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A vampire mc LIGHTSC AM ER AREACTION STEPHEN BROWN Staff Writer INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (out ot tour stars) Lestat and Louis, the vampires immortalized in Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles," are holding a blood drive, and you are invited. You won't need a crucifix. Or garlic. Or even a stake. Just bring your desire for thrills and excitement You're about to experience the ultimate revisionist vampire tale. \7oTwmv*?" ia a a+vlictVi fVmllor mm 1I11CI V1CTT YTIUll U1C TCUU^UV 10 U WVJUM1 MUXUV. bining a fascinating cast of characters with glamorous visuals and a twisted brand of dark humor. It is a cunning mixture of theatrical gusto and cinematic horror. Neil Jordan, director of "The Crying Game" and "A Company of Wolves," orchestrates this complex story by fueling the actors with a panache for their whimsical characters. Tom Cruise ("Born on the Fourth of July" and "Rain Man") injects his character Lestat with a witty edge in his observations about the world and through a diabolical penchant for getting what he wants at the expense of others. Cruise, with long blonde hair, is often seen in tight close-ups and conveys volumes with his eyes alone. Cruise draws upon a charm that allowed his 'Top Gun" character to convince his flight instructor to lose her loving feeling. This time around he portrays a character who seduces and destroys his prey, taking more than just their soul from them. As he kills indiscriminately, Cruise's Lestat is completely in command of his world. There is certainly some similarity between the cocky hot shot Cruise has played so often and the coy prince of darkness he creates in Lestat. Brad Pitt ("Thelma and Louise" and "Kalifornia") plays Louis, who narrates the story about his courtship by dark forces and his life as a vampire. Pitt demonstrates his range as an actor as he explores the dark side of human nature. "Forgive me if I have a lingering respect for life," Louis tells Lestat. The viewer can relate to Pitfs reading of the character because Louis is as attracted and repelled by the vampire lifestyle as the viewer will come to be. A atnnHmit rwfnrmflnce bv newcomer Kirsten Dun st as the little girl Claudia takes focus away from both the male leads. Her appearance as a living doll, clad in bows and elegant dresses, is a sharp contrast to her actions as a fierce bloodsucking killer. Dunst conveys Claudia's innocence as well as her disarming manipulation tactics. Claudia's rage is a focal point for the story's conflict. The stoiy, as Louis tells the interviewer (Christian Slater of "True Romance"), begins in 18th century New Orleans. Louis, a plantation owner devastated by the death of his wife during childbirth, longs for death. And he invites it. He wants a release from the pain of the living. That release comes in the form of Lestat who arrives to offer him a chance to live forever. When Lestat plunges his fangs into Louis' neck, the grieving man says his goodbye to the light and begins life as a vampire along side Lestat. The two immortals form a loving bond as they infil ?,rrr7( : * j bothwi \ Onejava,pi, With the Apple Computer Loan and 9 already great student pricing on a Mar Students who qualify can take home a other peripherals with no hassle and n 'Deferred Apple Computer Loan offer expires February 17,1995 No payment of inter which will be included in tbe repayment schedule. 'Monthly payment is an estimate based on a purchase price of $1,93152, which mclu 8.75% (Chicago) or 7.0% (Philadelphia), the monthly payment would be $3358 or $: ofall loans cannot exceed $10,000 annually. A 55% loan origination fee will be ada percentage rate shown assumes tbe 90-day deferment of principal and interest descr, available only to qualifying students, faculty and staff. Offers available only from Ap The Gamecock CAI) >vie with bite fi < trate the parties of high society in search of fresh blood. Louis is wary of killing humans and often prefers to draw blood from small animals. Lestat has a higher calling, ' however, to feast upon upper class ladies and gentlemen of the aristocracy, filling crystal wine glasses with the blood from their freshly gnawed veins. The vampire population increases by one when Louis bites the lonely waif Claudia, and Lestat transforms her into a bloodsucker as well. A little girl who will remain forever young, Claudia comes between the two men and prompts the action that leads the characters on a 200year adventure across Europe, in Paris and America. The strange family central to the story (an odd variation on the "My Two Dads" theme) is a clever device through which to glimpse the inner workings of the vampire saga. Claudia sleeps in a coffin with Louis and spends Vior davs naintincr and nractirinp niano as Lestafs own little prodigy. As she researches "her kind," she begins to come to terms with her mission in the world. She finds ways to place a rift between the two men in her life so she can get rid of Lestat and live peacefully with Louis. It is forbidden for one vampire to harm another, so Claudia will leam the consequences of her actions. When the central characters stumble across a Paris theater troupe comprised solely of vampires, their unnatural bond is put to a grueling test. Armand (Antonio Banderas of "Philadelphia" and "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!"), the oldest living vampire, and Santiago (Stephen Rea of "The Crying Game"), a mysterious vampire actor, take a liking to Louis. Armand admires Louis' way . of connecting with the world of mortals. As the central characters come to terms with how they have behaved within the vampire community, they ( realize they will have to pay for their actions. Their dis- coveries in Paris lead to a stunning showdown. I Brimming with sexual undertones, "Interview" dan- ! gles perilously on the edge of your expectations. Deep kisses, love crimes and daddy's little girl all have their place in the spellbinding decadence. 1 Cruise's Lestat provides a good deal of dark humor } as he savors the act of murder and attempts to keep his new family together. As he wildly dances with a diseased j corpse, he exclaims, "There's still life in the lady yet!" ( Later he scolds Claudia for killing in the house. And he < observes of his companions, "We're one happy family." J As the maestro of the macabre proceedings, Cruise seems j to enjoy the acting stretch. , In addition, the music composed by George Fenton ("Dangerous Liaisons") and the cinematography by Phillipe Rosselot ("A River Runs Through It") work in tandem to produce a terror-filled spectacle which flows like a wellchoreographed theatrical production. "Interview with the Vampire" combines strong visual and emotional elements to give the viewer a good time. It is technically exceptional and well-paced; despite its dark elements, it is still a beautiful film to behold. So extend your wrist. And tilt your neck to the side. A new vampire's in town, and he's taking names. Just maybe you will be next to experience "Interview with the Vampire." For aborts M ugiveyxit survived mtti ?w^ Ao/, no JMgnr and bold the moo juice. 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Monday, November 21, Question the a SOUNPMWiCi BREGORY PEREZ Staff Writer QUESTION THE ANSWERS The Mighty Mighty I (out of four stars) It takes a little while to get used to "Quest The fourth record from The Mighty Migl more danceable but less accessible release tha label album, "Don't Know How To Party." Ska purists have already disowned the Bo jumped on to Mercmy Records in 1992. But fo: washed masses, they've still got a good arsen sound and fury that just needs a little less pr tie more drunken wackiness. +V? r\ Ar\a\XTtxy*an TO Q inm Klo r\ f at YgUCOllUU CllO IliiOTV V^A k-> 10 u jvuuvxv vi m calling back to when the octet was bad in p] Bosstones helped kick off the new wave of sk with their Taang! album "Devil's Night Out" ii gaggles of bands meshing punk, metal and si up, tlying to isolate that raw, speedy breed o Bosstones blare best. The new record is a throwback to their se< Noise and Other Disturbances." There's a mi of mid-tempo off-beat ska grooves and horn-dr last time around, as on "Pictures to Prove It There's even a sweet, twinkly piano ditty ce that sets a mellow party mood thafs new to sive repertoire. Itfd be a fine record if you'd never heard ai records before. But what sets this one apart: rhe Peppers t 5OUNP&0V1OE SEN PILLOW Staff Writer j DUT IN L.A. Red Hot Chili Peppers kkk (out of four stars) | Ti'nll nf porlv rlpmn t.rarks. livfi nerfor- 1 nances and previously unreleased materiil, the Red Hot Chili Peppers expose their , rots in their latest compilation, "Out in LA" The album is named after the group's irst song, which came about after "we start- , id spewing out some funky jam straight from our hearts," according to Flea. It is a record that follows the Chili Peppers though their maturation into one of today's most unique bands, despite the fact that bassist Flea and vocalist Anthony Keidis seem to be the only mainstays in the band. Much of the album showcases the Chili Peppers'jazz and blues influences, intertwined with their own version of funk and Keidis' standard sexual references. The only real weak aspect of the album is that some of the songs, especially the raw, earlier tracks, tend to sound the same With 19 songs filling a running time just an hour long, the album starts with a remix of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground" that the Chili Peppers covered on their 1989 re lease "Mother's MilK." idollara hepowe lis seme i m 'i ! * 8MB RAJ keyba e of conducive to saving money. In fc ays! you want and not worry about p e or Apple Computer Loan and 90-D ctly that gives you the power every si USC Bookstore Russell House 3r the Computer Desk se while loan is being approved) Interest accruing during Ibis 90-day per, 1aI loan amount is $2,044.00; which results in a monthly payment obligat zed Apple Campus Reseller or representative for current system prices, bat s535%. 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Shivers. lig up their ci "Hollywood (Africa)" follows, featuring ieidis' wide vocal range and accentuated }y the incorporation of a trumpet and saxjphone. It is an extended dance mix of the original version that appeared on the Chili Peppers' 1985 album "FVeaky Styley." "If You Want Me To Stay" continues the trend of songs with few vocals. Instead, Keidis throws out random phrases that are often repeated over and over: "Behind the Sun" is another remix, this time spinning oft the Uhili Peppers' lya/amum, ~ine uplift Mofo Party Plan," that slows the album down with a relaxed attitude and more focus on rhythm. The Chili Pepper^ live cover of Jimi Hendrix's classic "Castles Made of Sand" is next with Keidis husking up his voice to do a pretty good job imitating Hendrix. Two more live performances follow, "Special Secret Song Inside" and F.U." that provide god examples of the energy the Chili Peppers create onstage. 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It is followed by "Nevermind" and "Sex Rap," two songs hurt by their similarity to one another. "Blues for Meisteir slows the record down from the fast, upbeat songs to focus more on the Chili Peppers' blues side. It is followed by 13 seconds of unintelligible lyrics in "You Always Sing the Same," and 23 seconds of funny lyrics in "Stranded" (Stranded on a toilet bowl... to prove you're a man you must wipe it with your hand"). "Flea Fly" and "What It Is" follow with simple sounds, the former minus any instruments and the latter made up of only Keidis' voice and Flea's bass. The album doses with a hilarious rendition of the Christr mas classic "Deck the Halls," giving the record a comic ending, but then again, who * ever really associates seriousness with the Red Hot Chili Peppers? ;edto K* :an still buy the computer ns are down. The g i Apple?. d, will thereafter bear mterest imate of sales tax in San Francisco. If the applicable sales tax is n of $10,000. 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