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Gere roms in intrigui] I MOVIE REVIEW SOMMERSBY By STEPHEN BROWN ? Staff Writer "Sommersby," the new film stalling Richard Gere and Jodie Foster, is a motion picture of uncompromised artistry. A reworking of "The Return of Martin Guerre," a French import, "Sommersby" provides insight into trust, honor and the essence of love. Jon Amiel, who most recently directed Barbara Hershey and Keanu Reeves in "Tune In Tomorrow," crafts "Sommersby" with the words of a poet, the land| scape of an artist and the romance of Hollywood's boldest achievements. Using the plot framework of the French original as a jumping-off point, Amiel sets his tale in the American post-Civil War South. Foster plays Laurel, a woman left alone to take care of her land and child after her husband has been missing for six years in the war. Claiming to be her long-lost hus| band Ja?k Sommersby, Gere arrives in town and immediately gains the trust of the masses. Laurel has her doubts, however. The Jack Sommersby she 12855 (devine 8t.i g? (across from RJ.'s) a H S W R 3 for the B Present Coupor * Ej Hours 7:30 - 6:30pm Mon. - F 435 Assemb (One Block fro i" s25 Eye Are your eyes wort I coupon in for a $25 ey< I Limited to USC studei I | if Dr. Jeffrey ( 256-2004 N j" " '{ ':'ori | Valen 1 rose: y stuff valei 3 ft. Bank Cards k by Phone j 3019 Millwood I inces, decei ng French i remembered was a man who made love to her once in a drunken stupor, a man who beat her and verbally abused her, a man who was crass, racist and insincere. Could this man who resembles her husband be the same man she remembered? Would she want him to be ? The premise is intriguing, and watching Foster and Gere make their new love work is exhilarating. This man who claims to be her husband is an intellectual who treats her kindly, spends time with her son and takes special care to help the people of the community. no matter what class or color they are. Even if he were an imposter, would she feel any less in love with him? Complications arise involving shady events of Gere's past and a jealous man whom Foster intended to marry the following year if her husband had not returned. James Earl Jones turns in a sterling performance late in the film that breathes further life into an already thrilling story. Never before has Gere been such a presence in a film. His tragic hero is an enigma in common man's clothes. He takes his acting seriously, and the result is his finest performance to date. Even better is Foster, who in this role proves her status as a charming romantic lead. 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If this movie had been released in lime for 1992 Oscars, Foster would accept her third statuette. Filmgoers have witnessed the 30-year-old actress grow up on the screen, and "Sommersby," her 31st motion picture, displays her ability and beauty at the peak of performance. Her talent of communicating with her eyes is one of her greatest attributes, and die audience can tell what is going through her character's mind at any given time. "Sommersby" avoids typical film formulas to achieve a moving portrait of a couple's life together. You might need a handkerchief as die film enters its stirring climax. Some surprising choices for creative artists working on this movie, including the unusual pairing of Gere and Foster, paid off in a major way. Even "Batman" musical writer Danny Elfman creates an enir mnnH wilh hie hanntino rnm. positions, and "Star Trek 6" screenwriter Nicholas Meyer combines the right tones for the screenplay. 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Heather Agler, Nicole Ferrar and Julie Wimmer all playet field hockey at Uieir high schools in die North and were shocked tc find that it is not a common snon in South Carolina. "When I talked to people whc work here about coming to USC I asked if they had a recreationa field hockey team, and they tolc me there was," Agler said. Although USC offers flooi hockey and roller hockey, there is no existing field hockey club. The three founders have submitted a petition to campus life ir order to make their club official. Filing a petition and drafting 2 constitution are two of the steps in gaining representation or Sports Council. Like rugby, sailing or equestrians, field hockey will be an official club sport once the paperwork is completed. Although the> will go a year without funding, they say money will be available ^ 1217 College Street ^ right next to Burger King J Featuring Fresh Fruit & Salads, Special Teas, Juices and Super Sandwiches M-Th 11-3:30 Fri. 11:00-3:00 799-3471 1*1.00 OFF! any Salad or Sandwich i ^ with this coupon J i Tan Spa ^ ' Sfieccat I ith $80.00 | membership $45.00 2177 1 Andy's Deli ' Summer in England! (July 13 - August 13,1993) Get credit for being creative while studying advertising (BADM 458/JOUR 458) in Merry Old England! For more information contact: College of Business Administration, S. Room 201,777-2191 Deadline for Applications: March 8,1993 ckey scorei to them the following year. "We just miss the sport," , Ferrari said. "For now, we plan to play each other and practice for future competitions." The club founders hope to play this traditional fall sport yearj round, weather permitting, j They held an organizational . meeting at the P.E. Center Jan. ) 26, and about 50 people showed ( interested in playing. Wimmer, who coached a junior ) high team for two years, said experience is not necessary to j join the team and coaching will definitely be available. "Camaraderie is important during the season " Aoler said "A field hockey team is like a big family. It's a lot of fun." Of the people who expressed interest, about one-third had nev1 er played before, and two-thirds had some experience already, 1 according to the three founders. 1 "We've talked to people who 1 have played on the international level and some who are just learning the rules," Wimmer said. Agler, who played three years on her high school varsity team ' and was awarded most valuable - player, said, "The game requires : a lot of stick control. You have to 986 Knox At nss . g; I imT %^nr ? 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Obstruction, the rule "to always give equal opportunity to the ball," and advancing, the illegal touching of the ball .below knee level, are just two of the unique spins in the game's rules. Field hockey sticks cost between $30 and $100, but good ones can be purchased in the lower part of the price range. The ball used is a little harder than a baseball. "Believe me, I know," Ferrari said, referring to a black eye she nnrp hart in hioh crhrvrvl "You may get bruised in the game," Agler said. "But you don't mind because your adrenaline is pumping the whole time." For now, the sport will be coed, but if enough people express interest, it may eventually split into a men's team and a women's team. In their planning stages, the founders hope to hear from anyone interested in the emerging sport. 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