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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 8, 1980)
Nov. 3--“Wagonmaster”: A Mormon wagon train guid ed by two young horse traders is menaced by Indians and outlaws as it makes its way across-the country to Utah in the 1870’s. The first in Ford’s cavalry trilogy about an arrogant col onel who leads his men into an Apache massacre. Nov. 17--“They Were Ex pendable”: Dec. 8-“The Long Voyage Home”: The story of a man who pioneered the use of the PT boat in World War II combat is told against the background of America’s worst defeat in the Phillipines. Ford flicks focused upon !u William Bayer, author of the made westerns such as re»oqfc “The Great Movies” has “Stagecoach,” “Fort Apache/’ aid of movie -director John Wagonmaster,” “The Man hford, “Ford not only Who Shot Liberty Valance,” > einvented the western with and “The Searchers.” : jiStagecoach,’ but he is respon- The 3-credit course has a oible for ‘The Searchers,’ easily $10 fee for film rentals. Here is ahe most perfect western ever a schedule of the films offered. ( Ford is the most important [figure in the western film genre- irwhich, along with the ^usical-is the only film genre »riginated in America. Considered on of the greatest American film direc- iPrs^his art ^nd.his motivations ,/ill be explored in the film lass, Great Directors, now be- ig offered at the College. . The course, which is open to Ire public, will be conducted by Oregonian Film critic Ted lahar; College History instruc- or Fred DeWolfe; and from lae Northwest Film Study Cen- e ana Portland Art Museum, 'hristdpher Ley. Also, instruc- ng the class is- Richard lamsperger, anthropology in- tructor and film buff. A “trademark” of a Ford film ti his use of John Wayne as his jadir^ man. Together, they Oct. 13—“The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”: The conflict between the Old West and new Eastern values is revealed in this film starring James Stewart, John Wayne, and Lee Marvin. Film is great for trivia buffs. Oct. 30-“The Quiet Man”: A retired American-Irish boxer returns to the land of his people. The picture won Ford his sixth Oscar, as well as one for its photography. He once called this picture his first love. Oct. 27-“Stagecoach”: In 1884, a group of misfits cross the New Mexico territory in a stagecoach and are threatened and finally attacked by the.Apaches. John Wayne “Not Able to Fornicate” was the name of a nineteenth century Northwest Indian chief. Nov. 24-“The Wings of Eagles”: The story is of Spigwead, an ace flier, who turns to became a star in this film. “Stagecoach” is also known for singlehandedly saving the Western film genre. Dec. 1--“Young Mr. Lin coln”: The story revolves around Abe Lincoln, his tragic love for Ann Rutledge, his decision to become a lawyer and his first trial in which he defends two brothers on a murder charge and wins. Nov. 10--“Fort Apache”: INDY HARDY SCULPTURE now on display at the College Community Center Hollywood screenwriting when an accident leaves him paralyz ed. The wooly mammoth, ex tinct since the Ice Age, had tusks almost 16 feet long. Based on the Eugene O’Neil’s story on the seafaring young men of Glencaim trying to find an end to their long voyage. Almost all our breakfast cereals ■ are made of grass. Oats, barley, com, and wheat are all different varieties of grass and are all descended from the same botanical species. Most of the sugar we eat also comes from grass (sugar cane), as do most of our alcoholic beverages. Wachs plays at coffeehouse By R. A. GREENE The ASG lost no time in beginning the annual series of Coffeehouse performances, as Alan Wachs presented four hours of his music in the Fireside' Lounge last Thursday evening. Wachs is a folk guitarist and singer; a pleasant man In 'his twenties with a strong baritone voice and admirable guitar technique. He describes himself as “lyrically-oriented” with a strong ear for melody and for a few hours, charged the Fireside Lounge with a gen tle and mellow ambience-all that was missing was the fire. Wachs kept the fok music tradition very much alive with his sensitive songs about love; love between men and women and love for the land. There are elements of both roman ticism and cynicism in these tunes: “Some things we never Drama tryouts will see/As some things are never to be/Tho’ we still try to change it./You say you’re my lover and friend/Well, let’s not pretend/Ybu’re only the Least of my Strangers.” Wachs likes his metaphor^ and similes, as witnessed by such tunes as “Dolphin-Child” and “Dancer”: “Dancer, she dancing/Like grace through a dream/Or clouds drifting over the moon/Dancer, she danc ing/Like mountain and stream/Or time through an old mystic ruin.” A bit ungram matical, perhaps, but surely not lacking in vitality. And Wachs cares a great deal for his adopted state. A native of southern California, he fled the smog “after a bad case of earthquake paranoia” about eight years ago, and presently lives in Portland. A few of the songs he did were composed by fellow folkie friends of his, but he states his case admirably in his own “Mountain Roads”: “There’s beauty in the deer/the cedar and the moss/The silent peace of trees can ease your soul./But the hills are turned to slash/The big mills take it all for cash/You can see the scars almost anywhere you go.” He is reluctant to describe himself as “political,” but he has done benefits for anti nuclear rallies, anti-draft rallies, and for Barry Commoner and the Citizens Party two days after appearing at the College. Wachs can be seen doing a lunch gig at Sweet Revenge, 1000 SW Third, every Friday this month. He has one album out on True Vine Records, which can be purchased at CrystalShip, or by calling 235-1614. TAMARA ISAAKSON yy RESTAURANT Tryouts were held last we,ek jr The Glass Menagerie, a lay to be performed Dec. 4;7 1 the McGloughlin Theatre/ According to Kermit Shafer, f the Theatre Department, 'he Glass Menagerie, by Ten- esMmWilliams, “is one of the est there is.” The play started trend in American theatre, to xpkSK the vanished hopes of ie|lB)ossessed. The play views through the of /the male lead, om, episodes of his earlier imilylife, revolving around re MjBion created by the at- »mpts-of the mother to find a jitor for her daughter, and the at»r's abnormal shyness nd physical disability. This tension eventually drives Tom to the same desperate move his own father made before him. Jennie Mahali, the director, expressed confidence in the cast, “1 really am very pleased with this cast.” The roles will be played by: Barbara Bragg, as Amanda; Amy DeVour, as Laura; Dana Haynes, as Tom; and Sean Carlson, as the gentleman caller. When asked why she picked this particular play, Mahali en thused, “Because I like it! It’s an excellent piece of writing.. .it’s a kind of play that will appeal to all age groups.” She seemed to view it as a challenge. “It’s a very complicated show, it’s very abstract. I want to do this play!” The cast also showed great enthusiasm for performing the play well. Haynes declared, “I’ve seen it done poorly. If it isn’t terrific, it’s rotten. I would never have tried out for this if it had been a lesser show.” When quizzed as to why she auditioned for the play DeVour exclaimed, “Because I want to be a star!” Carlson and Bragg both. chose the play because they had heard of it before, and really liked it. “I always wanted to be in a Tennessee Williams play, and this was my chance,” Carlson stated. Bragg’s com ment was “It was irresistible!” McLoughlin & River Road ' ac/RZe, Oregon Live Oct. 10-11 Oct. 17-18 Oct. 24-25 Lisie Fri. and Sat. eezy Pieces Streamliner (Formerly Streetcorner Ban Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Pin Mon. Nite Open Pool Toufaament Giant Screen TV, Darts Halloween Costume Party Friday Nite Oct. 31 Guest Host Michael O’Brien Present CCC Student body card 14 price admission Fri. and Sat. eves. ’age 5 centimeters 10