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p 6 the tribune thursday january 15 1998 p st the tribune arts entertainment wag the dog full of biting satire hollywood has a pretty impres sive record when it comes to self depreciation in fact some of the best films to come out of the film mecca have been about what a shallow place it really is and how suspect the industry that calls it home can really be the player the big picture and swimming with sharks are but a few examples and wag the dog a biting new satire from director barry levin- son is certainly no exception but not content with just belit tling the film industry wag the dog is also a cynical take on poli tics in essence its two satires in one with enough humour and provoca tive themes to keep audiences laughing and thinking well beyond the films 90minute frame robert de niro stars as conrad brean a political strategist brought in by the white house administration to help smooth over a potentially fatal sexual miscon duct scandal m days before an election v brean an expert in such matters orchestrates a mock war that will jiot only boost the presidents pop ularity but more importantly take the media focus off the sex scan dal he enlists the help of powerful screen scene stuart green but insecure hollywood producer and friend of the president stanley motss dustin hoffman to pro duce a war and the accompanying media campaign comparing the event to a pageant they even come up with a theme song part of what makes the whole thing so ludicrous is the opponent they choose albania and the logic they use to justify that choice theyre shifty motss observes its a fascinating process thats engulfed in a veil of hushhush drama with all the participants being sworn to secrecy or pay the ultimate price they create news footage of a young girl running from terrorists invent scenarios and eventually when a rival presidential candidate begins to suspect somethings up deliver a hero actually a demented jailbird played by woody harrel- son based on the novel american hero wag the dog is written for the screen by hilary henkih and david mamet who explore the books themes with a wickedly wry wit and as delivered with adding to the overall impact is wag the dog is one of the best deliciously sardonic glee by de the twist ending that makes per- films about hollywood to come niro and hoffman the dialogue haps the ultimate statement about out of hollywood in a very very leaps off the screen arrogance in hollywood longtime lertons town cner 19 ive music fullertons enjoy the sounds of the 50s a new bnrtshpub now open in f call jus- 4oy in the performance of its career we present a star on ice snow and asphalt mm vsr with its 499 monthly payment and automatic stability control traction the bmw 328is promises to dazzle in the toughest winter conditions bmws unique roadholding technology is the most exhilarating way to put that 28 litre sixcylinder engine on snow and ice this winter bmw autohaus 4340 highway 7 markham 905 9480880 the ultimate driving experience bmw 328is lease equipment shown not available on all models lease rates are those offered by bmw financial services only v and are available on approved credit monthly installments are 499 36 months for 1998 328is model sj a a y examples are based on a down payment or equivalent tradein of 5000 for a 36 month term with optional unlmjiv davucmt y security deposit of approximately one months rental will be required taxes transportation monthly payment preparation 795 lease administration fee 475 licensing registration and insurance are extraa charge of up to 12 cents per kilomelre applies over 24000 per year dealer may lease for less this offer applies to all new 1 998 328i models ppjivenijnusj elakej 3q 3roquois ian batt mmw rouge river 4162863993 traditional 4 bed 3 baths centre hall plan home on 12 acre lot with south facing backyard located in the stable community of ballantrae on a childsafe culdesap asking 259000 for further info call ian batt at 4162863993 cfa 52j 4 vkmmc t antoinette condello maria mpardakis we have moved i new year special 20 off hilites middu name happy pi 6s p e lis ne 1 1 yea thciuk yon for your patronage come visit our new unisex salon new clients welcome jan 2 jan 16 with your wash reg- 85 cut style now 55 i v 1 nail technician oc full nail 4 r mamirildcc v special jo set manicures we specialize in colour foil highutes updos also facial wax air brushing p s i 5 5990 sixteenth ave suite 232 zw 905 201 941 7 m w t nwcomerriwy4816thave