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University Daily Kansan, April 24, 1961
Australian produces brilliant film
By PETER SOMERVILLE Contributing Reviewer
It's unfortunate that "My Brilliant Career," perhaps one of the best films of 1980, has never played in Lawrence. Thankfully, SUA Films has to show this new Australian film this weekend.
Most of the film's significant credits belong to women, among them producer Margaret Fink and director Gillian Armstrong. The screenplay, by Eleanor Wicombe, is an adaptation of the play "The Kid," named by Adrian author Miles Franklin, written when she was 16 years old.
Still very relevant today, the film tells the story of the sensitive and independent Sybella Melyn who, in her rags to riches career, files in
the face of convention to remain an independent woman.
The film stars the effervescent Judy Davis as Sybella, a young actress fresh out of NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), and Sam Nell as her wealthy suitor, Harry Beecham. Sybella finds herself stranded on a lonely outing in an abandoned building, coming a pianist, opera singer or writer—to have a brilliant career—are seen by her family as wilful illusions.
Then Sybella is invited to live for a while at her grandmother's house, which is near the great estate of Five Bob Downs, home of the dashing, wealthy and eligible Beecham. Harry's mother Kennedy) is the first adult to notice what Sybella is all about and what she is trying to achieve.
The strong point about this film is that it never rushes ahead of the protagonist, never appears
more perceptive or knowing than any of its central characters. It has a strong, believable story, and is a film that looks and feels and satisfies like a first- rate, old-fashioned novel.
Since "My Brilliant Career" was released in the United States, Hollywood has been trying to teach the new young talent away from Australia. Judy Davis refused an offer to make a film with her students, preferring instead to work with new scripts. Sam Nell is star of "The Final Conflict."
"I think most directors are in a dilemma," says Armstrong. "It's partly a feeling of nationalism. Australia continues to be one of the countries with a director has near total freedom to work."
The cinematography is by Don McAlpine, who captured the clear, rural landscapes of New South Wales with a rare, pale-green beauty. Filmmakers say the Australian light is different from that found anywhere else, and certainly the visual images of the film are memorable.
THE KU BIOLOGY CLUB will meet at 4 p.m. in the Sunflower Room of the Union.
THE PHOTOJOURALISM STUDENTS
THE PHOTOJOURALISM will sponsor a guest speaker at 3:00 p.m. in the Art Building.
A GRADEAU ANXETY SEMINAR will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Union.
By PENNI CRABTREE
Tropical theme dominates dances
"The film is about the future, about women's freedom, freedom to choose and to act out their gift if they have any and to be accepted by society," said producer Fink.
The film continually rises and falls between the extreme possibilities and chances for Sybella. This, combined with the spiritual loneliness and nobility of its heroine, the spacious open skies and bold surroundings, the unanticipated Career" a strong, original viewing experience.
Cardboard palm trees, florescent moonlight and good music won't make an island paradise, but they are conducive to a great Tropical Lei.
AN HOMAGE TO BARTOK CONCERT will be attended at 3 p.m. in the Central Court of the city.
Staff Reporter
The Tropical Lei, a Gay and Lesbian徒-
sponsored dance, is one of two dances
sebringing out girls in the city.
On Campus
TODAY
The Tropical Lei will be at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Admission is in $5
Christian groups, but that there was a moral majority would demonstrate.
"There won't be any sodomy going on in the ballroom, despite the dance's name and recent accusations made by fundamentalist Christian groups." Tom Frantz, director of the dance, said. "Inside, the dance will just be a place where people go to socialize, dance and have a good time."
PAST GLS-SPONORED dances have been picked by fundamentalist Christian groups, Frantz said. The most recent demonstration occurred in February.
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"During our Valentine's Day Dance, we had to enter the ballroom under a banner that read, 'KU Supports Sodomy,'." Frantz said. "At this dance, no group will be allowed to post banners within the immediate ballroom area."
Frantz said that he doubted that there would be any picketing from Lawrence-based
According to Frants, who will be DJ for the event, the evening's music program will be presented by a professional pianist.
"We're not really going to concern ourselves about it. We've notified campus security and that we aware of the possibility." We're not concerned with making the dance a good one.
"I've gotten a lot of input from people, so I think there is going to be a good mixture of music that we can work with."
In conjunction with the Tropical Lei, GLS is
o-sponsoring a women's Springtime
THE DANCE will be Saturday evening from 8 to midnight in the Satellite Union building, sponsored by the Commission on the Station KU-Y and The Monthly Club. Admission is $1.
"There has been a spirit of cooperation between all these organizations to make this a party weekend." Frantz said. "The Springtime Magic Dance is primarily for women, but not necessarily just for gay women.
"These two dances aren't competing dances, they complement each other. They're for gay and lesbian people, but also for whoever wants to come."
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SWA FILMS
Al Pacino plays a lawyer disguised with the law and the courts in this satirical comedy directed by Norman Jawison (1973) and adapted by Mark Twain. Law-and-order judge on trial for rape, Jack Warden is a judge who carries a gun to court, and Christine LaHit is Pacino's girlfriend. Plus: Tom & Jerry in "Cal Concert" (1987). 6:00; 3:30; 9:00.
My Brilliant Career
Perhaps the best of the films of the new movie *Young woman lady Davina growing up in 1900's Australia*, who refuses to believe that marriage is the only fate open her hands to, she says, "I'm a young self-supporting, regardless of the rest of the world. A splendid, charming film with a great storyline," directed by GIL Armstrong, Plus: Norman Jensen and Diane Dull Care ("10½" [19th] color, J. 70).
Let it Be
(1971)
A gIMPse of the Beatles at work, shortly before their breakup, climaxed by a long, spectacular concert on a rooftop that overlooks "Across the Universe," "The Long and Winding Road" and the title tune are among the songs from this unique document. *Away, Away* ("King Size Canary"), (807 mm) Color, 12:00 Midnight.
Saturday, April 25
My Brilliant Career
3-30, 9-30
And Justice for All
7:00
Let it Be
12:00 Midnight
Sunday, April 26 Heart of Glass
(1974)
One of the most mystical and enigmatic films of the renowned German director Sergio Leone, the boyfriend of a cast that had been hypnotized by this, is the story of a town intopic with the secret of their livelihood. The film's manufacturer-is lost. A strange, beautiful film. Plus: Lesi Blank's "Warner Herner" Gumshake; 2:00. Minute gumshakes; 2:00.
Unless otherwise noted; all film will be shown at Woodstock Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, Sunday and Friday, Saturday, Populer and Sunday films are $1.50; Midnight films are $2.00; The New York Screenplay Association is Union, 4th level. Information 864-703-9900 or no smoking or refreshments allowed.