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Thursday, April 28, 1994
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Lighthearted lunacy, mistaken identity and merriment prevail in this magical version of the ever-popular fairy-tale, CINDERELLA.
Saturday, May 7th at B p.m., Monday,
May 9th at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday
May 11th at 7:30 p.m. The performances will be sponsored by
BRAVO! on May 6th, and the Mercantile Bank on May 7th.
Performances will be staged Friday, May 6th at 8 p.m.,
--movie critic can commit: a "Top 10"
list.
Financial assistance provided by the Missouri Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Lyric list flies USAIS.
Student rush $4 with ID, 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Tickets range from $8 to $37, call 816-471-7344 to order.
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MOVIES: Matt & Sludge's top 10
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"Five are mine though, right?" You bet, Sludge, but I think you're missing the gravity of the situation.
"No, you just need to lighten up. Like always."
Let me start at the beginning. Before VCRs, film was more of a social medium than it is today. Now, because of the video revolution, many moviegoers have retreated into the sanctity of the home.
"Or maybe because of all the coconut oil they found in the movie popcorn."
Either way, watching movies has become a very personal, often introverted activity. We can see them over and over, as much as we want. Some plots and characters may wear thin, but everyone has a few movies of which they will never tire. These are the ones that speak to us, in a voice sometimes only few, if any, can hear. So is there really merit in trying to remain objective, in denying that movies do affect us, if we let them?
No! Exactly! So let's come out of our shells and tell them our all-time favorites. After all, this is springtime,
the traditional cinematic calm before the blockbuster storm of summer, so there is a dilemma.
Right. "Schindler's List." Wow. And we stumbled upon the pleasant surprise in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," but "Cops and Robbersons" and "Bad Girls" look as dumb as their titles would suggest.
"Alreadyseen 'The Paper.' Good flick."
"No art movies, either, please."
What's left? Well, for some lag time before finals, a study break, or maybe just a quiet weekend night, these are our own personal prescriptions for a pick-me-up.
"I'm first!"
we'll alternate.
"Roxanne" — Steve Martin's ageless physical comedy. An unusually bearable Darryl Hannah, a comically classical score and that memorable "20-something-betters" bar scene make for a smart and very funny take on "Cyrano de Bergerac."
"Cousins" — Ted Danson and Isabella Rossellini follow their hearts through three weddings and a funeral in this charming, quirky and hopelessly romantic remake of the French film "Cousin Cousine."
"The Blues Brothers.' It rocks."
"Bull Durham.' Kevin Costner proves that baseball and women named Susan are very important."
"Far and Away" — Dismissed as an "epic-lite", this beautiful film follows the husband and wife team of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman on their turn-of-the-century journey from Ireland to Boston to Oklahoma in an old-style romantic adventure. A lush musical score from John Williams combines with Mikael Salomon's gorgeous cinematography. Truly one from director Ron Howard's heart.
"Man you are a sap."
I make no apologies. I was raised on Barry Manilow and "The Sound of Music."
"I was raised on the Pittsburgh Pirates and 'Animal House.' Now there's a college classic."
"Dances with Wolves" — Singlehandedly bringing back the western and the epic, this three-hour-plus tale of LL John J. Dunbar's journey to self-discovery among a Sioux tribe on the American frontier may be overly politically correct, but it also is an eye-popping and direct portrait of despair, war, hope and truth.
"Boring! I say 'Unforgiven.' I mean, how can you have a western without Clint?"
"The Natural" — Shudge and I agree on this one. Robert Redford at his subtle best. A star-studded (Glenn Close, Robert Duval, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley) and sublime portrayal of an aspiring baseball star in the early 20th century who clearly stands for the American dream, fighting physical odds and black-and-white evil. This elegant Barry Levinson vision remains one of the most intelligent and graceful sports films of all time.
"All I have to say is: baseball,
baseball, baseball."
There may not be a thing that appeals to you on this list, but don't despair. We merely wish to encourage everyone to think about their own favorites from years past, with the hope of rediscovering a lost treasure or two.
"Well, if anybody doesn't like mine, we can just step outside right now. Let's go Toe the line!"
RALSTON: Director prepares last concert
What Sludge means to say is, a heartfelt thanks to our readers over the course of the semester for indulging our own ideas of what makes a movie important, right, Sludge? ...Sludge?
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artists."
Jeff Anderson, Director of Choral Music at Lawrence High School, said Ralston would be missed.
"There's a unique charm to his personality that will certainly be missed," Anderson said. "There's always a twinkle in his eyes, and he's always willing to stop and talk."
Anderson said Ralston's accomplishments would keep his memory alive at the University.
"His legacy will live on through his
many accomplishments on campus," he said.
Sunday's concert will mark the end of Ralston's conducting career. The performance will include Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana," one of Ralston's favorite pieces.
Students will recognize the music from movies such as "Excalibur" and "The Doors".
"It's a very popular piece," he said.
"It's very strong and moving."
Ralston also will conduct the combined choirs and University Symphony in "Quantrill's Raid," written by Charles Hoag, professor of music and dance.
The concert also includes the University Symphony Orchestra's performance of Richard Strauss" "Serenade in E-flat, Op. 7," conducted by Brian Priestman.
Following the concert, Ralston will limit his musical activities to the Lawrence Rotary Club and his church choir.
Krebhiel said she felt Ralston deserved some rest after his many years of service to the University.
Students can see Ralston's final performance Sunday May 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the Lied Center. Tickets are $3 for students, $5 for senior citizens and $6 for the general public and can be purchased at the Lied Center and Murphy Hall box offices.
"The time is right for him to turn it over to someone else," she said. "I hope it gives him a chance to write and contribute in other ways."
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