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‘Cliff’
continued from page 4
and simple.
And the plot of Cliffhanger
isn't any more complex. Stallone,
Rooker, and Turner are members
of Rocky Mountain Rescue — an
organization that saves stranded
campers and mountain-climbers.
International criminal Eric Qualen
(John Lithgow), is stranded along
with his gang after losing $100
million of stolen money in a plane
crash, and forcibly recruits Stal
lone and Rooker to help find it.
This basic plot serves as the ve
hicle to carry the characters from
one precarious position to the
next.
Although the plot is simple, the
stunning backdrop of the Italian
Alps and the unending action
make this movie one well worth
watching.
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international black market.
Although the plot's basic
premise is excellent, it suffers from
an attempt to bring too many cur
rent events into the novel in fic
tional form. His tale of Nigel
Keren, a British billionaire found
floating dead behind his yacht off
the Canary Islands, is obviously a
thinly disguised account of the
death of British mogul Rupert
Murdoch. The way Coonts scram
bles to link too many current
crises into the plot is awkward
and strains the credibility of the
book.
Also, the attention to technical
detail which was so evident in
Coonts' other books is sometimes
lacking in this one - especially when
compared to "Flight of the Intrud
er." Coonts' experience with and
knowledge of the A6 Intruder
shone through in that book, and his
sketchy knowledge of Soviet mili
tary machines is evident in this one.
However, his seat-of-the-pants
flying sequences are just as finely
rendered and thrilling as ever,
along with an immensely satisfy
ing conclusion.
If you liked Coonts other
books, or those of Tom Clancy,
"The Red Horseman" is definitely
worth reading.
But, don't expect perfection.
McKone
continued from page 4
ole' bass, it quickly becomes dry
and makes you beg for "Sing" to
end.
The rest of the album becomes
just as monotonous and might
lead one to ask — so, where's the
flavor?
McKone's pleasant voice
doesn't need loud music to show
her obvious natural talent. The
songs just need more spunk, vari
ety and a stronger beat.
Yet, she's the type of singer I
would only enjoy while driving
around with my mother. The
songs may be soft and a bit repeti
tious, but I know that Vivienne's
unique voice would keep me from
begging, "Mom, can I please
change the station?"
‘Made’
continued from page 4
war. The comebacks they play up
against one another are humor
ous. Even when they hate each
other, the entertainment never
ceases.
Danson and Goldberg were a
great match. Their chemistry
could produce more static electric
ity than a wool sweater clinging to
a piece of velcro.
I've never seen two people so
sincerely real in a movie. I've also
never seen Goldberg so happy in
the presence of a male character.
They are just precious together.
With Danson and Goldberg's
characters fighting through the
film, Zora becomes the focus of
their developing relationship.
Long plays a smart teenager
determined to find out who her
father is. She does a remarkable
job at developing Zora's character
into something believable.
While Long played the peace
maker, her best friend Tea Cake
Walkers, (aka Fresh Prince) nearly
made me piss in my pants. In one
scene. Tea Cake is stuck in a room
alone which is designated for the
process of donating semen. Need
I say more?
Don't get me wrong, this movie
is not all about sperm banks or
sperm jokes. This minor aspect
merely connects these wonderful
characters and makes them realize
the true meaning of family.
"Made In America" is worth sit
ting through the boring first half
to see what becomes of these
priceless characters.
Believe me, you're going to
want to hug the screen, too.
Around Town
Information is provided by the individual night
clubs and organizations. It is subject to change.
Music:
Gallery Bar
College Station Hilton, 801 E. University
Dr.; 21 and over. 693-7500.
Friday, Saturday - Big Apple Trio. Jazz.
Starts at 9 p.m. No cover.
Kay s Cabaret
Post Oak Mall; 18 and over; 696-9191.
Thursday - Writers and Performers
Showcase with Roger Flores. Starts at
9:30 p.m. $1 cover.
Friday - Scroocs. Rock. Starts at 9:30
p.m. $2 cover.
Koppie Bridge Bar and Grill
1/2 mile south of 2818 on Wellborn Road;
764-2933
Thursday - Blues Jam hosted by Tommy
and The Tomahawks. Rhythm/Blues
Jam. All musicians welcome. Starts at 8
p.m. No cover.
Stafford Opera House
106 S. Main, Bryan; 775-4082.
Thursday - Deep Blue Something.
Blues/Rock. Starts after 9 p.m. $4 at the
door for minors, $2 for over 21.
Friday - Orangutango. World beat/Reg-
gae. Starts at 9 p.m. $3 at the door.
Saturday - Yuck. Alternative. Starts at
9p.m. Free for over 21.
Squads Sports Bar & Grill
1315 S. College; 822-3537.
Saturday - Rif-Raf. Rock. Starts at 9
p.m. $2 cover.
Texas Hall of Fame
2309 S EM Rd 2818; 822-2222.
Friday - Dealing Away and Busting
Loose. Country. $5 cover.
Saturday - Bradshaw Gang. Country.
$4 cover.
3rd Floor Cantina
201 B W. 26th St, Bryan; 822-3743.
Thursday - Soul Hat. Rock. Starts
around 9:30 p.m. $5 cover.
Friday - Jahmanla. Reggae. Starts
around 9:30 p.m. $5 cover.
Saturday - Miss Molly and The Whips.
Blues/Rock. Starts around 9:30 p.m.
$ 10 cover.
Sunday - Richard Dobson. Folk/Rock.
Starts at 6 p.m. $4 cover.
Special
Events:
Texas Music Festival
Rudder Theater. Rudder Box Office, 845-
1234.
Monday, June 7 - Ray Still, oboe with
Ruth Tomfohrde, piano. Classical.
Adults $10, students and senior citizens
$7.
Exhibits:
“Paracelsus,
The Faust of Renaissance Medi
cine”
Health Science Center, Medical Sciences Li
brary. For information: G.A. Russell, 845-
6462
Shown through June 10.
“Shades of Eve”
Reynolds Medical Building lobby. For in
formation: Kristi Hostman, 845-6237.
Shown through June 18 - Artwork by
Ramesh Perera.
Perspective ‘93
University Center Galleries (MSC). For In
formation: Catherine Hastedt, 845-8501.
Shown through June 30 - Flower art
work by A&M horticulture students.
Spielberg's 'Jurassic Park' brings dinosaur
theme park to life with computers, high-tech
state-of-the-art, three-dimensional
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN JOSE, Calif. — "Jurassic
Park," a thriller about a dinosaur
theme park gone mad, is a mile
stone in the increasingly popular
coupling of computers and films.
According to those who worked
on Steven Spielberg's $56 million
film, "Jurassic Park," represents a
new level in the high-tech-Holly-
wood connection.
In most movies, when they
portray computers they don't
show computers because they
think they only can be run by
priests as a rule," said Mike Back-
es, supervisor of the computer dis
play graphics in the film.
Computers not only were used in the
filming and post-production work, but
to create the dinosaurs themselves.
One million dollar's worth of
computer workstations running
graphics software are featured in
the control room. Workstations are
inexpensive, high-powered com
puters.
According to publicists, Spiel
berg even used digital direct tie
lines that delivered broadcast-
quality images so he could edit
the film by satellite while he was
in Poland, filming the holocaust
story "Schindler's List."
The tie between computers and
movies goes back many years.
"Subliminally, it was a lot of the
"B" movies of the '50s that a lot of
kids were raised on (that led
them) to kind of embrace the fu
ture as having not necessarily evil
but definitely wild technology,"
Backes said.
But not until the 1980s did the
capabilities of computer graphics
and 3-D imaging gain wide accep
tance in the film industry.
Thursday
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$1.75 pitchers & 50^ bar drinks
8:00 - 10:00
Friday
Shrimp - $1.50 a dozen
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$1.75 pitchers & 500 bar drinks
8:00 - 10:00
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Help Wanted
YEAST INFECTION
STUDY
Female patients with symptoms
of a yeast infection needed
to participate in a research
study with a new regimen of
over-the-counter medication
(cream). Eligible volunteers
will be compensated.
Call for information.
G&S Studies, Inc.
(409) 846-5933
(close to campus)
Landscape Teams
interviewing for landscape
team members at the
Greenery between
2-:30-4 pm, Mon.-Thurs.
Drug test required.
Call Scott Gilbert, 823-7551.
THE GREENERY
The Landscape Mgmt. Co.
Serving B/CS since 1975
$8.00 per game umpiring ASA softball 3 to 5 games per
night. Call Pat 776-2053, 822-1519.
ALASKA SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - fisheries. Earn
$600+/week in canneries or $4,000+/month on fishing
boats. Free transportation! Room & Board! Over 8,000
openings. No experience necessary. Male or Female.
For employment program call 1 -206-545-4155 ext. A5855.
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Holiday, Summer and Career employment available. No
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Route carriers needed: The Houston Chronicle has
summer and fall routes available. Earn $600-$900 per/
mo. Route delivery requires working early morning hours.
Call James at 693-7815 or Julian at 693-2323 for an
appointment.
Gourmet cook (preferably Chinese and French food),
including housekeeping needed for large family. Call 776-
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Across from University Tower. Walk-ins welcome $20.00.
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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS
Telephone fundraising for national
charities. No experience
necessary. $5-$6 per/hr. to start.
Evenings and weekends.
For immediate placement
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YOUR BEST HOUSING VALUE 1670 sq. ft. 4bd/2ba, two
1/2 bathrooms at Sundance Apartments with great rooms,
wet bar, FF refrigerator, W/D connections, ceiling fans,
intrusion alarms, pool and park. Call Sandra 696-9638.
For Sale
Help Wanted: newspaper sales crews and crew leaders
$6-$30/hr. 846-1253.
Receptionist for busy medical office. Medical and com
puter experience preferred but not necessary. Send
resume to: P.O. Box 4515 Bryan, Texas 77805.
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT - Make up to $2,000+
per month teaching basic conversational English abroad.
Japan and Taiwan. Many provide room & board + other
benefits. No previous training or teaching certificate
required. For program call 1-206-632-1146 ext. J5855.
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worked a fantastic Summer or Extended Vacation Job,
call us now! We will pay you to share your experiences,
if published! Call 1-800-807-3030.
Baby-sitter needed for church nursery Sundays 8-12pm
$5/hr. Call 690-6538.
Daybed w/brass, complete w/trundle, mattresses, never
used, still boxed, cost $750. Must sell $250 cash (713)
855-8474.
Brassbed, QZ, complete, w/firm, ortho mattress set, never
used, still boxed, cost $750. Must sell $200. Cash (713)
855-8474.
For Rent
One bedroom apartment, efficiency, close to campus, bills
paid, $265. Call 693-4485 after 6pm.
1&2 bdrm units, some with W/D and ff refrigerator, pool,
park, intruder alarms, close to everything FSS accepted
696-7380, 693-2347.
FRESHLY RENOVATED HUGE 2bd apartments, 3 1/2
miles from A&M. Semester lease okay 822-0472.
DJ MUSIC!!! Weddings, Parties, Spring Specials $25 off.
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