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tractive teachers from the Monâ€" treal University History Departâ€" ment, in order to please their partners, stretch and tone aging physiques in the city gym, glibly Sex. Sex. Sex. That‘s all anyâ€" one thinks about and talks about in varying degrees, angles, posiâ€" tions and fantasies, in French director/writer Denys Arcand‘s 1986 Cannes festival winner The Decline of the American Empire in French with English subâ€"titles now at Cineplex. Decline has recently been nominated as Best Foreign Film in the upcoming Oscars race. It‘s no wonder. With all its verbal foreplay, Decline makes for divine afterâ€" eight discussion at any cocktail party. age woman, often putting their spouses to shame‘! paring fish dish trout coulibiac, also chatting about affairs of the flesh, past, present, and future, in explicit lusty fashion, soundâ€" ing like naughty little boys Arcand (who is considered one of Canada‘s most eligible bacheâ€" lors!! ) tackles this taboo subject in a period of social change, without the binds of family, religion, or strong future comâ€" mitment. It‘s sex in a time frame TERTANMENT CUigr SOME FIGHT FOR MONEY GLORY. ME°S FIQHTING FOR HMIS SON‘S LOVE Decline most deserving of Best Foreign Film chance SOMEWMERE OM EARTH...1986. mat. sun. 2 pam. mm ® s4zâ€"im amay PME WMGHTLY 7 & 0 PAam. also teachers and re gathered at a side hideaway preâ€" § T1 4A l L 9 I PE Arcand treats the sexes seâ€" parately and together, the gaggle of conversation less graphic, less Gay sex, kinky sex, and gang sex, are also explored in Arâ€" cand‘s cunning flashback style, which this highlyâ€"gifted director slyly knits into the main plot, to create a timeless, seamless film essay. Decline is beautifully shot with postcard photography interâ€" meZZos. assertive individuals believe do what makes you happy, to hell with the cost. Each of the eight relate well to this hypothesis. men are more philosophical (‘‘Monogamy lasts awhile," says the concieted Pierre, "I never mix marriage with my sexâ€"life," adds plump, sexual prowler Remy, ‘"happily married" to much more sexually explicit, almost antiseptic, as they comâ€" pare the act with insect lust! They are also feminine in some aspects, comparing cooking notes and technique while preâ€" paring this sumptuous repast. Says historian Dominique Miâ€" chael, whose thesis links the decline of the American Empire to personal happiness of the sexes and is the body of the film; ‘"lying is the basis of all love afâ€" conquests like men locked in locker room bravura battle. The Each player pays a considerâ€" MATINEE SUN. 2 P.M. NIGHTLY 7 & 9 P.M. bawdy, but warm, instinctive, as adds interesting dimension with his brutally honest intention and almost documentaryâ€"written light, through the way they live and act, though to some Decline will seem cold and spiritless in content, despite the hot topic in question . Decline is subtle, unassuming, the players playing themselves, but Arcand does throw in an emotional clincher, to effect slight change in each relationâ€" ship, as flashback and present skillfully merge, reminiscent of a caustic, more mature Quebeâ€" cois Big Chill. Arcand does a superb job, presenting these eight in a true renTds gB!lay nBLE %°“ AN prA i 40 gal. tank â€" *3.70 per mo. 60 gal. tank â€" *4.30 per mo. Big size big «& performance )/ Electric Water Heaters hold up to 40% more storage than the largest gas heater. With dual heating elements and better insulation, they‘re the ... . most efficient water heaters available. And, *« | electric water heaters can be installed most Electric water heaters give jou up to 40% more anywhere. No need to be at the end of the â€" basement beside the chimney. No waiting and waste to drain cold water from long _ plumbing lines. Avoid hot water runouts and waste with efficient, economical electric ~. water heating. For more information about â€" worry free rental water heaters call: Waterioo North Hydro The Electricity People WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1987 â€"â€" PAGE 17 886â€"5090 blmmlddm;,dpewm? . . . you should be talking to us! câ€"v RESERVATIONS »c THE ATRIUM, 33 ERB ST. W., WATERLOO â€" 746â€"0900 The Travel Specialists