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Doctor of Optometry 505 University Dr. East, Suite 101 College Station, Texas 77840 4 Blocks East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection A The Texas A&M Career Center’s Circus Days & Open House September 16th & 17th Thursday September 16th: Under the Big Top 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. By Rudder Fountain Open House 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 209 Student Services Bldg Friday September 17th: Open House 10:00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. 209 Student Services Bldg Come Join The Career Center & Aggie 96 For Live Entertainment & Free Snacks, Drinks, & Prizes Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. By Rudder Fountain For more information call 845-5139 or come by Rm. 209 SSB Film Itoviews True Romance,’ a crazy, sew film; no! your typical romantic Hick By Jacqueline Ayotte The Battalion "True Romance" Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Gary Oldman and Brad Pitt Directed by Tony Scott Rated R Playing at Cinema III If all romantic comedies were clumped together forming one huge puzzle, "True Romance" would be the single jagged piece that doesn't seem to fit in anywhere. It's got romance, but not in the tradi tional sense. It's a crazily sexy film with stinging wit coming from an array of fine actors like Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, Bronson Pinchot, Brad Pitt, Gary Oldman and Chris Penn. But, it has an unbelievable amount of in tense violence that makes you realize "True Romance" is not exactly your typi cal romantic comedy. Slater plays the young, courageous and lonely Clarence Worley who meets the wild and gorgeous Alabama Whitman (Arquette) while watching a kung fu movie by himself. The two lonely creatures fall in love in stantly and get married the next day. But they don't get a chance to live happily ever after. In an attempt to defend his new wife's honor, Clarence commits a crime and un intentionally steals a suitcase full of co caine from a deadly Detroit mob boss played by Christopher Walken. After realizing they're in possession of Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette star in the off-beat 'True Romance.' contraband, they flee to Los Angeles where they plan to sell the goods and dis appear. It's when their plan fails that the film begins to pick up a nice suspenseful 100 mph pace. Impatient drug dealers and tough gangsters are on the newlyweds' trail with the police following behind. The whole chase winds up becoming an obsta cle course full of shooting, killing and fighting. Yet, with these two sharp-witted lovebird criminals, the violence only adds zest to their modern romance. Slater flawlessly plays the part of Clarence, creating the perfect image of a lonely fool in love. Arquette's lively char acter allows her talent to finally shine on the big screen. As for the rest of the cast. Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman stand out above the rest with their impressive way of playing ex tremely off the wall characters. Pitt's portrayal of a lazy druggie col lege roommate will impress you so much, you won't believe it's him behind that long hippy hairdo. Goldman's hair is also long, but he adds dreadlocks, a Jamaican accent and vulgar language to make his repulsively impressive portrayal of a dangerous De troit pimp even more intensifying. Every scene comes equipped with ei ther violence, wit, grotesque humor or the inevitab>le healing power of true passion. "True Romance" may not be typical or predictable, and it may not portray ro mance in the way most films do; but, it's this emergence from the norm that makes "True Romance" truly extraordinary. ‘James liond ineels Hie Tliin Naif willi a suiiilp of ilimie Alone' liail py almse... ‘Undercover Hines’—close second at tlie liox office By Lesa Ann King The Battalion "Undercover Blues" Starring Kathleen Turner and Dennis Quaid Directed by Herbert Ross Rated PG-13 Playing at Schulman VI Finishing last weekend in a close sec ond place behind "The Fugitive," in ticket sales, the new MGM release "Undercover Blues" blends a perfect mixture of laugh ter, romance and suspense. Kathleen Turner ("Romancing the Stone") and Dennis Quaid ("Postcards From the Edge") play witty and innova tive 90s spies, Jane and Jeff Blue. This husband and wife team, however, is not just your typical professional duo. They are also the doting parents of a nine-month-old baby girl played by Michelle Scbuelke. While on an extended maternity leave enjoying the jazz sounds and Cajun fla vors of New Orleans, their expertise and talent as spies is demanded to recover a stolen weapons shipment and stop an in ternational terrorist ring. So what does the couple do? Of course, they take on this challenging mission, and bring their new baby along, too. The result is two hours of entertainment and fun. Turner as Jane Blue has once again found a role to match the comedy and spunk of her previous character, Joan Wilder, in the hit comedy "Romancing the Stone." 0 Quaid as Jeff Blue shines in one of his strongest screen performances to date. Jeff's confidence, egotistical nature and natural charm add to the appeal of his character. Jane, the professional investiga tor/perfect wife lights up the screen with her good looks, intellect and charisma. New Orleans serves as the backdrop for this comedy-romance. The couple chases bad guys and enjoys quality family time in such historic sites as the Audubon Zoo, the famous French Quarter, the eeri ly alluring Lafayette Cemetery and the Dennis Quaid and Kathleen Turner team up in 'Undercover Blues.' weathered Napoleon, one of the city's oldest existing taverns. "Undercover Blues" should not be tak en seriously to be enjoyed. The film brings together a funny mixture of "James Bond Meets The Thin Man" with a smidgen of "Home Alone" bad guy abuse. ‘Real M\)f is a real loser with inept, neo-feminist script By Joe Leih Karen McCoy (Kim Basinger, right) is ready to leave her criminal past for her son, Zach English. The Battalion "The Real McCoy" Starring Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer and Terence Stamp Directed by Russell Mulcahy Rated PG-13 Playing at Cinema III Rock video maker turned feature film di rector, Russell Mulcahy, has made quite a bold move with his latest criminal caper, "The Real McCoy." Leaving behind his earlier male dominated flicks ("Highlander," "Ricochet"), Mulcahy steps up with the neo-feminist 90s and creates a film with (gasp!) a woman in the lead role. Kim Basinger ("9 1/2 Weeks," "Batman") plays the pivotal character, Karen McCoy. And thankfully, she's hardly the whimpering, See McCoy/ Page 5 K! Bill's J1+ < T < U ( TO ( EJT\Cg For more information call 260-2660 or come by 725 B University Dr. All classes are $3.50/hr. Tickets on sale Saturday, Sept. 18th 9 a.m. -11 a.m. John is an experienced Biology Tutor (5 yrs.). He has a proven, highly effective method. John also compiles a packet of sample test questions. Blocker Bldg. ID James > + H c < Coney 0 H Island 2. 3 Zachry Bldg. McDonald's (D South College
