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The quest for the prestigious Oscar
By SHAWN ISRAEL
Collegian Staff Writer
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts
and Sciences awards, better known as
the "Oscars," are the most celebrated
and publicized awards bestowed in the
modern-day world of show business. And
tonight, the Academy will add 10 or 12
films in the canon of world cinema to the
roster of hundreds of other films that are
Academy Award winners.
Big deal. Ask me if I really care. Do
Academy Awards bestow immortality? •
Do they feed the immeasurable starving
masses in East Asia? Do they make
desert or deforested areas of the world
irrigatable? Do they improve U.S.-Soviet
relations?
Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if they
did. The Academy Awards have, through
time, been placed on such an echelon of
prestige in the community of Hollywood,
agents and bigshot producers alike
quiver and avert their eyes in respect of
the mere mention of the little golden guy.
Why all the fuss? Simple. We are a
nation that thrives on the existence of
superlatives for entertainment. It is
some phenomenon of the western world
In hope of things to come
High schoolers take part in PSU music festival
By LAURIE JONES
Collegian Staff Writer
The long white hall echoed with the
melodious sounds of piano, violin and
flute as nervous groups of people
clustered in the lobby, waiting to
perform.
The scene was the Penn State Solo
and Ensemble Festival which was
held Saturday afternoon in the Music
Building.
The School of Music's festival was
open to any junior or senior high
school student who was sponsored by
a music director or private music
teacher.
The students performed in small
classrooms in front of University mu
sic faculty members who acted as
judges. The performances were rated
on a scale of one to five, one being
superior.
Maureen Carr, director of the
School of Music, said the purpose of
the festival was to "identify musical
talent and share with these young
people the talent of our outstanding
faculty.
"Since we are a comprehensive
school of music in a land grant univer
sity, we feel that we have a mission to
the talented high school students in
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that so many of its inhabitants (myself
included) are so intrigued with deciding
who is the best in any or all fields of
professional life. As with the arts, it is the
case in almost every other calling on
which we place some value, be it sports,
medicine or cowchip chucking.
But I'm not about to go into a
dissertation about why people dole out
laureates year after year. Suffice it to
say that as a dedicated moviegoer (about
200 new films a year) my own interest in
the Oscars is primarily aesthetic. Having
as much consistent exposure to films old
and new as many working critics, I, too,
have an opinion of what what was the
best the film community offered in a
given year.
As always, I have a few complaints to
lodge at the Academy for what I feel to be
foolish behavior in casting nominations:
This year they are:
i). Neither Harrison Ford ("Raiders of
the Lost Ark") nor Treat Williams
("Piince of the City") are nominated for
Best Actor;
2). Warren Beatty is;
3). "Body Heat," one of last year's
best-made films, - was nominated for
nothing;
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
Mary Jane Graff, a 10th-grader
from. Bellefonte who competed in the
solo, sextet and women's ensemble
for voice, said the experience really
helped her.
"I want to be a lawyer and you need
to know what you're doing in front of a
lot of people. You get on top of a lot of
situations."
Lori Bierly, also a 10th-grader from
Bellefonte, participated in the octet,
sextet, women's ensemble and ac r
companied four numbers on piano.
She said the experience gave her
confidence.
"It helps to know if other people
think I am good enough since I'm
going into music."
All of the students said they would
re-enter the festival next year.
Darhyl Ramsey, assistant professor
of music, said 50 to 60 people entered
the festival. He attributed the lower
than usual number of entrants to the
fact that SAT's were given Saturday
in most of the public schools.
Ramsey said at least two of the
students presently enrolled in the
School of Music competed in the festi
val in previous years.
One of those students, Deb Dorman
(6th-music education), said she would
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4). Neither was screenwriter
Lawrence Kasdan, who gave us "Body
Heat," "Raiders" and "Continental
Divide."
Oh well, why cry over spilled
nominations? My purpose is to throw one
more hat in the ring of Oscar predictions
for existing nominations and the
reasoning behind them. I have made the
following predictions on the bases of
critical praise, preliminary awards, box
office returns and past Academy voting
patterns.
Let's start with the big one, Best
Picture. I'm quite pleased with the
selection' of the.five nominees because
this year there is an actual race.
In the past three years, all the Best.
Picture winners ("The Deer Hunter,"
"Kramer Vs. Kramer" and "Ordinary
People") were cited heavy favorites
early in the race. This year, only two of
the five nominees, the British-made
"Chariots of Fire" and .the Canadian
produced "Atlantic City," can be ruled
out as hopefuls. The competition is
incredibly stiff, though, between the
other three, "On Golden Pond," "Reds"
and "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
"Pond" has incredible sentiment
behind it from the Academy and
snowballing popularity. "Reds" has
critical praise coming out of its ears.
"Raiders" has gargantuan popular
support and recently triumphed as a big
winner in several movie polls.
My prediction went to "Reds" when
the nominations first came out in
February, and I'm going to hold to that
prediction. No film has been so received
by the Academy in years with
nominations. (It copped 12 of them, more
than any single film has received in 15
years.) Also it leads the pack in
recommend that high school students
enter the festival because it's such a
worthwhile experience.
"I liked it because it offered a
chance to get music criticism in this
area of the state," Dorman said. "It
didn't influence my decision to come
to Penn State, but it gave me experi
ence performing. It's good to get
different viewpoints on the music and
it's a good way to meet new people."
Kathy Cox, an 11th-grader from
Bellefonte who played in the french
horn ensemble, said she never per
formed at the festival before, but she
has performed at auditions, districts
and regionals.
"Since I plan to go into music it
gives me a chance to play and learn
my weaker points," she said.
After the performances the stu
dents, hauling music cases and carry
ing sheaves of music, stood around
nervously, waiting to receive their
evaluations. Soon they would know
how they were rated in their treat
ment of tone, intonation, balance,
interpretation and music effect. After
they received the judges' comments
they quietly left with their parents or
music instructor, going home to prac
tice for next year.
COLLEGIAN
PREDICTIONS
BEST PICTURE:
"Reds"
BEST ACTOR:
Henry Fonda,
"On Golden
Pond"
BEST ACTRESS:
Meryl Streep,
"The French
Lieutenant's
Woman"
DIRECTOR:
Warren Beatty,
"Reds"
Clockwise from right: Diane Keaton and
Warren Beatty; Meryl Streep; Harrison
Ford; Henry Fonda and Katharine Hep
burn.
preliminary Best Picture citations.
If I had a preference, however, I would
give the Award hands down to "Raiders
of the Lost Ark:" None of the other films,
I think, achieved as much as "Raiders"
did in that it succeeded the most in what
it tried to be an intelligent, action
packed high adventure. Nor did any of
the others create a world as utopian and
precise as director Steven Spielberg,
writers George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan
and Philip Kaufman, and a superb cast
and technical crew did with "Raiders."
Finally, none of the other films, although
enjoyable, were as much flat-out fun. '
Moving on to the Best Actor category, I
really don't see how Henry Fonda could
lose for his performance in "On Golden
Pond." He's won about every other
preliminary award under the sun,
although a few went to the only other
nominee who could possibly win, Burt
Lancaster, for his portrayal of an aging
gangster in "Atlantic City."
Although many feel the Academy is
giving Fonda the award out of sentiment,
his wonderful portrayal of crabby retired
Professor Norman Thayer, Jr., would
get my preference vote. None of the other
five nominees (Lancaster, Warren
Beatty in "Reds," Dudley Moore in
"Arthur" and Paul Newman in "Absence
of Malice") created a character that was
as emotionally resonant or as engaging
to watch as Fonda's.
Best Actress: It is tougher to pick a
clear winner here. I'm going to quickly
narrow down the field, though. Forget
Marsha Mason for "Only When I
Laugh." Her nomination was a bit
surprising, and consequently destroys
her chances. Also rule out Diane Keaton
for "Reds". and Susan Sarandon for
"Atlantic City." Each is nominated for
Outrageous humor, strong vocals
make URTC's operettas a delight
By VICKI FERGUSON
Collegian Staff Writer
"An Evening of Three Operettas,"
as performed by the University Resi
dent Theatre Company in combina
tion with the School of Music, proved
to be an evening of delightful enter
tainment.
The show, which played Thursday
through Saturday evenings at the Pa
vilion Theatre, gave the audience the
chance to see three different styles of
opera in a single sitting. A sophisticat
ed, yet comic, 18th century operetta,
followed by a satirical look at justice
in the 19th century and finally a mod
ernistic roach's-eye view of life, were
presented. Each of the operettas,
while exemplifying various time peri
ods in history, was of a light amusing
nature.
In "La Serva Padrona," an 18th
century comic operetta by Seymour
Barab and Giovanni Pergolesi, ac
tions spoke louder than words. Tim
O'Neal Lorah stole the show as Ves
pone, the mute, yet shrewd servant
who tirelessly worked to outwit and
eventually enlighten his master. Lo
rah's boisterous physical comedy
made his final appearance as Cupid
sporting pink boxer shorts, heart-
her role in a film which also has a Best
Actor nomination, traditionally a jinx in
this category.
While Katherine Hepburn has a Best
Actress nomination for her performance
in "Pond," as does Best Actor nominee
Fonda, she is an overwhelming popular
choice and could possibly sneak away
with a fourth Oscar, becoming the most
awarded actor in Oscar history. But I say
Meryl Streep will win for her dual
performance in "The French
Lieutenant's Woman," as she has won
the most preliminaries.
Of the nominated performances I have
seen (I have not yet seen Streep's or
Mason's), my preference vote would go
to . Miss Keaton.
Best Supporting Actor is another easy
one. Sir John Gielgud, the overwhelming
critical and popular choice, is an easy
winner for his performance as Dudley
Moore's sharp-tongued valet in
"Arthur." He would get my preference
vote, too.
Best Supporting Actress: Maureen
Stapleton will win, by virtue of seniority,
for "Reds." (She has been nominated
since 1958 and has not yet won in three
previous tries.) Elizabeth McGovern,
nominated for "Ragtime," is cited as a
close contender but is a bit too young in
the business. Jane Fonda ("Pond") has
too much status as a lead actress to win
here. And Melinda Dillon ("Absence of
Malice") and Joan Hackett ("Only When
I Laugh") are both lacking in critical and
academy support.
My preference vote (I've seen all but
Hackett's performance) would go to
Maureen Stapleton, for her
distinguished, feeling portrayal of
anarchist Emma Goldman in "Reds."
Best Song: Another close race. The
overwhelming popular choice is
"Endless Love." But on a hunch I'm
going to say "One More Hour" from
"Ragtime." Why? Academy politics
The song's composer, Randy Newman,
was one of the most prolific musicians of
the '7os and is the son of distinguished
composer Alfred Newman. He has
himself written several film scores.
In his entire career, however, Randy
has had few commer :iat successes (the
exceptions being pop hits "Mama Told
Me Not To Come" an i ".3hort People")
and not a single laureate to his name,
despite frequent albums praised for their
shaped sandwich boards and toting a
bow and arrow an unexpected
showstopper.
Strong musical performances were
turned in by Joel Scott Westa as
Überto and Brenda Lee Harsch as
Serpina. In addition to the fine vocals,
the harpsichord provided an authentic
touch to the operetta's orchestration.
Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by
Jury," a 19th-century satirical operet
ta based on a case of breach of prom
ise, provided a confusing and lively
middle piece. The choreography was
a strong point in this operetta, as the
chorus of bridesmaids, spectators and
jurors executed the dancing parts
well.
Rick Lyon, as the judge, made a
grand entrance, which included an
unexpected presentation of his par
tially eaten sandwich to a front-row
audience member. His performance
throughout the piece continued in this
humorous vein.
Westa, as the counselor, again used
his strong voice to render a fine per
formance.
Sally G. Ramirez, as the plaintiff,
Ralph Williams Lyons, as the defend
ent and Charles A. Claus, as the usher
were not outstanding. Voice projec
tion and more energy would have
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Best Direction: Warren Beatty is the
heavy favorite for "Reds." He also gets
my prediction. Every indication says this
is the year for Beatty, who will be 45 on
Tuesday. My preference vote, however,
goes to Steven Spielberg for his maverick
job on "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Other
nominees include Hugh Hudson
( "Chariots' of Firev), Louis Malle
("Atlantic City") and Mark Rydell ("On
Golden Pond").
Best Screenplay Adaptation: Ernest
Thompson, "On Golden Pond." None of
the other nominees have an
accompanying Best Picture nomination,
almost guaranteeing "Pond's" victory.
Preference vote would go to Jay Allen
and Sidney Lumet for "Prince of the
City."
Quickly, here are my predictions in
Oscar's other categories:
Original Screenplay: John Guare,
"Atlantic City."
Foreign-Language Film: "Man of
Iron" (Poland).
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe,
"Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Editing: Dede Allen, Craig McKay,
"Reds."
Costumes: Anna Hill Johnstone,
"Ragtime."
Sound: Bill Varney, Steve Maslow,
Gregg Mandaker, Roy Charman,
"Raiders."
Art Direction: Richard Sylbert,
Michael Seirton, "Reds."
Original Score: Vangelis, "Chariots of
Fire."
Make-Up: Richard Baker, "An
American Werewolf in London."
Special Effects: Richard Edlund, Kit
West, Bruce Nicholson, Joe Johnston,
"Raiders."
So much for the Oscars. Have a good
day.
added to their performances.
The last of the operettas titled
"Archy and Mehitabel," by Joe Da
tion and George Kleinsinger, was a
bizarre performance, proving the
ways of cockroaches and men are
strange, yet exciting. This contempo
rary and imaginative story of Archy,
a cockroach poet, and Mehitabel, the
queen cat of Shinbone Alley, was truly
engrossing.
Lorah, as Archy, was again a strong
performer, singing and dancing on the
typewriter keys of newspaper man
Randy Miles.
Susan Martinelli, as Mehitabel,
proved to be a most promiscuous and
seductive leading feline. Her saucy
and unscrupulous gang of alley cats
were visually entertaining batting
two-inch eyelashes and provided
strong musical backup.
Performances by Karl J. Unter
holzner and David B. Howard were
less than memorable, evoking a ques- ,
tion as to their necessity.
But overall, the three operettas
were enjoyable performances. Evi
dent enthusiasm, vivid costumes and
sets and fine orchestral accompani
ment helped make "An Evening of
Three Operettas" a well-rehearsed
show of professional quality.
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devastating lyrics and musical
innovation, such as 1972's "Sail Away."
Now, I think, the Academy will take
advantage of its perhaps overdue
opportunity to put Newman on the niap.
My preference vote in this category
would go hands down to "Arthur's
Theme," a breezy, unpretentious little
tune that has a very good chance of
winning the award anyway. Other
nominees include "The First Time It
Happens" ("The Great Muppet Caper
Movie") and the theme from "For Your
Eyes Only." •
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I BEST PICTURE:
❑ "Atlantic City"
I ❑ "Chariots of Fire"
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❑ "On Golden Pond"
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❑ "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
I ❑ "Reds"
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I ❑ Warren Beatty, "Reds"
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I ❑ Burt Lancaster, "Atlantic
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I ❑ Dudley Moore, "Arthur"
I ❑ Paul Newman, "Absence of
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❑ Louis Malle, "Atlantic City"
❑ Mark Rydell, "On Golden
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Brian Johnson
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Richard Edlund, Kit West, Bruce
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ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY:
❑ Kurt Luedtke, "Absence of
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❑ Steve Gordon, "Arthur"
John Guare, "Atlantic City"
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❑ "Endless Love" (title song)
❑ "The First Time It Hap
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❑ "For Your Eyes Only" (title
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❑ "Dragonslayer," Alex North
❑ "On Golden Pond," Dave
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❑ "Ragtime," Randy Newman
❑ "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"
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❑ "Heartbeeps," Stan Winston
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