pore map, nga ake “NPA aaa aia ore ee er ideo lews. aponsored by ‘Video Station ‘in the Skeena Mall 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). We may be critics, and therefore have similar -opinions on most of the movies we watch, but we don’t always agree. This article is dedicated to | those films which we have major conflicts of opi- nion. . The conflicts " POLICE ACADEMY 1, 2 and 3 ’ Patrick Mcintyre sat down among the multitude of people and got ready for another jaunt into movieland. From the opening scene of Police Academy, I thought I was watching ABC on a Friday night. Watching this little film flaunting caricature: who walk in the shadow of a massive cliche, I slow- ly became ill. I have never before seen a picture so unoriginal and bland. In thinking about the show, it almost seems like the script was originally written for television, but the producers decided they could make a lot of money if a little nudity was added, along with the occasional swear word. By the way, this review applies to the other Police Academy movies, except that they steal. from themselves as well. Philip Musselman I sometimes wonder why critics knock a movie because it doesn’t have Meryl Streep in it. Does everything revolve around plot development and dramatic heartaches? Can’t someone go to the ; movies for a laugh or do we have to sit through Gandhi over and over again? I like movies because they entertain, not because they make mazes in their plots. A movie can make you experience several emotions; laughter, concern, happiness, sadness, and a variety of other feelings that become memorable in one’s life. Police Academy movies were made to create laughter and nothing else, except money, of course. I loved E.T. . by Patrick Melntyre & Philip Musselman I went into the theatre expecting good things. I because it-made me feel the sadness and the hap- piness that it created. . . Police Academy ‘movies are to be funny, not complex. I like to laugh more than cry, how about . you? T laughed when I watched this film; that’s good enough for me. THE DEAD ZONE Philip Musselman | _ I didn’t particularly like The Dead Zone because it just seemed too depressing, but I admit it achiev- ed its goal which makes it a good.film, I guess it is .just.a matter of personal taste. , I suppose everyone has their own opinions about fixed atmospheres; in a way, everyone is a director. Some want drama, some want eerie scenes, some want fantasy, and some want majesty. People go to the theatre or watch videos to find ideas they relate ‘to and that is why there is so much variety. I have never really thrived on psychic phenomenon or supernatural occurrences because I find them better off unheard of. The film was -well made, and the acting was good. So if you are into psychic thrillers that deal in gloom, maybe you should take a look at The Dead Zone. Patrick Mcintyre Watching ‘The Dead Zone I became sharply, aware of the talents of both Christopher Walken and Canadian director David Cronenberg. Not on- ly is this film frightening in itself, but equally as frightening is the moral dilemma it introduces. The film is based on a novel by Stephen King, and this is probably the best screen adaptation of all his books. The Dead Zone is filled with grip- ping, three-dimensional characters that make the movie more believable. Christopher Walken is fabulous as the man who awakes from a five year coma to discover he has the power to see and change the future. However, this film doesn’t dwell on just the power, it revolves around the moral ‘responsibilities involved with the talent and the lives of the people in the Walken character’s world. Indeed, The Dead Zone is a little dreary, yet I feel it moved well and kept the viewer engrossed in the drama unfolding on the screen. It is ‘horror’ on the highest level. — Riverboat Days entertainment outlined TERRACE — The 1986 Riverboat Days ex- travaganza will take place from Saturday, Ju- ly 26 to Monday, August 4. by Phillp Musselman This year the River- boat Days celebrations will include pancake breakfasts, lots of spor- ting events, and dozens of family activities. Several of Terrace’s service clubs, merchants and local individuals got together to make sure that there is a good supp- ly of activities for en- thusiastic crowds. On the first day, July 26, activities will include a pancake breakfast, parade, the Kermode Canoe Regatta, and many other activities such as the Miss Terrace Pageant. On the last day, August 4, events will in- clude a Slo-pitch tourna- ment, a soccer tourna- ment, and a Paddlewheel Tavern. All the events surroun- ding Riverboat Days are posted in a scheduled provided in .the July 19-25 edition of Close Up magazine. Fifth annual banquet ; planned = =’ Mre. Elate Whitlow and Mra. Mabel oldest ploneers present at the 1982 Terrace oldtimers reunion. Mra. Whitlow, who was 91, still Hves with her sistera fn Usk during the summer and Mrs. Houlden, who was 94, Is living at the Terraceview Lodge. The Fifth Annual Oldtimers Banquet will be held this year on Fri- day, July 25 at the Terrace Hotel. Anyone who haa lived in Terrace for 30 years or more (since 1956) ia aligible and welcome to attend. Houlden were the - Terrace oldtimers Why not hire e student this week? Phone the Canada Employment Centre in Terrece et (638-7134. . — Hikers haven — Local author of “Hiking the Rainforest: Prince Rupert to Ter- race", Shannon Mark, displays one of the volumes, hot off the press. The book was a project taken up by three authors, who wished to show residents that there are places of Interaat to see in the area. Book on / local hiking trails published For those of you who are into hiking and en- joying nature at its best, a book has been publish- ed that covers over 52 trails in this area, by Phillp Musselman The book is called ‘Hiking the Rainforest: Prince Rupert to Ter- race’’, and is the result of an effort by three : authors — Shannon Mark of Terrace, Heather McLean of Prince Rupert and Peter Mair of Terrace, who is responsible for the mountaineering section. The trio of authors has lived in this area for quite some time and are all hiking enthusiasts. According to Shannon Mark it was easier to scout trails than do the writing for the book, but the publication was finally finished and ar- rived hot off the press on Saturday, July 5. “Everyone said that there is nowhere to go in this area, so we decided to prove them wrong,’’ said Mark. The book is the output of a two-year project that they had underway.” Hiking trails in the ‘ book cover fishing lakes, mountain trails, trails with historical _ backgrounds, and paths that just provide great scenery. For the tourist, these trails could be useful, if one liked hik- ing. For instance, the Kwinitsa Valley trail is the site of a salt evaporating plant. The plant was established by D. Whiteford in 1910 and today, you can still see some of the founda- tion, All of the treks are one day hikes at the most, but you can make them longer by slowing down to enjoy yourself, and there are distances, dif- ficulties, ‘and needed maps listed for each trail. Safety is stressed in the book, and suggested essentials for hiking trips are outlined, The book sells for $9.95 per copy and is available at local bookstores, sporting goods shops, etc. So far, 2000 copies have been printed, so get yours to- day. Border Barriers . Periodically there are proposals to ferce the entire 1,933 miles of the porous U.S.-Mexican border. About 28.5 miles are closed off with chain-link fencing, most of itin California. *‘Te’s cut with regularity. They make more holes than we can patch,’* says Verne Jervis of the U.S. Immigration and Naturali- zation Service. ‘It would be easier to guard the holes than patch them,”’