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Page 6 PRIMARY COLOR (R) starring John Travolta, Emn Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Katl Bates, Adrian Lester, Maura Tierm anH T .nrrv TTacrman FHror-toH hv Mil Nichols. Henry Burton (Lester) is an ides istic young black man who has reachi a crossroads in his life. After three years as a congression aide on Capitol Hill, Burton renowned as a brilliant political strat gist, but he has grown increasingly di enchanted with politics as usual. T1 grandson of the country's most eel brated Civil Rights leader, Burtc wants to make history, too.' Though cynical, he's still lookii for someone doing something he cs believe in. With reluctance, Burton d rides to check out Gov. Jack Stantx (Travolta), a presidential candidat He sets up campaign headquarte in the governor's Southern hometow Together, the governor and his wi (Thompson), along with Burton ar their campaign staff, begin their Ion scandal-ridden road to the Whil House. gamecock critic ROB UNP8EY iriri Though told subjectively throug the eyes of an upstart campaign ma ager (a superb Adrian Lester), Prima Colors achieves a surprising level objectivity while sustaining a consi tent mix of sentiment and satire. The film portrays flawed Southei governor Jack Stanton (Travolta) ( his quest for the nomination in tl 1992 Democratic primaries. Obv ously based on the campaign of the: governor Bill Clinton, Stanton cou have been a ruthlessly cruel and d meaningly satirical character! Ho\ ever, the movie concentrates on Sta] ton as a human, capable of mistaki and poor judgment. Stanton is a nob man, driven by an idealistic need 1 help the people. His idealism becom< muddled in the games of politics, ar he falters in his quest. As Stanton's old friend, Kathy Bati delivers a wonderful performance (tl best of the film) and reminds him i the ideas he threatens to leave behin Stanton redeems himself, goes on 1 win the nomination, and, finally, tl presidential election. Other stand-out performances i] elude Billy Bob Thornton as one i Collegi 18 & Up FREE sodas to 50( Draft $2 Drink V NJCJjl D A N C 80S Ha For Mors Inforn IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 21, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO llil HOKXEH L^^ nmii MARCH APRIL 2 FISHBt -^j ID 18 & UP EVERY NIGHT ?5 Wyffff^K www.elbi ^HSIHHEUni 2 Stanton's campaign strategists, and Larry Hagman as a rival candidate. ia However, Emma Thompson, as the ^ governor's wife, is grating and difficult ^ to enjoy as she struggles with the American accent. Director Mike Nichols adds another . quality movie to his credit. Though the " film does not try to absolve Stanton of his transgressions, it does point out that, as an imperfect human, he is capable of them. is gamecock critic Is" JENNIFER STANLEY ie John Travolta doesn't stop chal>n lenging himself and surprising audiences. From Grease to Pulp Fiction to 111 Phenonenon, he has continued to ase~ tound me. And now, as a too-close-re)n semblance of Bill Clinton, Travolta e' manages to deliver a funny and sinre cere performance. ]? While his Southern dialect and ? voice matched President Clinton exactly, Thompson's British accent shined p' through. Tliompson, however, gave beautiful, thoughtful speeches and portrayed an assertive candidate's wife realistically. She captured the audi? ence's sympathetic ear by supporting , her husband, despite his womanizing, ' while respecting herself enough to show Q" her pain. ^ Kathy Bates delivered the most 0 emotional performance as a "political s" spin doctor" with emotional problems. Her character had the perfect mixture 111 of humor, honesty and idealism about )n how the political arena should oper\e ate. The depiction of the Southern eccentricities is a bit extreme with too much singing-of "You're My Sunshine" e" and the infamous Mama-thon. The v" movie shows what most of the Amera' ican public needs to see: the fact that 0S candidates are not perfect but have a heart buried below political talk and to games. Primary Colors is the perfect date movie with humor and hot topics to debate afterward. And, as I'm a stick03 ler for happy endings, Primary Colors iel does deliver, of ^ gamecock critic ERIN SHAW **** ie Primary Colors could have been an easy movie: a stereotypical "glossa" ing over" of the complex game of American politics. ?7'YM e Night admitted. anyone under 21! : Specials V ? yc'Tu B irden Street tatlon call 252-8352 PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. ALL ABC REGULATIONS ENFORCED. HJUnsMeMnnfli aSjX?3 ag CTlgp III JOLENE =5 ORELEASE 2D I ?PARTY II I 31 EXIT 88 >NE/EL'S NOT WELL WWW.T1CKEIWIB.COM >wroom.com The Gam* jpg;!:!: ^pFjg^^- |?> *** 3^ |f::;;:R^? 5 ;: ?\ ": ^ V'.Jv^x. . x <...1 ' It could have repeated standard portraits of the "corrupt, one-sided ' pohtician," raised the same issues re- ] peated over and over again in the same 1 way in daily news, piayea on tne same 1 jokes comics use and reuse. Instead, ; the minds behind the movie took the rehashed themes and questions and r constructed a smart, timely roller coast- i er of a film: i I spent the whole time engaged, ^ sitting forward in my seat and cap- 1 tured by the complexity of the politi- ; cal landscape that is so real. ] Although all the acting was believable, one performer stood out the ] most: Kathy Bates. Bates portrays a i veteran of political campaigning who j has built her life on believing that work- ; ing for a cause can create good, that ] positive change can occur through the j government. ] She comes out of "retirement" to 1 give the Stanton campaign one last i chance to redeem her beliefs. The result depicts some of the most intense 1 and believable questioning of beliefs ] that has come out of Hollywood. ] Who knows how much of this movie t is based on actual fact? Truth is cer- < tainly echoed in this picture. ; If there is not a direct commentary < on an actual political figure, there are i at least echoes of each of us who wants t to believe, has tried desperately to be s a part of or remotely considers themselves a part of the red, white and blue. ; gamecock critic ] SARA LAPENHEIM j Candidates are supposed to rep- 1 resent the people they seek to govern. ' iiapappHH \M f] i :Jiii il -A 1 I i i ^ m i 5 COM TOY WOI ICDLLEGEB% ^ WHEN: K^arch 26, 98 ^C3fvWHERE: BelkAu H. Willi, The Walt [ friends, e: you'll disc earn in oi STOP BY AND DIS4 OF OPPORTUNI1 icock iiS~ " ?1 r mm .v&8HHH& ...... f .^: :WP^P ?g|||| <* ipr ^ **"" ^HfP llK-dMHH *&&mv> 1^^^R??&-: -::?a^H8&v. In the wonderful adaptation of Joe 'Anonymous" Klein's All the King's \Ton Iai? fVio 1 QQfio Pnim nmr Pnlni'o LYX^JLX 1UI tllC X%J*J\JOy X lilliaij VUIUIO, ve see that campaigning isn't all about finances and debates. We see there is i heart, too. Hillary Clinton, I mean Emma rhompson, plays a wonderful role as die wife, Susan, of the candidate, Jack Stanton. She is a woman who clearly vears the pants in the campaign. Clinton, I mean Stanton is portrayed by in overweight, capped teeth, gray laired John Travolta. The narrator of the story, Henry Burton, played by British Shakespearean actor Adrian Lester, is the grandson of a "great civil rights leader," ind adds balance as the deputy campaign manager for Stanton. Kathy Bates, Billy Bob Thornton and Larry Hagman play vital supporting roles in ihe film and add color to such topics is lesbianism and redneck ideology. The most memorable moments in ;he film occurred in a Krispy Kreme Donut shop and a bar-be-que restaurant. Food played an integral part in ;he film and was used as a crutch for ;he major players, as well as playing i key role as comic relief. Another memirable moment was a "Mama-thon" vhich, as Emma Thompson's charac;er states: "Could go on forever in the iouin. The movie will touch your heart md will make you see that candidates ire people too. The womanizing aspects of the film are overshadowed by pure human emotion. I promise you vill laugh and you might cry as well, Dut in the end you will leave saying: Wow, that was awesome." 256-ROAD | 256-7623 i KINQ OF LATE NUE DELIVERY | i i FT'] f J | ' l HJHESBIBffiaffli I iING OUR RLD fflPROERRRll 6:30 pm iditorium im Close Building Disney College Program is about <periences and opportunities :over as you live, learn and ir world. COVER A WORLD 1ES AT DISNEY. T71 1 ^ r emaie musicians to perform to celebrate women ^//REPORTS March is Women's History Month, and USC is sponsoring events throughout the month in commemoration of this nationally recognized event. To cap off this month-long celebration, Carolina Productions and the Women's Student Association are sponsoring "Les Femmes: A Festival of Women Artists" at 7 p.m. Tuesday on the Russell House Patio. "Les Femmes," a free event hosted by Honorary Mistress of Ceremony Toni Odom, the wife of USC's provost and executive vice president for academic affairs Jerry Odom, features national recording artist and local sensation Danielle Howie. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Elaine Townsend, who has opened for artists such as the Indigo Girls, Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Dane and k.d. lang, also will open for "Les Femmes." The jazz music of local musician Bess Daniels and her band also is slated for the event. To complete the showcase of female talents, several spokenword artists and string musicians will perform. Refreshments will be served, and dress is casual. In the event of rain, "Les Femmes" will be held in the Russell House Ballroom. For more information, contact Car-4 olina Productions at 777-7130 or by email at carprod@hotmail.com. _ JcONCERT^DANCE CL'.bI _ ? W .? 1 THUF-SPAV, MAP?H ZOTH 1 peteON peppy I WUW, MAE?H 3-STH I WVDS cmsiplp 1 THUESPAY. 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Brian Jones Band, March 26, Sharkys Deacon Brody, March 26, Characters Dharma Dogs, March 26, Pizza Bistro Four Eyes, March 26, Beulah's Bar & Grill Hobex w/ Edith's Wish, March 26, Elbow Room Music Hall k. i r \r .1. i rv i_ r\ *11 w iviuses iNignt uut presents uaniene Howie, 7 to 9 p.m., March 26, McKissick Museum. Palmetto Pans steel drum band, March 26 Spanakarzo w/ Nute, March 26, The New Brookland Tavern Spoonful, March 26, The New Library Balance of Power w/ Shaman Maiy and Hand Over Fist, March 27, The New Brookland Tavern Crude Earles, 10 p.m., March 27, Pizza Bistro "Anything Goes," through March 28, The Town Theatre. 799-2510. 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