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^Spring film Reel to fi;V Reelg^v Staff Writer ^ Two new movies promise to add some sizzle to one of the most lacKiusier movie seasons. "Ruby," a complex political drama, promises to examine the mystery Americans have been talking about since the release of its not-so-distant predecessor, "JFK." Psycho-thriller "Basic Instinct" tries to shock its audience with some of the most explicit sex scenes to hit mainstream Hollywood. Both films succeed at generating discussion in the movie-going community, but the word on these %two high-profile releases is mixed. You may dislike these films as much as I did, or you may like them, but one thing is for certain: Don't believe the hype. Philharmonic Orchestra ^ features guest artists "Holiday Celebration" in 1992-93 By GREG RICKABAIJGH Carolina! Editor . Violins, pianos, and cellos are \mong the highlights of the 1992-93 season of the South Carolina Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestra. Executive Director Mark Huber said the upcoming season will be "one of the most interesting and exciting in the history of the South Carolina Philharmonic." The season includes six Philharmonic performances, four Chamber performances, a Palmetto Pops ^concert and a special "Holiday Celebration" concert. Cal n < * ' \ . is generate Talk about timing. As soon as I saw advertisements touting "Ruby" as the story of the man who killed the man who killed JFK, I began to wonder. Could it be that Oliver Stone had been planning a bigbudget extravaganza about the presidential assassination, and other filmmakers wanted to jump on its coattails? At any rate, "Ruby" does not hold a candle to Stone's stirring vision of conspiracy. The makers of "Ruby" have taken a small part of a multi-layered historical event and further complicated the situa ' ' J f f_ ' A.t uon, insieaa 01 cianiymg me mystery surrounding Lee Harvey Oswald's shooting. "Ruby" takes its viewer to nightclubs, to smoke-filled rooms, and to Cuba, but rarely to enlightenment or entertainment. Danny Aiello does a convincing job as Jack Ruby, a man torn between his convictions and the criminal world around him. Only in the film's final stretch The Philharmonic also has invited such guest artists as cellist Carter Brey, violinist Ruben Gonzalez, pianists Ursula Oppens and Susan Starr and violinist Sarah Johnson to perform with the orchestra. Five Music Director candidates will conduct major works by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Mahler, Dvorak and Shostakovich. The ...AM/v /?l*rxn/\ri fUv/Mi nrK A n uaiiuiuaicb WCIC UlU^lI UUUUgn an international search, and one of the conductors will be chosen as the new music director of the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra. CNN ble News Network ath "CUI I | jhu iv mr> ? mjt ^ l j ^*?! \ discussion, 1 does the audience get a glimpse of emotion. The film's final moment of catharsis and revenge rings of "Taxi Driver." I only wish the rest of the film had intrigued me as much. "Basic Instinct" is a selfconsciously shocking thriller from "Robocop" director Paul Verhoeven. Its highlight is a fresh performance from Sharon Stone as an ice pick-wielding femme fatale. Yes, the controversial sex scenes are showy, but sex scenes do not make a cinematic masterpiece. After all, sex between unsympathetic characters can never be erotic. Stilted dialogue and onedimensional characters make this one of the most ill-planned and poorly executed mysteries to hit the screen. Lines like "She's evil ... and brilliant!" cry out for criticism. The cliche-ridden script offers few surprises, no developed characters and mediocre thrills. Protesters of the film's portrayfi r - ^ ^ \ WKmL -Id Other events of the upcoming season include: Resident Conductor Robert Kemsley will open the 1992-93 season with a concert featuring tenor Gary Burgess and the South Carolina Chamber Orchestra. Conductor Larry Wyatt will lead the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, The Columbia Choral Society and the South Carolina Philharmonic Chorus for a special "Holiday Celebration." Artist advisor Catherine Comet will lead the Philharmnoic concert of the season. ien: IRENT EVEI* I /' V A boredom als of bisexual characters have a valid point: No movie characters deserve such shoddy development. Basic Instinct: C'! starring: Michael Douglas lilllll Sharon Stone Ruby: BIII starring: Danny Aiello Pilllll' Sherilyn Fenn The makers of "Basic Instinct,' in their attempt to provide the audience with everything it wants ir a movie, have promoted a moody erotic tale, but the film does noi even have the heart to make us care. CO ' % ? -3 Wis? V | o v. </) :M' <d c o l*g||| ? i o CL | Catherine I Comet will be leading the Philharmonic I during the upiBL mM coming season. The Palmetto Pops sends ai "Invitation to the Dance" to Col umbia area residents. America' favorite Pops conductor (and har monica virtuoso) Richard Hay man will lead the Palmetto Pops Or chestra in a caberet-style concer featuring the world's most popula dance music. The season starts Tuesday, Oci 6 at 8 p.m. at the Keenan Theater. Subscriptions to the upcominj season series are now available For subscription information and brochure call the Philharmonic of hceat 771-7937. tie1 JTS&THEIN W Ap / Koger C( rREE with USC Si This program is p CAR* ' jI ' H ^BLf ^^*>*~- -^;:' : ' I ' . - : Tom Dalton, Angela Ecka 'Reckless' cc hitmen; atte From Staff Reports Tbe comic story of a mod( woman dogged by misfortune v be staged April 16 to 18 and 22 26 at the Longstreet Theatre. ten i_l ? C 1 I TT K.ecKiess, periorincu uy u theater students, will begin al p.m. on all dates except April when there will be a 3 p. matinee. Written by Craig Lucas in 19 : "Reckless" begins as a cheery t late one snowy Christmas Eve. I chel, a contented wife and mot n of two boys, recounts nostal memories of past holidays to s husband Tom. In the midst of her recollectic i, Tom announces that he has tal out a contract on her life. As t hitman bustles through the ho r downstairs, Tom urges Rachel escape through the bedroi L. window. Rachel, clad only in her ba g robe and slippers, accepts a r ;. from a stranger named Lloyd ; a embarks on a long series of biza - misadventures that include; game show parody, poisor champagne, assassination attem Crif Com Cri 1EDIA" ? ftrinpsria ril 8, 19S ':00 P.M. 9nter for tudent I.D. $3.0 aid for, in part, by Studen Ml XINA PROGRAM UNI li, ^>/sJ^B ^ajlt ;S.?^jff^R m - ,. /'j* H- ;$& , rd and Jane Messmer (1 to r). vnedy features mpted murders embezzlement and exaggerated srn psychotherapists. /ill "It's a madcap comedy with lots to of twists and turns, but everything comes together at the end," DirecSC tor Barrett Whitener, a USC gradut 8 ate student, said. "People will 26, laugh a lot. It's a very funny m. show." The leading roles are played by 83, graduate theater students. Tbey are ale Angela Eckard as Rachel; Tom *a- Dalton as Lloyd; Jane Mesmer as her Lloyd's wife Pooty; and Wanda gic Getsug as the six psychotherapists, her Minor roles are played by other USC theater students, ins, Costume designer is USC facen culty member Nancy Underwood, the Set designer is theater student use Todd Stuart and the lighting desigto ner is theater student Jim Hart, om Tickets to the show are $9 for the public; $8 for USC faculty and ith- staff, senior citizens and military ide personnel and $5 for students, and Tickets are available at the irre Longstreet Theatre box office at s a 777-2551 between noon and 5 p.m. led For further information call pts, 777-4288. ir & pany er \/ J )2 the Arts 0 General Public t Activity Fees. P w ON