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Show Signpost Tuesday, September 27, 1983 B9 Mandrel I Thrills r A true performer is the only way to describe Barbara Mandrell.She gave the crowd of over 7500 gathered at the Dee Events Center Sept. 19 more than their money's worth with her special "down-home" brand of entertainment. Mandrell proclaimed, as she burst onto the stage clad in black and red, that she wanted to wear something "hot" for the crowd. But, she added, when she checked her ap-parance in her full length mirror, she looked more like a 90-pound matador. Matador or not, Mandrell was able to titilate her audience for over an hour and a half with one of the most versatile shows on the concert tour. With seeming ease, she switched from country to pop, to rhythm and blues, to gospel and back to country again. Mandrell's opening act was Lee Greenwood and his band Trick. Greenwood, who also plays his share of instruments, put on a show that equaled Mandrell's in quality and nearly equaled her's in time. Currently, Greenwood is best known for his hit Owe You, that is being considered for an Academy of Country Music award. His music contained both footstom-ping country music and slow-tempo balads. He even showed his musical prowess by playing a soprano and tenor saxophone duet by himself. All in all, the Barbara Mandrell concert was well worth the time and money invested. It is not very often that an entertainer like Mandrell comes to town, so if you missed her this time you better not the next. films Survey Movie of During the past years, the Department of Theater Art's Survey of Cinema course has grown so successful that the new department chairman, Dr. Ronald Ladwig, has asked John Elzey, the course's primary instructor, to consider some major changes. Begining in autumn quarter, the feature films shown to students in the course will be open to the public. Six outstanding movies will be available for three performances in the Wildcat theater. Students who are registered for the class, Theater Arts 102, will study the films in depth in terms of techniques, history, and meanings and will pay for admission with a special laboratory fee. Non-registered viewers will pay $2.00 or $1.50 for those with Weber State ID. This quarter's films include: The Grapes of Wrath (1940), John Ford's filming of Steinbeck's great novel, starring Henry Fonda, Oct. 10 and 11. Citizen Kane (1941), Orson Well's masterpiece, Oct. 17 and 18. The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), William Wyler's Acadamy Award-winning story of returning war veterans, Oct. 24 and 25. The Seventh Seal (1957) Ingmar Bergman's great allegory on life and death, starring Max Von Sydow, Nov. 7 and 8. Yojimbo Akira Kurosawa's tale of a reluctant samuria, Nov. 14 and 15. Galipoli One of the recent crop of fine Austrailian films, directed by Peter Weir and starring Mel Gibson and Mark Lee, Nov. 21 and 22. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Brief descriptions of each film will be provided for movie-goers. "This is a new departure for us," explained Dr. Elzey. "We have realized for years that there is interest in Ogden in good older films, and we have turned out literally hundreds of students in the survey course since Buckley Jeppson started it several years ago. With the cooperation of the Union Building staff and the student film committee, we can now offer multiple showings in a much better theater and without the interruptions created by 50-minute class periods." The opening up of the Survey class movies is only the beggining, according to Dr. Elzey. For the next year or so, Dr. Elzey will be working on developing a serious film study program aimed at various areas of the movies. The expaned program will provide more exposer of all aspects of films. "We recognize that there are many opportunities in Utah for film actors, but also we are certain that there is an audience for really good films, old, new, national, and international," said Elzey. He said that the new extension plans for the Survey of Cinema classes will help cater to the interested audience and contribute to their filmeducation. the Week The Wildcat Theater has announced the fall quarter schedule of blockbuster movies. The season begins with "Fun with Dick and Jane, " running Sept. 28, 29, 30, and Oct 1. "The Chinese Connection" is scheduled for Oct. 5, 6, 7, and 8, with a special midnight showing on the 8th. Homecoming movie will be "Follow That Dream" showing Oct. 12, 13, 14, and 15 with a midnight movie on Saturday. In honor of Homecoming, the price for this movie will be $1. "An Officer and a Gentleman " is the offering for Oct. 19, 20, 21, and 22. For the brave of heart, the Halloween season offers a double feature, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" and "The Thing. " You can get into the spirit of things Oct. 26, 27, 28, and 29 with midnight movies scheduled for Friday and Saturday. You get to see both chillers for one price! November 2, 3, 4, and 5 brings f2 Hours" with a midnight showing on Saturday the 5th. "Midnight Express" will be shown November 9 through 12. The Wildcat Theater season winds down with showings of "Tootsie" on Nov. 16, 17, 18, and 19 and "Tron " with showing dates of Nov. 30, and Dec 1, 2, and 3. Showtimes are 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The cost is $1.50 with student-body card or $2.00 without. Wednesday is dollar night for everyone, so we'll see you at the movies! 315Z E. Wall JW DTTfl W EIiDCATS r 1 s. wo Separate LUBS Country Rock Tues. Sun. Rock -N- Roll .... Live Music Live Music Thru. Sat. Mondays Pro-Football on our 10ft screen Dinner Specials Tuesdays Ladies Night Country Rock Club Thursdays Pitchers Night Every 7 hours Pitchers Only $2.25 Pool Only 25$ from 1 to 3 p.m. every day Plus many more added attractions Coupon Good for one FREE Draft or Set Up On any Mon., Tues., and Wed. in Bigfoot's Country Rock only void after 10-15-83 |