The Collegian September 12, 1985 Page Eight by T. McGee Collegian Contributing Writer As the unquestioned champion of the cinematic box-office, Steven Spielberg has thrilled thousands with his fun adventure filled extravaganzas. In the past decade Speilberg has been responsible for the most popular and profitable films in movie history, beginning with 1975’s Jaws. You know the list from there, Close Encounters, Raiders, E.T., etc. Though he began as a director, recently Speilberg has shifted to the role of producer, choosing to direct only occasionally, which is not to say that any Spielberg pro duction is without his indelible stamp. It almost appears that he has directed these films anyway. This summer, two Speilberg pro ductions have made their way into local theaters and I must say, each film made a completely different impression on me. First, the good news. Back To The Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is the fast paced story IF YOU ARE 21, you're invited to Billy's Saloon's COLLEGE NITE every Tuesday featuring: 75" a Draft $2.99 a Pitcher $3.99 Keep the Pitcher ALL YOU CAN EAT CHICKEN WINGS $1.99 B.A.D.D. (Billy's Against Drunk Driving) of Marty McFly, a high school student who takes the ride of his life when an offbeat scientist of fers him a DeLorean that doubles as a time machine. The bad news is The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner. This is Seilberg’s noisy tale of a group of children’s search for a buried treasure. While both of these films embody the whimsical spirit Speilberg fans are accustomed to, only Future suceeds as a positive venture. And succeed it does! With an excellent cast led by television’s Michael J. Fox and a script that boasts hundreds of laughs and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Back To The Future is truly a gas. As the time travelling teenager, Fox’‘s laconic wit and self-assured style help him to create a hero whom the audience can feel true concern. Though most of his ac tivities are hilarious, tension runs high during the moments of truth. Add Fox’s performance to a zany script that is not overshadowed by outrageous special effects (a fre quent Spielberg device), and you’ve got a sure fire recipe for enjoyment. 10th & Peach, Erie, PA Also to be commended is direc tor Zemeckis, whose able com mand moves the film along at a brisk pace without blurring any of the details. Additionally, actor Christopher Floyd (Jim, from the old Taxi series) is as brilliant as the scientist who makes time travel a reality. All in all, Back To The Future is a rare find on movie screens today. It forces you to leave the theater feeling good. On the other hand, and facing a nearly polar direction, is The Goonies. This, in my opinion, is the worst film Spielberg has ever been involved with. Forgetting the fact that the story is a rehash of old Speilberg plots, and that the. special effects are nearly identical to those used to his other films, I still can’t say a good word about it. The story concerns a bunch of outcast children—goonies, if you will—who find a treasure map in the attic of one of their homes. These kids are so obnoxious and loud that we can easily see why they are outcasts. They scream over each other’s lines as if trying for some type of verbal intensity award. Working on the set with Tony Elliot takes over Studio Theatn by Sue Nathans Technicolor Dream, Coat. Collegian Staff Writer Responding to the subject of his Tony Elliot, new director of latest acting performance Elliot Theater Arts has replaced Paul Id- replied, “I act every day during dings. Elliot has tough shoes to every one of my productions. A fill but it looks as though he will director must be able to act a do an outstanding job. character in order to direct that Elliot attended the Indindia Universityof Pennsylvania major ing in Educational Communica tions and went on to do his graduate work at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Elliot is not a new comer to Penn State, he taught for the past two years at the Penn State York campus. While in York, Elliot worked as Artistic Director and Chief Administrator at the York Little Theater. He produced six to seven shows per year while organizing fund raisers and public relations projects. Elliot received his Actors Equi ty entrance into the actors union in our nations capital with the production Joseph’s Amazing them must have been incredibly nervewracking. By the end of the film, we don’t even care if the kids find the treasure, we just wish the film would stop being so hokey. (Per "— /'v -t*™ /w FALL ENTERTAINmM ■■ SCHBDUm Weekof: ' * . . \ Sept 3 Body Heat Sept 9 Impact Sept 17 impact Sept 24 Speak Easy Oct 1 Angel Fire -1. Oct 8 Moonlighters Oct. Oct 29 \ ¥m Mug rnt ¥l*o Jocksr/ScotMciSnight "fifetttestlfeppyHowf 4 «£s»«* ••• . .. :•». . i-y •■•■•••. •:, .•••/ / ,■■■ •. • v\ .•.,/. •_ .xVrf - rJS "s': •:• ;y. s £:■•••&V yi '•%• <•••'* ■-■■■ - - ~ ,■— ERIE HILTON feat character.” Elliot does some forms of acting for his theater classes everyday. His last profes sional acting job was in 1982. Elliot invites students to come over and just look at the studio. “It’s a neat little building. I would like to see as many students as possible auditioning as well as get ting more and more people into the theater to see the produc tions.” He also expressed his con cern that “Many students have never seen any type of theater pro duction, I would like them to come down and just give it a try, I think most students will find it en joyable learning experience.” Elliot is nine years out of school, and a bachelor at age 31. sonally, I hoped they would find the treasure—gold plated muzzles for each of them.) Well there you have it Back To The Future, 10, Goonies, 0. Go see Michael J. Fox. Your lire
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