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At the movies 'Raising Arizona' long on silly, short on detail, performances rhose poor McDormoughs can t have a baby Hi (short lor II I ), well Hi's wife. lid (short lor Edwina), is barren. Review by Jackie Barry They try to adopt, but Ill's weakness for the contents ol convenience store cash registers makes him look bad to the adop tion people. He'd thought his wife's job as a policewoman (she takes inmates' mug shots when they're booked into prison) would balance out his deeds, but he was wrong. After their marriage plunges from mediocrity to unbearable mediocrity, the couple decides to steal one of the quints just born to the wife of unfinished furniture mogul. Nathan Arizona. 1'hat's how they come to be "Raising Arizona." This film, which aspires toward comedy, is long on tacky and sillv (not .ill had) and short on character details and performances that would make viewers care about the two lead characters: Hi. played by Nicolas (!age. and Kd. played by Holly Hunter. As a result, these two come off as Hat as the minor characters and also are upstaged by them. The movie begins with a whirlwind introduction depic Turn to 'Arizona/ Page 10 'Secret of My Success' amusing, fast-paced comedy worth seeing “There’s no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.” II these quotes speak the truth, and they do in this case, then maybe realism or the lack thereof is the one minor short coming in the newly released movie, “The Secret of My Suc cess.” starring Michael J. Fox (“Back To The Future”) and Helen Slater (“Supergirl"). Review by Kevin Long Fox, in his last movie, “Light Of Day,” gave a mediocre per formance in an unfamiliar, serious role. He’s hack now in hilarious, hut hard-to-believe action in this new rags-to-riches story. We find the secret of this par ticular success includes everything from bewildering bed swapping to dubious dou ble identities. And although quite amusing at times, the lack of believability (sometimes resembling a Blake Kdwards’ “Pink Panther” movie) might be seen as a drawback by some audiences. Fox stars as Brantley Foster, a young and aspiring business graduate from a small farming community, who feels ready to take on the chaotic. New York corporate world. Eventually, ig STEP OUT IN STYLE with quality Spring resale clothing! THE THRIFT & GIFT SHOP A Eugene Tradition For 31 years, Eugene’s finest clothing and gift resale shop 2839 Willamette St (Use our Southtowne &tde Oak St parking tot) norm# the advice of fiis parents. Brantley lupins his quest for success in the Big Apple Later, when his only jot) lead concludes in a dead end. he resorts to a distant relative, an uncle who is, coincidentally. .1 rorpor.ifr president The uncle hires him .is .1 mail 1 airier between offices. Ini! Turn 10 Miness, 10 PHOTO FINISHING _Coupon Specials! AGATE VIDEO 344-2691 (corner ol 19th & Agate) £ ^g^ Coupon expires 4/29/87 I 110-126 | I 12 Exp. I Oeveloped | & Printed i S-J99 Second Set of Prints At The Time of First Processing 15? EACH I 135-24 Developed & Printed 3x5 YOUR CHOICE 4x6 or 3x5 Developed & Printed 135-36 your CHOiCf | 4x6 or 3x5 | 135-12 I Developed ! & Printed i I REPAIR Tune-ups* Brakes* Fuel Injection 1917 Franklin Blvd. Fugen*,Or. 97401 48f*Stt6 RESUMES Give your resume a professional look by having n typeset at the Oregon Daily Emerald s L»tt»r Parfact Graphic* located in Suite 300 EMU. or call 686 6511 ALL DORM RESIDENTS! Our opponents have a history of denying people’s concerns. A dormitory resident vote would send a powerful message that we are a part of this university! is Lower Dorm Housing Rates Increase IFC Funding to Dorm Residents ^ Appoint Dorm Representatives in ASUO Government Increase Quality of Food and Service Hours Today is your last chance to vote! LEVINSON/BALL w ’87 ASUO PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT Paid for by the Committee to Elect Levinson/Ball
