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By Robert O'Connor
Ip discussing the films of 1984,
the worst movies are unavoidably
easier, to recount. The list of
critically disastrous films is seemingly
endless, while the record of
worthwhile productions is em
barassir^ly brief.
PLACES- IN THE HEART
Maybe this is a cliched choice for
best film, but "Places in the
Heart" hit right on target with Sally
Field's brilliant performance.
Field deserves the best actress
Oscar as a widowed farm wife who
must suddenly face reality and being
alone. Farm movies were a hot
commodity in 1984, but "Places in
the Heart" was an emotional
triumph.
SILKWOOD This controversial
film made its Columbia debut well
after its national unveiling in 1983
and shows Meryl Streep in one of
her most demanding roles. Fresh
from the glorious "Sophie's
Choice," Streep stars as nuclear
activist Karen Silkwood, a real-life
character who died in mysterious
circumstances. Supporting perfor-'
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script by Nora Ephron and
Alice Arlen.
REAR WINDOW Re-released
last spring, Alfred Hitchcock's
classic mystery outdistanced the
majority of newer releases. Jimmy
Stewart and the breathtaking
Grace Kelly star in this intricate
mystery that demands the attention
of its audience.
Cinematography and careful direction
make this film timeless.
ROMANCING THE STONE
Michael Douglas's sleeper hit
teamed him with the enticingly
talented Kathleen Turner. The
result is a romantic adventure comedy
that emitted a very entertaining
chemistry. Maybe not as intelligent
or realistic as other recent
films, "Romancing The Stone"
was well-rounded enjoyment.
GREYSTOKE Hugh Hudson's
direction is superior and John
Alcot's cinematography wonderfully
vivid. Christopher Lambert
stars as the legendary Tarzan in
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beautiful film.
THE FLAMINGO KID Expected
to be another stereotypically awful
teen film, Garry Marshall's "The
Flamingo Kid" was surprisingly
simple and meaningful.
Matt Dillon's acting is astonishingly
improved in this film of change,
maturity and chances. Supporting
performaces from Richard Crenna
and Hector Elizondo helped complete
the excellent mood of "The
Flamingo Kid."
GAWK) TALKS Sidney Lumet's
latest film drew mixed opinion, but
"Garbo Talks" developed an initially
weak storyline into a warm,
engrossing film. Star Anne Bancroft
is touching, as is Ron Silver
as the son who ignores his own life
to complete his mother's. "Garbo
Talks" offered a touching film
experience.
STAR 80 This true and very
disturbing story starred Mariel
Hemingway and the menacing Eric
Roberts. "Star 80," Bob Fosse's
latest directorial effort, displayed a
harsh and disturbing view of the
Dorothy Stratten murder. "Star
80" is not as entertaining as it is
compelling.
COUNTRY Jessica Lange is sure
to garner a third Oscar nomination
as a farm wife who battles against
a defeated husband (Sam Shepard)
aim inc possioie loss 01 ner iarm.
Lange's project was full of cliches
and didn't come close to the excellence
of its rival, "Places in the
Heart," but the performances
were superior.
IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES
Though a surprising
choice, this film exposed actress
Shelley Long as one of the
brightest talents around. Ryan
O'Neal and Drew Barrymore were
fair and the plot weak, but Long
shone brightly.
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quite close to the list of big
moneymakers in 1984. Disgusting
as it may seem, low-qualify films
are the most successful.
BOLERO Bo Derek's much
laughed at "Bolero" earned hei
and husband John a reputation foi
severly low quality. Destined to b<
a cult classic because of its
hilarious storyline, costuming anc
blatant sex, "Bolero" is Be
Derek's artificial attempt to be t
virgin. "Bolero" is easily the wors
film of the decade.
ANGEL Hollywood exploited it;
sleazy elements in "Angel" am
definitely came out looking thi
fool. Horrible actress Donnj
Wilkes stars as the by-now famou
"honor student by day
Hollywood hooker by night," an<
ends up ruining an already patheti
acting career. New World Picture
has even dared to produce a sequc
for this year. Hookers have neve
been more uninteresting.
FRIDAY THE 13TH-TH1
FINAL CHAPTER Our frien
Jason strikes a fourth time an
strikes nothing but disgust i
anyone's mind. Director Josep
Zito sends the usual carload c
playful teenagers into th
murderous woods and ends u
repeating himself horribly. Zit
i may pretend to have ended th
ridiculous saga, but look ft
i Chapter 5 in April. Blood, sex an
senseless killings have no place i
entertainment.
CHILDREN OF THE COR
Stephen King should hide his fa<
in shame for allowing his sho
story to be filmed in such
revolting manner. Stars Peter Ba
ton and Linda Hamilton are cha
ed by a gang of murderoi
children who worship the devil ?
storyline that forgets what ii
telligence is all about. "Childrc
Of The Corn" is so bad an
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AGAINST ALL ODDS A
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and brilliant cinematography
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hideous Taylor Hackford film.
Rachel Ward is pitiful, Jeff
Bridges bares little more than his
chest, rather tfian acting skills, and
"Against All Odds" is distressingly
bad.
PROTOCOL Goldie Hawn is as
tiring onscreen as Dudley Moore.
"Protocol" did little more than
prove that Goldie Hawn can still
make money at the box office
despite a relatively awful film. She
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