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THE BATTALION Page 7 MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1979 r Hunter’ , inaccurate By SCOTT PENDLETON Battalion Staff hen a movie wins the academy iward for best picture, the public assumes that it is worth seeing. This year’s winner, “The Deer Hunter,” inly is worth seeing, but not for the^videly publicized reason. he Deer Hunter,” some film j critics have said, is pro-Vietnam war. But they were making a conve nient oversimplification, probably so they could compare the it to antt-war “Coming Home.” ! ‘The Deer Hunter” makes no statement about the war. And far Speafat from being the subject of the movie, spend II louse tad increase! ation be al ted | mor, rid noiak other sli salaries or teach Review am is only one of the movie’s ings. Those who expect to learn about the war from it will be disap pointed. If anything, the movie will add to the myths and misunderstandings about the Vietnam war, because what it does show of Vietnam is in accurate. ■What “The Deer Hunter” does ■tray commendably is a group of Pennsylvania steel mill workers of Russian descent. The film attempts nothing more than to show how they are affected by a war — Vietnam merely happened to fit the time .frame, 1 B :es the b 1, at lo-ss lly updis jected ntrollen: heir sect! :r ten The photography and acting are a marvel; Robert De Niro should have won best actor ten times over for his role. De Niro plays Michael, one of three friends who is drafted to go to Vietnam. He is the unspoken leader of the group, being the most mature and responsibile than his carefree and careless friends. He demon strates this on their deer hunting trips together. When the three are captured in Vietnam and forced to play Russian roulette with other POWs, Michael is the only one to keep his grip. The story is fascinating, not only because it gives gory substance to the casual phrase “Russian roulette,” but because it portrays compellingly an American subcul- | ture as yet unexploited by televi sion. These things alone make se eing the movie a must. The only thing the film lacks be sides accuracy about Vietnam is a meaning all its own. It’s not that the message is incoherent; there’s just no message. If there is supposed to be a symbolic connection between deer hunting and the war, it isn’t established sufficiently. Instead of leaving the movie thinking about any one thing, audi ences feel humble and bewildered like the characters at the close of the movie. Sitting through “The Deer Hunter” is almost like laughing with everyone else at something whose humor escapes you. Jg)uple to split $7 million a vises now divorced United Press International ORT WORTH — T. Cullen D^Vis and Priscilla Davis were given ter lai Bvorce Friday and ordered to di vide $6,949,999 worth of commu- g> ver 1 nity property, ending five years of vanced seiaration that has contained on a wd perhaps unprecedented cause for movti bitferness. U be divorce decree, which ac- panied the property settlement everaiaifanflounced by Judge Clyde oilers lit Ashworth, will he final after a irports. 130-day waiting period, itory sjili F^lrs. Davis was given $3,340,818 rot req« Pfflliash and property, plus her au- re reffl loniobile, personal items, house- ould nil hold pets, and half of her attorneys’ have! lees of $1.25 million. However, she on a volt Rvas ordered to vacate the couple’s $6 million mansion in 30 days, or r. pay a $50,000 a month rent, t particj! @ l,1 Davis said he would not appeal ; thd settlement, but Mrs. Davis and ith theii her attorneys said they would de- or M ifode after discussing it. Davis had Ion tin® said the settlement should be 0,000 and Mrs. Davis had Imed $50 million, egardless, each side expressed pleasure at the settlement. I thought it was a fair decision,” ivis said. “But I was not pleased to ingg® uman ips pass 1 channel, lied bowsonjf give her that much money. I didn’t ten s'.: f wau to give her anything.’ ividinj|flH|Priscilla accepted congratulations from friends with a quiet, “Thank ju,” and told reporters, “I’m still ‘Theyre|frying to figure it out.” jntendH^Kn 1976, Davis was accused of heir" f Murdering Mrs. Davis’ daughter, me!, (Wf Andrea Wilbom, 12, and her lover, of • ship! * n inW 1 Stan Farr, and of wounding Mrs. Davis and a family friend during a shooting spree at the mansion. Last summer he was accused of attempt ing to hire an FBI informant to ar range the murder of the first divorce case judge, Joe Eidson. Davis was acquitted two years ago of murdering Wilborn, despite Mrs. Davis’ testimony that she saw him do it, but the other charges growing out of that incident are still pending. Davis’ trial on solicitation of capi tal murder charges ended in a hung jury in Houston early this year, but Tarrant County prosecutors have said they will retry that case as soon as possible. Davis said he will marry his mis tress, Karen Masters, “If she’ll have me, and that they will move into the mansion soon after the 30-day period. Mrs. Davis did not say what she planned to do, other than vacate the mansion within the 30 days. FOR A SUGAR FREE LUNCH Come to the most complete salad bar in Texas in the Sbisa Dining Cen ter Basement. Open 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Sun Theatres Steak 333 University o4t The only movie in town Double-Feature Every Week Open 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. 12 Noon - 12 Midnight Sun No one under 18 Ladies Discount With This Coupon ! BOOK STORE & 25c PEEP SHOWS NOW LEASING FOR SUMMER AND FALL. OPEN WEEKENDS. 846-9808 what’s up at A&M Monday PRE-MED, PRE-DENT SOCIETY: Barbeque-beer bash tickets are on sale from 10-2 p.m. in the MSC through Wednesday. CAM AC: There will be concert by Little Joe, Johnny Rocky and La Familia from 8-10 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium. MSC ARTS COMMITTEE: “Going Places,” an outrageous road film which traces the unpredictable adventures of two young drifters traveling through France, will be shown at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. (R). PEER ADVISOR APPLICATIONS: Are available in the Off-Campus Center, Puryear Lounge. Volunteers will assist freshmen attend ing summer orientatin programs. The deadline is Thursday. STUDENT COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS: Any student can apply for a committee position in Room 221, MSC. PLANT SCIENCES SEMINAR: Charles M. Rush of the Plant Sci ences Department will speak on Panama Disease at 4 p.m. in Room 112, Plant Science Bldg. PLANT SCIENCES SEMINAR: Dr. J. Dodd of the Texas A&M Research Foundation will speak on “Important Aspects of Re search and Grant Proposals” at 7:30 p.m. in Room 112, Plant Sciences Bldg. GOLF: Women will compete at the Texas Association for Intercol legiate Athletics for Women today through Wednesday in Com merce. v Tuesday FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: Will meet at 8 p.m. in the Lettermans Lounge, G. Rollie White. HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION: Will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 113, Kleberg. PRE-MED, PRE-DENT SOCIETY: Dr. Robert North will speak on internal medicine in Room 206, MSC. “WORKING WOMEN IN TEXAS“: This film, sponsored by Phi Delta Gamma, will be shown at 8 p.m. in Room 601, Rudder Tower. SPECIAL LECTURE: Harlan Cleveland, a diplomat, will speak on “Toward a Global Perspective in Higher Education” at 2 p.m. in Room 301, Rudder Tower. MOVIE: “Madame Rosa,” about a former prostitute who raises a 14-year-old Arab boy, will be shown at 8 p.m. in Rudder Theater. (R) SOFTBALL: The women s team will compete against Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. BASEBALL: The men’s team will play Sam Houston in Huntsville. Wednesday ROADRUNNERS CLUB: Will meet for its weekly run at 6 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White Coliseum. HILLEL CLUB: Will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a hot dog cookout ($1.50) before the meeting at 800 Jersey. AUSTIN HOMETOWN CLUB: Will meet and elect officers at 7:30 p.m. in Room 504, Rudder Tower. SAN ANTONIO HOMETOWN CLUB: Will meet and elect officers at 7:30 p.m. in Room 301, Rudder Tower. KAMU-TV BENEFIT: StageCenter’s “The Sunshine Boys,” will be at 8 p.m. in the StageCenter theater at 204 West Villa Maria. The $3 tickets will benefit KAMU-TV. It's a . pizza'lookm tacO'tastin peso-sauin pizza refried beans fresh lettuce beef topping fresh tomatoes Cheddar cheese J ge» $1.00 Off ! Taco ■ Pizza |^^:ash value 1/20 cent c 1979 Pizza Hut. Inc Offer good on regular menu prices through One coupon per party per visit At participating Pizza Huf restaurants listed below Hand found, but no body United Press International OKLAHOMA CITY — Au thorities searching the area where children last week discovered the head of an unidentified woman have found a severed hand but no body. Detectives also found a bloody shoe and some blood in the street about two miles away from the spot where a 10-year-old boy said he saw a dog playing with the severed head Thursday, but said a connection be tween the blood and the slaying could not be determined until tests are completed Monday. Police said efforts to identify the woman by checking missing persons reports and posting two photo graphs of the head at the city jail have been unsuccessful. The woman was described as hav ing a light brown complexion and straight black hair. Tests by a medi cal examiner are expected to provide more information about the woman’s death and identity. tnibo o <rg~g~B~g~Ba 6"trg"fl'va'8 inrra~a"a~fl~raTryTnrrTnnrtt~o^~inrrTrBHnnrre GET ’EM BEFORE THEY’RE G0NEI now is your last chance to take advantage of ? the savings on a wide assortment of sale books : ... Reference ... Scientific TEXAS A&M BOOKSTORE in the Memorial Student Center FARMERS MARKET Coupon Special DORIAN SUB THIS WEEK $-199 JL (with this coupon) A delicious combination of Pastrami, Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese and Special Dressing. Special offer good POBOYS, PASTRIES, FRESH BREAD through Sun. April 29 Only 329 UNIVERSITY NORTHGATE OPEN FRI. & SAT. 'TIL 1 A.M. Across from the Post Office ;IA! YIN 6 ., UNNEm ling 3uttef any Barcelona APARTMENTS NEWLY REMODELED ! ALL UTILITIES PAID and... Individual Heating and Air, Cable T.V., 3 Laundry Rooms, Swimming Pool, Security Guard, Party Room, and Close to Campus. 693-0261 700 Dominik, College Station Texas A&M University To Help Kick Off the '79-'80 OP AS Season Ticket Sales Come Enjoy a SPRING CONCERT" With The Texas A&M Symphonic Band Rudder Fountain Tues., April 24 12:45 FREE Additional information for season tickets will be available in the MSC main hallway and at the fountain. WE’RE MARKING DOWN PRICES! ON SHIRTS SELECTED SHIRTS Va PRICE (THIS WEEK ONLY) LOUPOT’S NORTHGATE — ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE chi alpha & uicilerbrook concerts presents and EAST OF THE ALTAR TUESDAY NIGHT APRIL 24, 1979 7:30 PM -FREE ADMISSION- RUDDER AUDITORIUM - TAMU CAMPUS THIS CONCERT IS SPONSORED BY THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RELIGIOUS COUNCIL