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The first of these was The Howling, a story of lycanthropes (more commonly reffered to as werewolves) trying to find their place in contemporary society. It was a campy throwback to the Americanâ€"made genre films of the 1940‘s, but was so poorly written, directed and performed that all the laughs were at it instead of with it. The most popular disease in the movies this year would appear to be lycanthrophy. _ don has been both written and directed by John Landis, best To set up a situation of potenâ€" tial terror, the young man quickâ€" ly falls in love with a pretty nurse (appealingly portrayed by Jenny Agutter) and moves into her apartment, where his transâ€" Then came Wolfen, offering a much more serious and even mystical approach to the subject of shapeâ€"shifting. The exact naâ€" ture of the title characters, who appeared as wolves but may have been some kind of spirit creatures, remained elusive throughout the film. known for his direction of Naâ€" tional Lampoon‘s Animal House and last year‘s The Blues Brothers. In his latest picture, Landis shows some indebtedness to both The Werewolf of London(1935) and 1941‘s seriesâ€"launching The Wolf Man. (Actually, movies about werewolves have been made since 1913, with the definiâ€" tive Wolf Man series of five films, all starring Lon Chaney Jr., appearing from 1941 to Landis indulges in some gameâ€"playing with the audience for a while, as it‘s not altogether clear whether the young man is just having nightmares or really is being visited by the "unâ€" dead". formations begin to take place. Primarily, it is the special effects which draw attention in this film. Though basically simiâ€" lar to those in last year‘sâ€"Altered Within a period of eight months, there have been three pictures out of Hollywood dealâ€" ing with the subject of humans turning into wolves. An American Werewolf In Lonâ€" The story of An American Werewolf In London begins with twoyoung Americans travelling through northern England and being attacked by a vicious, slashing animal. One youth is killed; the other is taken to a London hospital. . In the hospital, the survivor (likeably played by David Naughton) is visited by his dead and decaying friend who alerts him to the fact that when there‘s a full moon he‘ll turn into a By it title, the third and most recent movie leaves no one in doubt as to what it‘s about. werewolf. Obsession with wolves By VICTOR STANTON The movie is both condescendâ€" ing and insulting to the little â€"people, and somewhat racist towards the Japanese. (The combining of a Naziâ€"Japanese spy plot, an attempt to assassinâ€" ate a European duke and the housing of the tiny, rambuncâ€" tious performers â€" all taking place within the same hotel â€" must have been a compromise among the writers who couldn‘t come to a decision as to what the movie really should be about.) For the most part, however, the movie doesn‘t live up to its horrific premise, mainly beâ€" cause Landis never makes it clear whether this is a genuine horror film with humor or an allâ€"out spoof. Wolfen, in its initial hour or so, showed that it is still possible to deal with such farâ€"fetched conâ€" cepts on a ‘"realistic‘ and adult level. Landis possibly had his doubts however, that the subject matter could be taken seriously, so he hedged his bets by blending horrific and comedic ingredients in such a way that the picture remains something of an enigâ€" This results in an American Werewolf In London being less than completely satisfying in either area. Howling), the scenes of man becoming beast are fascinating and at the same time chillingly repulsive. Young children may find some of the visual slapstick amusing, but for most audiences there‘s little to be amused at. Over the rainbow led us up the yellowâ€"brick road to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. There might have been a basically funny idea behind making this movie about the making of the 1939 Hollywood classic, or more accurately about the offâ€"screen antics of the 150 or so midgets and dwarfs employed to play munchkins in The Wizard Of Oz. signed to look after the little people. Their accomplishments as performers in this picture are minimal, but they probably shouldn‘t be chastised too much except for appearing in it in the The pot at the end of this rainbow contains only dross. But Under The Rainbow is downhill all the way and what‘s at the bottom is the pits. However, after five writers did their worst and director Steve Rash flailed about with heavy hands, the result is a picture low in any entertainment value and totally lacking in taste or imagination. Chevy Chase and Carrie Fishâ€" er are the romantic leads, he playing an FBI agent assigned to protect the paranoid Duke, and she as a studio employee asâ€" When David (David Naughton) refuses to eat, Alex (Jenny Agutter) makes it more enticing in this scene from An American Werewolf in London. in the future, the artists plan to perform as soloists and violin duo in Europe, North and South America, as well as record for the CBC and Tickets for the recital and other concerts in the series, including artists such as the Lindsay Quartet, Haydn Trio and London Sinfonia Quarâ€" tet, are available from the Chamber Music Sociâ€" The internationally renowned violin duo, Dana and Yuri Mazurkevich, will open the Kâ€"W Chamber Music Society‘s Connoisseur Chamber Series at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 at 57 Young St. W., Waterloo. The husbandâ€"andâ€"wife duo spent eight years as pupils of the legendary David Oistrakh at the Moscow Conservatory. Married in Russia, they became faculty members at the Kiev Conservatory and perâ€" formed extensively within the U.S.S.R. and Tickets for all the professional shows coming to the UW Arts Centre‘s two theatres In 1975 the couple emigrated to Canada, and shortly after joined the Faculty of Music at the University of Western Ontario. at the University of Waterloo this fall and winter will go on sale to the public on Monday, In the future, the artists plan to perform as UW Arts Centre offers single tickets Violin duo perform September 21 at 9 a.m. The UW Arts Centre is bringing in 18 profesâ€" sional attractions for the coming season, from â€"spectacular dance shows, to outâ€" standing artists in popâ€" The Half Back proâ€" gram ‘(means patrons may use ‘‘nonâ€"winâ€" ning"‘ Wintario tickets for draws from June 18/81 to Dec. 24/81 to get discounts on tickets for eligible Canadian shows. Theatre box office is located near the Uniâ€" versity Ave. entrance to the campus, across ular music, to topâ€" rated stage producâ€" tions and virtuoso oneâ€" man performances, plus 10 live theatre events for children. All shows are open to the public and many are available at Half Back savings. Each Wintario ticket is worth 50¢ on each show ticket up to a maximum of $2.00 per show. Ticket prices must be $3.00 or more. On tickets under $3.00, a sliding scale of disâ€" counts is available. chased before Deâ€" cember 30. This is a program of the Minâ€" Tickets for 1982 shows are also eligible Recreation of Ontario. The Humanities Tuesday‘s concert will feature Douglas Haas, organist at St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, while Angus Sinclair, organist at Holy Saâ€" viour Anglican Church in Waterioo will perâ€" Luncheon is availâ€" able for a nominal from the parking lot "H" just to the left on entering. Patrons may drive right up to the theatre doors and park for a moment while purchasing tickets. Phone and mail orders will not be accepted until September 23, at which time, ticket vouchers will also be available from off campus outlets. For more informaton please call the UW Arts Centre at 885â€"4280. next Tuesday at First United Church, Waterâ€" loo, from 12: 15 to 12; 45 Free concerts start Free Tuesday noonâ€" ur concerts resume xt Tuesday at First