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Show THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, February 19, 1987 AS WE SEE IT Comedy, Crisp Dialogue Make 'Mannequin' A Must ": ShoWest'87DEPT.: Each year the studios trot out clips oyhe product they are working on, either in production, ready for release or on the planning board. Then, they get together with the theater owners and bookers of the theaters in the western states and that's ShoWest. By anyone's standards, this year's edition, ShoWest '87, under the capable orchestration of Christine Galante, was informative, glitzy, d and only one short block away from my suite at the Holiday Inn & Casino where the staff is excellent and the tables and slots seemed to be doing well for those who cared to try their luck. The studios either host breakfasts, lunches, dinners or have hospitality suites where the attendees can get a gander at the product and, of course, the press does turn out in force. ' While we didn't see anyone else from the Utah press corps, As We See It was there along with Variety, The . star-studde- Hollywood Reporter, Forbes Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Billboard Magazine and a host of other journalists who cover the Gollywood beat. Celebrities in attendance included Robin Williams, George Carlin, Jim Varney, Bette Midler, Danny DeVito, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Dan Akroyd, Paul Hogan, Leonard Nimoy; Robert England movies something special. As We See It has worked with the Century 5 Theatres on promotions in Salt Lake and will do so again. Some theaters feel that dropping an ad in the paper is promotion. That's advertising, not promotion and gives the potential customer the feeling that they really don't care if you show up or not. presented: Tom Cruise, Boxoffice Star of the Year ( Top Gun and Color of by Mark Cartwright Kelli Lldell Grtta Sheet Ealerttiameat Critic Money) . ; Paul Hogan, Male Star of the Year ( Crocodile Dundee) ; Leonard Nimoy, Director of the Year ( Star Trek 4); Ann Margret, First Annual Hall of Fame Award; i Deborah Shelton, Most Promis- ing Female Star ( Hunk) ; C. Thomas Howell, Most Promising Male Star (Soulman, A Tiger's SEEN ON THE SCREEN DEPT.: Emmy is a store mannequin created by Jonathan, an aspiring artist who doesn't seem able to hold down menial jobs for too long. Once he has created Emmy in his esthetic ideal, he promptly loses her, only to discover her in a department store window where he takes a job just to be near his creation which he finally discovers comes to life at night and only for him when no one else is around. That's the plot of the new Twentieth Century Fox release Mannequin, which is currently playing around town. The film is for those who enjoy the oddball comedies of the Forties and Fifties when they really knew how to write comedy ( Topper comes to mind instantly) and this film has its share of really hysterical moments, such as when Jonathan takes his love for a ride on Tale) Paul Maslanski, King of Comedy Award (producer of Police Academy series) A note of interest is that the president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valente, agreed with me during our hasty interview that there are too many grade B and C films being made by quicky independent filmers and that it would be in everyone's best interest if they would make three or four good films per year rather than knock off the 10 or more fast buck, low quality features that they have been doing. He also agreed that the exhibitor (theater owner) would help the boxoffice if they would promote more, making a night at the his motorcycle, or when he's passionately holding her and someone walks in on them, causing Emmy to state. return to her During the course of their romance, the store they are in is a competition with a rival that is determined to shut down their store which Emmy and her creator-boyfrien- d aren't about to let happen. The dialogue is crisp, witty and which makes Mannequin a funny film, which belongs on the must-se- e list for comedy lovers. Opening tomorrow (Friday) is a film from New World Pictures which ie well-pace- d, in i;P jiji n At ACROSS Pose Indian tribe Iowa: abbr. Terrorist group Orifice Beside Totals deum" Mineral sources Appear ( 50 51 53 532-600- 0, ever-popul- tt font '!'!: 57 59 Johnson 571-540- GALLERIA'S NEW baser mm J J t 5 I NOW OPEN DAILY 4 to 11 p.m.; Sot., 12 noon-1- 2 Mon.-Fri- ., E. 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The high jinks and machine-gu- n dialogue are incredible, and if you're a Marx Brothers fan (or even if not), you shouldn't miss David Maxwell's pantomiming as Gino, or Doug Davis's Groucho, with excellent support from Bryon Finch, Alisa Harris, Randall Hickman, Jennifer O'Haley and Kathy Kelly. for ticket Call City Rep, information. The show is running concurrently with the "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream-coat,- " still playing to packed houses after two months. Reservations are advisable for either show. And don't forget, tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow are your last chances to see "Mary Poppins" at Symphony Hall. J 10 CROSSWORD CROSSWORD CROSSWORD CROSSWORD Sugary Dined 3$ Highlights include Jennifer O'Haley's "You're The Best," portraying every usherette's dream of stardom, a wonderful "Hollywood Production Code" number in which the entire cast chant and sing their way through said code without missing a beat. The first act ends with an invitation to stay for the feature film, a Marx Brothers comedy, "A Night In The Ukraine." OPEN: Sol. Sun., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. "A FIm Mwttf With 4 Tow f Clou" Collectable! Antiques Wonderful Junk t Choose """" timate theater located in the ZCMI Center, was packed Monday night and a friendly warning was given that those on the front row put their feet on the stage at their own risk. There's a lot of action on that stage. Tap dancing, songs and skits, everything from "Famous Feet" to "You're Just Too Marvelous," and "Thanks For The Memory." I ... 31 pocket-handerchi- 4 MURRAY SWAP MEET Kim Cottroll hitches a rid with Andrew UNEASY RIDER in "Mannequin," a nw 20th Century Fox comedy. Sheet City Rep's in in ft ii j Enter off State St. at S177 So. or 21 lOraen 264-105- 5250 So. 2nd 26 on the Hollywood we knew and loved back in the good old days when a trip to the movies was the highlight of the week. From the moment the entire cast, as the staff of the theater, invite the audience in song and dance to "Go To The Movies," the fun never slows. i: MURRAY FAIR GROUNDS 23 25 take-of- f 03 'Am at 5300 South Exit Vendors Call 10 12 14 15 17 19 21 lobby of Grauman's Chinese Theater, is a sparkling, energetic ii Cail 7 the Ukraine." hi RESTON i 9 The first half of the show, set in the ,i i;pi' $3995 1 4 SALT LAKE. Movie buffs, old song lovers or fans of old Marx Brothers movies will love City Rep's latest, "A Day in Hollywood, a Night IP tin Free Continental Breakfast Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi Satellite TV 1 byOlgaMilius Until next week, remember to keep your feet off the seat and the popcorn hot. Weekend Rates "Nightmare on Elm Street 3"), Deborah Shelton who's latest movie "Hunk" is due in March, Gene Edwards who really is Grizzly Adams, Don Shanks, Mickey Gilley and the list is almost endless.' One note on professionalism, Deborah Shelton was signing autographs with her hand in a cast (the pain was obvious) while another "star" didn't bother to show because of a possible cold. As We See It covered all the functions, interviewed the celebs and we will be bringing you their comments as their pictures get closer to their respective theater release dates. Naturally, whenever you have a convention of this magnitude, awards are presented to those deserving recognition for their work, so we've included just the major awards Green Sheet Theater Critic d, lT and Stage At City Rep THE CONTEST DEPT.: Remember that the "As We See It Country Getaway" contest starts this week. The entry form is on this page and you can enter as often as you like. We wish you all good luck and remind you that everyone who enters will be eligible for our grand prize drawing. MFfntaaitoim Heather Langencantp (from Taps And Tunes On and never hit their target. Action film lovers, this is your ticket. is every bit as good as Heartbreak Ridge, if not better, and it's titled Death Before Dishonor, starring Fred Dryer (TV's Hunter) as a Marine gunnery sergeant sent overseas as an observer. Dryer quits observing and goes into action against the terrorists he and his men are faced with, which makes Death Before Dishonor one hell of an action-packebelievable film. One thing you'll notice is that unlike a lot of films of this type, he does not stand out in the open while the enemy fires thousands of rounds at him (as they did in Commando) 1 star of New World Pictures latest "Wanted Dead or Alive"? "Who was the Steve McQueen Rutger Hauer Dastm Hoffman film DBobMackie tg S Talataona O o CO Si 0 AMraii City tate -S- "AS WI co The Green Sheet, P.O. SEE Zip IT" Box 71 87, Murray, Utch 841 07 UD VIDEOS ETC. VIDCCM |