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Page 81Wcstern Maryland College/December 3, 1987 _CraigCecil Running Man has good theme, but standard action Sure. I was disappointed. picture of society indeed, responsible for his, or anyone After all, Tri-Star Pictures' newest reminiscent of the Los Angeles in else's anions, either physically, release, The Running Man can Ripley Scott's Blade Runner, or magnetically, or digitally. And to boast a $27 million budget, a the Europa of Max Headroom. top things off, . the show is soundtrack by Harold Faltermeyer Inside this world, subsidized by the federal (Beverly Hills Cop music), and Schwarzcnegger plays Ben government, so it's not direction by Paul Michael Glaser Richards, a helicopter gunship uncommon for a man of (of Starsky & Hutch fame). pilot, wrongly accused of murder. Dawson's importance to speak And, of course, it has Arnold After escaping prison in typical frequently with the President's Schwarzenegger. I was expecting Schwarzcnegger fashion, agent (and I don't mean Secret this film to knock my socks off. Ben Richards is quickly Service). Unfortunately, The Running recaptured, but this time with a With a movie as varied as The Man is not another Terminator, choice as to his fate. He must Running Man, it seems as though that represents Schwarzencggcr's choose between becoming a there's something here for best work to date, but it's federal convict for life or appropriately, "Give me ten ever believes he's in any real everyone. Supporting roles arc certainly not his worst. What we competing on the world's most seconds on the clock please." danger because, well, he's effectively portrayed by everyone do have here is a movie with a popular television game show, And both audiences feci a tinge of Schwarzencggcr. What is worth from Maria Conchita Alonso and plot so diabolically varied from The Running Man, where excitement when contestants win watching. or listening for, arc Jesse "The Body" _Ventura as the mainstream that the film is convicted criminals go head-to- their very own home version of those classic bits of dry wit Captain Freedom, to Dwcczil destined for cult status and heavy head against .celebriry killing- The Running Man game. Just as Arnold utters forth after finishing Zappa and Mick Fleetwood. videocassette rental. machines. Winners may receive a Schwarzenegger was bom to play off each of his pursuers. You E.verything's here except the Running Man's story is based fair trial, full pardon, or two The Terminator, Dawson was won't be disappointed. kitchen sink and Vanna. on the novel of the same name, weeks vacation in Hawaii. meant to play Killian. Perfect Although the combat scenes The Running Man is far from which is itself based on the Needless to say, Arnie wants to casting, extraordinary villian. arc from the typical perfect, but then, Schwarzenegger classic story, ~The Most play. Without giving 100 much Schwarzeneggerian mold. what is only human, isn't he. With Game. Dangerous is Los Here the Richard Dawson, famous more of the plot away, let me just isn't so typical is the cynical, this film, and the year's earlier setting Angeles, 2019. gameshow host of Family Feud, say that Arnold is pursued by almost pathetic view of society Schwarzcncggcnanepic, Predator, Huge, monolithic skyscrapers jut here plays the evil Damon some of the most diversified presented through the distortion Arnold will probably net heavenward in the night sky, Killian, gameshow host of The killers ever seen onscreen. Names and magnification of the media. Hollywood a. cool quarter of a people stare aimlessly at football Running Man. Dawson, of such as Subzero, Buzzsaw, and Just before entering the game, billion dollars this year. And field-sized television monitors course, is perfect for the role. Dynamo should whet your Arnold is forced \0 sign legal he'll be back. plastered on the buildings, while Viewers both on and off screen appetite for action. Of course, as documents with his court- others scrounge for food like can relate to him as he shouts, 'Arnold is running from these appointed theatrical agent so the Rating out of 10: rodents. A bleak, Orwellian "Come on down", or more killers. no one in the audience gameshow can't be held "Cl"Cl"Cl-t-L-t-L"Cl-Cr Senior to direct feature-length video Our three-year and continued from page 1 ~~rya~n;~o;!,'\:~:a~:S~~;e~ two-year schohirships wont major characters to extras, arc for "Even low-budget this undertaking as though is a bottom available, and Slade is looking line, make college easier. technical help as well. major] {also has a far as to wring Hollywood utmost film of I the be concerned, industry Davis "Jamie would communications intend the already been chosen as the quality out of what I have to work' assistant director on the project.. With • Justeasier topay for. and I am confident that his video m· expertise and knack for comedy WillS~d~;~~~b:~;~~~~X!~~;~~! ' Even ifyou didn't start college on a scholarship, you be many off-campus locations in couldfinish on one. 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"My Military Science Department grocery store, and it's going to advisor on this project, Bob has of English], Sapora [professor Upper Level of Gill Center take a while to convince the local been incredibly enthusiatic about to allow us to film on merchants I think .876·3804or campus ext. 620 their property. come in handy, " this from the start: and way to tic Jamie's diplomatic this is all an excellent skills should Slade said. together the theater part of the Tcnatively Litled The Bettor communications major with the video end of it." =="""~""""";''''''''O:='''''''O''''~'''''~~'''''''70;:':''~;-:'''~~"""~~~",,,,=, I ::' ~ve~~eo ;;~Iu~~ "~~:~ Slade plans a black tic world ARMY RESERVEOFFICERS' TRAININ.l-: O.iRrS completed. premiere of The Bettor Way in "None of this would be May. possible without the $500 "I want everyone to wear creativity grant Dean [Melvin] black ties and dirty t-shirts to the Palmer so graciously awarded for opening. I think it would fit in L _.J the project. And, believe me, with the spirit of the film."