18 Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 24, 1986 Video Views is basically a movie review article based on the ‘Four Star’’ method of rating movies (four stars being great, three being good, two being fair, and one star being poor). Patrick Mcintyre Friday the 13th Part 2??? ‘There is nothing better to watch.” That was what I said before I left with a friend to see Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives. Well, that wasn’t ex- actly’true; I could have watched the grass grow another inch, but my friend wanted to go to the movies, Since [ wasn’t particularly impressed with the idea of seeing The Karate Kid 2 again, we went to... the other movie. Having seen Friday the 13th — 3D, I was prepared for a lot of darkness, a lot of gore, a lot of quick shocks, a lot of dead teenagers and a lack of any story what-so-ever. This brings up the question: why would anyone want to see a movie like this for free, let alone dish out five bucks. Let's see if the five elements that I have introduced can tell us. Darkness: Not all that important in itself, darkness merely heightens the ‘‘suspense’’ and in- habits this particular series of films from beginning to end, Gore: Probably the only reason people go. There was surprising little gore (plenty of blood though) in Part 6, at least when compared to its predecessors. For the most part, I didn’t let the gore bother me, except for one scene. One of the camp counsellors springs three-dimensional form into this little one-dimensional world; this actress became solid and interesting — not just a sexpot waiting for a hatchet in the head. Watching her body being flung halfway out a window and then dragged back in again sickened me. The only way films like Friday the 13th can work as an “‘enter- tainment”’ is for the viewer to revel in the violence and not care who’s being killed. These movies are about violence and not victims. Quick Shocks: When you don’t care much about the character (even the hero(ine)), you can’t very well develop long term suspense. What one feels is anticipation of impending doom (usually only about one minute before the actual killing). This is followed by the sudden appearance of Jason (the Mad Psycho) in which the viewer is ‘‘quickly shock- ed’? out of his or her seat, and after you watch a lit- tle gore you can take a nap until the next victim shows up. Dead Teenagers: Unless a great deal of viewers are necrophyliacs (which I doubt), I don’t see dead teenagers being a reason for people going to Friday the 13th films. . So, does this answer our question? No, not real- ly. What answers our question is what people talk about after seeing a Friday the 13th picture. They don’t talk about darkness, or the dead teenagers. They only talk about the lack of story when they playfully ridicule the films, or the quick shocks when explaining why they lined up to pay $5 to see it. No, they don’t talk about how frightening it was when Jason jumped out from behind the bush; they talk about how he fired a flare gun into some poor sap’s mouth, or shoved garden shears into some guy’s eye sockets. . I could have attacked Friday the 13th Part 6 with both barrels, but I figure... why bother? Philip Musselman I would like to inform our readers about Patrick's leaving for UBC. So, from now on I will be doing the article solo. Patrick may write a Sew articles at Christmas break, but if not, he will be back in May. I would like to wish him the best of luck with his studies and would also like to dedicate this review to him Aliens (R): Rating * * * ¥2 I was really impressed with this film. Aliens seemed to do a few things that Alien did not do. One, viewers saw quite a bit more character development which made a difference when an ac- tor was in danger because that person was known to the viewer and it almost felt like the performer was a friend or aquaintance that was in danger. Video Views by Patrick Mcintyre & Philip Musselman A film that succeeds in character development can then focus on other aspects without worrying about the audience not being involved. Then the other aspects can be done with care and good film is produced. Aliens is an impressive film with fantastic special effects, a good story, and an extensive supply of tension. The effectiveness of the film can be felt from beginning to end and unlike some films, it looks good on the screen. Casablanca (PG): Rating kx ** Few movies like Casablanca have come to the screen. In fact, that is why it may be called a classic. Film making was not as promising as it is today, when this film was made. Meaning, budgets are bigger and technology is much more advanced. To tell you the truth, some of the footage in this movie is not so hot by today’s standards, but that is to be expected. Besides, it is the great stories and the great acting that makes the classics. Not many scripts are as delightful as that of Casablanca and that is unfortunate, but do not worry because there is always someone out there trying to get a film off the ground and not all of them can be destined for the ordinary. Casablanca is not only interesting, but it creates so much out of such a small set, in a way that TV sitcoms wish they could do. In all, the film is an ex- ample of cinematic art at its finest. Lawrence of Arabia (PG): Rating * * * * This again is a masterpiece of a film that has a great network of settings that are very scenic and pleasing. The acting is very profound; although I did not care for a homosexual Lawrence. I am not too knowledgeable of this part of history, but Ido feel that it is well represented and that the film is very powerful. sponsored by Video Station in the Skeena Mall Entries open for 1987 northwest music festival The executive of the Pacific Northwest Music Festival recently an- nounced that a syllabus is now available for the 1987 event. The syllabus lists the award winners from the 1986 Music Festival and describes all of the classes that may be entered this year. It con- tains advice for com- petitors and rules gover- ning the Festival which should be read carefully by all competitors and their teachers. The Festival will be heid from March 30 to April 11, 1987 and the entry closing date is January 10, 1987. The syllabus is now available at the following locations: Sight and Sound stores in Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert; public libraries in Terrace and Kitimat and Northwest Com- munity College offices. The syllabus can also be obtained by writing to the Secretary: Box 456, Terrace, B.C, V8G 4B5. The executive for the 1987 Pacific Northwest Music Festival are: presi- dent: Carol Zucchiatti, past president: Irma Brewer, first vice presi- dent: Norah Ferguson, second vice president: Marilyn Kerr, correspon- ding secretary: Bertha Watmough, recording secretary: Joan Sturn and treasurer: Toni Lyshaug. Please feel free to con- tact them if you would like to volunteer to assist with the 1987 Festival. Ancient ice altered northwest landscape The Terrace area rests within the Skeena River Valley where during the Ice Age a great continen- tal sheet of ice covered the Northwestern Coast and depressed it 300 meters below the present sea level. After the melting process began Pacific marine waters reached as far as 50 kilometers north. of Ter- race, Fhe present shore- line is 50 km south of Terrace. The retreating of the final ice sheet created a series of exten- sive flat deltas, which formed deposits at Kiti- mat, Onion Lake Flats, Terrace Airport, Kit- sumkalum Valley and Rosswood. Terrace * a Coming Events September — Conversational Franch workshop . No charge. Phone Norma Bohle at 635-4845. September — Toastmasters public’ speaking workshop. No charge. Phone Dick Evans at 635-6142. Sept. to Nov. — Prenatal courses at Skeena Health . Unit. No charge. Phone 638-3310. September 22 - 30 — The Arthritis Society (Terrace Chapter) plans a door to door canvass for funds In the Terrace and Thornhill areas during this week. Can-- vassers are badly needed to cover all areas. Anyone who Is able to canvass any small, area, please phone one of the following numbers; 635-5024, 635-3273 or 635-2415. Wednesday, September 24 — Totem Saddle Club an- nual meeting and election of officers at 8 p.m. In the library basement. All members urged to attend. New members welcome. Wednesday, September 24 — Uplands Elementary School Annual Family Night from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. All Uplands parents are invited and any other members of the Uplands community are welcome to attend. September 24; October 1 & 8 — Prospective foster parents are Invited to an orientation to fostering, spon- ’ gored by Social Services & Housing, 34-3412 Kalum Street, at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Lil Farkvam, 638-3379, for further info. Thursday, September 25 — Northern Delights Pre- order Food Co-op is having an ordering meeting at 7 p.m. at the library arts room. New members welcome. For more information, please call Maureen at 635-3487. Saturday, September 27 — The 4th annual Toy Run, sponsored by the Roadrunners Motorcycle Ciub In Ter- race, will be held at 2 p.m. Riders will gather at the weigh scales on the corner of Highways 16 and 37. Come and bring a toy, which will be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas toy campaign that benefits both Terrace and Kitimat. Sunday, September 28 — Terrace Pro-Life Education Assoc. 4th annual “Walk for Life”, beginning at Lower Little Park, Terrace Public Library at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. October 1 & 2 — Terrace Public Library pre-school storytime. Stories, fingerplays, puppets and fun for 3-5 year olds!, beginning on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Please register In advance. No charge. Call 638-8177. Wednesday, October 1 — The New Divorce Act workshop, in the Terrace Public Library from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Ed DeWalle from Talstra & Co. will pre- sent this NO CHARGE workshop. Everyone is welcome. ; Wednesday, October 1 — First meeting of the Support Group for Women who have been sexually assauited. Please contact Ginnette, 635-4042 or Marsha, 638-3325 for information on being involved. Sponsored by the perrace Sexual Assault Centre and Terrace Mental ealth. R.A.F.T. (Responsible Action for Teens) is looking for _yolunteers to assist with and/or supervise youth pro- . grams on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings starting October 1. 1f you could volunteer two hours of your time approximately every two weeks, please phone Rose Stevenson at 638-8466 or Comfort Osel- Tutu at 635-3917. — Saturday, October 4 — Terrace and Thornhill fire equipment display In the McDonald's parking lot from 1 to 4 p.m. October 7 - 28 — The Kinette Club of Terrace will be sponsoring the Red Cross Youth BABYSITTING COURSE for any boys and girls 12 years of age prior to Oct. 31, 1986. The course will be held at Clarence Michiel Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. A fee of $2 and birth cer- tificates must be brought to the first class to register. For further information, call 635-4635. Friday, October 10 — ‘‘Tales for Twos” at the Terrace Public Library at 10:30 a.m. This is a special storytime for two-year-olds and a parent. Please register In ad- vance. No charge. Cail 638-8177. Wednesday, October 15 — Home Security workshop at Caledonia High School from 7 to 9 p.m. Constable Harvey from the RCMP will be on hand to present this NO CHARGE workshop. Everyone is weicome. Wednesday, October 29 — The Terrace Catholic Women’s League will have its Annual Fall Bazaar from 7 to 9 p.m. As usual, we have tea tables, sewing, bak- ing, attic treasures, as well as our famous Cake Wheel and Bottle Table. Please come and lend your support. Friday, October 31 — Come to the Elks Hall in Terrace. The Etks and the Royal Purple are having a Hallowe'en party. Live music by the Nighthawks. Lots of prizes, free rides home, snacks, bunwiches, costumes, lots of fun for everyone! For more information and reserva- tions, call 635-7517 or 635-4605. Limited number of tickets available. November 7 & 8 — With the cooperation of the Terrace Community Band and the Terrace Theatre Alive Socie- ty, the Terrace Little Theatre will proudly present "Young Dracula” at the REM Lee Theatre, Nov, 7 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. § at 2 p.m. and & p.m. For more infor: mation call 635-9717 or 635-3768.