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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1995-06-14, Page 22vitietfic By John Schedler When it was first announced that Tom Cruise had been awarded the role of Lastat in the film version of Anne Rice's best selling novel Interview With a Vampire ***1/2 (Warner) no one seemed happy, least of all Rice herself. When people actually saw the movie in theatres last fall I don't think I remember too much carping from anyone and now that it's on home video if you like your horror stories with a slightly homo-erotic twist, then this is the film for you. Directed with great style and eerie mood by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) the cast, in addition to Cruise features Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rae, Kirsten Dunst and Christian Slater who are uniformly excellent. (Rated R) If you have a taste for foreign films then The Blue Kite **** (Kino/CHV), a powerful new drama from China is well worth searching out. Director Tian Zhuangzhuang made the film "without government permission" and consequently found it banned in his home country. Told from the perspective of a young boy, it traces the fate of a Beijing family and their neighbours as they experience the political and social upheavals in 1950s and 60s China. Even though the boy's parents, a librarian and school teacher, are both loyal communist party members they soon learn that even the most innocent criticisms can be interpreted by the party as imperialist propaganda. The Blue Kite is great filmmaking and highly recommended. (Not Rated - English subtitles) Among the week's other new and unpreviewed releases is Junior (MCA/Universal), an alleged comedy which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a pregnant man. Also in the cast are Danny DeVito and Emtna Thompson. (Rated PG-13) In Attack of the 60 Foot Centrefold (C/FP), a young woman who will stop at nothing to become a famous magazine's Centrefold of the year undergoes a secret beauty treatment and finds herself filling out in most unusual ways. (Rated R) For those of you who missed the recent television showing of 500 Nations (Warner) this eight-part series is now available on video. Hosted and Executive produced by Kevin Costner the programs tell the story of North America's original inhabitants. (Not Rated) Starting soon we will be using the new Motion Picture Distribution Rating rating system for tapes and laserdiscs. The ratings officially went into use on May 1, and should be included on all releases after that date. All retailers were sent in-store posters describing the rating stickers and what they mean so you the customer can make informed choices as to a film's content. IP vufeo "TAX. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... J.R.'S GAS BAR TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK Far From Home - Adventures of Yellow Dog, Disclosure, Drop Zone, Interview with the Vampire, Junior, Legends of the Fall, A Low Down Dirty Shame, Richie Rich, Speechless, The Professional, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, The War, Terminal Velocity, Puppet Masters CHILDREN'S MOVIES 99e REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 Graduation Cathy McDonald, daughter of Brenda McDonald of Blyth and granddaughter of Charlie and Pat Shaw of Blyth, attended Spring Convocation at Wilfrid Laurier University on May 27, 1995. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Honours Psychology and a minor in History. Congratulations Cathy! Love and best wishes always. Your Family. Graduation Nicki Gropp, daughter of Mark and Bonnie of Brussels graduated from Georgian College, Barrie Campus, June 10, with a diploma In Law and Security. Congratulations with love from Mom, Dad, Jason, Ashley and Joshua Graduation Michelle Ann Nesbit graduated with Honours from Fanshawe College in Office Administration-Office Systems. Graduating Ceremonies were held on June 15th. She is presently working full time at Bluewater Office Equipment, Goderich and at the Grand View Restaurant, Blyth. Congratulations and love from Mom and Dad, Johnny, Mark and Jeff. 1111 Sample a Taste of Country at a Huron County Food Fair Free Food Samples Food producers and processors will be giving out samples of the food they produce. Celebrity Cooks See well-known personalities cooking up good food and fun in the cooking demonstration theatre. Collect Recipes Dozens of recipes will be given out. Free Seminars Learn how to start your own food business or better promote the one you have from top speakers in seminars sponsored by the Huron Business Centre. Saturday, July 22, 1995 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Blyth and District Community Centre (Proceeds to Blyth Festival) Sponsored by ea."'utwin-itizen RUB.. Barbecue R 5 p.m to 7 p.m.Beef — Poi* — Turkey — Venison Tickets : Adults $12.00 Children under 12, $6.00 (Includes admission to Food Fair) To reserve: call 5214792 Hullett Happenings Class takes Toronto trip PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1995. Pen pal play After writing letters to each other throughout the year, the kindergarten classes from Brussels Public School and Grey Central Public School met for an afternoon of play at the conservation area in Brussels. Joining in the game are, in back, from left: Bradley Hill, Roger Bedard, Justin Mayne, Travis Brodrecht and Matthew Souch. In front, from left: Justin Brown and Christopher Corbett. GRADE 7/8 CLASS TRIP By Julie Cowan Mr. Talbot's Grade 7/8 class will be taking a field trip to Toronto on Thursday, June 22. At 6:30 a.m. the class will be leaving. On the way they will make a short stop at McDonald's. At approximately 10:15 a.m. they will arrive at the harbour for an • hour boat tour on Lake Ontario. Following the boat tour, they will be walking to the SkyDome to watch the BlueJays play the Milwaukee Brewers at 12:30 p.m. When the game is over around 3:30 p.m. they will get on the bus and travel to Ontario Place. They will leave at 7:45 p.m. and will make another brief stop at McDonald's before returning at the school by 11 p.m. GRADE 8 YEARBOOKS By Katie Snell As graduation gets closer, the Grade 8 class has been making yearbooks. They have been writing essays on their years at public school. There will be pictures of everyone, autographs and other pages filled with stories. They will be displayed at the graduation Monday, June 26, 1995. GRADE 2 On Thursday, May 25 the Grade 2 class went on a tour of the Clinton Public Library. The librarian took them on the tour and she read them a story about recycling. After the story they all made a recycled craft. 3-PITCH TOURNAMENT By Andrea Vandendool Over the last few weeks the Grade 6, 7 and 8s have been playing intramural baseball. There were three teams for the girls and four teams for the boys. The BlueJays and the Phillies are still playing off for first place for girls and the BlueJays and the White Sox are playing for first place for the boys. After the intramural baseball the coaches and the team captains will make an All-star team. That team will represent Hullett at the Regional 3-pitch tournament on June 20 at the Clinton Public School. FAMILY LITERACY FESTIVAL By Maranda Blake On Thursday, June 8 Grades JK- 6 went to the Clinton Fairgrounds for the Family Literacy Festival. They met some authors such as Judy Anne Sadler, Peter Cumming, and Sheree Fitch. The children also enjoyed stories told by Susan Kraftcheck and Marie Collinson. There was a drama presentation put on by Sharon Kelly and Marianne Doucette. Also some crafts were put on by the library. The children really enjoyed the festival and look forward to it next year.