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. , Page 2 Scrimshaw Wednesday, April 2, 1975 "Young Franksteln": _the operation is a success Mark C. BaYer Mel Brooks is a comic cyclone mously funny, doesn't stand on its slower paced and includes some daries of the material that Brooks funnier than almost any other who's been whirling for years, but head, turn-somersaults, and knock dull stretches in which that castle satirices. Thus we have a maid comic running around with fifty has only recently received the over little old ladies in the go-to- is much more interesting to look at who's so frightening that horses. props and ten pages of dialogue. attention he deserves with his . any-Iengths-rer-a-Ieusb tradition than the goings-on inside. Indeed, gallop at each mention of her Peter. Boyle makes /The Western parody, BLAZING of BLAZING SADDLES,-YOUNG some of those who loved BLAZING name, a scientist who fluctuates Frankenstein monster hysterically S~~DDLES. That film has given FRANKENSTEIN's major action SADDLES may be dismayed and between dignified speechmaking in clumsy and adds an ex.en more him the financial freedom to make takes place in a cobwebby old disappointed at this effort. will the name of science and tantrum- a sympathetic note to his portrayal did as the with and throwing, Karloff these a monster Hopefully, viewers than original YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN a Transylvanian mansion wJ1ich has realize that this self-control on zipper in his neck. Anyone who's monster. Teri Garr is appealing as takeoff on the old Boris Ka;loff been beautifully designed but horror films of the thirties. Brooks offers none of the hilarious Brooks' part is not YOUNG ever seen a horror film will ap- an assistant, while Clot-is Leach- this and skillful has called YOUNG FRANKEN- anachronlsms so well rernernbered FRANKENSTEIN'S weakness very but predate seeing of material that's man and Madeleine Kahn capably fill out minor roles. The major accurate Hack- Gene strength. parody its STEIN a "homage" to those from BLAZING SADDLES, such movies-and it shows. Since Brooks as a tollbooth in the middle of a ~~~!~~~~,~~~~:yf::~~~~s~ fU~~:~~d~~~~i;a~:~c~~~~~~I~f :~~;en~ thae ~~i~~er~~o~:;lb~~~ is. now as well known as any of the desert. What's more, YOUNG Von best Baron actors he employs, I offer you one FRANKENSTEIN even contains a sinister housekeepers, ludicrously the original who goes to Tran- the briefest but Above all bit In Marty the whole Frankenstein hunch- a machinery, movie. gimmicky note of friendly advice which I jew scenes that are played-good advise you to reread until you can heavens !-completely straight. backed assistant, and all the sylvania to continue the doctor's Feldman, as the hunchb~ck who cliche's say it underwater: You will enjoy While this restrained approach other horror-film provides the faithfully work, is and irresistibly funny his ~s isn't at all aware of his deformity of the sanest laughs, always and of this cast reproduced demonstrates YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN if'you offers certain advantages-YOUNG and no extraneous matt.et is tale~t for stretching p~uses to ~heir lunatics, nearly steals the picture don't expect another BLAZING FRANKENSTEIN has a few well- SADDLES. worn gags but none of the out-and- needed. All of YOUNG funniest lengths; Wilder quietly-when the script requires everyone I say this because YOUNG out groaners found in BLAZING FRANKENSTEIN'S out-and-out s~rin? at. a scalpel h~'s a?- else to scream, panic or generally FRA"lKENSTEIN, while enor- SADDLES-This film is often much gags are kept. within the boun-. cidentically Jammed Into hIS leg IS go Wild, the soft spoken Feldman keeps his head sewed on and the rest of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The. Dead dies ...but goes on living in S%S sewed up. Jennifer Watts After the release of one more Keith and Donna written. adds to the truly personal ex- Against the Empire days, I'm Bill Kruetzman and Bob Weir communal album, the Grateful starring, and produced by the pression of his music, but it takes a really anxious to hear the finished haven't putout any albums yet, but Dead will stop touring and disperse Godchaux's, this album will also while to get used to his voice. His album. they are involved in a number of for about a year. Their reason is feature Jerry Garcia on guitar and music is folk stuff with some really Old and In The Way -Recorded activities. Bob has joined a group because "the megagig form is sort background vocals, Merl Saunders nice lyrics. live by Owsley Stanley, this album called Kingfish with members of bankrupt; devoid of dignity fgr on organ, and John Kahn on fender features Garcia on banjo, David Robbie Hoddinott on lead guitar. either the listener or the player." bass. I heard a rough cut from the Seastones - Phil Lesh and Nel Grisman on mandolin, John Kahn harpest Matthew Kelly, Chris Until such a situation is improved, album sample and liked it. The Lagrin (from Grinj are into ~o~e on bass, Peter Rowan (Seatrain) Herold on drums, and (N.R.P.S.) each member will pursue his or her "nee-gospel" style of this album is strange, but. good and protrusmg on guitar, and one of the bluegrass bass guitarist Dave Torbert. Bill own interests and "go after the big made' apparent by Donna's strong thmg~. A mixture of all sorts of 'patriarchs, Vassar Clements, on has been involved in studio work one." (a way of testing'limitations) and bluesy VOice, the jubilant techniques and sounds on guitars fiddle. I listened to the completed with Crosby, Stills, Nash, and They plan to use some of the money background chorus, Keith's Young, and will play drums on they raise from these divergent rockin; piano and the catchybeat. ~ant!l:dm~~uip~~ ~~UI~'s~ni~;~ ~~'a:',~I~a:!:n,,~haen:::r'R~~~ Stephen Still's new solo album activities to "expand the quality in music. I've only heard the musical and loved them. The live recor- Even though the Grateful Dead all areas in which we (they) in- Tiger Rose - This is the second ?ackground, but this ~lbum will dings adda real nice "down home" as a whole will be missed, I think terface with our (their) means of solo album of Dead lyricist, Rob include v?cals by David Crosby. atmosphere. This group of devoted that these solo activities are worth expression." __ Hunter, Backed up by his own Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, and musicians know their stuff and do looking into. Solo efforts include these soon to guitar, Hunter sings in a earthy, David Freiburg. Reminiscent of it well. This album will be a foot be released albums: gravely, often off-key voice. This Jefferson Star-ship's Blows stompin' real goodtime. News Briefs ********************~***************************** One F Pure Kiss, an original faculty"and staff '!lay participate society which accepts the cultural Ms. Geri Lane of 52 W. Green Free open Lectures on musical set in the 1920's, is the The screening WIll be in Lewis heritage of the Mexican- Street, Westminster, a freshman at theme of the 19~5 Junior Follies, Hall Room 202 and will be open at Americans. Western Maryland College, ad- Transcendental Meditation Lions April 10-13 at Western Maryland the following times with suggested Carrasco has taught at the dressed the Westminster of deafness Thurs. & Fri. Nights at 7:30 in Club on the subject Theological College. alPI:abet groups for our con- McCormick the University Seminary. (Thursday, March isu». Ms. Psych dept. If Interested Chicago; of Illinois; The student-written presentation Please attend. is a social spoof on Western AM PM Alphabet Malcolm X College, Chicago; and Lane's remarks were ex- L-- _j Maryland College life of the past. April 7 MOJl. 10-12 1-5 A-E Northeastern Illinois University. ceptionally well received and are based on the attempts of a young April 8 'lues. I' 1-5 F-J He has also served as curriculum part of an extended effort by Ms. Help Wanted man, bewitched as a vampire, to April 9 Wed. 10-12 1-5 K-O developer for Casa Aztlan and an Lane to help improve the life rid himself of his spell by coming to April 10 Thurs. 10-12 1-5 poT editorial assistant for the History situation faced by many persons The Scrimshaw is in need of WMC to receive "one pure kiss." Aprilll Fri. 10-12 1-5 U-X of Religious Journal at the U. of who are deaf. Part of her work has staph people. We are looking for Delegate been with State Beck Vampire "drake," played by Chicago. poem, "The Sound 01 from Carroll County and is brilliant, excittng , creative His Bob Cahill, is cast with pure girl. The test will measure blood . Children Running" was publisher. directed toward legislative im- geniuses who are interested in Tammy Valentine, played by pressure and a short-questionnaire in the Drew Gateway Magazine it: provements. writing, layout, research, etc. If Dawn King, and pure boy Wally will be filled out. Those individuals 1968 you are interested, and willing to Cleaver, played by Leonard Grieg. who fall outside the established work a little please come to our Vicki Irvin plays Cheri Samcre. norms will be asked to return for a Poetry fair office above the grill on wednesday the floozy who is bitten by the retest the next week and to contact night at six, or contact Gene Funk, it" vampire and bleeds the strength their family physican The Creative Writing students .Ctnday O'Neal, or Baron Taylor. from the entire football squad. If you have any questions, call The final four episodes of "The at Washington College are Dr. S. Alspach ext. 280. Among the rollicking musical Ascent of Man" series -will be ~~~!~ie:;1nh~~~~~~r~~~~~b~~:; -----------, numbers are "On the Goll screened in April at Western the weekend of April 26th. They STAPH: WHO TO BLAME' Course" "The VD Polka" and *** Maryland College. have asked me to write you The Big Three: Gene Funk the va~pire Drag." , The 13-part series, co-sponsored requesting the names and ad- Cindy 0' Neal The Junior Follies will be by the college history department dresses of students you think might Baron L. Tayler "The Liberation" of Madness presented five times: Thursday. will be the topic of a speech by and the Carroll County Public want to come to the campus that The Little Two: Mark Katz April 10 at Bp.m.; Friday, April 11 Library, is free and open to e at B p.m.; Saturday, -April 12 at 9 David L_ Carrasco, assistant community reSidents, beginning at ~ee::~~e:~~uJ:~~ :~:Zr: ;::; Matt Bowers p.m.; and Sunday, April 13 at 2 professor of religion, U. of 7:30 p.m. each Monday in Decker colleges read, go to lect~res and' Picture Takers in Chief: p.m. and B p.m Colorado, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Auditorium. workshops on poetry, hear one or Baron L. Tayler, Gene Funk _ All performances are in Room April 2 in McDaniel Lounge at The series, narrated by the late two "established" poets reajl., and Peons: 100 of Baker Memorial Chapel Western Maryland College. Dr. Jacob Bronowski, describes in general mill around with other Barbara Burns Tickets may be purchased by M~;I~~~c~iu:nus~9i~7 C~-:::~~I~r~ man's efforts to understand and poets and writers. We hope we can Lonni Myers writing to Kris Pike, Box 1002. build upon the secrets of nature provide free housing for all the Mark Bayer Western Maryland College. candidate for the Ph.D at the Each program deals with one University of Chicago. He holds specific area of scientific concern. ~us~~~: s~~e~~~s7e ~~~w ~~~:~ Ma~k. Thorne both the Master of Theology and The schedule for April (along Master of Arts degrees from the with the area of study of each (Saturday night) and we are trying I Jenntfer Watts University of Chicago. program in parenthesiS) is as to raise the money for more meals. Jimmy the Greek His address on "The Madness of follows: But I think it is best for the. Head Drawer: Brian Trumpower Do you suffer from hypertenSion Liberation" will focus on what it April 7 - World Within World stu~ents to plan to pay for most of I Attorneys: Samuel Goldenstein & (high blood pressure). Come to a means to be free and how one (Atomic Energy) their meals. We can, however, I Sons Public Screening April 7-11 and arrives at that freedom. April 14- Knowledge or Certainty arrange for t~~ to eat in t~e AND: A Cast of Thousands. The find out. A spokesman for the Chicano (Science and Humanism) f~~~e;:nc~f:!~Cla where the food IS opinions' expressed in .this pub- Tei Beta in cooperation with the people in the American society, April 21 Generation Upon , lication do not necessanly reflect Carroll County Heart Association Carrasco will also be speaking to GeneraliOH ((Genetics) Those interested those of the administration. Box will conduct on campus a public Dean Ira Zepp's sociology class on screening for hypertension the liberation movements about his April 211 The Long Childhood must give name and address to Dr. 3A, Western Maryland College, week of April 7-11. All students, interpretation of a pluralistic (The Future) ~~~~e:(M212) by noon Friday, Westminster, Maryland 21157.