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Show TheSaltLake Tribune CALENDAR Friday, April 28, 2000 Well-Tuned Frequency’ Is a Worthwhile Time Trip BY SEAN P. MEANS xe “Frequency” is a nifty story of time-twisting science-fiction speculation, an entertaining yarn if you can squelch your disbelief and cut through the premise-setting Static The story runs on consequences: Suddenly, John's mother, Julia (Elizabeth Mitchell), is no longer around. In this new Frequency THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE parallel tracks in October 1969 and October 1999. In 1969, NewYork firefighter FrankSullivan (Dennis Quaid) is noodling on his ham radio. In 1999, Frank's now-adult son John (Jim Caviezel, from “The Thin Red timeline, Julia was murdered by a serial killer the same killer Jim and his crusty partner Satch (An- WA father and son mess with the space-time continuum in this sturdy and satisfying thriller. dre Braugher), an old friend of Frank’s, are investigating again with the dis: of a long-buried skeleton. John’s only hope is to help Frank h the killer in 1969. Rated PG-13 for intense violence and disturbing images; 120 minutes. @ Playing everywhere. before Julia becomes a victim. The script, by Toby Emmerich (whose brother Noah, from “The TrumanShow,” plays John’s best father andson are speaking to each timelines, and enjoy encyclopedic detail of the Miracle Mets’ perfor mance in the 1969 World Series. Director Gregory Hoblit (“Primal Fear”) neatly plays on theshifting perspectives 30 years apart, even catching subtle differences in characters’ relationships. What grounds the far-fetched plot twists of “F Quaid’s rugged r whichconveys Frank's quiet hero ism and regular-joe authority with a minimum of flash (except, of friend), plays like a good episode of course, for that magnetic smile). “Frequency” is a timely reminder Line”), a cop living in the same otheracross the timebarrier. ‘The Outer Limits.” The intrigu of howreliable an actor Quaidis Queens house,finds Dad's ham as- Frank is supposed to die ina fire the next day — but, thanks to ing variations on the conventions never showy or hammiy (and thus of time-travel fiction provide ex blowing his chances of ever win John’s warning, he avoids that fate. But changing the pasthas its citement and humor if you buy the movie's conceit of parallel ning an Oscar), but always provid. sembly and plugs it in. Soon, thanks to some cosmic mumbojumbo involving solar flares, 2405 Se. Open Sat. at 1 A. 2660258 State WiNDOWs2:45 “REAR : ils otETS) SAY: eh es LL BET! CLOSED PRIVATE SHOWING TONIGHT! kk kk oe a Maxfield Master Hypnotist A Great Family Show Every Sat. at 9:30 pm Kaysville,ae kkk oe es ET READY TO ROCK’ ing a solid dose of humanity Dennis Quaid, left, Elizabeth Mitchell, Daniel Henson in “Frequency.” CROUPIER TOY STORY 2(G) 7:15 9:15 CL TP nena , ry! ' ’ ’ ' ’ GHOST DOG (R) 12:05 4:15 1 9:35 Mi 1 ’ - i 1 i i ’ 2 1 Try RI ‘ i ’ Parentheses Denote double feature: Two films just $8.00, ‘Admission mayalo be purchased seperately ey G UP!” OS Peed TRAIT St pS de ‘ eda: v 1 fi ¥ 4 yay i AR CARMIKE CINEPLEX ODEON CARMIKE CARMIKE —CINEPLEXQDEON CINEMARK ‘THE RITZ 15 ‘SOUTH TOWNE CTR. 2 GROSSROARS CEMMAS PLAZA GADD REOWOOORD,SeTHSCLTH. SSW SOUTH TEMPLE REDWOODAD STH SOUTH SPTSOEOER WOR RVESTRIOSOUM aSOM ‘S73-4FUN Speearr2 1562-5760 355-3883, 969-6266 Now Playing SiS, Contu Theatresm Cinemark. 10 SALT LAKE 125 East $900 South 4743496 731 Sauoe Landy EROMRMEE 2. BBS-FALM « wm Boylelen Discover where the emotionis... thefriendship is... and the laughter 1s... am Seen On: HBO & Showtime TN STARTS TODAY gDwOOD 8. 9H SOUTH Uae 3488s tawO0D ED REDWOOD DRIVE-IN THE REEL THEATRE saries [_werROEN 5153076 stat (yoo son = ano nw000 15 5 300 SOUTH Te Es Cay MEGAPLEX 17 CU {cer [cower «2729748 “DORAN COMMONS 9044436 onan CATURT THATS ©4743456 SIRSTHEATRE ma ooeon {CIAL ENGAGEMENT » jotoan {7301 oun xn] 3175. DeuATO No PASSES OfDISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED! TROLLEY SO. CINEMAS WEST JORDAN Taran Pera Onerexoocon 3651183] [CGR enTT | ScotsB98:FILM =m gene New Seats Just Released Seats are: $67.50, $45.00 and $37.50 Fri & Sat @ 9:30 $6 Mustbe21 wth1D wwwiaughstv.com best-selling novel. ATALIE wo 76)oc) NRE) bl a i 1081070 i 0 ‘ ASHLEY JUDD STOCKARD 3 JOAN. CUSACK WHEREn«: HEART IS cmancu DOA eeMS ee nceramaOCDGRD, ENCE CLEMONS ‘DANNY FEDERICI :NILS LOFGREN a aa ANMEVeura Lege May 29, 2000 ~ 7:30 ATEN Orit ts ni Pelee f)eater Tickets ON SALE NOW all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, including the Delta Center Ticket Office \pawswrwen \miosarnen $00 3070 vormen Hos@rioen PMOL ema mCh eek elke and Graywhale CD, Call 801-325-SEAT or purchase online at reac Re eu! cele ee United Concerts Pra MeL Pate] |