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Page 4 : MttMMKB MSWf§^aa| '' > : ^ *?;* ? S ' 5* saaMUTOywiaa B— Ags ieli f e i.,MSMSm& WmM Thursday • July 7, 1994 PIMlfccSS ilii Iflitirsday » J ijp;'^''. ’^delusions sail on in ‘Fruitcakes’ HE Battalion Jimmy Buffett “Fruitcakes” Adult contemporary MCA/Margaritaville Records Classified Ads Phone: 845-0569/ Fax 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building For a prescription for mid-sum mer doldrums take one part cold margarita, add in another part roasting sunshine, splash a dash of sand on the beach and veg out to Jimmy Buffett’s latest album “Fruitcakes.” Buffett’s music - a mixture of coun try and western sensibilities, with a sense of mellow irreverence and a steel drum band - may not fit anyone’s mu sical genre, but to his “Parrothead” fans, Buffett stands alone. Since “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday” have passed, Buffett hasn’t broken too much ground with his mu sic. But Buffett’s feet don’t like to touch ground too much. His music forges tales of life on the ocean, lost love and capers mirroring his, at times, ardent air-headedness. Not surprisingly, the title song “Fruit cakes,” is another Buffett theme song — this one lamenting the lack of crazy people in the world. Almost rapping against a strong beat, Buffett pleads his case for lis teners: “Stay in touch with my insanity/ Really is the only way / It’s a jungle out there kiddies / Have a very fruitful day.” The CD’s opener “Everybody’s got a Cousin in Miami” prefaces quite well Buf fett’s Crazy People Manifesto in “Fruit cakes.” This mellow song talks about the instinctive chances people force them selves to take over the course of their lives. As Buffett says, “In one way or another we’re all refugees.” Other tracks that stand out on the al bum include “Love In the Library,” a song about a longing for a girl felt amid the books that make dreams and wishes come true, and “Uncle John’s Band” a remark ably faithful - or as faithful as you can get in a steel drum band — cover of a standout Grateful Dead tune. Buffett doesn’t pull any new musical tricks in this latest edition, but he again proves that he is a master of the musical anecdote and flexible enough to touch, pro voke and humor his listeners. For Buffett fans, these things are an on going tradition, built since Buffett released his first album “Down to Earth” in 1970 and still going strong. — If not sane. o Q. CO ‘AGGIE* Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandies is priced $1000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possesions for sale. 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Call Likewise, this summer’s sexi est thriller is not what was ex pected — at all. “I Love Trouble” surprises its audiences with a cup of original ity that is filled to the rim with spirit and sparks. Nolte plays Peter Brackett, an over-confident legend of the “Chicago Chronicle,” who by de fault is assigned to cover a con troversial train derailment. Not an unusual request of a journal ist, but for a columnist/novelist such as Brackett, it’s another story. While covering the scene of the derailment, Brackett discovers much more than burning wreckage. He discovers rookie reporter Sabrina Peterson (Roberts). At first glance, Brackett sees Peter son as nothing more than an ignorant “cub” reporter. But Brackett’s view soon changes after Peterson’s version of the derailment story scoops his. Nancy Meyers, the film’s pro ducer and writer, said, “We wanted this film to be an adven ture where the characters were turned on to each other because they outwit each other. A con stant sparring.” And a constant sparring is exactly what they got — the proof is in the package. Early in the film, Brackett sends Peterson a gift that con tains an adorable puppy and a copy of Peterson’s front page scoop story. Unfortunately, the puppy mistakes the newspaper as a temporary fire hydrant. In return, Peterson laughing ly informs her competitor that the puppy was named in honor of its generous gift-giver — “lit tle Dick.” Such stinging remarks and sticky situations are bountiful in this film — a definite strength. Nolte and Roberts equal a male/female version of the leg endary Laurel and Hardy come dy duo. And as the summer dredges on to its blistering end, head lines nation-wide might read in big, bold letters — “I Love Trou ble.” Enough said. for free brochure. 800-880-5614. SALESPERSON NEEDED! Hardware wholesaler in Southwest Houston is hiring a salesperson with pleasant personality. Must be interested in sales job, be able to travel and relocate as required. 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Along this guided tour is ex hibited a tremendous waste of talent in the uninspired perfor mances of Jeff Bridges as Jimmy Dove, an Irish bomb squad spe cialist and Tommy Lee Jones as Gaerity, an Irish terrorist chasing after Dove to avenge a past Dove would like to stay buried. The movie begins as Gaerity plots a ruthless escape from a prison off the coast of Northern Island. Gaerity reaches America where he sees Dove on television after one of his bomb squad runs. Dove has conveniently just decid ed to quit the sqiaad and begin in earnest living with his family. But Gaerity begins picking off Dove’s bomb squad buddies one- by-one with an incredible knack for custom rigging bombs. By the end, Gaerity pulls off some stunts that put the children’s game “Mousetrap” to shame. Dove rejoins the squad as Gaerity sets his sights on taking him out (not to dinner, of course.) There are genuine moments of tension surrounding the movie’s weak plot with occasional sight ings of acting. Bridges and Jones struggle about as much as Kevin Cost ner did in “Robin Hood” to find a consistent foreign accent. The best performance comes from Lloyd Bridges- Jeff’s real life father, playing Dove’s uncle Max, who Dove turns to for so lace. While some scenes are grip ping, Stephen Hopkins’ direc tion is uninspired, perhaps be cause the screenplay is equally half-baked. What this movie is in the end is an excuse to watch Bridges stand up and play hero, while Tommy Lee Jones relies on his patented manic squirrellyness to pass for a villain. Disposable characters are in troduced and blown to bits, but it would have been a better stunt, actually, if this whole movie was blown away. ACNE STUDY BLADDER INFECTIONS MOBILE DJ. Experienced. Greatfor Weddings, Parties, Barbecues, Dances, Birthdays, any special occasion. Mic/Lights available. Book early!! Call The Party Block at 693-6294. 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In Dodge he meets the rival Clanton-McLaury gang, leading to the most celebrated gun fight in history at the O.K. Cor ral. Dodge City is also where the movie’s bright spot appears — Doc Holiday played by Den nis Quaid. Doc Holiday’s suave and elo quent nature, coupled with sparse moments of comic relief, were the only saving graces to the film. So for a western that chroni cles the life of a legendary hero, try the Lone Ranger and leave Earp to the Old West. Hill reve first lad ecogni H illary Clintor one of t jost admirab fomen in the nited States intelligent, irticulate and She alsc to her fami Min breadwi: lice. 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