Collegian April 3, 1986 W,'!:.- . ...:-03 Record ReView Five Star debuts with "Luxury of Life" by Robert Fanner WBCR Music Director Move over New Edition! There's a new quintet of youngsters climbing the R• & B charts in the- United States. They are Five Star, and as the name im plies, they've emerged as an elite group who's style appeals to teenagers as well as adults. They are idolized by many, including Malcolm Jamal Warner, who por trays Theo on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Dm:dem, Delroy, Doris, Sted man, and Lorraine Pearson are all brothers and sisters. They range from sixteen to nineteen years and hail from London, England, where their debut album, "Lux ury Of Life," was orginally released. Screen Talk: by Matthew J. Sullivan Collegian Staff Writer Ah, springtime, huh? Time, to Michael Keaton, to Japan in shed clothing; soak up sun and hopes that he can convince a ma grit teeth at teachers who insist jor auto maker to open a 4. Ittellite that we continue to learn. Perhaps plant in Farleyville. the last thing on a spring student's The Japanese are unimpressed mind is sitting inside a darkened but decide to try an experiment— movie theatre for two hours. send failing executives to America Well, don't get too excited. and see if they can turn a profit. Remember, this is Erie and it will The fun starts here as the two probably rain for half the month. cultures collide under the awning So if it's dismal outside, go inside of industrial purpose. Michael to see Ron Howard's new comedy Keaton is excellent in the lead "Gung Ho." role, showing impressive Howard is rapidly becoming character depth as well as a great one of Hollywood's hottest three- sense of humor. Keaton ("Mr. tors, based on the success of his Mom", "Night Shift") has recent hits "Splash" and "Co- always been a fine comedian but coon." His direction improves here he shows true acting strength with each film and his talents as his character's emotions rise should prove to be a considerable and fall -with the rates of car cinematic force in years to come. - production. "Gung Ho" is the story of a The supporting cast is wonder small industrial town with a ful throughout, especially George problem— no industry. Since the Wendt (Norm from "Cheers") as closing of an automobile factory, the leader of the assembly line Farleyville has begun to wallow in workers who rebel at the a sea of desperate unemployment. Japanese' strict employee Seder Meal - sponsored by Campus Ministry PSB Campus Ministry—You are invited to participate in a Seder Meal on Thursday, April 10. The Passover Meal begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Reed Seminar Room. Make Reservations in the Student Affairs Office by April 4. For More information call extention 6245. Come, join us for this Passover Meal and learn its significance for you life. All are welcome! Rape Crisis - Wednesday, April 9, 1986 7 p.m. - Lawrence Lobby Self Protection Tips Speaker: Education Specialist from Rape Crisis, Angela Porfilio "All Fall Down," the first released song in the United States, climbed the R & B charts to number three in 1985. This up beat song features excellent engineering effects, along with very solid percussion, bass and horn sections. Ironically, "Hide and Seek," their next release was out around the same time as New Edition's version of the same song. The genral feedback that I've received from others that have compaired the two is that Five Star's is a richer and better production. "Let Me Be the One;" the third release off the LP, is geared toward a larger crowd than just teens. It gets a lot of play time at various clubs around the country. It is more subtle than the first two, featuring drums and the elec- In a last ditch effort at rehabilita tion,. the town sends a former assembley line foreman,played by the piano Although most of their hits are up-tempo, Five Star has the potential to produce beautiful ballads, as in "Say Goodbye." They combine a dynamic acoustic guitar lead (as in "All This Love" by Deßarge) with violin runs to produce a sound unique to such a new group. Some other songs to watch for on this album are "Crazy," which has already hit the number one spot in London, and "Love Take Over," which is another song geared towards a larger crowd. Overall, "Luxury Of Life" yields well defined instrumental tracks, snappy lyrics, and a vibrant sound that is quite uncom mon for a group so young. On a scale of one to ten, "Luxury Of Life" earns a nine and a half. Ron Howard points "Gong Ho" in the right direction guidelines. Wendt is not his usual to express the dismay I felt during smiling, teddy-bear self here, in last week's Academy Awards fact his character is downright presentation. Steven Spielberg's malevolent at times and it's nice "The Color Purple" received no to see that he too has acting Oscars, despite being nominated depth. in 11 categories. "Out of Africa" The script by Lowell Ganz and came away as the big winner and, Babaloo Mandell is fast paced and though beautifully photographed interesting, loony at times and and solidly acted, I found it rather dramatically thoughtful at others. boring. Perhaps if Spielberg's This is not just a slapstick name had not been on "Purple," comedy—it's an ironic examina- the Academy would have tion of life and the pressures that go with it. "Gung Ho" has a lot recognized it's superiority. Then to offer and it's definitely worth again, clubbing them on the head seeing. with a purple bat might not wake As a final note, I feel compelled them up. feature 9 Showing April 4-6 Rll7 at 8:00 p.m. - SPC
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