THE BEHREND BEACON Martin Lawrence finds a winning "streak" by Jermaine Hardy staff writer For the past year Hollywood has been on a "blue streak," produc ing films that either depress or dis appoint the viewers. Lately. the big screen scene has been a rather grim one. If we weren't being haunted this summer, we were be ing rocked to sleep while on a trip to the wild, wild, wank lands. But now that we're back from the hot horrors of summer vacation, tem peratures drop a hit and film fans get a cool breeze, thanks to a man by the name of Martin Lawrence. who comes up with a Blue Streak of his own. In Blue Streak, Martin Lawrence plays a skilled jewel thief who steals a diamond and hides it in a construction site turned-police department. In an effort to recover it, he poses as a police detective and the mayhem Supernatural to haunt studio theater by Kellie Chase staff writer Teibele and her Demon. h‘, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Eve Friedman, is a love story of a different sort, full of mysteriously dark passion and Wun der. The play takes place in a small Polish/Jewish village in the I SSO's. and is an adaptation of one of Singer's short stories. In the poor and desolate village of Frampol lives Teihele. a beautiful young woman who has been deserted by her husband. By law, be cause she has been deserted and not divorced, she is not allowed to mare', again. Alchonon is a woebegone. un employed scholar who loves Teibele from afar. Since the law forbids that they be together, and since Teihele \k ill Something good on T.V. by Erin Henninger staff write Why is it that as soon as student; make new resolutions for their study regime, the networks try to lure them away with "The New Fall Line Up''" If your senses are overloading on en dorphins from the realization that there is finally something good to watch on TV, this guide will help you make your viewing choice. ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB, and UPN hale already begun combating for ratings, but the major kick-off date seems to be September 13th, and premieres will continue up through November. lb further simplify this decision, 1 have researched the upcoming shows and picked the most watchable for every evening. So, put down that hook, give your remote some exercise for a change, and watch TV...you know you want to. SUNDAY: Erin's pick-Jack and Jill (9:00 September 26, Wl3). This show should come with a warning that states, "For the hopeless romantic." Jack is a toy designer; Jill is a jour nalist. Hmmm, do you think they'll fall in love? Also new-Snoops 9:00 ABC, Third Watch 8:00 NBC, Malcolm In The Middle January FOX iy rvwhr stars in Action, ...., new adult series on FOX ensues. In this action-comedy di rected by Les Mayfield, Lawrence is teamed up with Luke Wilson. As partners in crime fighting, the two take us on a roller coaster ride that we wish would never end. Just when Hollywood needed it most, Lawrence explodes onto the big screen, break ing tension in the current film scene with his usual "wuz up" greeting. In Blue Streak, Lawrence puts a hip co medic twist on an otherwise ordinary combination. With his psychologically challeng ing role in Blue Streak, Lawrence dis plays great acting ability, convincing the audience that he really is a crimi nal, as well as convincing the L.A.P.D. that he is an expert detec tive. Since Lawrence's character, Miles Logan, is a skilled criminal, he makes the hest detective. He is pro moted to lead detective, which baffles his partner, Detective Carlson, who can onl assume Logan was sent from the FBI. We lauch harder and ha\ e nothing to do with him, Alchonon comes to her in the night, in the disguise of a demon, and wins her heart and soul. Director of the Studio Theatre Tony Elliot tells us. '1 saw a production of this play a fens years ago and was very , c \cited by the mysterious atmosphere created in the play. The world of this play. a v,orld where demons and an gels are a part es er) day life, is very far returned from our own, making that world an entirely interesting one to visit for a couple of hours." Elliot added, "I think that our stu dents will like this play and will espe cial!) enjoy how it will work in the Studio Theatre. It is not an easy script, hut one that will challenge both the performers and the audience... MONDAY: Erin's Selection- Tinge of Your Life 18:00 October 25, FOX). If you suffer I rom a mild Parrs offive addiction. this spin-oil' featuring Jen nifer Love Hewitt will provide that extra fix. Also new-Ladies Man 8:30 CBS, tamil\ Law 10:00 CBS. Law and Order: .Special Victims Unit 9:00 NBC,Safe Harbor 9:00 WB, The Parker. 8:30 UPN, Grown Ups 9:00 UPN. TUESDAY: Erin's Selection-Once and Again (10:00 September 21, ABC). This romantic drama from the makers of Thirtysomething aims at hope for divorced parents to get a little loin' again. At least it's better than watching another neurotic rip-off of Ally Meßeal. Also new-Judging Amy 10:00 CBS, The Mike O'Mallev Shaw 9:30 NBC, Ally 8:00 FOX, Angel 9:00 WB, Shasta McAlasty 8:30 UPN, The Strip 9:00 UPN. WEDNESDAY: Erin's Selection- The West Wins (9:00 September 22, NBC). Perhaps the country has seen enough White House drama, but this time it's sure to be resolved in a single evening time slot. Also new-Oh, Grow Up 9:30 ABC, Work With Me 8:30 CBS, Get Real 9:00 FOX, Roswell 9:00 WB. THURSDAY: Erin's Selection-Ac- FEATURES harder as the whole department pro motes a criminal to their lead detec We first saw Lawrence with a badge in the movie Bad Boys. There, his role as the cool detective that makes us laugh foreshadows his role as the had boy who plays a detective in Blue Streak. In fact, there seems to he a recurring theme in many of Lawrence's roles. His last film, Life, was the story of a good guy who fumbled his way into a life sentence for a crime he didn't commit. In all of these roles, Lawrence has fun crossing the lines between good and had, perhaps suggesting a harmony between the two. Director Les Mayfield, whose track record includes box office hits Rubber and Encino Man, has an other success on his hands with the movie Blue Streak. The movie's per fect timing will he key in bringing in huge box office numbers. Action comedies such as Rush Hour, which The play offers roles for two women and five men. The entire campus com munity is welcome and encouraged to audition. Anyone interested in audi tioning for a role in the play is encour aged to read the script before the au ditions. There are three copies of the script on reserve at the circulation desk of the library. The Studio Theatre will hold auditions for this fall's produc tion of Teibele and her Demon, On Tuesday, September 2S, from 4 -5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 29, from 5 - 7 p.m. Rehearsals begin as soon as the show is cast and performances are November 12,13, 16. 17, 18, 19 and 20 at 8:00 p.m. and November 14 and 21 at 2:30 p.m. two (9:30 September 16, FOX). This is a comedy that mimics the way Hol lywood works from the opposite side of the lens. Modified language cen soring should give the writers for this adult comedy a wide format for cre ativity. Also new-Then Came You 8:30 ABC, Wasteland 9:00 ABC, Stark Raving Mad 9:30 NBC, Popu lar 8:00 WB, MAT Smuckdoirn! 8:00 UPN. FRIDAY: Erin's pick-Now and Again (9:00 September 24, CBS). Not to he confused with Once and Again, this is for all of the X-Files lovers. The tone of the show shifts from one side to the other pretty of ten, so you'll either he lost, or on the edge of your seat. Also new-Odd Man Out 9:30 ABC, Love and Money 8:30 CBS, Cold Feet 10:00 NBC, The Bad land 8:00 FOX, Harsh Realm 9:00 FOX, Mission Hill 8:00 WB. SATURDAY: Erin's Selection- Freaks and Geeks (8:00 September 25, NBC). This new show for Satur day is the only new show for Satur day, and thus is my pick. Everyone should be able to identify with Freaks and Geeks; if not, take a closer look at your middle school pictures. ~~ ~ SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 premiered about this time of last year, usually bring in large box office prof its. Blue Streak will he no exception to the rule, especially since audiences will he ;anticipating a laugh after be ing scared half to death by this summer's horror movie craze. The movie's hot soundtrack, which includes Jay Z's Girl's Best Friend, should also help in boosting box of fice numbers. However, the movie is still great without the soundtrack. I make this point because, lately, there has been an influx of had mov ies with hit soundtracks that attempt to make up for a film lacking in en tertainment. Blue Streak is not one of these. The movie is great fun to watch. Yes, I said "fun," a word that is used less and less when referring to movies these days. I advise movie goers to see Blue Streak because who knows the next time you will have the opportunity to leave the theatre with a smile on your face. Simple Lies are good to hear Hearing Simple Lies isn't neces sarily had anymore - especially when they happen to he a new hard hitting band from Edinboro with ties to Be hrend. Simple Lies has been together nearly a year now, but the five guys that make up the group are all friends from the high school days. Brad Wil liams (guitar), Jon Beckman (vo cals), and Sean Sundy (guitar, vo cals) are still drudging down the edu cation road together here at Bchrend. The band also features Jesse Johnson (bass, vocals) and Joe Cimino by Leanne Acklin staff writer Come play with all the tales, lowa Data Min* Toys ******** ~'~,l • • • • • . • . • • • • Server Toys When you work at State Farm Information Technologies, you work with some of the most powerful computer systems known to man. Advanced servers and intranet applications. Innovative middleware and databases. Development tools that push the limits And for those who prefer retro toys, we still have mainframes to keep you busy well beyond Y2K. Stitt Farm Insolence Companies Home Offices Bioom.nron. Ilhnas MIME (drums) As they escaped the high school scene, they've expanded their play ing area. Simple Lies performed this past summer at Forward Hall on Peach Street, which they described as a "good show. - More recently though. these guys played with other local talent at Tune Town, a concert ground located on Route 8 in Titusville. on September I I th. "We expected a 'battle of the hands,' but were disappointed that all the Lover hands won. We're all original. - com mented Williams, 03, plastics engi neering. He also added that the hand la had for Feedhack, another origi nal hand that played the Tune Town gig. "Well played hand, good sound, good attitude—real disappointed that they didn't get anything, - Williams said. The hand believed that the original groups had a little something extra to offer the crowd. See for yourself. Simple Lies will he pia) ing September 26th at Coun try Gardens in Edinboro. Fur info, call 898-6565. And in the near fu- turn. more information on this re freshingly genuine hand will he availahle by accessing www. .simpiefie.s.red.shymetal.com. 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