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Show Arts 8 Entertainment The Forum Wednesday January 29 1997 Don't Cry for Arcatdliai: Her, Not We MI usl Love it lie for Madonna Oimwititeci sleek and debonair Antonio Madonna to win over Banderas create the perfect Argentina, and America, with Mor,n tn rUnno her beautiful Dont Cry For Me Argentina. While Madonna proved to the world that she can act, v. 1. actor Antonio Banderas proved to the world that, yes, ne too can sing and dance. Banderas plays the role of Che, the ever present narrator who assumes the role of whatever situation he is placed in. In a fantastic dream sequence, Banderas concentrates all of his talents as he waltzes with the dying Eva Peron. Banderas perfor- mance is charged with contin- ual subdued anger, sarcasm and humor. The massive production values are also making Evita Spanish . Originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice in 1976, Evita has spent its life on the stages of London and New York, until now. For nearly a year, America has been tortured by the media hype surrounding this show. It stars a pregnant Madonna, it opened on Christmas and if a has Bloomingdales special Evita boutique, the show must be good. Finally Evita arrived in Lake City. We get our tickets and are prepared to sing along with the Hot 100 tune You Must Love Me. uiuvie-goer- s find themselves disap- pointed by the' movies con- -' tinual song and dance. Director Alan Parker daringly created Evita despite past musical failures such as Doctor Doolittle, Paint Your Wagon, and Grease 2. While many people may find musicals to be unrealistic and irritating, with a Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy, Evita may be just the thing to change customary musical conceptions. The dynamic cast of pop star, Madonna; Broadway vet- eran, Jonathan Pryce; and the Luuwamaui, first-lad- y and fashionable of She Argentina. willingly abandoned her coned bras and black leather during the 84 days of filming to focus on the role she always wanted, and was meant to play. She fur- ther proved her dedication to Evita by abandoning her vocal identity and working months with top vocal train- ers, proving to the world that there is nothing she cant and wont do. Despite spending hun-Sa- lt dreds of hours working to a success, With 299 scenes become the perfect Eva Peron, filmed in three foreign coun- Madonna recently noted die tries, with over 4,000 extras, similarities she shares with People were with for the same Evita angry reason they are angry with me today. We are women with' success and power. And sue- cess and power Madonna tinues to earn, including a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Rumor also has it she is on the road to an Oscar. With equally impressive Antonio performances, Banderas and Jonathan Pryce are forced into the shadows of Madonnas glitz and glamour. onathan Pryce plays the cele- brated, though certainly not as flamboyant, political leader of Argentina, President Juan Peron. Pryce, despite being ever present in the film, steps out of the spotlight to allow her character. con-Glob- es j Evita demands to be seen, unless singing nuns and danc- ing labor unions send you into convulsions. With astoundingly well- blended cast and three Golden under its belt, Evita ds insisting that 'we allow Madonna to sing and dance her way into our heart. So stop singing Madonna, we love vou ! 1 Susan Stacey Thomasina Coverly is a Forum staff writer whose Erecocious mind is a constant challenge to her 13-year-- Websters New Collegiate Dictionary defines the term Arcadia as a region of ancient preece frequently chosen as background for pastoral poet- 7 a region or s9en? 1 simpie pleasure and quiet. Contrary 1. Webster s definition, playwright Tom Stoppards eyes. is the setting for philo- sophical and passionate dis- chaos theory, landscape architecture, the second law of thermodynam- ics and Fermats last theorem, incorporated with sexu- al promiscuity, mystery, histo- ry and witty humor, the out- com.e Is the intellectual mas- terpiece, Arcadia. Pioneer Theater current Companys produc- tion of Arcadia takes place n enchanting study over- looking the gardens of Sidley Perk, a large country estatp in England. It opens with a cap-- " tivating view of the unusual characters who lived within the confines of Sidley Park in the early 19th century. handsome young tutor, Hodge. Septimus Septimus is further challenged with the complications of maintaining several simultaneous affairs of the heart, including Thomasinas mother, Lady oiaucia residing at Sidley Park during this time include Septimus friend, poet Lord Byron; Thomasinas silent brother, Gus; Jellaby, the decrepit old butler; and Ezra Chater, a minor poet whose promiscu-Whe- n ous wife has jeopardized his honor, Just as the audience becomes completely captivat- - ed and puzzled by this com- plex cast of characters, from Stoppard the 19th century to the pre sent and introduces an ly complex group of modern-ma- y fast-forwar- ds cu equal-iiuuiiiuii- , Arcadia page 9 Mother Anyone Would R.ecoeni i A Amy Hodson Forum staff writer ,,,Frvfe0ple holay ??u m Tlvt' sur- might come as said Albert Brooks new comedy, Mother, which he directed, and starred in. Mother is a realistic comedy about science fiction John Henderson (Brooks) who, after another failure at marriage decides he must iron out problems with his mother before a relation- ship with another woman will ever work. Henderson decides the best way to work tf1S co-wro- te, it affects s brother, Henderson younger Jed (Rob Morrow) as well, Jeff has always been closest to members, mother and is challenged by his mothers new connec- tion to Henderson. Each member is driven to their family relationships, The films strength lies in Brooks signature cynicism that makes it natural to identi-write- r, fv oneself with his frustrated re-defi- ne character. Whether fending off food being shoveled onto his plate or showing disgust calling the freezer bum on months old ice cream a tective layer. Brooks has been one of Americas favorite comics for years. He previously direct-prised, starred, and Real Modern Life, and Lost in Romance, America. He also received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Broadcast News. Reynolds has appeared in over 25 feature films, including the starring role in Singing in the Rain and an Oscar nominated performance as Molly Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Brooks has created a e, co-wro- te when realizing his mother really does have sex, Brooks expresses emotions and aggra- vations that are always 7elt out his problem is to move when back in with his mother, mother. dealing with ones Beatrice (Debbie Reynolds). Reynolds, in her first star- - hilarious movie that will . The Experiment, as Henderson likes to call it. is a?70ne.'lith a mother complated7cSn an inconvenient interruption tVwell. SheeliverfW chartersmfnson to Beatrice, who is ; j1 and her privacy and Span- CmP alrratf inno- dence. As mother and son cence. Reynolds begin to view one another as R,08 h?.1S? a,Sam may thV kitchen dlfflCUlt 38 people, rather than family cheefeTn yU Sight." Swith pt-u- w? fi fe ttSSlEtt" |