In 1972, Stanley Kubrick followed 001: A space Odyssey with another futuristic film, this time a satiric view of politics based on Anthony Burgess’ novel, A Clockwork Orange. Clockwork is not, repeat, is not another 2001; the films are completely different and should not (cannot) be confused. Clockwork is an earthier film (that means there’s sex and violence) which has none of the sterility of 2001. So no more comparisons. If you didn’t see it eight years ago, go out and see it now. If you don’t understand it, read the Burgess novel. The dialogue is based on an invented slang for this world, and while it is not overly difficult to follow,. one should be prepared. Got it? Now..:everyone remember the movie? Sure-the rape while Alex (Malcolm McDowell) is performing “‘Singin’ in the Rain”, the scenes in the Milk Bar, the scenes while Alex is being brainwashed. All still
Thursday night the dance floor was packed as a good sized crowd got down to the sounds of Matt Minglewood and company. The band proved that great music can come from any part of Canada-in this case from Nova Scotia. On stage, Matt and his cohorts had as much fun as anyone in the room, maybe , even more. The performance was much as expected-a mixture of rock, blues and foot-stomping; there were few surprises but few disappointments either. The music, most of which was from their second album, was comprehendable, and great to dance (or even just listen) to. At the end of the show most of those at the WMI seemed satisfied, though there were many calls for “more”.
The sequel to last year’s hit movie has appeared. “Smokey and the Bandit, Part Two,” returns Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, and Jackie Gleason in their roles of the first film, and adds Dom DeLuise to the fray. The most obvious question is “how does the sequel compare to the original?” The answer is “Very badly!” Burt Reynolds, as the Bandit, is still his fun-loving self but there has been a change. After riding for months in glory, he has crashed; and now he is a down and out drinker. Enter Paul Williams and his daddy. You remember from the last film, they are the guys who got the Bandit to bootleg the beer. This time, they want the Bandit to transport the contents of a crate from Miami to Dallas, as an election prank. You see, in the crate is an elephant. So Bandit and the Snowman (Jerry Reed) go get it, accompanied by “Frog” (Sally Field), who has just been rescued from being married to Justice Jr. (Buford’s son). 3f course this gets Sherriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason) up In arms; ke and CJL. ;*- go ofi chasing the Bandit and his cohorts. (? the p!oi sounds familiar, it is because it is , -. -% ’ \A 25 ii\<, sir.T Si,!Tg Tic: ii-&c [:fL,! ^;i’1G r,;P-*;\ fir; Ji ;L;,&rij ; ;I‘. CJyps Cj_i( $+-\a; ihg &~~-vja~~~ :r; ~>pjlj :- /&p.J tire r>ijy, th$g.J yp&g[ 1_,~ j++yp(3q~p , *;a rL. ‘& :trJii;a;-i
on again. This time Sherriff Justice gets help from his brothers Reggie and Gaylord, aiso piayed by Jackie Gieason. Can the Bandit win again? Will Frog and Bandit ever get back together? Will the elephant have her offspring in safety? Having the same (or nearly) plot as the first encounter is just the start of this film problems. The movie is less slick than the original. h’s uneven. The jokes aren’t as iunny. Watching it, it clearly looks like an attempt to give these very popular characters another film without thin’king about quality: there’ s only so much you can do with a situation, and it was done in the first film. Dom Deluise isn’t bad as the gynecologist. But all the rest look like they’re definitely not pleased to be back in their old roles. (Exception: Jackie Gleason seems to have fun in his triple role). Speaking of Gleason, Buford T. Justice’s brothers are there to help him get the Bandit, complete with a huge squad of police cars from their home jurisdictions: Gaylord, the effeminate Texas sherriff, and Reggie, a singing Mountie. (This really infuriated me: a badly done, blatant Canadian Stereotype. His girlfriend wasn’t bad, though.) So we have a sequel which is a poorly done remake of the first. A waste of celluloid, and of my $3.50. Sorry, people, but Smokey and the Bandit, Part Two proves that you can have too much of a good thing.. . Glenn St-Germain
great. &lost of the movie holds up: and holds up beautifully. 1Most of it. The sets and props--while not a major part of the film-do !et you know that it is supposed to be future-fiction (something the dialogue hints at, but is not really explained). Rather, they are supposed to let you know. They are all ten years out of date, and it eliminates a large part of the cinematic effect. Sigh. ’ Another problem is that the print of the film being used is badly worn and cut in the last twenty minutes. The scenes are choppy and pieces of dialogue are lost; the ending but no meaning... has no meaning. hxpact, Wnat’s good about the film? (If you’re asking this, you didn’t take my advice to go and see it. Shame!) The acting, for one. Malcolm McDowell played it so well that he was typecast for.years as a rotten evil-guy. But he was (His latest role? Caligula. complaining about typecasting.) The rest of the cast is uniformly excellent, but the minor roles receive a bad treatment because of the condition of the film. The direction is excellent, with many-fine touches. Unlike The Shining, Kubrick here did it right. There is a nice comedic touch in many areas that certainly helps the film, the subtle (and some of the not-so-subtle) camera angles and shots are beautiful to behold, and it works, praise God, it all fits together. And the script almost actually novel... Call it a piece of scratched bliss. Clockwork Orange Cineplex in Kitchener.
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Currer stated ihat “very iittie has been happening with the C~earive Arts Board in ::he past few years. The Board was first set up when the federation of Students came into existence, and in the beginning handled ail the performing arts on campus. But with the rising of such services as BENT, the Board now handles only amateur, extracurricular activities. ’ The Board plans to draw from everyone, they are getting assistance with the music and dance from Conrad Grebel, and experience is not necessary, though it was made clear at the interview that becoming a part of Sugar entails work. They also need somebody or somebodies to “put together parties”. The parties are to iet everyone working on the production get to know everyone else. They plan to open on the Zlst ot January (1981). Auditions are at 7:00 p.m. in the Theatre of the Arts, and if you can’t make it, leave a note at the Federation Office. Cliff A, Goodman
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