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.................................................. .......................■■■■■■■■■■■■aaaarwJ if......................... □ - EEE EE ZT «42ZSL 447 4=7 EE The Clackamas Print November 1,1989 An Entertainment Guide J November films precontend for Oscar's honor Alan Alda and Mia Farrow (photo left) talk romance in Woody Allen's "Crimes Misdemenaors;* while Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and friends pose outside Club Sugar Ray's in "Harlem Nights." Photo» county of owon Picture» and paramount picture» Most movie companies have been known to release their Oscar-in-contention films right around mid-Fall, to keep their titles fresh in the minds of Academy members come February, not to mention catching film audiences during Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Ifyou haven't noticed already, some pretty big films are being released within the next two months. Here are a few best-picks for the month of November. Immediate Family: This family drama executive produced by Lawrence Kasdan, starring Glenn Close, James Woods, Mary Stuart Master- son and Kevin Dillon promises to be very emo tional and close to the heart, about a yuppie-ish couple who adopt a baby and become close friends with the young adoptees. Close has a better-than- slim chance for copping an Oscar this year as she has been overlooked by the Academy once too many times. Columbia's marketing budget is high for this film, with a large portion in television advertising, and also booking castmembers on every talkshow from LA to NY plugging their golden egg. (now showing) Dad- Jack Lemmon and Ted Danson star in a Gary David Goldberg (TV’s Family Ties) production about (what else?) a family. Lemmon and Danson are father and son who consequently spend more time together after Lemmon’s out spoken wife (Olympia Dukakis) becomes ill and dies and Lemmon learns he has cancer. In the time father and son spend, they try with difficulty to rediscover each other; and in the process Danson becomes closer to his own son. Recom mended for anyone with a father. This touching drama was produced by the blockbusting-whiz team of Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy out of Amblin Entertainment. The team previously produced the 1986 Academy Award-winner “The Color Purple,” and 1987’s E-Watch entertainment insert was compiled, written and edited by Roseann Wentworth except as noted. All letters and calendar information should be sent to Journalism Trailer B. epic “Empire of the Sun.” Another plus for this picture for Academy consideration is that Jack Lemmon has acquired 8 Oscar nominations, more than any other actor, (now showing) Drugstore Cowboy: This is an independent production starring Matt Dillon and Kelly Lynch who portray a young, married couple living with drug-addiction. Although the character is nothing new for Dillon, word-of-mouth is expressing utmost excitement. Especially here in Portland, where it was filmed last year. If Avenue Pictures keeps up the marketing, they could have a surprise success ontheir hands. Directed by Gus Van Sant. (Nov. 3) Crimes and Misdemeanors- Woody Allen’s newest film since his piece in last year’s New York Stories trilogy. Crimes is more along the line of the Allen we know...modern New York in a neurotic state trying to decide if anyone is really capable of having relationships. Freshness doesn’t seem to bother Allen; this is his 19th feature film. Familiar faces include Mia Farrow (her 10th Allen film), Sam Waterston (Interiors, Hannah and Her Sisters) and Joanna Gleason (Hannah.) Starring Alien-newcomers include Alan Alda, Anjelica Huston, Martin Landau and Daryl Hannah (although uncredited.) This tragic comedy was released by Orion Pictures, written and directed by Allen, and executive produced by Jack Rollins and Charles Joffe (alos Allen veterans.) Although this isn’t “Annie Hall,” hardcore Woody Allen fans should not miss this. (Nov. 3) Steel Magnolias: Sally Field, Dolly ’arton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olymp a Dukakis and Julia Roberts star in this so ¿them dramedy directed by Herbert Ross in an adaption of the off-Broadway smash. This film reeks of Be sure to catch the next Issue of the E-Watch entertainment guide November 22 in the Clackamas Print. Oscar nominations. It’s not a question of “If?” as it is “How many?” Harlem Nights: Eddie Murphy’s golden opportunity has arrived in the form of a circa 1938 genre action-comedy film for which he wrote the screenplay, executive produced, starred and makes his directorial debut. A film which he has been planning since he was 15 according to-........... Paramount. Another big step taken by the world’s biggest box-office attraction, top-ten funny man and pop/soul recording artist. Harlem Nights will show a side of Murphy that the public has never seen before. Also starring Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Della Reese, Jasmine Guy(TV’s A Different World ), Danny Aeillo (Do the Right Thing ), Michael Lerner(Eig/ii Men Out) and a special ap pearance by buddy Arsenio Hall. (Nov. 17) AM Dogs Go To Heaven: Another animated mopic blessed with the magic touch of Steven Spielberg and Don Bluth, who both teamed up on An American Tail and The Land Before Time. The plot sounds complex enough for even mature audiences, and if that’s not good enough, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise and Loni Anderson provide lead voices. (Nov. 17) Back to the Future II: The long awaited return of director Robert Zemeckis, Michael J. Fox and Co. is finally here. Also returning are Lea Thompson, Elisabeth Shue and Christopher Lloyd. In fact, the only non-returning member is Crispin Glover who played Fox’s father. Not much information has been released about the plot, although trailers are already running in local theaters. I do know that Fox plays up to four different roles, including that of his daughter. How can we be disappointed? Back to the Future III is already in production at Universal Pictures...no kidding. (Nov. 22) . Inside: November video releases Woody Allen filmography Entertainment & Fine Arts Calendars Jeff Beck record review