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Entertainment
Tuesday, October 29, 1996
This staff just Might be sorry
Magazine sheds its bad vibes for a month
By Jeff Ruby
Kansan staff writer
A San Francisco-based magazine is going to bat for all those things everyone loves to hate.
Might, which calls itself a "general interest magazine with a bad attitude," presented its first "Apologists' Issue" on Oct. 20 to stick up for people, places and trends that have taken a beating lately.
"We spend 11 months tearing people apart and one month taking it back," said Paul Tullis, *Might's* senior editor. "This might become an annual thing."
Tullis said his magazine had been getting crueler in its attacks on culture and needed an issue to step back and give everyone a break.
"We keep getting more frustrated with popular culture, politics, the magazine industry and sheer money-grubbing," Tullis said. "There's a lot to be cruel, mean
and nasty about. So we decided we'd like to take a different tack and be nice to people for once." Might's writers and editors compiled a list of people it and other magazines had commonly maligned — particularly Newt Gingrich, Fidel Castro and Alanis Morissette, and found writers willing to defend them in the latest issue.
"Eleanor Clift (Newsweek columnist) defended Pat Buchanan," Tullis said. "She said he was bringing up issues no Democrats dared to, such as NAFTA and the increasing gap between the rich and the poor. Bill Clinton couldn't comment on these things without sounding like a wimp. And she said she'd like to thank Pat Buchanan for doing his part getting a Democrat elected."
In the issue, Douglas Rushkoff defends MTV's often-ridiculed show, The Real World.
"Where else on TV do we get such an honest and unedited depiction of an artificial and hyperedited lifestyle? . . . These kids play out their over-hyped and self-consciously tragic exploits with no more or less artificiality than they do in real life," Rushkho writes.
Carol Holstead, associate professor of journalism, said *Might's* authentic mockery and derision of all subjects appealed to the 20-something generation.
"It's very irreverent and funny — completely sarcastic — but with a lot of journalistic integrity," Holstead said. "The hardest thing in writing is to consistently pull off irony, and do it with a sense of humor. It's not about being pretentious."
Holstead said she thought the magazine would become popular because readers were tired of mainstream magazines.
Joy Marie Lofton, St. Louis, Mo. senior agreed that Might's days on the fringe of the magazine industry were numbered.
"It's going to become pretty mainstream," she said. "The hip thing now is these alternative magazines. I think it rocks. It's a very different kind of humor. Every time I read it I die laughing."
Nicole French, Lawrence graduate student, said she read Might with a wary eye.
"It's a very interesting magazine, but very underhanded," she said. "It's fun as long you don't believe everything in there."
Pacino brings Richard III into focus
By Douglas J. Rowe Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK — AI Pacino is enjoying being part of a trinity of reasons why Richard III is a happening guy.
In the past year, Ian McKellan's film of the 15th-century monarch as a 20th-century fascist was well-received — critically, although not at the box office. And a 1912 adaptation of Shakespeare's drama — believed to be the oldest U.S.-made feature in existence — was exhumed from the cellar of a retired Portland, Ore., film projectionist.
"Things happen in threes. That's what they say," Pacino says, rasping out a laugh.
Yes, it's good to be the king, and reason No. 3 is Pacino's documentary, Looking for Richard, which juxtaposes the telling of the Bard's story of betrayal, murder and lust for power, with actors struggling in
their craft, academics grappling with the play's history and ideas, and audiences trying to understand it all.
Pacino, the film's director/star/cowriter, sees the Richard rush as total coincidence. And it shows considerable
AI Pacino as Richard III
staying power, given that King Richard himself was born Oct. 2, 1452, and Shakespeare wrote about the man between 1592 and 1594.
"In a way, I always will be grateful to Ian's doing it because I think it got me to finally put it together," said Pacino, who's making his directing debut.
He's also interested in seeing the 84-year old movie, "because the situations and the
story carry with them a great power, of course, but it's the combination of that and the words that brings home the drama."
He likens it to separating music from lyrics and demonstrates that you can simply say "I love you" or sing it out, which he does:
"ILO-O-O-O-OVVVV-V-VEYOU-OU-OU! "So when they take the music away, you have to find an equinox, and part of it is the way it's interpreted and the style and all that — if that means something to you. I certainly don't understand what I just said."
Pacino can sound circuitous and turbid, like the material he's trying to demystify in this movie. And he knows it. He says at one point:
"I'm sorry for my long-winded answers. I always go around to see if I can finally come up with and give you an answer to your question."
HOROSCOPES
Learn how to manage other people's money this year as well as your own. Set your goals now. Don't gamble in December; there will be enough surprises anyway. You're lucky enough to achieve a dream in January. Confusion reigns at home in February. Relax and enjoy it. Use your experience to do a big job in April. Pay off a debt in June. Your team can win in September. Follow your heart in October and you'll be on the right path.
Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 6.
Don't tell anybody about financial troubles unless the person can help you fix them.
A chatty friend or sibling could make matters worse. A good book could solve the problem. Hunt for the information you need; it's worth the effort.
Today's Birthday (Oct. 29)
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a '7'.
Your partner may be in a better position to see how you're wasting resources. Listen to criticism, even if it's difficult. You may have to change your plans to stay within your budget. Keep the good stuff and get rid of the garbage.
Gemini (Mav 21-June 21)-Todav is a 6.
Germany (May 21-June 21) - Today is a w.
You may feel strong today, but you need to exercise caution. Don't try to show off how smart you are. You might realize later you've let go of something you should have kept. Focus on a way to build a more secure future for yourself.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)-Today is a 7.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)-Today is a 7.
This is a marvelous day for romance.
Take care of annoying paperwork early, so you have as much time as possible for yourself and your best friend. You need privacy to discuss a sensitive issue. Go to extra trouble to make sure you achieve it.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 6.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 6.
a club meeting and gathering of friends could be lots of fun today. Unfortunately, you also have pressing obligations. A powerful person will not be forgiving if you forget to do something you promised. Be nice, since the other guy has the upper hand.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)-Today is a 7.
Vigo (Aug 29-September 22) Today two attractive options today. Luckily, you're very good at scheduling. If anybody can find a way to do
both, it's you. Private time will be more productive and even more fun, but a meeting could lead to career advancement.
Libra (Sent. 23-Oct. 23)- Today is a 7.
Lora (Sept. 23-Oct. 20) Today is a 7.
You may get a fabulous offer today. Too bad, if you're broke. Instead of giving up, sell something. It doesn't have to be an object; it could be a service. How much money you generate is up to you. If you don't know how, ask a rich friend.
scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) - Today is an 8.
You are in a good position, but don't relax
quite yet. A nosy inquirer could ruin a deal
you've been working on for quite sometime.
Romance should go well, if you keep it
private. Go back to a favorite place with a
favorite friend for dinner.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 5.
If you feel like you're under pressure, you're right. But don't complain. Instead of getting help, griping will make you look less capable than you really are. By tomorrow morning, the solution to the puzzle will become obvious.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 7.
Gather with friends and business associates and hear about a new development. A co-worker should not be allowed to drink anything stiffer than iced tea, if there's a secret to be kept. Let your sweetheart be in the drivers' seat for a while.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)-Today is a 6.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a 6. There's no point in arguing with a person who won't listen, won't change and won't budge. Invest your time with a more compliant student of human nature instead. In private, you'll find lots to talk about. Start with old times and work into the future.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is an 8.
Keep most of what you know to yourself.
You can't solve another person's problems,
so don't even try. you can help the troubled
one let off steam. Just nod your head to
show you're listening. He or she may find
the answer simply by talking about the problem.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment only.
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