's been waiting to see. Liquid Sky delt with aliens and the acquired taste of human sexuality, and because of this story Hne, the Academy refused to recognize Tsukerman's outstanding efforts. Best Picture: Terms of Endearment also got this one, but the true masterwork of the year is Bob Fosse's Star 80, the digusting story of Playboy centerfold Dorothy Strattedn and the man obsessed with her, Paul Schneider. Bob Fosse's masterful talents as a director shined through in his telling of the story, and he spared his audience nothing. Because of this fine direction. Star 80 held the audience in its hand and made them sickened by its characters and digusted at Dorothy's rape and murder in Ithe final scenes. On every level (writing, editing, cinematography and direction). Star 80 is a masterpiece, and a crime to overlook. Again, the Academy couldn't handle a harsh, depressing film. Star 80, just as Terms of Endearment, struck a nerve which everyone has; it was just a different nerve—the one no one likes to talk about. Best Actor: Robert Duvall captured this one for his low-keyed performance in Tender Mercies, and he deserves all the recognition he
received. However, the man who earned the title of Best Actor in 1983 was Eric Roberts for his ugly portrayal of Paul Schneider in Star 80. Paul Schneider, in reality, was a self-righteous jerk, and that's what Roberts convinced his audience of. The audience hated him, yet towards the end of the film, when the audience finally sees the pain in this man's obsession with Playboy centerfold Dorothy Straiten, they sympathize with him, because Roberts portrayed a trait in every man, and the audience soon found itself feelin sorry for the man they hate. Then, there are thefilmsthat destroy any art left in film making... The Outsiders: Francis Ford Coppola's ridiculous adaptation of the S.E. Hinton novel. Return of the Jedi: George Lucas' unforgivably bad Star Wars entry. Slop. Psycho II: Anthony Perkins recreated his role for this rancid garbage as the innocentlooking Norman Bates, who kills people in the name of his mother. This, however, plays more Uke a silly comedy than a suspense thriller. Cujo: Disgusting adaptation of Stephen King's novel, which I never read. Christine: another Stephen King adaptation. Jaws 3-D: Another sequel, insulting to the pockets of people who saw it. Friday the I3th—3-D: This, the third entry in the disgustingly poor series, is probably the most boring movie ever made. Amityville 3-D: Of course. Scarface: Brian DePalma's joke of a movie has Al Pacino painfully overacting in the title role. Superman III: I never really liked any of these Superman movies, but this was by far the worst. The Man Who Wasn 't There (in 3-D): the movie that wasn't there. Educating Rita: ridiculous slop starring the
very talented Michael Caine and the very untalented Julie Walters, who was nominated for Best Actress for reasons that escape me. Zelig: another in a series of Woody Allen bombs. This time he had a great idea, but he overdid it when the script was written. Porky's II: The Next Day: Bob Clark's typical, unimaginative teenage sex comedy, sequel to the equally bad Porky's.
Wills...Wills... I, Sasha "Sushi" Pisarski, leave, and send along, the following to those who deserve it: to Kim, Moussy and the Chief-ship of the Indiana Daily Student; to Kris, good luck even though it's not "a real newspaper;" to Mo, a scorecard for parties so we can compare notes and control of the embezzlement fund; to Valle, the hope that you aren't as neurotic a senior as I was; to Kath, "The Best of Dear Abby," in case you don't have ALL the answers at Saint Mary's; to Liz, turtlenecks, of course, and the hope that you get everything you want this summer; to Lisa, loads of giggles and that chocolate shake I owe you; to Tom, my neck, since you enjoy it so much; to Mr. Hall, a copy of "Winning Through Intimidation" and an editor that's more fun to pick on; to Mrs. Markus, a motivated class, maybe of deaf-mutes (to keep the decibel level down); to Mr. Beatty, thanks for sticking by me through every crisis we'd ever imagined—and some more besides! And finally, to Fishi, a Superdawg with cheese, a dictionary, a rain check for Dave and Joe (next spring?), the hope that your twin isn't in your throat and, of course, yeast. Thanks, kid, you're a dude. And to everyone else—don't call me, I'll call you.
Commentary Editor on mysteries of collegeIf you've looked at the center spread of this issue, you may have Today, there are many options for high school graduates attending noticed the overwhelming number of students staying in Illinois for college. It seems like the number of students receiving scholarships college. This year more graduates are attending trade schools or get- has increased. Students are accepting scholarships at smaller colleges ting jobs after graduation. An increase in military-bound students, as instead of paying higher costs at larger colleges or universities. well as people going to Oakton is present. Another problem this year is thatthat many seniors did not get acThe main reason for this change is today's economy. Most cepted into their first, or even second, college choice. The reasons students are feeling the crunch of the economy right here at home. In vary tremendously, but many students in the top of the class are finyears past Maine South students were more sheltered than other high ding that they do not have activities to add to their long list of good school students. Due to the increases in college tuition, students and grades. A college or university is looking for a well-rounded person, their parents are finding it difficult to pay for their education. Many someone who participates in activities, such as sports, music or comgraduates instead opt to attend a community college like Oakton, so munity functions. they can work and go to college at the same time. People also attend It's never too early to start looking at and thinking about after a junior college because they may not be ready to leave home for graduation. If you plan on attending college, start looking at difschool, or they haven't made a decision as to what their plans or ferent schools so that you can compare them and, also, so you can decide which will suit you the best. When you finally decide, make goals are as of yet. The number of Maine South graduates attending the University of sure it is ,voMr decision, and not the decision of others. Take into acIllinois has always been a high number, but this year the number has count your parents' views, especially if they are helping you pay for decreased slightly, partly because the tuition at U of 1 has been going college, but remember that it is you will be attending college, not up for the past couple of years and the prediction is that the increases them. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that you will be happy will not stop in the near future. Commentarj Editor .' « ^ — — — — — — ^ — — ' ^ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Kim Wochinski, page 5