The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, November 21, 1986, Image 19

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Newspaper Page TextMovie Review "Something Wild" attend Audrey’s high Directed by jonathan school reunion. Demme Audrey’s ex-husband, Starring Melanie Griffith, Ray Sinclair (Ray Liotta), Jeff Daniels Liotta ★★★★★ and Ray Most of our lives are spent struggling to bal ance the two opposing forces of chaos and order. Occasionally one of the forces becomes more powerful and life is turned upside down. “Something Wild” is about one of those occasions. Charles Driggs (Jeff Daniels) lives a nice, quite, conservative life. He has been promoted to a vice president’s position at his corporation and things are looking com fortable for his future. But Charlie is a “closet rebel. ” shows up at the reunion unexpectedly. Ray pre tends to be friends with Charlie and tricks him into helping rob a conve nience store. After Ray has had his fun, he makes Audrey stay with him and Charlie is forced to leave. Charlie decides he wants Audrey back. He needs the element of sur prise that she provides. Audrey feels the need for the stability and respect ability that Charlie pro vides. But both have to overcome Ray to win what they want. “Something Wild” is a film that can be enjoyed on many levels. It can be viewed as a great meta- He likes to add spice to his physical struggle between life every once a while the forces of chaos and buy skipping out on a check or taking a newspa per without paying for it. One day after Charlie skips out of a diner with out paying for his meal, he is confronted by a strange woman who calls herself Lulu (Melanie Grif fith). Lulu says she under stands his need for some excitement and offers him a ride back to work. In stead of taking him to work, Lulu throws his beeper out the window and heads out of town. In the course of the af- ternooon, Lulu robs a li quor store, Charlie and Lulu have wild sex, Char lie calls his office and lies about missing work dur ing wild sex with Lulu, they get drunk, they pick up a few hitchhikers and they have a good time. Lulu takes Charlie home to meet her mother. Lulu, who nows claims her name is Audrey Han- kel, asks Charlie to pre tend that they are married for her mother’s sake. Charlie agrees and even enjoys playing along with the farce. As husband and wife, Charlie and Audrey order. Ray represents the destructive force of chaos. Larry represents the en- tropic force of order. Charlie and Audrey each embrace one of the forces, but both realize the need for balancing the forces. It’s also fun to watch “Something Wild” for the characters. Jeff Daniels, star of “The Purple Rose of Cairo,” is perfect for the role of Charlie. He is straight-laced but with a little touch of rebellion. Melanie Griffith is also perfect as Lulu/Audrey. As Lulu she is wild and uncontrollable, but when she “becomes” Audrey she takes on qualities that are sweet and girl-next- doorish. Ray Liotta is per fect in the role of Ray Sin clair. Sinclair is obviously both crazy and evil. Jonathan Demme, whose credits include “Melvin and Howard” and the Talking Heads’ fantastic concert film, “Stop Making Sense,” is a brilliant director. Demme blends music and story to achieve a total audio and video experience. “Something Wild” is a film that can be enjoyed because it’s a fun movie with elements of comedy and drama that should please any audience. by Karl Pallmeyer Domestic and Imported Wines TH& GH&PEViNE Credit Cards Accepted Steaks for Your Evening Dining Domestic and Inported Wines and Beer Served Soups Made From Scratch Sandwiches On Your Favorite Breads Crisp Green Salads With Super Dressings Escargot—Quiche Cheese and Meat Plates of Every Kind Shrimp Salad Drive-thru window for takeouts 696-3411 Open Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m.-9:00 pm. Closed on Sundays Located Behind La Quinta Motel 201 Live Oak College Station, TX 77840 696-3411 co-sponsored with BAG Fri. Vov. Sat 11 Academy Award Nominations Including BEST PICTURE and BEST ACTRESS 21 22 7:00 9:45 R u d T d h e e r a t r It’s about life It’s about love It’s about us. “Don’t miss the ‘Blues’ brother... a miracle of sound, action and hiyh spirits you cannot afford to miss. An extraordinary movie!’ Archer W instcn, New York PoM JOHN BELUSHI DAN AYKROYD THE BLUES BROTOERS R ACtTfttCTCO A UNIVERSAL IMCTl'Rt. (•SMCnsrfnoos ■< : -• . ’ : Sat., Oct. 22 $1.50 Rudder Theatre 5