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Show 4 Wednesday, October 25, 1978 Psqe Id Trivia Test RDT Opens Nov. 10 & t t , v When reviewing Animal House it is necessary to preface the critique with the confession that the film is fun. Why Animal House is fun is obvious, ob-vious, but how the film's humor succeeds in the face of it's poor direction is fairly mysterious. The film is a typical National Lampoon production produc-tion as they take diamonds in the rough and cut them poorly. Still, the film is fun. Whether one is a college grad or just a party person, chances are that you have met people similar to the characters in the film. John Belushi's role had to invoke universal recognition among the audience. Who hasn't known someone just as insane as Belushi's gross out king. The people of the Delta Chi are drawn from that one totally gonzo frat that seems to be an obligatory part of every college campus across the nation. Yet, when one considers the richness of material available to National Lampoon, the film is rather mediocre. Every time there is a slow spot, Belushi is trotted out to mug for the camera. The pacing of the film becomes quite jerky, with episodes dead ending almost as suddenly sud-denly as they begin. Camera work is rudimentary rudimen-tary and uninspired, and the direction seems to have been drawn from the piecemeal shcool of "what do we do now, huh?" Well it's fun. John Belushi is far more talented than you'd ever guess from Animal House. But as usual National Lampoon started with a good idea, wanted to make it better, and wound up burying (almost) the good idea. The word that best describes the film is sophmoric. Some people think it's hilarious but you don't get that 'till your Junior year. tsjy 9 9 9 8 I.KTTKRR From Page 2 Editor: Once again the Kimball Art Center graciously opens its doors to the community Thursday evening at 5:30, inviting us to celebrate their unique accomplishments. An event like this allows us the opportunity to congratulate congrat-ulate the hard working staff and lend them support -and encouragement for their con-tinued con-tinued existence; Much appreciation ap-preciation is due David F., Franci, K.T., Tom, Marilyn and Bonnie for their perser-verence perser-verence and dedication in the day-to-day programming of interesting classes and events which are satisfying and enriching to Park City's growing image as more than a ski town. The Art Center is financed through generous private contributions from such ded-cated ded-cated patrons as Bill Kimball, Kim-ball, the center's founder, through grants on a state and national level, and primarily through individual yearly memberships which give the Art Center its status as a community facility. Each $15 membership from members mem-bers of the Park City -community is what keeps the doors open. Please take time to join Thursday night. The Kimball Art Center needs to know we're behind them and that we appreciate their contribution to our town. Come and demonstrate community com-munity support for another great year for the arts in Park City. Sincerely, Patricia" E. Smith First Prize Is A Lot By Rave Ringholz Around Park City in 60 minutes aboard a hot air balloon will be the first prize for the person who takes out a new Kimball Art Center membership or increases an . existing membership by the largest dollar amount at the Art Center's Open House, Thursday, October26, at 5:30 p.m. This Open House will kick off the Art Center's membership drive and fund raising campaign in Park ot Air City. Those who are already members may wish to increase in-crease the size of their membership and non-members joining for the first time may also qualify for the prize. Second place award will be an original ceramic pot thrown by Art Center Director Direc-tor David Fernandez. In case of ties, winners will be selected by a drawing. The balloon ride is being donated by Salt Lake City balloonist, Stewart Roberts. VOTE FOR J Page Stout ..County Clkre He Knows His Job!! 1 yi. . 34 -Or -t. V Repertory Dance Theatre has announced its 1978-79 season, opening on November Novem-ber 10 and 11, with new pieces added to the repertory and new performance facilities. facili-ties. One of the new pieces is being choreographed by Bruce Marks, artistic director direc-tor of Ballet West. Others have been obtained from noted choreographers or from the Dance Notation Bureau, a center for the notation and reconstruction of dance works. Two new facilities will be available for the presentation of these new pieces by RDT. The company plans to perform in both the Capitol Theatre and the auditorium of the Irving School Arts Complex during the season. "A Tribute to Virginia Tanner" opens RDT's fall season on November 10 and 11. Miss Tanner, Salt Lake's first lady of dance, is founder and director of Salt Lake's Children's Dance Theatre and was a founder of RDT in 1965. A special program for the tribute to Miss Tanner will combine performances of the Children's Dance Theatre with those of the RDT company. RDT will perform two pieces, CDT one piece, and two will be performed by the two companies com-panies together. This will be RDT's premier in the Capitol Theatre. The performance will begin at 8:00 p.m., as will all future performances. The March 30 and 31 season, also in the Capitol Theatre, will present the premier of Bruce Marks' new piece. " This is one of the few times T BallerWe'st "and" RDT, have r had the opportunity to coitk bine their talents. Work has begun on the piece, which will be presented as the highlight of the evening, with additional pieces completing the program. Small group pieces will highlight the May 11 and 12 season. These performances will feature individual members mem-bers of the company in a variety of pieces. Performances Perfor-mances will be at either the new Irving School Arts Complex, presently under construction in Sugarhouse, or at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets and information for all performances may be obtained by calling RDT at 581-6702. RDT will also present four free "City Stages" events made possible through a grant from the Salt Lake Council for the Arts. The series begins with a lecture-demonstration lecture-demonstration by choreographer choreo-grapher Matthew Diamond on November 30 at 8 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the University of Uah campus. Matthew Diamond is working on the piece "Dead Heat" for the RDT company. The second in the series, on December 7, demonstrates the process of preparing a piece obtained from the Dance Notation Bureau for performance. Dance notation nota-tion is a system for writing down movement in time and space so a choreographer's work may be used by dance companies at a future time. On January 11 and 25 "The Dancer as Actor" will be the topic. Times and locations of the December and January events are to be announced. Jeannic Moore Despite predictions of a stumper, Jeanie Moore won last week's Trivia Test with some suspected expert tutelage. Ms. Moore identified the Olympics, "Sugarfoot" and Lenny Bruce to win a free lunch compliments of theCorner Store. To win you free lunch be the first person to correctly answer the following questions. This week's Trivia Test is rated "expert" and we will be surprised if even Jim and George can come up with the solution. Entries can be made in person or by phone to The Newspaper office (419 Main Street, 649-9592) before 5 p.m. Monday. This week's questions are: 1. What singing group cleaned up with "A Little Lit-tle Bit of Soap?" 2. What was the name of Peter Lawford's dog in the television detective series "The Thin Man?" 3. How many deer hides did the Park City Elks collect last year? j 1 WL a i v: 111 " x?.Kir.r.ntn PIZZA Made In A Pan a Great Sandwiches Salad Bar Take Out Service 649-8277 .430 Main vPackrOijy It's not my place to run the train The whistle I can't blow It's not my place to say how far The train's allowed to go It's not my place to shoot off steam Nor even clang the bell But let the damn thing jump the track And see who catches hell TO VIDEO Sunday Afternoon Football Oct. 29 2:00 pm Denver vs. Seattle Monday NFL Action 7:00 pm L.A. at Atlanta Saturday Night Live 11:30 every weekend Watch for the local production of The Time Machine with scenes from our Main Street Sunday Nov. 5 For Information 649-9939 South of Utah Coal & Lumber 136 HEBER AVENUE ME TO THE LAEIGEST WAIP IN THE NTAKARtA. Duy and sell used equipment. Ski and Bindings representatives representa-tives will be on hand to select the proper equipment for you. Equipment Registration Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-i 2 Noon Equipment Pick-up Sunday, 6:00 p.m. October 28 & 29 Saturday & Sunday Park City Memorial Building |