Tuesday, November 25.1997 The University Daily Kansan Section A ยท Page 3 Eve Batiste (Jennie Smollet, left) visits Elzora (Dianhua Carroll) in "Eve's Bayou." The film is playing at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St. Contributed art. 'Eve's Bayou' has KU roots By Rachelle Detweiler rdetweiler@kansan.com Kansan staff writer Take two psychic readers, a sprinkling of voodoo, a steady stream of extramarital affairs and blend it with a summer along the swamps of Louisiana to get "Eve's Bavou." The film, which opened last Friday at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., is the story of a wealthy family whose life is not always about glittering jewelry or bubbly champagne. Louis Batiiste, played by Samuel Jackson, makes his rounds as a country doctor who does more than push aspirin to old women. He ends the pain of his younger Commentary patients and cures the amourous inklings of the town flirt. Ignoring the doctor's caterwauling is impossible because his youngest daughter Eve, played by Jurnee Smollett, catches him with the local flirt while his sister, played by Debbi Morgan, sees the future. Through the psychic's reading and the doctor's constant affairs, the family's life becomes more like a ragged nerve of unspeakable emotions than an upscale family capable of throwing highbrow parties. The movie was lucky to make it IfChancellor Robert Hemenway had not visited Mark Amin, KU alumnus and the co-founder of the Los Angeles-based Trimark Pictures, distributor of "Eve's Bayou," two weeks ago, the film may not have come to Lawrence. to Lawrence Hemenway suggested showing the film in Lawrence, and Amin agreed because he had remembered Lawrence's dedication to the arts. "My taste has always gravitated more towards the arts," Amin said. "But where we made the money was in the action and horror movies." Amin is a 1972 economics graduate of the University and was the first foreign student to run for student body president. KU police halts razor blade inquiry KU police stopped the investigation into a custodian's claim that he had found a razor blade in a bottle of Coca-Cola Thursday afternoon. Kansan staff report Sgt. Chris Keary of the KU police department said Mark Swisher, the man who found the blade, did not wish to pursue criminal charges. "It's just between him and Coke now," Keary said. "We are always willing to check out any claims of food adulteration," Keary said. Keary said if any other person found a razor blade in a bottle of soda or any other food product purchased on campus, they should immediately report it to the police. Swisher, a custodian at Ellsworth Residence Hall, said he bought a bottle of Coke from a vending machine in the basement of the hall, opened it and took a sip. He said it tasted as though it had iron in it, so he look it to the break room and showed it to two co-workers. They shined Swisher said he would keep the bottle while he waited for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mid-America to continue its investigation. a flashlight into the bottle and saw a single-edge razor blade. Kevin Morris, vice president of public affairs for the company, said Friday that the company notified the Federal Food and Drug Administration and that it would continue to investigate the incident. "We will get to the bottom of this," he said. LAWRENCE AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS 842-8665 2858 Four Wheel Dr. DENTAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are a market-driven industry leader in the manufacturer of medical, dental and hospital equipment. Midmark Corporation is an exceptional place for high achievers who want to excel in an environment that encourages participation and rewards success. Contribute to a team that continues to earn international recognition. We seek goal-directed individuals to represent our product directly and through dealerships. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and a strong desire to succeed in sales. Effective presentation skills, as well as developed communication and interpersonal abilities are essential. Position will be based out of Kansas City and will be responsible for a multi-state territory. Extensive travel required. I interested candidate should contact the University Career and Employment Service about our on-campus interview day on December 4 MIDMARK Corporation 60 Vista Drive Versailles, Ohio 45380 Equal Opportunity Employer KANSAS ATHLETICS OFFICIALLY LICENSED MERCHANDISE SWEATSHIRTS $17.95 T-SHIRTS $9.95 BIGGEST SELECTION LOWEST PRICES