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Show Reviews Movie Review Ski Review The Glass Menageries third attempt seems to be the charm by Tricia Martinez "The Glass Menagerie, was Tennessee Williams first (and best) play ever to be produced on Broadway. A new film adaptation has been brought to the screen by the directing skills of Paul Newman. The first attempt to adapt this delicate play into a movie was in 1950; it was a disaster, and failed miserably at the box office. The second was a production that was better than the first attempt, but still definitely lacked substance. With Newman and a cast of great talent, the third seems to be the charm. The major differences between Newmans production and the two former attempts are both obvious and vital. The 1950 script was rewritten, and all of Williams magic was lost. Newmans production stays with the original play almost entirely, allowing the character of Tom (which many believe is a character Williams closely identified with himself) to be homosexual. The later version starred Katherine Ilepburn, but she couldnt carry it alone, and planning this production around commercial breaks is, in itself, cinematic suicide. Joanne Woodward plays Amanda, in what is perhaps her greatest performance yet. She plays every moment with constant change, her character evolves with a grace that is made-for-T.- c both natural and poignant. Karen Allen plays Laura, Amandas young spinster daughter, and John Malkovich (The Killing Fields) plays Tom, Lauras older brother. These two characters are the thread that sew this production together. Tom has just returned from somewhere ' unknown, haunted by the act of deserting his sister to establish his own existence. He feels so badly about this act, that it destroys a part of him. Laura is shy and reclusive, and Allen does a beautiful job by not (as Joanna Miles did in the television version) or overplaying Lauras limp, and makes a lasting impression. James Naughton rounds off the cast as the Gentleman Caller, whom Laura remembers as a star athlete in high school, but is actually a failure. His arrival in the household is a pivotal point in the story, because it allows a cruel reality into their fantasy world. With the combination of Paul Newman and this cast, The Glass Menagerie gives the audience a rendition that is worthy of the original script. The cast works well with the story (they have all played the same roles on stage before), and Newmans experience in working with Tennessee Williams in the past is apparent. The third time really is a charm, and definitely worth the wait. . LP Review Kitaro no longer remains a best kept secret by Erick Seheen The Light of the Spirit When one thinks of Windham Hill, or audiophile music, names like George Winston, Liz Story, Paul Winter, and Manheim Steamroller (famous for the Fresh Aire albums) UP- Until the release of his latest i)1 t , The Light of the Spirit, many electronic and audiophile listeners thought that Kitaro would always remain one of their best kept secrets Not anymore. Kitaro s record label, Geffen, seems to have finally made a full commitment to back him. Record stores have been flooded with promo-tionmaterial, distributors are offering trips to Japan to meet Kitaro, and Kitaro is launching his largest U.S. tour ever (he has already pjayed two dates in Salt Lake). Yes, Kitaro can finally join the ranks of the yuppies household names. Unfortunately for longtime fans. The Light of the Spirit, falls short of many expectations. At first it appears that Kitaro has been lis - al tening to old Pink Floyd albums. The first rack, Mysterious Encounter, "sounds a lot like something from Floyds Wish You Were Here. On the title track, Kitaro experiments with some female vocals that are reminiscent of those on Dark Side of the Moon. These vocals (Kitaro s, not Floyds) are a definite mistake. 1 hey break up the serenity and enchantment of the instrumentation in much the same that a stone interrupts still water. They way may be well performed, but they just dont fit. One positive aspect to this LP is Kitaros continued use of several musicians and complex recording techniques to create a broad, sound. Pieces such as Moondance, and Howling Thunder are representative of Kitaro s earlier work. Overall, Light of the Spirit is an album worth buying. If you are new to Kitaros music, this U s a good way to introduce yourself to his work. Then go buy Asia, Silk Road, or Tenku. They are his best efforts. To the longtime fan, I would suggest getting it anyway. As one Kitaro enthusiast put it, Its Kitaro, so Ill get it. Even his boring stuff is worth listening to. I agree sur-roundi- Cancer screenings offered The Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Program, sponsored by the Utah Depart- Nov 18 MURRAY E.S. ment of Health and affiliated with the Utah COTTONWOOD LDS Division of the American Cancer Society, will 1160 E. Vine STAKES, be holding cancer screening clinics for wo(Murray men at the following times and locations: Nov. 2 & 1- 6- GOVERNMENT CENTER, Appointments are necessary for these cli2001 S. State, Suite nics. Please call 2 for an appointment (SLC)-- 3 or for further information. Nov. 3 & 1- 7- REDWOOD The clinics will include a Pap test, pelvic MULTIPURPOSE and breast examination, blood pressure CENTER, 3060 S. Lester St. check, hemoccult kits for colorectal testing (SLC)-5:1- 5 to 7:15 cancer, and health education information on risk factors, signs and symptoms of Nov. 4 & 1- 8- CANNON HEALTH cancer, and referral for appropriate medical followBUILDING. 288 N. 1460 W. up. Specially trained registered nurses will (SLC)-5-- 7 do the examinations. Nov. 9 COPPERVIEW A fee ranging from $3 to COMMUNITY CENTER. $18 will be charged based upon annual family income 8446 S. 340 W. (Midvale)-9-l- l and family size. Nov. 16 BENNION LDS STAKE The clinic is for all women regardless of CENTER, 6250 S. 2200 W. affiliation. religious Jordan)-8:45-3:45 (West 538-671- Fprum ft W a"nua! SSIirfSw in Gamra wil1 be held January Its purpose-- to encouragl Vwintr Olympic sports, while developing support for physical fitness and 2-1- 7. photo Credit: Utah Winter GamesHughes amaf Martin MB ; Seven wonders of Utah I located near Salt Lake City by Jason Smith - Winter is coming, and in Utah, that means skiing. Utah is Americas premier vacation state when it comes to skiing, and is known for The Greatest Snow on Earth. Theres easy access to resorts, a truly unlimited with variety seven world class resorts within 30 minutes of Salt Lake City. Resorts include Alta, Brighton Deer Valley, Park City, Park West, Snowbird and Solitude. From Salt Lake City, access to these resorts is simple. The airport offers great regular bus rides, taxis, rental cars or limousines. Cost for such transportation can be as cheap as $5.00. Besides Utah s big seven in close proximity, there are four other major resorts less than an hour s drive from Salt Lake City. They are Nordic Valley, Powder Mountain, Snow sin, and Sundance. Utah Ba- brings nearly 250,000 people annually to its snow laden slopes. Utah is famous for its light, dry, powdery snow, and resorts receive an average of 500 inches of snpwfall annually. The sreat snow draws bi2 events, such as the rr Festival in Park City, along with World Cup races in the same resort. The Utah Winter Gaines are one of the main events, created to give amateur athletes around the intermountain west a chance to participate in winter Olympic sports and to develop public support for such events. Approximately 1.500 aspiring young athletes will compete this January in over 60 events. The ski industry in Utah is constantly grow-m- g and developing. Park West recently added 120 new acres of skiing into the resort by expanding their boundary to include Murdock Bowl. Snowbird officially opened its world-clas- s conference center in the 'Cl iff Lodge May 1, new facbties can accommodate Ann18 up to 900 people for various meetings of all sorts. Solitude will be updating and its Main Street Grill restaurant. expanding Also expanding for this season is Robert Redfords ski resort, Sundance. This year Sun- dance opened the Creekside building, which will have food services and several small meeting and conference rooms. While the skiing is tremendous, so is the service and the value. Ski programs, including discounts on tickets, lodging, equipment, and sometimes transportation on noted airlines are available to everyone. Many resorts offer special family packages such as the Kids Ski Free Program. There exists a large number of specialized services and amenities, with elegant restaurants, designer rooms at lodges, and complete health and beauty centers. Furthermore, 30 minutes away is Salt Lake Uty, with its vast entertainment possibilities of fine cuisine, live entertainment and concerts and sports events. cing, dan- , Issue 5 Nov. 3, 1987 |