| Show Standard-Examin- er Fnday December 1 2000 13 IliLT ‘The Replacements’ “RHAPSODY IN short on bright spots Standard-Examin- nudity violence language and sexual stiff and wire services Capsule reviews by Standard-Examin-er movie critic Steve Salles of new leases on vuleo: content An outsider is introduced into a bunch of rich country club kids She is befriended by one of the group’s re- THE REPLACEMENTS (PG-13- ) Language and sexual content Gene Hackman is called on to coach a group of replacement football players n to finish out a season Keanu Reeves is brought out of obscurity for a chance to quarterback in the pros It’s a predictable gathering of misfit underachievers destined to greatness because of their love of the game The only two bright spots: the likable and believable head cheerleader and the kicker who brought comic relief to “Notting Hill” 14 minutes (PG-- 1 3) Brief THE IN CROWD strike-ridde- chain-smokin- g 1 nax Cheese and Bacon Triangles Six flour tortillas 12 slices American cheese 1 12 cup cooked ha vn bits Salsa (optional) Cut tortillas in half to form 12 half circles Place one slice cheese over each tortilla half tearing to leave a border around edges Top cheese with bacon bits Brush a small amount of water around the edges of the tortilla Fold in half forming a triangle Press the watered edges of tortilla together to seal Cook immediately using one of the following methods or cover and refrigerate up to three days If desired serve with salsa Microwave directions: Place one tri 1 LOVE AND SEX (R) Ughthearted romantic comedy takes a refreshingly frank look at a sexually liberated Los Angeles woman (Famke Janssen) who falls in and out of love with Mr Right (Jon Favreau) 82 minutes angle on a microwave-saf- e plate Cook on high power in a microwave oven 16 to 20 seconds or until hot and cheese is melted Let stand one minute before serving Oven directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted Let stand one minute before serving Skillet directions: Cook triangles in a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown about 3 minutes per side Let stand one minute before serving Makes six servings - American - A week from films Diary Association Want to share a snack recipe? Send written copy to FLIX & SNAX Examiner 332 South Ward Ave PO Box 12790 Ogden UT 84412-279- 0 fax to or rammeri standardnet Please include your name your town of residence and your daytime phone number in case we need to contact you Standard-- 625-42- 99 singers who just happen to be WHITE sing several CHRISTMAS tunes including the title song “WHITE CHRISTMAS" An agreement between the theater and film distributor prohibits us from printing the film’s title here but we can tell you that the 1954 holiday musical stars Danny Kaye Bing Crosby n as Rosemary Clooney and entertainers who find themselves at a rustic lodge which is covered with WHITE snow for CHRISTMAS The Vera-Elle- legendary cancatunstAI Hirschfeld Disney Errtefpnses tnc Stick a movie in their socks Also released on video: ch Egyptian OGDENPeery’s rolls out the next of its style of leaders but for purposes unknown mainly because nobody is really mce in these movies The outsider also has a dark past she’s just out of a mental hospital Could have been interesting campy or intense - but chose none of the above Eventually it’s just dumb predictable and boring 100 minutes Hint: It’s not ‘Black Easter1 big-scre- BLUE”: Part of the “Fantasia 2000" collection this animated family film pays homage to the minutes VHS $2699 DVD $2999 set with special legacy disc By NANCY CHURNIN The three-dis- c Dallas Momng News you’re looking for Whether stulTers or for your this season’s family video and DVD selections offer variety From a new Teletubbies “Chnstmas in the Snow” for the youngest to “Fantasia 2000” for the young at heart here’s a look at what’s available in video stores now: CHRISTMAS IN THE SNOW - Adults can make fun of Tinky Winky Dipsy a and Po but the bright colors and comforting sounds of the Teletubbies still hit the spot for little ones “Chnstmas in the Snow” shows the Teletubbies building a look at snow tubby and takes a how children around the world celebrate Christmas 90 minutes VHS S2998 Laa-La- live-acti- OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER Some are called to greatness and some just think they’re called and become great anyway This charming animated musical tells the story of what happens when a reindeer is unable to fly and Santa says he will have to depend on all of the other reindeer A dog named Olive (voiced by Drew Barrymore) thinks Santa said he will have to depend on Olive the other reindeer and goes to the rescue 46 minutes VHS $1498 TOY STORY 2 - You can’t go wrong with “Toy Story 2” the story of how Woody’s friends save him from a collector who promises him immortality behind museum glass If you don’t own “Toy Story” yet you might want to go for a x set or even a three box set including audio commentaries from the g secrets 92 filmmakers and minutes VHS $2699 pack $3999 three-DVpack $6999 two-bo- movie-makin- $6999 AIR BUD: WORLD PUP - The latest in the “Air Bud” senes comes out Dec 12 This time the dog that played basketball and football does soccer with a little help from Brandi Chastain Buddy’s owner Josh Framm (Kevin Zegers) and Buddy find true love and Buddy starts a family Could more little sequels be on the way? 83 minutes VHS $1999 DVD ever-popul- $2999 THE TANGERINE BEAR: HOME IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS - This original animated film for home video and DVD is a story of a stuffed bear who has trouble finding a home because his smile was accidentally sewn upside down This d film teaches a lesson about what home really is A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Starlight Children’s foundation which provides comfort to more than 74000 seriously ill children each month 48 minutes VHS and DVD $14 98 warm-hearte- ANNIE GET YOLR GIN - The 1950 movie just Academy released on DVD should bring back happy memories 107 minutes VHS $1998 DVD $24 98 Award-winnin- g CHICKEN RUN - Mel Gibson may be figuring out “What Women Want” in his new feature film but this summer he was figuring out what chickens want in “Chicken Run” the funny feature by Aardman Entertainment The DVD version includes two interactive games “Escape the Pie Machine” and “Whack a Tweedy" 89 minutes VHS $1695 DVD $1995 two-DV- We won’t Hedge In TElling you we'd prefer share the title CHiidish Ruses to drop hlntS Tax our MentAl ability So The show whatever it's called starts at 7:30 pm Fnday Dec 8 Ad- mission is S5 The Egyptian is at 241 5 Washington Blvd Ogden (395-322- 7) D FANTASIA 2000 - “Fantasia 2000” comes in either one- - or two- - (paired with sets the original “Fantasia”) or three-dis- c The new “Fantasia” features a version of Mickey Mouse in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” One of several additional highlights is “Rhapsody in Blue” inspired by the legendary Al Hirschfeld 74 JOSEPH: KING OF DREAMS -King of Dreams” follows in the of DreamWorks previous seasonal “Prince of Egypt” In this version of the biblical tale Joseph “Joseph: tradition offering animated struggles brothers surprises him too $2699 with his feelings about his Their change of heart at the end him and brings about a change in 75 minutes VHS $2499 DVD |
