"at the wit john foote A late arriving Oscar contender finally made it to the Champlain Centre in Whitby for a limited run. That's the good news; the bad is that two - major blockbuster bombs have been dropped on us. Here's a look: Glengarry Glen Ross Directed by James Foley Now playing at Champlain Centre, Whitby kkk Playwright David Mamet has brilliantly adapted his Pulitzer Prize winning stage drama into a biting, ferocious film that explores, and exposes the art of con in real estate sales. Mamet, probably the best American playwright of the eighties and nineties is a skilled screenwriter, who will probably the Call the (ken PMURRAY ELECTRIC: "SINCE 1960" RESIDENTIAL © INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL POLE LINE CONSTRUCTION PT. PERRY 985-7005 DURHAM RD 8 PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH Colin L. Kemp Phione (416) 986-4305 Fax (416) 986-5865 Contractors & Carpenters CHAS D. TAYLOR LTD. RENOVATIONS Fac see-case CHS 14 ics cop an Oscar for his script adaptation, of his play. In many ways the film echoes of Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller's Triuffiph of tragedy. We see the sad, underbelly of the world of sales; a desperate, false hope for another "close." Jack Lemmon gives a shattering performance as a man who once could sell, he could sell anyone, but is in a terrible slump. His agony and desperation stems from the fact he is aware he can no longer sell, although seems capable of deluding himself. L8mmon has had an extraordinary career; two Oscars, another Electrical Con six nominations, and respect as an actor capable of handling farcical comedy or heavy drama. Crazy as it sounds, he all his previ ing the Best Direct with this brilliant, iota wk performance. F While the film is a splendid ensemble piece, with high powered performances from Alan Arkin, Al Pacino, and Ed Harris, it is Lemmon who best explores the anguish that Mamet intends. " Director James Foley superbly handles the actors while never sacrificing the literacy of the script. This is demanding filmmaking, but well worth a look. You better hurry though, this one is over Thursday night. . - The Bodyguard Directed by Mick Jackson Now playing at the Oshawa Centre Cinemas Eoin Costner is regarded in the film industry as a brilliant director, fine actor, and a man who possesses a keen movie making mind. Only Warren Beatty is higher thought'of in circles where actors direct. Costner gave audiences a true masterpiece with Dances with Wolves, cto AEdisborongh A em MERIAL Port Perry, Ont. LIL INS Jack CK MONSMA HECC tie 506.2917 Mobile: 434-9052 Contractors and Carpenters gr a along the way. So why, why, why (272), would he be caught dead in a movie like this? With a pretty good track record for critically acclaimed hits, surely he smelled stinker all over this script. Maybe he felt he could save it? Who knows, and after seeing this, .... who cares? Costner plays an ex: Secret Service man hired as a "bodyguard for a spoiled rock star, played to the death by Whitney Houston. Do they become friends? Do they fall in love? What do you think? This is the most predictable mess I have seen this year, big budget garbage. "As the rock star, Whitney Houston is just awful, (except when she's singing), which leaves you asking why she was cast. Could it have been, ( I hate to think it), that they figured she could pull off this easy role? No chance, hopefully her acting career ends here. Many more choices just like this, and Mr. Costner may find himself in more movies like this. Abomb folks; a MAJOR waste of eight bucks! The Distinguished Gentleman Directed by Jonathan Kaplan Now playing at the Oshawa Centre Cinemas * In fairness, I do not particularly care for Eddie Murphy, nor do I find him funny. He always plays the same role; a foul mouthed know-it-all who shows everyone around him how smart he is. Usually, it's wise-guy Eddie showing us how dumb white folks are. With so much quality work being done by black actors and filmmakers, you would think Eddie may want to join in. Not so. However, his new movie is mildly amusing if your a fan of Murphy, and I admit I chuckled a couple of times. Bottom line, it's still wise guy Eddie, only this time he's in Get wise "Eddie, go make a Spike Lee movie. * Fencing Yd * Post Holes * i oY re HILLSIDE FENCING & DECKS cara R3, G.R.1, Box 19, Port Perry ce 985-9078 Contractors and Carpenters X= o86-5417 R CHANDLER KEN LUKE 7 [BE Malin MASONRY CONSTRUCTION $8. GRADING & EXCAVATING Sa Hoo § Buldozng Benin "READ PORTPERRY 985-2940 of RENOVATIONS | i. Port Perry 985-8569 'Oshawa 434-0517 ALLEN'S SIDING * PATIO DOORS * FLORIDA ROOMS * WINDOWS - Vinyl & Aluminum - * SIDING - Vinyl, Aluminum & Steel * SOFFIT - Vinyl & Aluminum * EAVESTROUGH - Aluminum & Steel Low Country Overhesd - ~ High Volume - Lowest Prices --_-- a 16) 985-3333 705) 878.2023 REACH INDUSTRIAL PARK 328-1402 ee Sins sits