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Movie shows weak dramatics, actina w By Richard Jarvis Bill Murray makes his dramatic film debut in the remake of the 1946 film ,4Thc Razors Edge," which is based on the Somerset Maugham novel. "The Razors Edge" has the feel of an older movie, with characters who possess glamour and style. I he women are dressed as 1920's "Vogue" cover girls. The script is a story in which the characters are led through carefully by director John Byrum. The filming on the actual locations adds even more glamour to the original starring Tyrone Power. The movie was filmed in America, France and India. The feel of the Bastille and the red light district in Paris seems to jump directly from the screen into one's imagination. And for the scenes filmed in the Himalayas in India there are no words. The difference in cultures and people is captured in the Indian scenes. THE MAJOR focus of the film is of course Murray's portrayal of Larry Darrell in his search for peace and happiness. When Murray first appears in the movie, he seems a little hard t ,? % r-\ t lut rxirt 1# rnntr*r a r i f f U n 1/1 riii/r**- it- ii'Oit inn 4 r~\ f f Imi I u utuv, vc in i n yj ci i i. 11 ^v.v.i ii ^ as 11 inv, vicw^i 10 v? ui111ig, i w i inv punchline to some elaborate Murray joke. By the end of the movie, however, Darrell becomes more believable as Murray seems to fall into the part. Also, it seems to take awhile for the audience to realize that Murray is serious behind that deadpan face. The movie gradually makes the viewer think about the ending. Although Murray feels uncomfortable in his part, the rest of the cast falls easily into their parts. Especially believable are Theresa Russell and Catherine Hicks. Russell plays the complex part of Sophie, who undergoes growth and change. They USC Pharmacy offers 1 From Staft Reports activities shot Halloween can be a time of joy and safety door-to-door if parents supervise their children's activities, He also ad^ advise staff members at the Palmetto Poison children who ; Center, located in USC's College of "Children Pharmacy. people the pai The center received very few reports of parents shoul contaminated treats last year, according to the children i center director Dr. Brooks Metts. the goodies a Children were well supervised and many so inspecting participatd in group activities tht promoted not be effecti safety," Metts said. "We hope this trend will Metts also continue." a good meal, go out may rt PARTICIPATION IN church, school, the way. community or other supervised Halloween When insp i "On Nov.15, adopt * * m m a ? | a mend wno smokes. TWO CRIST SB HAVE M Dramatic Bill Murray Theresa Russell, Bill Murray, Catherine Hicks, James keach and Denholr both grow from girls into sophisticated women. s< The key scene for the women is in the sitting room of the r< Parisian house. Hicks and Russell face off against each other q in the climactic scene for their characters. The scene is charged with emotion and tension and is the turning point tor Russell's ^ tortured character. n The British actor Denholm Elliott fits the part of Elliot e Templeton as if he had played the part all of his life. Elliott adds a touch of elegance to the film and even dies elegantly, is N THE MOVIE is well writen and it does make you think about what is happening to Darrell and ties to make the audience feel a tips, precautions for a sa ild be encouraged, rather than mation specialist said, items tl trick-or-treating, Metts said. wrapped or sealed with tamp /ised parents to accompany packaging should be discarded. 1 are allowed to go door-to-door. homemade cookies and unwrap should go only to the homes of should be thrown away, while wr rents know well," he said, "and should be inspected for signs of d immediately inspect the treats receive. Children will often eat AN EXAMPLE of a commi s they go from house to house, designed to make Halloween a s treats after they get home may children, Metts said, is the Colu ive." Medical Center screening prog suggested that feeding children ween candy will be screened for , including dessert, before they jects from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31. jduce their desire to snack along Parents can take their childrer tist Hospital emergency dep ecting treats, the poison infor- Sumter Street where workers in t . Help a friend get through They might just quit the day without a cigarette. ever. And that's imp< ^AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Because good frienc VENTURE CLUBS Hwwn^ 'WV/.I "Hf ' I' i?m/i \''n^ mJft - n Elliott Stan star in 'The Razor's Edge'. ame of his emotion and struggle. One can feel much of Dar-ll?_ ! _ A . 1 A _ !_ .1 1__ ^ _ I ;n s joy aiop ine mountain wnen ne comes 10 peace vvnn ms uest for knowledge and burns his books. till, the audience knows that he is not finished with his search or can he escpae from the women he loves. Also, he cannot scape from the pain. "The Razors Edge" is a good movie, not a great one, but it i new and refreshing to watch a film that is also a good story, lurray is adequate in his part and the remaining cast is utstanding. Murray may become more comfortable with dramatic roles, nd so may his audience. X_ ? II ic, iuii nauuween iat are not departmet will let children watch as their caner resistant dy is examined by fluoroscope. Laurie Kohn Fresh fruits, at 571-5311 can provide additional informaped candies tion on this program. apped items A few precautions, she said, can make tampering. Halloween a safe holiday for children. "But if you suspect your child has eaten a mity service poisened treat," Ballentine said, "call the ;afe time for UbL Palmetto roison center immeuiaieiy. mbia Baptist We're available by phone 24 hours a day, 365 ram. Hallo- days a year to advise the proper steps for mettallic ob- poison emergencies." 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