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I ? Costlier tread ROBERT WALTON Staff Writer Waterworld, Kevin Costner's long awaited epic about a world without dry land, has just about everything an audience could ask for. Just about. ^ Reportedly costing $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive film in history, the explosions are big, the photography fantastic and the costumes perfect. The script, however, is non-existent. In Waterworld, the earth has been gtfl flooded by the polar ice-caps, leaving 1 ^ '-Jmu nothing but water. A few people have survived, learning to live on the water, and spending all their time searching It is a great concept for a film. Not entirely original, with shades of Mad Max appearing throughout, but still an yy excellent idea. Hi \ Kevin Coetner plays The Mariner, a ^ aBByy man (slightly mutated - he has gills developed by years of living on water) who 7^ is the traditional movie hero. He is a yA tough, hardened loner with no ties to i He is a cliche with gills. And like every film, there is a villain. ' 1 Dennis Helper leads a bloodthirsty group South, called The Smokers (so named because Waterworli they have found a way to use and refine is nothing mor oil). than two hour Hopper is, as always, an excellent of special effects villain, but Waterworld's script cheats If the film wa him of any great moments he m ight, have shot without di had. His character, The Deacon, is flat alogue it proba and Dointless: HoDDer's wonderful tal- bly would hav ent is completely lost on this role. been better, ani It is in the second hour of Waterworld just as easy t that things fall apart. Some of the un- Mow. derwater special effects are awful - so But as it it transparent you can imagine Costner Waterworld i pretending to swim against a blue screen, still worth see As the battle between The Smokers and in& if only ft the rest of humanity escalates, the stunts effects and ph< get more and more implausible. tography. Jut And when the location of "Dry Land" don't go in lool is finally revealed, it is simply South, in- f?r any kin stead of North. As if, in years of search- ?f plot nieai ing, no one had ever thought to look ingful dialogui Movie schools DEREK MCKISSOCK Asst. Features Editor 1 A teacher's role in today's public schools can often be more like being a prison warden or handler of dan- 1 gerous chemicals. 1 This sometimes "dangerous" job is revealed commendably in the fine new film "Dangerous Minds." 1 "Dangerous Minds" is the true story of teacher ' LouAnne Johnson and the inner-city kids she taught 1 against a background of violence, poverty and uncer- 1 ^tainty. Johnson played by Michelle Pfeiffer wrote these 1 experiences in her book "My Posse Don't Do Home- ( work" on which the film is based. Pfeiffer is very convincing as the ex-Marine recent ( divorcee, Johnson, who when looking for a job as a substitute teacher is instead offered a full-time position * We can't rained < |we'll|$h 1 1 | | WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: leadership styles communication skills campus resources ^ ^ team-building w jW decision-making j| JB appreciating diversity goal-setting This program is an eight-week nonleadership skills and create their ov interactive way to get a head start c of Leadership Programs at 777-66? Room 115. Registration deadline is t* tw The Gamecock Is water with aHjl mn ,e Top: Kevin Costner stars as The Mariner > enigmatic hero who leads a dying, aquatic it lllzatlon on a quest for mythical Dryla i- Above, right: Dennis Hopper stars as the d Deacon, a ruthless warrloc-prlest. g. photos courtesy of Universal Picti Pfeiffer in cli caching a designated remedial class. The film then chronicles Johnson's initial struggle jo be accepted by the kids to a final outcome of triumph "or herself and the pupils. There have been other films that have approached bis subject but this film never seems staid or cliche jecause of the all-around fine performances and surarisingly little Hollywood gloss and overblown sentinent. The surprise comes from the fact that the movie vas produced by the same people that gave us Top Jun, Days of Thunder and Beverly Hills Cop. Production values, loud music and clothes do not iominate this movie. The kids were all mostly unknown actors, and hough they looked like they could step into an episode it Days of Our Lives with their looks, their acting was t be fife if - GanSiick S >ut OWIVOI/ 11"| 1 995'S credit fall course designed especially for fres /n special niche on campus through involvem >n learning about leadership at Carolina, this 18 TODAY for more information or stop by Le< Sept. 15. Monday, August 21,1991 i weak script ^"W m MSB I ?8 jHlflp 11 )CiriHAAYVI filrillci loaiuuiii omiio superbly unsoapable. The music by Wendy and Lisa was entertaining without being overpowering and director John N. Smith is economical and never fan<y in his direction. The film itself, however, does convey some depressing observations about our society. The fact that to relate with the kids Johnson must use violence in images and language to teach grammar and the like (she even teaches some karate) is a disturbing realization. Through the course of the film as Johnson gets more involved in her students' lives she finds out she can not come to terms with the harsh, deadly world the kids, and ultimately herself, live in. However, she learns that life must go on and the kids learn that there can be at least one thing certain in their lives - they can learn and there is someone IMPROVE YOUR ports NIGHT LIFE. Many accidents are caused by car lilllp j drivers who didn't see the cyclists. Wear reflective gear and bright clothing. And keep your \ a / evening from being ruined.\4?/ MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATIONXy I P HE |lU>PES!| 1 c* |KC BENEFITS: v Meet Fellow Future Leaders Be a Big Fish In a Small Pond Ropes Course! Develop leadership skills ||l^k Meet administrators LiJLil ^eet current campus leaders DR get a "Leadership Mentor" ihmen who seek to develop their lent. If you are looking for a fun, program is for you! Contact the Office adership Programs in Russell House H " " u! i IS | Neil Young, Pearl Jam reflect in Mirrorball DEREK MCK1SSOCK Asst. Features Writer Npil Ynuno witVi Ppnrl Jam n?r. "Downtown" is the Stone's tinged riff forming as his backing band has creat- a song that sounds like a 7O's good ed in Mirrorball one of the seminal al- time free-for-all and what Young calls hums of the decade. at the songs ends "funky." On the slowMhroibalTs shimmering songs, record- er paced Truth Be Known" Young sings ed in four days in January and Febru- about the crushing reality of one's dreams ary in Seattle, capture the essence of ending. grunge with breathtaking beauty. Young with "Throw Your Hatred Young wrote all the songs apairt from Down" and "Scenery" attacks the insome additional lyrics by Eddie Vedder sanities inherent in modern life, on "Peace and Love." Pearl Jam's in- The first song smacks at forthright elusion, however, provides Mirrorball honesty in the same vein as John Lennon with a seal of authenticity injts attempt while the other is a bleak condemnation to explore the world of the sp-called Gen- a visceral and shallow world, eration X The two stand-out tracks in this brilThe cranked-up guitar crashing sea- liant CD are Tm the Ocean" and "Peace chanty "Song X" announces, "Hey ho, and Love." away we go we're on the road to never." "I'm the Ocean" builds layer upon The song reflects Young's continu- layer in intensity with its pointed coming desire to echo the concerns of Kurt ments - "need distraction, need romance Cobain. Cobain's death, which Young and candlelight, need random violence, eulogized in his last CD, Sleeps With nee^ Entertainment Tonight." Angels, continues to haunt him. This epic song closes capturing the A melancholic sounding pump-organ unknown nastiness of existence with and Young's lone voice on "What hap- Young's reverb-laden voice singing Tm pened Yesterday" and "Fallen Angel" re- the Ocean, I'm the giant undertow." veal Young's struggle to understand Eddie Vedder's most notable contriCobain's death. uution to the CD is his singing on the From trying to understand another bridge to the song "Peace and Love." major human concern on "Act of Love." The song is classic in its transitions The relentless hypnotic groove of the at melodic mood. Young sings plaintimusic provides a background to lyrics frlty and hopefully, his hippie roots deep about various forms of twisted love like the soul of the 6Cs. the Crusades and an abusive relation- Vedder*s singing is blacker, angner shin. and sadder. On "Big Green Countiy" Young fus- Mirrorball is an outstanding album es visions of Indians, betrayal and open from the godfather of grunge and his spaces wrapped around a melody with young passionate musical heirs, an infectious hook. Tool time K^||| ^ /tg Mark Coroey braved the 100 degree heat to get renovations completed and carpet laid for residents to move Into Preston, USC's first residential college. The Gamecock lust Read It! m m mU yvno says # flk a college isn t all fun & games? At Adventure Carolina we're dedicated to making your college career as fun and exciting as possible. One of our most popular activities Is the after work canoe trip (AWCT). It spans along the Congaree River from the Gervais Street Bridge, under the Blossom Street Bridge, and continues through the Old Granby Locks ending in Cayce. You'll see everything - from wildlife *to rapids. And you're guaranteed to have a good time. 1: # The AWCT is perfect for first time Canoers, families, social clubs and even for a romantic date with that special someone, it takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. And it only costs $10 a person. \ ^ Other favorite guided tours include trips down the Saluda River, the Congaree Swamp and the Edisto River. Each providing magnificent tr-pnprv pnrhantino \A/atpr\A/av/t and atf tf?p fun p*r-ite?nrM?nt and rplavatinn you can handle. And if you just want to go off on your own, Adventure Carolina rents and sells everything you'll need. We have the best selection of outdoor gear in the region. So let us take your minds off the books and put some fun and adventure into your life. 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