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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-12-06, Page 30HI, my name Is Cassandra Henry and on Dec. 3rd I turned 1 year old. I had a big birthday party at my house, with all of my family. I got so many presents, now nobody knows what to get me for Christmas. Thanks to mommy, daddy, my aunt, uncles and all of my grandmas & grandpas for all of my gifts and for making my day so special. Bye for now, Cassie. V(4440 MX! By John Schedler Leading off this week's new releases is Forget Paris ***1/2 (Columbia/cristar), an engaging romantic comedy about an NBA referee (Billy Crystal) who falls in love with a lovely American woman (Debra Winger) living in Paris. The script is smartly written and directed by Billy Crystal while the acting by a cast that also features Joe Mantegna, Cathy Moriarty, Richard Masur and Julie Kavner is first rate. Recommended. (Rated PG) As a big fan, of 'sci-fi thrillers I was expecting to really like Species "1/2 (MGM/UA) another entry in the Alien school of other worldly creatures. And for the most part I did enjoy this tale of a young woman genetically engineered from both alien and human DNA who escapes from the lab with a desire to mate. While the film offers little that is original the pacing is brisk, but for the life of me I don't know why this and so many other current Hollywood films must feature such unnecessarily foul language. (Rated R) On the other hand I found The Wizard of Speed and Time "* (Malofilm - $19.95) to be simply delightful. This is the story of a special effects filmmaker summoned by a couple of sleazy producers to create dazzling special effects for their upcoming television special. There are several catches in the deal though, which allow star, writer and producer Mike Jittlov a chance to poke fun at Hollywood in general and show biz unions in particular. The whole tone of the film is on the light side alternating between Keystone Cops comedy, biting satire and mind boggling effects. The Wizard of Speed and Time is a marvelous fantasy focusing on the people behind the scenes who seldom get the full credit they deserve. The stop motion animation is truly inventive and spectacular (especially considering the movie's low budget), incorporating Jittlov's previous award winning short films The Interview and Animato. The first time I remember seeing Mike Jittlov's work was in 1978 when he created three wonderful MOUSE MANIA segments for Mickey Mouse's 50th Anniversary television special. I had assumed at the time these were done by the Disney studio, but after speaking with Jittlov recently he assured me he and a friend did the whole thing in his garage. The Wizard of Speed and Time is a wacky feel good film and I recommend it to you without any reservations whatsoever. (Rated G) Among the other new and unpreviewed releases available this week is Body Language (HBO) a sexy thriller starring Tom Berenger as a criminal defense attorney who becomes drawn into an affair with a stripper that leads to murder. (Rated.R) In Operation Intercept (Malofilm) the daughter of a murdered scientist who believes the government is responsible for his death. threatens to down passenger planes unless the killer is turned over to her. (Rated PG) A young woman adopted at birth becomes obsessed with finding her parents in Redwood Curtain (Republic). Based on a play by Pulitzer Prize winning author Lanford Wilson, the film part of television's HALLMARK HALL OF FAME stars Jeff Daniels, Lea Salonga and John Lithgow. (Unrated) One program I failed to mention in last week's column on those great movie serials is an excellent documentary called Cliffhangers: Adventures From The Thrill Factory. (Republic - $14.95) written and hosted by noted film historian Leonard Maltin. 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(Note: price after 24 Dec '95 - $60) fldventurcz PeACklagr18 Only $50... you save up to 37% 4 coupons may be exchanged for one ticket to each of the four productions on the mainstage in the 1996 season. Gift Cizrtifieatsza Only $33... you save up to 17.5% 2 coupons may be exchanged in any combination for two tickets to any of the four productions on the mainstage in the 1996 season. Box Office: 519-523-9300 PACE 30 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1995. East Wawanosh PS news Class studies Canada, regroups for math By Amy Barnes, Mike Procter, Paul Walkerton and Ken McCracken GRADE 3/4 NEWS Grade 3/4 class has been doing many things this month. They have enjoyed finding out about magnets. They have been learning about Canada, and addition with regrouping for math. In language Mrs. Hessels is reading Knee-Knock Rise by Natalie Babbitt to them. They are also learning keyboarding skills on the icons. For the Christmas concert "Cooking Up Christmas", they are learning their parts and songs. They will also be singing with Grades 1 and 2. Vanessa Wall has moved to B.C. and the Grade 3/4s wish her a happy trip. The birthdays for November are Vanessa, Nov. 25; Matthew Hanra, Nov. 25 and Danielle Dclong, Nov. 27. GRADE 4/5 NEWS The Grade 4/5s have been very busy this fall. They arc anxiously waiting for letters from their pcnpals who go to Frittenden School in Kent, Eng. They will send them Christmas greetings. 1 hey are tracing a Christmas card from them to send to their pcnpals. They are working on cotton experiments and have made up their own experiments to learn many scientific methods. They have made pictures on the exciting novel 20 and 10. Now they arc reading a novel called Number The Stars. It is about Danish children during World War One. They have a special shale mg time with World War One and World War Two memorabilia brought in by the students. They have had three All About Me presentations so far this year, one from each of the following students: Heather Rochetta, Matthew Cowan, Paul Gamiss and Darlina Delong. GRADE 6 NEWS The Grade 6s have enjoyed some more class spotlights. To update them. they arc Devin Moffatt, Lisa Black, Stephanie Burchill, Amber Koehler, Katie Van Camp, Adam McBumey and Kenny McCracken. Some of these presenters also brought their pets to introduce to the class: Is it Erik? Is it 0.G.? Is it Angel of Music? It is Raoul? Who will Christine choose! The Grades 6s have been studying and reading The Phantom of the Opera. It is written by Gaston Leroux. They have finished working on research projects in Social Studies. The subject for each group of students was one of the provinces or territories of Canada. Each group has made their presentations to the class. In math they have been reviewing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals as well as problem solving. This class has a reputation since September for being accident prone. Travis Campbell broke his I arm, Chad Cook fracturce his finger, and Craig Marks brokv.. his finger. Hopefully this will be the end of the bad luck. PEACEMAKER ASSEMBLY On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Grade 6/7 class held the first Peacemaker Assembly of the year. They presented a skit which gave ideas of how to get along well on the playground and in class with our peers. They held a "Gotcha" draw for each class Kindergarten to Grade 7. STUDENTS' COUNCIL DANCE The Students' Council at East Wawanosh Public School hosted a Formal Dance at 12:20 on Nov. 29 in the school gym. The admission was $1 and all of the money raised at the dance was donated to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. To enter the dance the boys had to wear dress shirts and ties and the girls had to wear skirts. Lordy, Lordy Cowboy's turned 40 Happy Birthday Dad!