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I mojjoiuoj p|o sjb0A U0j yA/NVM movies on tap Check theaters for specific times and prices. Movies subject to change without notice. All list ings are current through press time. Campus Theater 846-6512 Stayin' Alive: This film seems to have made the rounds in this town and now it's at the Campus. Tony Monero is back with this mediocre sequel to Saturday Night Fever. Rated R. I Like to Watch: I like to watch this film. Rated X. Plitt Cinema 846-6714 1 een Lust: Another of the many, many teen exploitation films that have inundated the film industry as of late. This film may work as mind less entertainment, but it will never be one to remember. Rated R. The Road Warrior: Mel Gibson stars in this apocalyptic view of fu ture society. Oil and gas have be come the most precious commod ities to own, especially to the punks who roam the countryside pillaging all that they find. Max is a man with a chip on his shoulder and is deter mined to stop the punks. Rated R. Zelig: Woody Allen has a new movie and critics seem to think that perhaps this is the best Allen film to date. Reports are that some of the traditional Allen concepts have be gun to change starting with this film. Rated R. Rocky Horror Picture Show: A classic cult film where the hero is a •ranssexual who delights in corrupt ing the innocent. This film is a won derful social commentary and spoof on horror films. Midnight. Rated R. Phantasm: An old horror film that will captivate you with its grossness and unnerve you with its concepts (or lack thereof). Midnight. Rated R. MSC Cepheid Variable: 845-1515 Lord of the Rings: This is Ralph Bakshi's animated version of Tol- kein's classic tale of fantasy. Rated PG. Thursday. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Rudder Theater. Schulman Six 775-2468 War Games: A high level Penta gon computer fails to make the dif ference between real war and a war game to a young computer genius. The results in this sleeper hit are terrifying to think about. Rated PG. Mr. Mom: A new movie with no new ideas. The movie is what hap pens when daddy stays at home and mommy goes to work. Rated R. Easy Money: Rodney Danger- field stars in this comedy about a S -going individual who will in- a fortune if he can make it straight. Rated R. Revenge of the Ninja: One of the endless Kung-fu movies that must be endured during any movie season. Rated R. Th e Big Chill: A promising new movie. The story's about college buddies drifting apart. In college they all had been the non conformists, but they now havfc be come members of the establish ment. Rated R. Flashdance: This film has helped create a craze in New Music. This film has little plot and little acting but is nevertheless entertaining and worth seeing. Rated R. Manor East 823-8300 The Man From Snowy River: Kirk Douglas stars in this western about a boy suddenly alone in the world who helps a girl struggling with life. And yes, this film is still here. In Dolby stereo Rated PG. Return of the Jedi: The third piece to the exciting Star Wars trilo gy. I doubt seriously anyone exists who hasn't heard about this film. If you don't, well then, it's time to give Aunt Helen a call. Rated PG. Halloween I: One of the original gory horror movies. This feature will have you gripped to your seat in terror and repulsion. Rated R. The Wall: Pink Floyd's visual in terpretation of their album of the same name. This film is truly a rock visual experience. Midnight. Rated R. Caddy shack: Chevy Chase stars in this classic comedy about country club life. Many questions are answered in this film; for instance, the answer to whether a swimming pool can survive a Baby Ruth candy bar. Midnight. Rated R. Skyway Twin Drive-In 822-3300 P orky 's II: The poor sequel to the mildly successful teen flick that started the teen exploitation craze. Rated R. Helle ate: The gates of hell have opened up and spawned a movie. Rated R. Electric Horseman: Robert Red- ford's bad movie is a good way to describe this flick. Rated R. Deathstalker: An epic with the popular Herculean concept. I hope muscles can sell a movie because this is all that this movie has. Rated R. Post Oak: 764-0616 Risky Business A delightful change of pace as far as teen-age adventures go. This particular film has wit and charm despite a few plot problems. Probably one of the most underrated films of the summer and fall. Rated R. JVlausoleum: An old horror film that expends its efforts trying to gross you out instead of trying to actually scare you. A typical bloody supernatural horror film. Rated R. Final Option: Terrorist have fin ally founa a way to tamper with nuc lear missiles. Americans are held hostage and the ransom is the laun ching of a nuclear warhead. Rated R. MSC Aggie Cinema 845-1515 Cjandhi: The epic story of Mahat ma Gandhi, a revolutionary world peace leader from India. Probably one of the finest films of the yea- r.Rated R. Friday 7:30 pm. Rudder Theater. "Videodrome: Debra Harry stars in this frightening look at cable TV. Rated R. Saturday. Midnight. Rud der Theater. I_/Aventura: The envisioning story of the disappearance of a girl who mysteriously disappears on a yachting trip. Her lover and her best friend begin an affair in her absc- ence. Unrated. Sunday. 7:30 pm. Rudder Theatre. IVLdnight Express: When Billy Hayes is caught smuggling drugs from Turkey he is imprisoned and fights against the cruelty he finds there. Rated R. Wednesday. 7:30 ;pm. Rudder Theater. At Ease Editor Rebeca Zimmermann Assistant Editor .. Shelley Hoekstra Staff Writers .... Ann Ramsbottom, Cary Stegall, Angel Stokes Staff Assistant Patrick A. Zinn A glimpse of the Texas Renaissance Festival by Scott Griffin New albums by Cary Stegall 4 12 On the cover: Fast food has become an integral part of college life. To help you when you're in a hurry, we've provided a guide to local fast-food restaurants on pages 8 and 9. Artwork by Scott McCullar.