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Liam Neeson
is 'Rob Roy'
McGregor
by Karen Steele
Collegian Staff
Liam Neeson is Rob Roy
McGregor in the new highly rated
film, "Rob Roy." Michael
Caton-Jones produced and directed
this epic adventure set in the
Scottish Highlands.
The film is set in 1713, a time
when few men owned their own
land, unless of course they were a
lord or a king. McGregor,
however, does own the land that
he lives on with his family and
friends. His devoted wife, Mary,
is played magnificently by
Jessica Lange. She shows her
never-ending support of
everything her husband does.
McGregor decides that he and
his friends could make a large
profit if they bought some cattle,
took it to market, and sold it for
a higher price. With this money
the men could move their
families to America. However,
McGregor doesn't have the
money to buy the cattle in the
first place, so he asks the
Lordship Montrose (John Hurt)
for a loan. This rather cocky lord
agrees to loan him 1,000 pounds
at one-fifth interest.
The battling begins when one
of the Lord's men, Cunningham
(Tim Roth), robs the man that
McGregor sends for the money.
The Lord wants his 1,200
pounds, but McGregor doesn't
have it. Montrose offers him an
ultimatum--if McGregor defames
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the character of the another Lord,
Argyle, then he will not owe
Montrose the money.
This film is about honor. The
moral is to never sacrifice it--not
for anything. McGregor teaches
his two sons that honor is the
most important quality a man can
possess. His wife, Mary, he says
is at the heart of his honor.
Never negotiate anything so
beloved. There is no price to
match it.
McGregor believes that it
would destroy his honor to
disrespect the Lord Argyle, so he
refuses to speak against him. As
a result, he is forced to go into
hiding. While McGregor is
hiding in the hills, Montrose
sends Cunningham and his men
to McGregor's house.
Cunningham rapes Mary and then
burns down the house.
When McGregor later learns of
the vicious violation of Mary, he
fights even harder to win her back
her honor.
Neeson and Lange make "Rob
Roy" a predicted "Movie-of-the-
Year" success. Don't be surprised
if it's up for the Oscars next year.
With the Scottish hills and rivers
before you on the movie screen,
combined with the powerful
music by Carter Burwell
sounding all around you, you'll
hate to see the movie end.
"Rob Roy" is currently
showing at Cinema 4 at 15th and
Pittsburgh.
The
Entertainment
ARIES (March 21 to April
19) A new business idea has you
excited and you'll get right to
work on it in the beginning of
the week. You'll speak out at a
group meeting to good effect.
However, your approach with
family members should be more
gentle.
TAURUS (April 20 to May
20) You'll get right to the point
in talks with higher-ups this
week but choose your words
carefully so as not to alienate
others. If you're pointing a
finger at someone, it won't be
appreciated. Couples enjoy a
special outing.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
You're good at giving advice
generally, but to be truly
effective, measure you words
with diplomacy this week. A
project at home consumes much
of you time toward the end of the
week. This weekend, guard your
tongue.
CANCER (June 21 to July week, try not to overreact. March 20) You'll enjoy
22) Important talks center around SCORPIO (October 23 to wonderful rapport with a partner
financial issues now. Be sure to November 21) Social life is this week. However, you could
listen to the other party's point uplifting this week and you'll be overhear something which rubs
of view since what's being said is introduced to new subjects of you the wrong way. Chalk this
for your ultimate benefit. A interest. However, home life up to idle minds and petty
hobby is captivating. Accept could be upset in some gossip. A research project is
partnerships over the weekend. unexpected way. Try to take this rewarding.
Shakespeare at
Behrend
by Lori Anna Dyer
Entertainment Editor
On Friday, April 28th, The
Matchbox Players of Behrend
will be performing "Shakespeare
on the Green" in the
Winterganien.
"Shakespeare on the Green"
will star Kanova Johnson,
Conchita Dixon, Christopher
Ruch, Heather Crisafulli, Robert
Ludwig, R. Carl Campbell, and
Lori Anna Dyer.
Each player will perform a
scene or soliloque from one of
William Shakespeare's plays.
Kanova Johnson, president of
The Matchbox Players, said
"we're doing segments from a
collage of Shakespeare's work
called 'The Stuff that Dreams are
Made of:"
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Horoscopes
ian Classifieds
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
Bend over backward to be
cooperative with close ties this
week since nothing less will
satisfy. You could say
something hurtful inadvertently
and then find yourself with
apologies to make later in the
week. A co-worker is
sympathetic.
VIRGO (August 23 to
September 22) You have a
tendency this week to be overly
critical of a co-worker, who really
won't appreciate this. This
person can be helpful to you in
the future but not if you continue
to act boorishly. This weekend,
an unplanned entertainment will
be fun.
LIBRA (September 23 to
October 22) You'll be making
positive changes at home now.
Opt for peace and quiet over
hectic socializing since you need
to recharge you batteries. If a
child gets on your nerves this
"It deals with Shakespeare's
major themes" she said. The
major themes Shakespeare dealt
with are lovers and fools, crowns,
dreams and farewells.
The reason for this event is to
celebrate Shakespeare's birthday.
His birthday is April 23, but due
to scheduling difficulties the
production can not be put on
until Friday.
"I think it's good we're doing
this," said R. Carl Campbell,
who is performing Henry IV
from "Henry IV." "Anything
that involves student activity
helps in the fight against the
circle of apathy that tends to
plague the attitudes of a
generalized student body."
"Shakespeare on the Green" is
Campbell's first acting experience
since grade school.
Thursday, April 20, 1995
in stride as much as possible.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22 to December 21) You'll be
happily engaged this week with a
business-related project. This is
both stimulating and challenging
for you. Think before you act in
personal dealings or you could
say something you'll later regret.
CAPRICORN (December 22
to January 19) Business is
perhaps best conducted alone
early in the week, especially if
you're hot under the collar about
something. Turn your attention
to cultural interests as the week
progresses. This weekend,
friends are good company.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to
February 18) Don't be quick to
take offense if someone says the
wrong thing this week.
Overreacting only adds to the
contentious atmosphere. Though
you're sharp mentally, it's still
best to avoid ideological disputes.
PISCES (February 19 to
Conchita Dixon, who is
playing the Egyptian queen,
Cleopatra, said "this is an area of
acting that I have never performed
before. It will be interesting and
exciting to see how well I can
communicate Cleopatra's feeling
and personality so that the
audience will understand."
Johnson added that the
production will be very relaxed,
an informal presentation. The
costumes for the production will
either be rented or used from past
Behrend productions.
Tony Elliot, director of the
Behrend Studio Theater, has been
the advisor for the event.
Johnson said "he has proofed the
script, advised the Matchbox
Players in there selection of
pieces to perform and given
advise on the costumes."
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