Feature 0000 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 "Chariots of Fire" was the surprise winner of this year's Academy Awards. honor for best picture. This small British production opened quietly in a few theaters in the larger cities in this country. The bok of fice take started out small, but with a warm response from the critics and word of-mouth, "Chariots' of Fire" turned into a major motion picture. "Chariots of Fire" chronicles the true story of two British runners and their quest for gold at the 1924 Olympics. The film deals with the background of each runner and studies the motivations that drive them. Benn Cross gives a r-werful portrait as Harold Abrahms, a young Jewish sprinter from Cambridge who uses his ability as a runner to overcome the anti-sematic prejudice he encounters at Cambridge. lan Charleson gives an equally strong performance as Eric Liddell, a sprinter from Scotland who studies divinity at Glasgow. 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The story of each young man's life is told separately until they are brought together to race each other and then brought together again for the Paris Olympics. Hudson also received a lot of support from director of As early as 3 o'clock Saturday morning, anglers were worming out of a warm bed pulling up their flies. This might sound a little fishy, but it isn't. Pennsylvania fishermen just went to get to their favorite fishing hole before they wake up. At 8 o'clock they threw their lines in hape to pick up a little fishy. I know some guys that do this in bars at night. Chances are they could get a Sucker, or hook up with a real wild Cat-fish. They'll go after them if it's sunny, or even if it rains in hopes of catching themselves a Rainbow. If they get a big one they might exclaim, "Holy Mackerel.' But not in these waters. I asked some fishermen why they would sit on a perch all" day, and they said, "Just for the Halibut." But I guess everyone dances to their own tune, but as R.E.O. 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The Academy award-winning score by Vangelis blends in smoothly and helps to draw the viewer into the action on the screen. "Chariots of Fire" is a small movie that does not gather viewer interest by a lot of flash and spectacular effects. It captures the viewer by showing in an honest and in-depth manner the motivations that can drive a man through his life. While this movie deals with athletics its message can be applied to any per sonal endeavor. For these reasons, I feel the movie deserved its Academy Award and the box-office renewal that will come. 25% OFF Comedy in Classroom . Building • In conjunction with the Penn State Arts Festival, the Highacres Drama Club will present two one-act plays on May 5, 6 and 8 at 7:30 P.M. in room C-1. The first play is of particular interest —• it is written and directed by Bob Tier, a student, here at Highacres. The play is entitled "Ladies & Gents," and according to Mr. Tier, it is "a serious comedy about lost love." The production of this play has been handled solely by the students of the Drama Club. The cast of "Ladies & Gents" consists of an experienced group of actors: Alaine Bolish, Lisa Skuba. Phil Voystock, Gregg Rhinesmith, Bill Creed, Kathy Keane, and Annette McGuiggan. The second play, which is the main feature, is called "Black Comedy," a humorous play which takes place in England during a power failure. The play was written by Peter •Schalffer with special arrangement by Samuel French Inc. This play is under the direction of Alexis Neopolitan, an ex perienced writer and director from this area. Mr. Neopolitan has volunteered his time and talent in an ef fort to make "Black Comedy" a master production. The cast of this play also includes some very talented actors: Alaine Bolish, Lisa Bosak, John Gormley, JoAnn Gur sick, Gregg Rhinesmith, Phil Voystock, Bob Tier and Steve Zarick. Tier, head of the Drama Club, said all the actors and crew members are working hard in•prepara: tion for the production, which is sure to be interesting and entertaining. Students showing ID will be admitted free. The cost is $l.OO for all other students and $2.00 for adults. There will be refreshments during the intermis sion, and all proceeds will go to the Highacres Drama Club. Page 1 p ,„, E i N to s o s :: 4 - 1 - 0 . (=il
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