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Show THE PARK CITV Wednesday, August 7, 1974 ISMcks by .Quicksilver behind the screen, the sound is Where do you sit in the movies? Do you sit in the back row with usually excellent as well. Film crazies realize that the big adyour date? Or do you sit in the middle of the theater in the aisle vantage to seeing a film in a theater is the total immersion seats? Maybe you sit down front, where the film crazies sit. Where that is made possible by the big screen. The front row of a theater you sit can tell you something is sort of like getting front row about how you view films. to the Rolling Stones, exseats who in sit row back the People cept you don't have to fight for generally have viewed most of them. their movies on TV. The back of the theater affords the darkest Blazing Saddles is a film by Mel a man not known for his the Brooks, and smallest. screen image subtle humor. In fact, one of the size available. The colors arent few generalizations you can make as vivid as they are closer to the him is that nothing is sacred about screen. People who sit in back to the man. (In his snort. The are used to the small screen size Critic, Brooks rips apart those unof television and dont get the full derground filmmakers that I talked benefit of being in a movie. about last week. Why not?) People who have been exposed to Mel Perhaps they got zapped by the Brooks humor realize that Blazing elctron gun when they sat too is as much of a western as Saddles close to the TV. Their viewing Marx the Brothers Go West. habits were formed by the tube, The concerns a small story and now they view both media the western town that is beseiged by same way. Of course, there are ' bad guvs when it is learned the some people who like the privacy railroad is planning to run through of the back of the theater, but the area. You can't call it a plot not are in that interested the because its just a vehicle Brooks they uses to take you to his own little film anyway. world which, incidentally, is not The middle of the theater is sane. Imagine a dance nan gin populated by people who have Lili Von ShtuDD. who acts named broken away from the TV and alot like Marlena Dietrich and inconsciously or unconsciously vites the sheriff into her Dwessing view the film as a different media Woom" and you get a tiny glimpse from television. Hie images are of the type of humor in Blazing Saddles, its non sequitur, slapbrighter, the sound is better, and the colors are more vivid. (There stick, punny, profane, and absurd humor all in one film. is also a scientific theory on why the middle of the auditorium is the best place to view flicks, but it I enjoy subtle humor, but that is too complicated to repeat-now.- ) doesn't mean that I cant enjoy The middle of the readers some bits of absurdity once in a have made a big improvement in while. Except for Woody Allen, the quality of their film viewing. America has seen little absurdist humor outside of the White House. If you sit down front, the chan(Which reminds me of a film called ces are pretty good that you are a Fine Mess. It might be Another film crazy , or have a good chance apropos in September. HINT.) of becoming one. Film crazies Hopefully, Blazing Saddles and love the front because the screen another great slapstick film, The image is the brightest there. In Three. Musketeers, signal the the front of the theater, the return of a great film institution, a sense of humor. screen saturates the retina of Judging by its speedy return. your eye with the image, and a The Great American Cowboy was greater percentage of the retina successful at the Opera House box is covered with the image, office. Maybe the Films success will making it easier to get involved for more good show the way in the film. Because most documentaries and more mass theaters have the speakers audiences, but dont count on it. coiimra Pages fv house er fine act Palefire 310 No. Main - Heber, Utah a program with movement, flexibility, and character. On the outside ir may look like the traditional... but on the inside it is a total commitment to social integration for all ages. Were panning a program which offers all angles in recreation including skiing, bowling, trampoline, karate, pool, ping pong, shooting range, basketball, ice skating, football, swimming, dance, crafts, ballet, snowshoeing. try' skiing, mooning, cross-counhoryoga, backpacking, cycling, seback riding, golf, tennis, and baseball, just for starters. But more than that... Were offering a meaningful inprocess in recreation through dividualized and group counseling, rap sessions which allow anyone to be himself, and become the sdf hed like to be, and specialized parent-yout- h groups. With all this, we still need more. You. Too often youth and adults lack the facilities or opportunity to fulfill themselves, wie want to Its change that. The Memorial new under is Building management a management actively involved in coordinating as many group and individual activities as possible. We ask for your input, suggestions, and in making this oar-ticipati- success. If interested, contact 1 or Taylor Hartman at A at Kodnski Kathy will be schedule presenproposed ted through our local media as soon as it receives ratification from the board. 649-946- 649-861- 5. ABOUT THE STAFF Project Director Taylor Hartman comes from Long Beach, California, and offers a unique program in counseling as well as Youth and adults recreation. deserve access to a resource person who can listen and help resolve meaningful steps in overcoming problems. I intend to be available he said. Taylor to everyone, received his B.A. in Speech and his Masters in Guidance with an and Counseling on Rehabilitation. I emphasis want to work with the system, not against it, he remarked. Too often we dont pool our available people and resources effectively and this is more detrimental than beneficial o a community. We need to be aware of each others needs and help each other meet them. When asked what Taylor felt his greatest disappointment has bear since arriving in Park City, he So many quickly commented, people misunderstand my role. They fear Im a narc (narcotics agent ) and refuse to open up and be honest. "When asked how this affected him, he responded, Im here to work with the people. Im not turning anyone in. Ive been in the center of trie drug movement for 5 years and know how difficult it is to gain the trust of drug users. It just takes time and getting to know each other. I want to work with anyone with any kind of situation. Cfom-nunicati- Recreation All Frames 25 Off until the Art Festival is over PRE-MAD- E AND CUSTOM FRAMES 1 6 Days in Desolation & Gray Canyon August 1 August 12-- 1 7 $240.00 per person 26-3- PRICE INCLUDES: Sleeping Bags, Ground Sheet Foam Pack Waterproof Riverbag Gourmet Meals Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine All Eating Utensils Transportation From Town of Green River Waterproof Ammo Can for Camera FOR MORE INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS All CALL HARRY REED Rocky Mountain 649-906- 6 productions presents CTiRTiiuHMf Wed Director Kathy Kocinski has resided in Park City for the past 5 years. She renovated the recreation program through an innovative and hardworking approach. Known well for her own individuality and community involvement, Kathy offers aiot of direction and creativity to the Recreational DELICATESSEN and LIQUOR STORE SPECIALIZING Imported & IN American Delicacies HOURS 12:00 am to 10:00pm 7 days a week PHONE 436 MAIN STREET 649-895- 7 PARK CITY, UTAH rr aspects' of the program. Staff member Nancy Moore spends most of her time surrounded by participants in the recreation program. A sports enthusiast herself, she willingly involves everyone in new games, craf- -' ts, hikes, and other exciting events on a daily basis. Shes a great asset and makes a real difference in the success of each program. This cooperative program is sponsored by city, countv, anil st ate funds. ADVANCE TICKETS $5.00 SHOWS AT 8 & 10 PM AT THE PARK CITY OPERA HOUSE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE MOTHER LODE, THE OPERA HOUSE, WALLYS IN SALT LAKE Special thanks to the Claimjumper, Mother Lode, Cest Bon Skiiers Lodge, Eating Establishment, Treasure Mountain Inn . gTTHCOMM7TEE Coming August 12 |