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Show 6B THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, July 23, 1987 'La Bamba' Is Touching Film About Ritchie Valens by Mark Cartwright Green Sheet Entertainment Critic ON THE SCREEN DEPT: In 1959 Richard Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens, died in a plane crash along with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. He was 17 years old with a big future in rock and roll ahead of him. After all, in the past SEEN eight months, Ritchie had written and performed 'Donna, "Come On Lets Go and La Bamba. Much has been written about Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. which makes Columbia Pictures latest release La Bamba, starring Lou Diamond Phillips that much more important. La Bamba is a touching, film about Ritchie Valens, a Mexican-Americarock singer who, by the age of 17, had taken Latino music and gave it the needed push to make the crossover to mainstream rock and roll. It also deals with his relationships with his girlfriend, his family and especially the turbulent relationship with his brother. finely-crafte- d n Luis Writer-directo- r Valez took several years of research before he could give us the true Ritchie Valens story. Upon first approaching Ritchie's family, they were skeptical of the project. However, they finally gave him their full support when they realized that Valdez wanted the true story about Ritchie. In fact, several of Ritchie's family have small parts in the film and during the filming many of the family members were on the set. Selecting the right actor to portray Valens was another monumental task finally accomplished by the signing of Lou Diamond Phillips (yes. that is his real name) who has turned a dynamic performance. VALLEY VISIT . . . As We See It" author Mark Cartwright (right) chats with "La Bamba" star Richard Valenzuela during visit to Salt Lake Valley. During an interview session, I asked Lou if he found it more difficult to portray someone who has once lived and was still a fresh memory in peoples minds. His answer was that not only was it harder but he had to study old films of Ritchie Valens, as well as spend a lot of time with the Valens family prior to shooting in order to give the depth and meaning necessary to the role. Lou also had to learn to play the guitar, working at it until his fingers bled. Dont misunderstand, La Bamba is not just a dramatic film, but its loaded with rock and roll (with music performed by Los Lobos), so it isnt a maudlin film by any means but a good, solid cinematic creation which works. I enjoyed La Bamba from the very start and I think you will too if you enjoy rock and roll, great acting and a film that deserves all the accolades this one should receive. Bruce, the shark, is back in Universal Pictures latest installment Jaws: The Revenge which goes back to the seriousness of the Original film Jaws. This time out, Lorraine Gary and one of her sons still lives in Amity. You may recall that she lost her husband to the great white shark and she is now certain that the shark has a personal vendetta against her family (especially after it puts the bite on her son). The remaining son convinces mom to come visit him in the Bahamas where he lives and is working in the ocean on a scientific project. Moms nerves are shot and goes along, but tries to talk her son out of working in the ocean (I wonder why). He keeps telling her that great whites have never been seen in the Bahamas, but shes certain that this shark is on the way (a sure case of mother knows best ) . Jaws: The Revenge still manages to make you jump in your seats and, of course, makes the audiences scream in the right places. The cast, including Michael Caine, is good and the shark isnt anyone to take lightly. Judging from the audience at the Century 5 Theatres, its a mover and shaker everytime the shark shows up. Jaws: The Revenge is pleasant, diverting entertainment. HEARD ON' THE STREET DEPT: According to my sources, Sylvester Stallone has filed for divorce from his wife, model and Berets a walk through the park. to be Military personnel apply incourse which the to assigned cludes evading capture and if caught, escaping. Its run like a Viet of war camp with all Cong prisoner the beatings, rough handling and other devices used to break a film was brilliantly prisoner. The done and stars Tom Skerritt, Lisa Anthony Zerbe and Eichhorn, Richard Roundtree. For action fans, this is one film you dont want to miss from HBO Videos. Until next week, remember to keep your feet off the seats and the popcorn hot. I supposed actress Brigette Nielson. if settlement, the dont know what for any, will be but if she yearns can more publicity, perhaps she team up with Joan Collins' ousted and hubby Peter Holms in a song one for much so act. dance Oh, well, flash great Dane who appears to be a in the pan despite her performance in Beverly Hills Cop 2 and as Red Sonia in a film by the same name that died at the box office as one of those that you just had to miss. Fox Broadcastings Werewolf to pilot for the weekly series proved to be the highest rated program come out of the Fox stable. I told you it was a hot one. While Universal Studios has of managed to incorporate a means s unless hostile stopping certain criteria is met first, it is. however, open to a friendly takeover if the price is right. It's a shame because Universal is the last studio that hasnt been taken over by total accountant thinking of a coninglomerate from outside the Gulf owned is by Paramount dustry. and Western, Warner has been owned by several outsiders at various times, Columbia is a unit of Coca Cola, Ted Turner bought and sold off hunks of MGM and 20th Century Fox was grabbed by Marvin Davis and others. Try this rumor on for size. Portions of Oliver North's testimony are to be released on video cassette. Wonder if they'll title it "The Best of or "Ollie Sings Oliver North If they use the segments Again. where his wife was in attendance, they could call it Mr. and Mrs. North. take-over- PAINTS LATEX 8 SEMI GLOSS PLYWOOD LUMBER & DOORS HOME CUT TO SIZE THE VIDEO SCENE ON DEPT: Now that the Color Purple is in the video stores and going hot and heavy, you might just want to hurry down to your video store and reserve a copy of the film that was nominated for a batch of Academy Awards, and justly so. Its terrific. Voyager To Exhibit At Hercules, Capitol MAGNA. The Voyager will be in Salt Lake Valley Wednesday, according to olficials ol Hercules Incorporated Aerospace Bacchus Works. The plane that made aviation history, along with pilots Dick Rutan and Jeanna Yeager Hying around is the world aboard a special trailer destined for Washington. D C. and a permanent spot in the Smithsonian Institute. Depending on travel schedules, the plane is expected to stop off at the Hercules Aerospace Bacchus Works in Magna where the graphite material which makes up almost its entire structure was produced. non-sto- EMBASSY DETECTIVE AGENCY EXPERT TACT FINDING HOMICIDE ZX REASONABLE RATES wmiEss Time permitting, it may also be on display at the Sate Capitol for a brief program highlighting Hercules contribution to the around the world flight and to improving the state's economy. VoyagT is being transported by Utah-basePST, Inc., via Oshkosh, Wise., where it will be shown beginning July 31 during the Experimental Aircraft Assn, annual convention. PST olficials said the plane will be in the nation's capital in time for a Dec. 14 program which will enshrine the unique aircraft in the Smithsonian. in Voyager will enter Utah on a convoy. It is mounted on a 1 articulated trailer sideways as essentially a full plane, although fuel tanks, front propeller and rear engine have been removed. Padded canvas covers have been installed to protect top surfaces of the wings, but most of the plane will be fully visible and will be covered only when storms are anticipated. - The POBQX 520272 SLC.UT 84152 2. 5()()-mi- route from Mojave, Calif, to Oshkosh covers mainly interstate highways, but some state and county roads will be used. It will cross Wyoming on and is due in Wisconsin July 28 or 29. Voyager crew chief Bruce Evans said "Weight wasn't the problem in aircraft hoisting the aboard the trailer. 1.600-poun- 481-766- 6 d N1GHTAT HARDEE'S. Monday-Thursda- 6-- 8 Different Fun and Games each week. Bring the whole Family. Meal for Kids Silly Sack -- $1.39 At These Locations: 3500 South 56 10 West 4 163 West 5400 South 4095 South Redwood Road Were out to win you over.' c 1987, Hardee s Food System. Inc. y MAR' Wait 3500 South 3555 in maintain your valuable property. is too small or large. Granger No job on ah sprinkler; If you desire we can install or repair sprinkling systems and will do so at rock PtAkK hi'C KyVNj bottom prices. Call John new VCR the NEW VCR . . . Valene Beck, has left, and center Senior Citizen purchased. Magna Ella Burrell check out the new machine. Old movies will be shown regularly on a - Movies To Run At Center e MAGNA. movies will be an added attraction at the Magna Senior Citizen Center here, thanks to a new VCR purchased for the facility by Salt Lake County Division of Ag- ing. According to Jean Orton, the vintage films will be shown every Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m., including musicals and movies e comedians. featuring An improved lighting system is now being installed with all the fixtures in place down the south side of the building, as well as in the pool room, according to Jean Orton, center director. "We are trying to add a variety of things for the enjoyment of the seniors, she said. "We feel that this is something they will particularly enjoy. In addition to the new VCR, there is also a new stereo and a program is on tap for tomorrow (Friday) that old-tim- schools as part of a vocal group whose love of music has drawn them together. The Music Makes will perform at 11:15 a.m. The deadline for reservations for the Payson fish fry is July 31. The bus, which holds 40 people, is almost full, but seniors can go by private transportation and obtain tickets in advance by calling the center at Floyd Nielsen is in charge of bus reservations. The annual fish fry has been held for 33 years and is under the direction of the Park LDS ward. It will be held in Payson City Park on August 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Orton said the cost of the meal is $7.50 per person for fresh salmon, which is flown in for the occasion. The meal Also consists of corn on the cob, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes and a variety of home baked cakes. Reservations are also being taken for the annual Swiss Days celebration at Midway on Sept. 4. The bus will leave the center at 10 a.m. and return to the facilty at 3 p.m. Orton suggested that anyone over 60 who wants to go should make their reservations as soon as possible since "this is one trip that fills up fast. In addition to the regular activities at the center this week, there served every day at noon. The menu includes: frankfurter with macaroni and cheese, broccoli cuts, carrots and raisin salad, cranberry crunch and a pumpernickel roll on Monday; pork cutlet with sage dressing, yams, zucchini squash with tomatoes, spice cake and wheat bread on Tuesday; roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered carrots, cinnamon applesauce and white bread on Wednesday; spaghetti and meat sauce, with Italian flat beans, pear cheese, cookies and a hard 52 - O (Eoupan NOHMTGOLDEN CORRAL Two Times the Taste! 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