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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-01-24, Page 22v4141#20 0 By John Schedler Leading off this week's new releases is the most expensive movie of all time. Waterworld *** (MCA/Universal) ended up costing its producers around $170 million and took in only $80 million at the domestic box office, although it is still doing quite well worldwide so the film should end up making some money, especially when the home video figures are factored in. As for the quality of the movie itself, well Waterworld is by no means a cinematic masterpiece, but it's also not the turkey many in the press have made it out to be. Sure, the plot is basically Road Warrior on water, but the pacing is brisk, the action sequences exciting and the overall look of the film is spectacular. While Kevin Costner's character may be a little bland, arch villain Dennis Hopper more than makes up for it with a delightfully humorous over the top performance. Waterworld is a fun movie and well worth a look. (Rated 14A) Other new releases at your local video store include the critically panned Jade (Paramount) another of those erotic thrillers from the pen of hack writer Joe Eszterhas. Directed by William Freidkin who is most famous for The French Connection and The Exorcist. (Rated R) Many people's opinions were divided on Kids (Alliance), which has been described as an intense and horrifying look at urban teen life. The plot involves one AIDS infected youth obsessed with seducing virgins. (Rated 18A) Also dealing with AIDS is A Mother's Prayer (MCA) starring Linda Hamilton as a woman diagnosed with HIV, who sets about to find a home for her eight-year-old son before she dies. (Rating Pending) Burnt By The Sun (Malofilm) is last year's Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film. The story involves a Bolshevik soldier whose family life is disrupted by an old friend who is now working for Stalin's secret police. (In Russian with English Subtitles) For fans of the laserdisc format there are a couple of great new titles worth checking out. From the folks at Lumivision are two prime examples of contemporary British cinema. My Beautiful Laudrette **** was first released in 1985 and directed by cutting edge filmmaker Stephen Frears. This poignant drama about shady business deals, family politics and the sexual relationship between two young men boasts superb acting, especially by Daniel Day Lewis in one of his earliest film roles. The producing team of Ismail Merchant and James Ivory adapted the controversial E.M. Forster novel Maurice **** for the screen in 1987. Set in pre-World War I England this film deals with two young Cambridge students who fall in love. Among the sterling cast is Hugh Grant, who is now a major movie star. Both of these laserdics feature widescreen digital video transfers. vufeo F.A.X. IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY J.R.'S GAS BAR & TAKE OUT LTD. BRUSSELS 887-6951 NEW TITLES TO CHOOSE FROM Waterworld, Jade, An Indian In The Cupboard, iNine Months, The Net, Species, Land Before Time 3, First Knight, Judge Dredd, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Clueless, Mortal Kombat, Bad Boys, Free Willy 2, Crimson Tide, Delores Claiborne, MMPR The Movie, Apollo 13 CHILDREN'S MOVIES 99c REGULAR MOVIES $1.49 NEW RELEASES $2.49 PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1996 Brussels PS news Grade 7/8s practise their skiing By Mike Comeau and Joshua Gropp Tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 a meeting to elect parents to the School Advisory Council will be held at the school. All parents are invited to participate. A 10k gold family ring with five stones was found just before the Christmas holidays. Please contact the school if you know of someone who has lost this piece of jewellery. This month the Grade 7/8 students are taking a little time off classes to go cross country skiing. After notifying families affected by the changes, the Huron County Board of Education passed three motions at the Jan. 15 meeting, which will change the school They are practising and developing skiing skills. At the end of the month they will be going to Jorritsma's farm to go skiing. Volleyball practice was held Thursday, Jan. 18. In gym everybody is taking gymnastics. Director of Education Paul Carroll came voluntarily to teach the Grade 7 and 8 students how to use the Internet. Mr. Carroll brought in various different things to show students in Mrs. Beutenmiller's class. He split the class into four groups. They boundaries for F.E. Madill Sec- ondary School, Central Huron Sec- ondary School and Hensall Public School. The changes reflect school atten- studied maps and globes and had a test to see if they could find what a map needed. Mr. Carroll showed them how to use .a road map and atlas. Thank you Mr. Carroll from Grade 4, 5 and 6. Mr. and Mrs. Bennewies had a son born on Jan. 11, at 3:48 p.m. Morgan Rene Bennewies was 8 lbs. 6 oz. and was 22 and a half inches. Mr. Prior is teaching spread- sheets to the Grades 5 to 8 classes. Almost everybody is having fun or is excited about making different spreadsheets. dance which is already occurring, said Superintendent Gino Giannan- drea. The boundary for F.E. Madill will be expanded to include all of Brussels; Lots 1-10, Conc. 11, Grey Twp. and the Graham Survey. Bussing to CHSS will now include Lot 34, Conc. 2 and Lots 28-35, Conc. 1, East Wawanosh Twp. and Lots 36-44, Conc. 14, Hullett Twp. The boundary area for Hensall PS was expanded to include Lots 22-28, Conc. 4 and Lots 6 and 7, North Boundary. There was some opposition to the changes in the CHSS boundary due to the convenience of attending Goderich District Collegiate Insti- tute and the longer bus ride to Clin- ton. The transportation manager said the length of the bus ride would hopefully be adjusted by Septem- ber. As of Dec. 22, the board was generally on target for budgeted expenditures. Spending in the elementary panel was at 96.1 per cent, 94.2 per cent for the secondary sector and 97 per cent for the administration centre. ***a* The board has announced plans to offer school facilities for rent or lease to business, industry, agen- cies, service clubs or private groups. Classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, libraries and tech shops are avail- able for short or long term use. Anyone interested should contact the local principal. With ongoing cutbacks filtering down from the provincial govern- ment, the board will be provided Mrs. A's class and Mrs. Douma's class are making a book to little Morgan Bennewies called, "What to do when Morgan Cries." Mr. Kemp is saving time in the gym for different age groups to practise for "Free Throw". Students will compete at Belgrave on Feb. 1. By Tyler Bragg and Amanda Van Beek The Parents' Association would like to thank all those who supported the Christmas draw held at the Christmas concert. A special thank you to all who donated the with all available information for the February meeting, to make decisions regarding junior kinder- garten in 1996. The expected financial status for 1995 was a surplus of $260,165 for the program. Changes to the grant rate could drop that to a $52,258 deficit with a "worst-case sce- nario". Continuing those calculations through 1996, the program could lose $20,460, but with staffing adjustments, the board believes the JK program could still generate a surplus of $10,000. Direction from trustees will be required soon, to meet 1996/97 staffing commitments. prizes. A total of $188 was raised which will help support skating for our students in the winter. We welcome Mrs. Betty Beuttenmiller - Mrs. B. - who is taking over the Grade 6/7 class and intermediate sciences. Mrs. Beuttenmiller has had experience in the intermediate division in several Huron schools, and we know she will continue the routines and programs started by Mrs. Montgomery. Our school is going to be starting a chess club. If anyone has a chess set we could borrow for a few weeks please let us know. Thank you. Mrs. Elston was in to visit the Grade 8 students and told them what to expect in the high school atmosphere. She informed us what courses would be required in Grade 9, and what our choices are in the following years. She brought three mentors with her. Grade 8 students are looking forward to graduation. Mrs. Hall came in for a visit with her former students. They were all happy. The North Region Volleyball Tournament is on Jan. 29. That event is in the Wingham high school. Both boys and girls in Grade 7/8 are trying to show their skills so that they get picked for the team. On these very cold mornings, children walking to school should be sure NOT to set out for school too early. We also stress the need to wear hats and mitts (waterproof) to prevent freezing. HCBE briefs Trustees approve new boundaries "96 Money in your Pocket" with Ernie Eves M.P.P. PARRY SOUND Deputy Premier & Minister of Finance Huron Progressive Conservative Association aj VALENTINE'S DANCE February 10, 1996 at Blyth Memorial Hall Dancing 9 - 1 Music by Ken Scott's Orchestra Lunch - Hot Beef on a Bun - Door Prizes — TICKETS: $8.00 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE ($10.00 AT THE DOOR) — L.L.B.O. IJCENCED available at Carol's Candies & Collectables, The Citizen, Elliott's Insurance, The Blyth Festival Sponsored by the Blyth Business Association FE at South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter Social Hour - 6 p.m. Dinner - 7 p.m. Tickets - S2500 For information and tickets, call ... 357-2175 4. 357-3778 + 357-3518 4- 887-6530 + 527-1492 + 523-9746