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Show 2M The Salt Lake Tribune Friday, March Lambert. This version of the story Is for mature audiences. Rated PG. Cottonwood Mall, Plaza 5400, U.A. Fashion Place, Trol- Opening Today CHAMPIONS, John Hurl star In Itils tru story of British lockey Bob Champion. Champion faced the challenge of his life when cancer Interrupted his dream of riding the winning horse In the Grand National Steeplechase, a roce known for Its grueling ond spectacular course. A crowd-pleasin- g sports film which begins slowly and builds to a predictable, but rousing finale. Rated PG. Trolley Corners, Trolley North, Mldval-le- y Cinemas, U.A. Fashion Ploce. But EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Not Essenhal, o personal, little film from woman who a young Great Britain about spends the summer working as a waitress In a resort hotel on the Welsh coast. While there she becomes friends with the eccentric group of waitresses, learns a little about life, and falls in love. Rated PG. Utah. GREYSTOKE: The Legend of Tartan, Lord of the Apes, the first Tarzan film to be true to Edgar Rice Burrough's stories. Opulently photographed, the film realistically and logically portrays the story of a boy who becomes a man In the lungle. The film Is most successful In criticizing the attitude of snobbish superiority of late 19th century England. The distinguished cast Includes the late Sir Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox and newcomer Christopher ley Corners. THE HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE, this adaptation of John Irving's riovel has an d attitude toward annoyingly the tragedies suffered by Its characters. suicide c.d Incest are Rape, murder, among the Items which get the ho-hu- treatment In a story about an eccentric New England family. Rated R. Regency. Gene Hackman MISUNDERSTOOD, and Henry Thomas (the young boy In "E.T.") star In this story about a father who comes to terms with his children's needs for his love. Rated PG. Trolley Square, Fomlly Center Trolley, Midvalley Cinemas, Century, Redwood Drlve-ln- . ROMANCING THE STONE, a movie to lust sit bock and enoy. Kathleen Turner plays a romance writer who finds herself living the sort of adventure she writes about. Michael Douglas Is a soldier of fortune who occompanles her on a wild ride through the lungles of Columbia. Rated PG; Crossroads, Cottonwood Mall. ... Now Playing ALL ODDS," Jeff Bridges, Ro-chIn this Ward and James Woods co-st-ar AGAINST drama about crooked land deals, crooked pro football and crooked friendships. Director Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman") lust tackles too much here. He gets good performances from his octors, but with contrived plot twists and endless scenes of hot" love making. It becomes hard to believe. Hackford tries too hard to get us Involved ond he Is left with too many plot strands dangling. Rated R. Trolley Corners, Family Center Trolley, Plaza 5400, Cottonwood Mall, Redwood Drlve-ln- . BLAME IT ON RIO, more a peep show than a comedy, Michael Colne and Joseph Bologna go to Rio for a vocation with their children, when Colne Is seduced by his best friend's daughter. Rated R. Midvalley Cinemas, Sandy Starship. CROSS CREEK, Mary Steenburoen Is excellent as Marlorle Klnnon Rawlings, author of The Yearling," In this film about how the writer left high eastern society to live alone In an orange grove In Florida in the early 1900s. Rip Torn has been nominated for on Oscar for his colorful performance as a backwoods inhabitant of Cross Creek. Rated PG. Vista. This weekend Theater theater scholarship fund, Union Building Auditorium, U. of U., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. CARLO GOZZIS TURNADOT," Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, Provo, Friday, 8 p.m.; Dance Saturday, 4:30 and 8 p.m. EMILY MANNS STILL LIFE, Salt Lake Acting Company Theatre, 168 W. 5th North, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Discussion following performance Friday, 9:30 p.m. ERNEST THOMPSON'S ON GOLDEN POND," Allred Theatre, Browning Center, Weber State College, Ogden, Friday ond Saturday, 8 p.m. GARY GELD AND PETER UDELL'S "SHENANDOAH," Promised Valley Playhouse, 132 S. State, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. SHAKESPEARES THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Ladles Literary Club, 850 E. South Temple, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. JULIE BOXX'S "PALS, Margetts Arena Theatre, Horrls Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young university, Provo, Friday anjt Saturday, 8 p.m. EURIPIDES' MEDEA, translated by UTAH Woods Cross High School, 600 W. 2200 South, Woods Cross, Friday, 8 p.m. Benefit for BountlfulDavls Art Center. BALLET, Music SALT LAKE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, Steinway Hall, 154 S. Main, 12:30 p.m., free. Presented by Utahns United Against the Nuclear Arms Race. UTAH SYMPHONY, Symphony Hall, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. TOM SHULTS, dulcimer player, with THE RHYTHM RANGLERS, The Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane, Friday, 8 p.m. DOUGLAS BUSH, organist, Assembly Hall, Temple Square, Friday, 7:30 p.m., free. BEEHIVE STATESMEN CHORUS, music, Payne Gymnasium, Westminster College of Salt Lake, Saturday, 7 p.m. ROBERT CUNDICK'S "THE REDEEMER," oratorio, Brlghom Young University Oratorio Choir, A Cappella Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra; de Jong Concert Hall, BYU, Provo, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; SatSalt Lake Tabernacle, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., free. Frederic Prokosch, Babcock Theatre, downstairs, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Presented In English and Spanish by the Elenco Experimental Theatre Company from University of Texas. LANFORD WILSONS THE FIFTH OF JULY," Fine Arts Center Acting Lab, Utah State University, Logan, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. UNFAMILIAR BROADWAY: THE TUNES YOU MAY NOT HUM AS YOU LEAVE THE THEATER, third annual musical theater showcase benefit for University of Utah Et Cetera A COMET CALLED HALLEY," Hansen Planetarium, 15 S. State, Friday, 11 a.m., 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2, 4:30 ond 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 4:30 p.m. 12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL FILM FESTIVAL (THE CLIOS) follow 7 p.m. star shows Friday and Saturday, ond 4:30 p.m. star shows Saturday ond Sunday. HAND-BOUN"A WOMAN'S WORK: BY SANDRA BOOKS exhibit LOPEZ, opening, Utah Museum of Natural History, University of Utah campus, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. CHILDREN'S FILM THEATER, Visual Art Institute, 1838 S. 1500 East, "Wolk, Dont Run" and "Binary Bib Pattern," Friday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP, with Sandra Lopez, Utah Museum of Natural History, University of Utah campus, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Around Town WOODY HERMAN AND HIS THUNDERING HERD, azz, dinner and dance. Ambassador Athletic Club, 145 S. 500 East, Friday, 7 ' p.m. THE DYNATONES, rhythm ond blues. Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Continues through Saturday. PEDESTRIANS with BAD ACTOR, rock, Reggie's Rock 'n' R, 6750 S. State, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. 911, rockrhythm and blues. Old Hotel Saloon, 379 S. State, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. LYNN DEE MUELLER and KEN STEN-MARSandy Station, 8925 S. 255 West, Sandy, Sunday, 7 p.m. COWJAZZ, Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple, follows barbecue cookoff, Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m. i SENIOR CITIZENS $2.50 Penn, Elizabeth McGovern and Nicolas Cooe give good performances In this sometimes funny, sometimes poignant portrait. Directed by Richard Beniamin. Rated PG. Crossroads, Cottonwood Moll. "RETURN OF THE JEDI," the finale Of this Star Wars" trilogy makes good on ail Its promises: It stands alone as a great It ties all the plot strands from the previous films together In a satisfying way. The special effects are, os usual, terrific The screen Is constantly filled with scorv, funny and wonderful creatures and things. Rated PG. Mktvolley Cinemas. THE RIGHT STUFF," Philip Kaufman's adaptation of Tom Wolfe's novel about the birth of America's space program Is at Us best when It tells the story of Chuck Yeager, the man who first broke the sound barrier. An uplifting, often humorous film about heroic deeds and patriotism. The message here Is that, above all, America's first astronauts were regular guys who suddenly found themselves heroes. Rated PG. Center. RISKY BUSINESS," Tom Cruise plays the perfect son . . . until his parents leave town. He promptly dunks his father's Porsche In Lake Michigan, then turns his parents' home Into a brothel to pay for the Drlve-l- FREE SPIRIT," directed bv James Hill Is about an orphaned fox who is raised by a hound. Rated PG. Sandy Starship, Valley Fair, Queen. THE GREY FOX," one of the best dims of 1983 stars Richard Farnsworth as stoge and train robber Bill Miner. Beautifully filmed and octed, this movie recreates America with accuracy, and tells a great story as well. Rated PG. Olympus Starship. ICE PIRATES," a take-of- f oit the space adventure genre starring Robert Urlch and of a group of as the leaders Mary Crosby swashbucklers who challenge an evil empire who controls the only source of water in an entire galaxy. Rated PG. Trolley Square, Trolley North, Century, Sandy Star-shiValley Fair, Valley Vu Drlve-ln- . LASSITER, Tom Selleck plays the ro- repairs. London. As Lassiter, Selleck Is asked to Intercept a fortune In uncut diamonds earmarked to finance Hitler's European ond South American espionage network. Jane Rated Seymour and Lauren Hutton r. R. Redwood Drlve-lTHE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER, this film Is about a boy who becomes a man while chasing down a wild stallion. Beautifully photographed. It offers some good, entertainment. Rated PG. Sandy Starship, Valley Fair. MR. MOM, Ter! Garr and Michael Keaton are the only bright stars In this cllched comedy about changing roles in marriage ond parenthood. Rated PG. Valiev Twin. NEVER CRY WOLF," a thoughtful, beautifully filmed story about a scientist who ventures Into the Alaskan wilds to study wolves. Director Carroll Ballard ("The Black Stallion") fills the screen with wonder, and Charles Martin Smith ("American Graffiti") gives the performance of his career. One of the best Aims of 1983. Rated PG. Family Center Trolley, Utah 2. POLICE ACADEMY," Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith are among the cast In this comedy about what happens to a police academy when the mayor takes away all eligibility restrictions for police recruits. Rated R. Flick, Plaza 5400, Creekslde Mall, Redwood Drlve-ln- , Century. RACING WITH THE MOON, a wonder THE FIRST SHOW ON FRIDAY IS A SEAT AT THE MIDVALLEY, In this story set In pre-w- ar $2.50 performance as an actor who masquerades as a woman der to get work. A hilarious, intelligent EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT! t) 328 - 2681 A In orcom- edy. Rated PG. Redwood Drlve-lUNFAITHFULLY YOURS," Dudley show In this remake of Moore Is a one-ma- n Preston Sturges' comedy about adultery Imagined. Moore plays a renowned orchestra conductor who suspects his beautiful wife (Nastassla Kinski) of having an affoir with a violin virtuoso (Armand Assante). Moore carries most of the comedy bv himco-stKinski. self, getting little help from The movie doesnt get rolling until the secsome delightond half, when Moore unveils fully zany antics. Rated PG. Sandy Starship. Broderick WARGAMES," Matthew gives a winning performance os a young man who accesses Pentagon computers and almost storts World War III. A charming movie about how the world might end. Valley Twin, Rated PG. Redwood Drive-IValiev Vu Drlve-ln- . YENTL," Barbra Streisand's new movie Is a valentine to ambition. Lushly photographed, and with Streisand's Inimitable occasinging, "Yentt" Is big and stylish but with satisfying sionally too "grand" It personal touches as well. While might not win her any new fans, Streisand aficionados will reloice at this return to the big screen. Rated PG. Midvolley Cinemas, Sandy Starship, Queen. clear cut above most teenager A comedies. Rated R. Redwood Drlve-lRUNNING BRAVE, Robby Benson gives a good performance as Olympic champion runner Billy Mills. This Is more than a typical Rocky" sports story, os Benson gives us Insight Into Mills' cultural and personal history that led him to be the best. Rated PG. Sandcastle, Arcade, Midtown Trolley, Carriage Square Trolley. SAVANNAH SMILES," this mode In Salt Lake movie Is about a young runaway who winds up with a couple of bumbling criminals. They take care of her, she takes care of them, ond all ends happily. Rated PG. Carriage Square Trolley, Valley Twin, Glendale. director Mike Nichols' SILKWOOO, new movie Is about Karen Si Ik wood, the plutonium plant employee who died In a car accident on her way to talk to a New York Times reporter about dangers where she worked. The film is not an indictment of the nuclear Industry, but rather a personal portrait of common people tied to a job in order to make ends meet. The performances bv Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell and Cher are all first-ratRated R. Midvalley Cinemas, Utah Z movie tells SOLO," this made-ln-Uta- h the true story of Sherleen Jaussl who in June of 1 98 1 spent four days In the Colorado wilderness after her plane crashed while on a solo flight. Rated PG. Sandcastle, Arcade, Volley Twin, Glendale. SPLASH," director Ron Howard takes the age-ol- d tale of a man falling In love with a mermaid, updates It, ond creates a warm, entertaining comedy. Daryl Hannah Is the fish who sheds her tall for legs on land; Tom Hanks Is the Manhattan business man who falls for her. Rated PG. Trolley Square, Plaza 5400, UA. Fashion Ploce. "STEPHEN KING'S CHILDREN OF THE CORN, the latest film based on writings of Stephen King concerns a fanatical boy preacher living in a mldwestern farming town who exhorts children to slaughter grown-upRated R. Flick, Plaza 5400, Cottonwood Mall, Redwood Drlve-lCentury. TANK," a predictable, stereotypical movie starring James Garner as a coreer mantic rogue Trolley Square, Trolley North, Midvalley Cinemas, UA. Fashion Ploce, Cenhev. Debra TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, Winger, Shirley MacLalne and Jack Nicholson star In this sometimes amusing, sometimes tragic story about a mother and daughter coming to grips wtth their love for each other. A soap opera, but one with excellent performances. Rated PG. Villa TEX," Matt Dillon stars In this adaptation of SJL Hintons young adult novel. White there are some good performances here, the movie takes a cllched point of view when looking at the problems of growing up. Rated PG. Midtown Trolley, Carriage Square Trolley. "TOOTSIE," Dusttn Hoffman gives a Retrospectives and Revivals AVALON, 3605 S. State, Victor Moore ond Beulah Bondi In "Make Way for Tomorrow," Lana Turner and John Forsythe In "Madam X." OLYMPUS STARSHIP, 3900 S. Wasatch Blvd., William Holden and Alec Guinness In David Lean's "Bridge on the River Kwol." FRIDAY FILM SERIES, Salt Lake pity Public Library, 209 E. 500 South, "Strange Cargo, Friday 2 and 7 p.m. NIGHT VISION, Utah Media Center weekend film series. Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple, Woody Allens "A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy," Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Jerzy Skollmowskl's "Deep End," Saturday ond Sunday, 9:30 p.m. Capsule reviews are by Tribune Staff Writer Terry Orme CROSSROADS, AND UTAH THEATRES! ALL THEATRES! ANYTIME FRIDAY AT 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 148 SOUTH MAlisT) hilarious comedy from the producer of Chariots of Fire and Local Hero. A ..a bawdy, unpredictable, funny, sad, tender, courageous piece of filmmaking. When everyone else is content to copy last years hit, The Hotel New Hampshire blows into theatres on a fresh creative breeze IT S A CHARMER! A comedy that demonstrates a fine appreciation for sight gags, running gags, bizarre characters and unexpected reversals in fortune, USA Today NOW PLAYING! pare THE DRESSER," an octtrig tour dfc fore with Albert Finney playing Sir, a dedicated British actor on the verge of physical and mental collapse. Tom Courtenay plays the odor's dedicated dresser, the only person who can rally Sir's failing faculties and get him on stoge. Both Finney ond Courtenay are up for Oscars; their performances contain power rarely seen In films these days. Rated PG. Valley Fair. "FOOTLOOSE," filmed In Utah County last year, this Is a story about a Chicago teenooer (Kevin Bacon) who moves with his mother to a small town where the preacher (John Llthgow) condemns rock music and dancing. At times high spirited and classy, sometimes too predictable and artificial. While there are many comparisons to be mode between this movie and Floshdonce," Footloose Is the better of the two. Directed by Herbert Ross. Rated PG. Family Center Trolley, Crossroads, Plaza 5400, Creekslde Plaza, Redwood (Bom Free") this film soldier who takes on a redneck sheriff when the corrupt lawman sets Garner's son up for peddling drugs. Gamer's character busts his son out of tail with the Sherman tank he has kept In moth balls. Rated PG. ful slice of life story about two friends growan preing up In 1942 who kln the Marines to go oft and fight In World War II. Sean At the movies 30, 1984 wonderfully engaging low-keye- d Vincent Canby, New York Times cjk Theres a lot to like about p Experience Preferred. . .especially the demure Miss Edmonds. A gentle British comedy with a lot of charm. Janet Maslin, N Y. Times DONT MISS EXPERIENCE n PREFERRED. . .an absolutely charming remembrance of first love. US Stephen Schaefer, Magazine Its quite simply irresistible. Everyone is first-rat- e. Judith Crist "Experience Preferred... But Not Essential The Samuel Goldwyn Company PresentsExperience Preferred .But Not Essential" Elizabeth Edmonds Ron BainSue Wallace Executive producer David Puttnam Written by June Roberts Producer Chris Griffin Director. Peter Duffel! An Enigma Production for Goldcrest & & 1983 TC A SJ4i OlXjCWYN COhfkWY W00DFALL FILM JODIE FOSTER LOCATED BEHIND THE FAMILY CENTER BOWLING BEAU BRIDGES MIDVALLEY CINEMAS ROB LOWE NASTASSJA KINSKI as Susie The Bear THE HOTEL NEW HAMPSHIRE WILFORD BRIMLEY -- JTAR.WART. V Edited by ROBERT K 0JO, on Cjp!oi Retort, v TODAY THRU SUNDAY AT r.KTID 00olfy I 3 ptvmco Ml XV ii um' iwhoi 5 in midvalley family ctr THE! MQ-H- T STUFF INCLUDING J 4k (155572) PLUS END SOON! NOMINATED FOR ACADEMY AWARDS lim 4:45, 9.40 MUST 1:00, 3:10,5:20, 7:30, 9:40 SILKWOOD 2:15,7:15, HURRY DOLBY STEREO! BEST ACTRESS - Meryl Streep BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Cher BEST DIRECTING - Mike Nichols "YENTL" (PG) NOMINATED FOR 8 ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE OF THE YEAR! 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 WEEK! MO'V IH 11 K 3.00, 7:15, 70MM V 148 SOUTH MAIN STEREO! DOLBY STEREO' TODAY AT 12:30, 4:15,8:00 355-388- 3 55 W SOUTH TEMPLE 3 HRS Of PARKING-5- WITH VAl IDAT ION THISISIHESOTY TH ) Of ASMAUIOWN AflOST ITS CM AMS A 12 PARAMOUNT PICTURE 45.3 00.5 15,7 30.9 45 SEAN ELIZABETH penn McGovern Racing ITS! y A 9.30 A k-- ms with the K NEVER CRY WOLr (PG) 1:15, 5:35, 9:35 m&ma DOLBY m , CO-HI- T )V. 5766 SOUTH REDWOOD RD TODAY THUR SUNDAY AT 2:00, nu JEDI 16th 1 328 2691 STAT 6 BROADWAY MARK HAMILL HARRISON FORD CARRIE FISHER RETURN OF THE LAMBERT Music by JACQUES OFFENBACH Arranged and Conducted by RAYMOND LEPPARD Executive Producers GEORGE YANEFF KENT WALWIN GRAHAME JENNINGS JIM BEACH From the Novel by JOHN IRVING Screenplay by TONY RICHARDSON Produced by NEIL HARTLEY , p , Directed by TONY RICHARDSON . , SavJtrac Afcu"t4AaO QC4 OQOi LANES! Moon fA-. T Z-fS- MICHAEL DOUGLAS IN "ROMANCING THE STONE" (PG) DAILY 1:15, 3:15, A 5;15. 7:15, 9:15 W |