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Nails, etc. Full Set Acrylic Nails $20.00 Refills $15.00 764-5988 110 Lincoln Ste. 107, C.S. clay walker Friday, November 26,1993 8 p.m. Opening act Texas Unlimited Doors Open at 7 p.m. TICKETS ON SALE AT: Courts Western Wear Bryan /C.S. $10 Advance G.A. $12 Day Of Show $12 Reserved SILVER WINGS. -'SJEw B A L L R 0)3) OX>) M Hwy. 105 East Brenham, IX Tickets by Phone: (409) 836-4836 f: THIS f WEEKEND JRO AT THE flCOR cantina 823 2368 201 W. 26th St.., Downtown Bryan Have your private party with us! Call for information. THURSDAY 11/18 Page 4 The Battalion Thursday, November 18,1993 -a » $6. Cover FRIDAY 11/19 Ezra Charles §£ Works <►- $6. Cover SATURDAY 11/20 Monte Warden (Buddy Holly Style Music) • $5. Cover C''. » Lingerie Show every firiday with KTSR Drink Specials with Complimentary Buffet followed by Trash Disco XCOLLEGE STATION HILTON and Conference Center 801 University Drive East, College Station, Texas 77840 409/693-7500 A Tradition Worth Sharing “The Nutcracker” Th e magic of “The Nutcracker” has captured the imaginations of countless generations. Now, this memorable tale will be brought to life with a new energy and technical brilliance only the world-renowned Moscow Classical Ballet can provide. From the beginning of the Stahlbaum Christmas party, to the duel between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, you'll see why “The Nutcracker” remains a holiday favorite. “Flawless” Globo-Brazil December 1- 4,1993 • 8:00 p.m. Rudder Auditorium Fill ^ r ‘Carlito’s Way... ’ This time, Pacino wants out By Joe Leih The Battalion "Carlito's Way" Starring A1 Pacino, Sean Penn and Penelope Ann Miller Directed by Brian De Palma Rated R Playing at Cinema III Fresh from his Academy Award winning performance as a jaded, blind colonel in "Scent of a Woman," A1 Pa cino has slipped back into his comfort able gangster role for the new film "Carlito's Way." But Pacino, who also starred in "Scar- face" and "The Godfather" series, isn't rehashing his previous roles as a ruth less, criminal overlord. This time he brilliantly plays Carlito Brigante, a Puerto Rican drug runner who wants out of the barrio, out of the United States and out of the danger ous, crime-ridden life of the street. The story, based on New York State Supreme Justice Edwin Torres' novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours," takes place in 1975 when Brigante's slick attorney David Kleinfeld (Sean Penn) legally springs Brigante from prison after a five-year appeal. Brigante turns to running a disco to make enough money to buy into a Ba hamas car renting business. But, the seedy underworld just doesn't want to let him or his girlfriend Gail (Penelope Ann Miller) get away. Director Brian De Palma skillfully Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino), Gail (Penelope Ann Miller) and David Kleinfeld (Sean Penn) exchange a toast to a new life in the action drama "Carlito's Way." captures the setting of this fast-paced, urban quagmire. Which is no surprise with such previous works as "Scar- face" and "The Untouchables." Continually showcasing Spanish Harlem's hypnotic bright lights, loud music and loose women, De Palma points out that the criminal life of the street is virtually inescapable. Plus, Penn's solid portrayal of Klein feld, a neurotic attorney who is sucked into the seemingly glamourous career of the racketeer, further shows the trappings of the lifestyle. This film, however, does have faults. Pacino's continual narrative occa sionally smothers the rising action when it attempts to show his street savvy. And, the characters all turn a tad melodramatic at the finale. But the glitches are minor and easily overlooked. "Carlito's Way" is still a fresh, pow erful exploration of the captivating qualities of life in the criminal under world. Lack of personality makes for a stale Three Musketeers’ By Lesa Ann King Chris Kiefer O'Donnell Sutherland. and The Battalion "The Three Musketeers" Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Charlie Sheen, Oliver Platt and Chris O'Donnell Directed by Stephen Herek Rated PG Playing at Post Oak III Walt Disney pictures brings another classic folk lore tale to the screen in the adventure/comedy "The Three Musketeers." And while Disney suc ceeds in offering a talented cast and production crew, the film unfortunately comes across as pre dictable and lacking in its own distinct personality. From the start, "The Three Musketeers" copies many other action films in its structure. It opens with a 17th century dungeon seen, much like the opening of the blockbuster action adventure film "Robin Hood." The actual story begins as the young daring adventurer D'Artagnan (Chris O'Donnell) sets out for Paris to follow in his father's footsteps and become one of The Musketeers — the king's special guard. He finds however, that they have been officially disbanded and only three remain loyal to the crown: the suave Aramis (Charlie Sheen), the brooding Athos (Kiefer Sutherland) and the lusty Porthos (Oliver Platt). The three remaining muske teers, with the help of D'Artagnan, learn or a plot to overthrow the young king of France. The brave musketeers become the king's only hope and must undermine the villainous Cardinal Richelieu and his followers, or France will fall. Sheen and Sutherland's characters are remi niscent of their earlier roles in "Young Guns," with Sheen once again playing the educated and religious man, and Sutherland as the loyal and somewhat troubled musketeer of the trio. Platt's character offers new life to the group with his cocky attitude and dry humor. O'Donnell's character comes across as a 17th century Luke Skywalker, who is confident of himself and his sword fighting abilities, but lacks the maturity and mileage of the true mus keteers. But through his bravery and courage the audience is assured that he will one day be come a brave musketeer, (or shall we say 17th century Jedi Knight?) "The Three Musketeers" is full of action and offers a few surprises. 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