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Thursday, August 22, 1996 "The F; The TWA disaster...the centennial 1 park bombing...director Tony Scott's j ("Crimson Tide," Top Gun") latest thriller, i The Fan." What do all of these have in i common? They are all disasters. i Robert De Niro (Tape Fear," "Casino") i plays Gil Renard, an intense fan whose only solace in his tumultuous life is his obsessive interest in his DANII lifelong baseball hero, Bobby p. Raybum (Wesley Snipes). Deluded ^ ^ by his expectations for Rayburn, Gil's violent obsession drives him to kidnap the player's son and murder one of his teammates. Forced into a j situation beyond his control, Rayburn ] must, for once, play by the rules of his ] greatest fan. I The major fault in this film lies in its unevenly balanced direction. In his film, Scott attempts to give equal attention Shades of C/lfUffl AM/f/*? wuunu Hit Vitas* i JENNIFER STANLEY Staff Writer r Welcome to the Present Artist *** (out ot tour stars) I c "Here's the band to watch," writes Yikes! Music and Arts magazine. They are t talking about none other than Shades i of Grey, one of the most popular local t bands. i USC students will have an opportunity to listen and see exactly s why the band is on their way to success ? Friday, August 23, when Shades of Grey performs in front of the Russell House s on Greene Street. The show begins at / 12 p.m. and is sponsored by Carolina i Productions. The band will also be playing g Friday evening at the Elbow Room. \ Shades of Grey's most recent feat is I DON'T F< TO M/ YOl CALEN FOR (JSC PARE! SEPT IP an" and to both De Niro and Snipes to create a he can genuine sympathy in the audience for acting, each of the central characters. The the ad spotlight of the film instead falls heavily movies upon De Niro while leaving his costar No Anj in the dark. Th< i?ni nnuFnAi ocAnnnui \ ! 10! UHmcriH: ntnum/n; 1 :L BROWN Staff Writer ] I Ml of four stars) 1 I ( Unintentionally, Scott uses this film Th is an outlet for De Niro's famed talents, tragi a However, the prolific actor, unwilling to entire put his heart into the picture, simply as he s jives us a copycat version of his role as Sco IVavis Bickle of Scorsese's classic film poorly Iaxi Driver. substa For all of De Niro's fans who think ByTh< Grey is in ;he release of Welcome to the Present. It start rhe seven song CD was recorded in guitar Columbia at the Jam Room. The five- harmor nan band is responsible for writing and guitar, irranging all their own music. Th( The album offers a diverse sound much hat can appeal to a wide range of Howev ludiences. This diversity is due to the guitar a he numerous instruments that make edge sc nr.' lp meir music. w 1 These instruments include: bass, "Palest laxophone, flute, harmonica, rhythm gain a i [uitar, drums and percussion. Th< The music produced by these USC "Kennj itudents consists of several sounds, powerfi Uthough many say that Shades of Grey instrur 8 on the way to being another Hootie impres ind the Blowfish, their music has a more If S varied sound than that of Hootie. the opp The first track is titled "Safely Home", join th< ORGET f\RK JR <0}h IDAR 0jg i m m J MTS WEEKEN EMBER 20 - S For More Informati< Office of Parents Russell House R< or Call 777u n i v c r s SOLTIH(7V - E De r do no wrong when it comei , be warned, for every good f tor produces there are two 1 right around the comer (ia "W gels," "Mad Dog and Glory"). i rest of the film rolls along sloi i : x 4-4 )iuy Decouiing iiiieresmiig 111 ast 30 minutes. Sadly, while E Barkin ("This Boy's life") giv< jrating performance a lardnosed sports radio announ John Leguizamo's ("Carlito's W; iiaracter is practically non-exist e climax is anti-climactic a illy, the best performance of movie comes from Aaron Nev dngs the Star Spangled Bam tt flounders around with this f attempting to give the plot m nee than a good episode of Sa 5 Bell. the sui a out with an acoustic, classi sound before adding drui lica and vocals. Due to the dass the song is bouncy and energe i second track, "With You" 1 of the same characteristi er, the addition of the elect ind bass gives 'With You" a cutt lund. th the addition of the si inian Princess" and "Caroli: slow, thoughtful, jazzy flair. ; strong lead vocals (Kenni r Floyd) carry each song. Floy ll, raspy voice, along with vaii aents are essential to the ovei sion that Shades of Grey gi\ hades of Grey interests you, ti lortunity today or tomorrow ? iir loyal Columbia fans. m i ooz ILy I 7 7 VJ 12 an stop by the \ Programs Dom 115-D 6688 I T Y OF ROLINA. til fant; * mm o, center) makes a spectacle of hlms ches. I J''" -b .:" ' * - lSiP^Sl&#:* -v * -? - -i >C knaws on an acorn for lunch on Mc rtners In crime, pigeons. 'Vvenns Tl igher Edi Every L tf/j JaEJPi >mputers & Accesi )ftware :hool Supplies inters, Fax Machin id Other Business irniture check out the ininess Center for all ting and copying r 11 1-800-55 the store nes TC. siro fs s a " ^ / h cer, i > tgMw O L ' ? ;, . 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