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Page 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, September 25, 1992 Entertainm ent Church & Bible Q u i z - M ovie review * H u s b a n d s and W ives’ com plex d ram a T h e life o f S au l By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS TriStar pictures presents a allows him to paint a canvas disillusionment and boyish The place of King Saul in the history of the Hebrews is quite secure for Jack Rollins and Charles E. of a romantic free-for-all in wonder, a man whose heart not only was he the first king of Israel and a great warrior but he was also a handsome man who stood head and shoulders above the people. But Joffe production of a Woody which there are no winners. plays him like a yo-yo. Juliette despite his power and popularity, he became a tragic figure because of his Allen film, "Husbands and Everyone is dynamically af Lewis amazes once again as the destructive force who can long-term love-hate relationship with one of his sons-in-law who proved to Wives." fected by the changes of the be a more popular hero with the subjects than the king himself. In his heart as their personal drive pin a heart down only to pull final and losing battle with the hated Philistines, he died in battle by his Ga.be...................Woody Allen for fulfillment cuts deeply into it to pieces. own sword rather than be captured and humiliated by the enemy. Match the entries in the left column with the corresponding names in the right. J u d y .....................Mia Farrow the hearts of those they leave Liam Neeson is quite good Jack.................Sydney Pollack behind. as Michael, caught in the web 1. his father a. Merab Romance too often turns of romantic intrigues way be Sally.....................Judy Davis 2. his wife b. Michal Michael.............. Liam Neeson into disillusionment and yond his innocence. Sydney 3. his first and favorite son, who c. Abner R ain...................Juliette Lewis abandonment through the Pollack is a comfortable Jack while Judy Davis is a remark was also his popular son- wonders of that litde, suppos in-law's best friend edly harmless, fling. Though able, energetic Sadly. Associate producer Thomas d. Jonathan the wisdom of hindsight is “Husbands and Wives” is 4 . his fourth son. who briefly Reilly/casting Juliet Taylor/co of a friend’s marriage ignites a succeeded him as king upon producers Helen Robin and Jo period of confusion for every truly a fine knowledge to have, not an easy film to digest, but his death it comes much too late and at this is usual with Woody seph Hartwick/executive pro one involved in their lives. e. David Allen movies. Here - though his older daughter, who was ducers Jack Rollins and When Jack and Sally sepa too high a price. promised in marriage as a re Charles H. Joffe/produced by rate, Gabe and his wife, Judy, The lesson Allen is willing his personal life is a mess - he ward to the young hero who Robert Greehhut/written and come to see themselves as to teach has come far too late daures to explore some of the defeated the Philistines but was given to another man directed by Woody Allen/a perilously close to that chasm. to inspire any hope of recon richest territory of his carreer. instead TriStar Pictures release rated When Jack moves in with ciliation. It is one thing to The process of re- f. Kish R. his lovely aerobics instructor, read the writing on the wall, evaluation of love and mar- 6. his younger daughter, who Judy helps her friend Sally get but quite another to heed it. riage, friendship auid trust in was given to the young hero There was a time when a in marriage as a consolation The wonderful cast brings light of heart changes makes Woody Allen film was an event back into the dating game by for Saul's reneging on his all to itself, a time when the introducing her to Michael, this statement home with a for a screenplay that is com original promise focus was on his latest screen one of her co-workers. As it deep, passionate force. plex amd confusing, a veritable hodgepodge of emotional 7. his son-in-law whom he loved g . R i z p a h endeavor rather than on the becomes painfully evident that Oddly enough, it is Farrow yet feared because he re turmoil of his personal life. Judy is die one who feels an who gives the finest perfor strife. sented the young hero's over Although most of his films attraction to Michael, her hus mance as the clever, hurting The writing and direction of shadowing popularity are personal, his latest work, band Gabe is being romanti Judy. Beneath her shattered Woody Allen, with his offbeat the judge and prophet who h. Shinoam one of his best, cannot be re cally, skillfully manipulated exterior lies a sense of ven sense of humor, still uncovers not only anointed Saul as moved from the personal cri by one of his students. Rain, geance and boldness which the more paiinful side of hu- king but also later anointed the young hero as Saul's suc sis of his life which has who plays with older men as if deepens her troubled mind man relationships. In a film billed as a comedy, Allen has cessor while Saul was still Spread across the media and they were her own personal and spirit. living tabloids. toys. Allen himself makes Gabe a actually crafted a sad com mentary on our times. the cousin of Saul’s who was i . S a m u e l ' • Aside from the custody bat The giftedness of Allen hollow shell of pained also his commander-in-chief tle being waged with Mia Far and confidant row in their current separa M ovie Ratings 10. Saul's favorite concubine, • J- Ishbaal i TL tion, “Husbands and Wives" who upon Saul's death cre (Ishbosheth/Esh- " ■ . The Bible is siili would still be a powerful ex The classification for the Singles, A-OI ated a court crisis by consort Baal/Ishvi) tf ploration of commitment, moral suitability of films is Single White Female, O ing with the commander- a best seller. trust, change and the complex determined by the United Sneakers, A-III in-chief emotions of the human heart. States Catholic Conference's 3 Ninjas. A-III Dot -36 ¡18 ‘»L :<10 :®s :pe -nz -it :sh3L»snv Dept of Communications. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Read It today! It recalls his finest work in Me. O “Annie Hall" and “Hannah and Theatrical Movies: Unforgiven, A-IV Her Sisters." Bebe’s Kids. A-II Whispers in the Dark, O •Bishop Wuerl on KDKA-TV As Gabe, a college professor Wind. A-ni 1 Bob Roberts, A-III • HTTSBtiRGH - Bishop Donald W* Wueri’s television* attracted to one of his stu Buffy the Vampire Slayer, A- • A-I, General Patronage. program on Sunday, 0eL 4 at 8 a.m. on KDKA-TV is ' dents, Allen looks at the un m • A-II, Adults and canny way the heart over Captain Ron, A-III Adolescents. titled "The Sacred Gift oT Wfe." , ¡ F His guest will he Sister Mary Noel Kemart, SC, direc comes logic in the heat of the Christopher Columbus, A-III • A-III, Adults. • A-IV, Adults with reserva moment. Affirming his senti Death Becomes Her, A-III tor of toe Holocaust Center. Seton HÜ1 College. tions. An A-IV classification ment that “the heart knows Diggstown, A-III Pittsburgh's longest-running show is jGritenkl&i#* §1, * ^ •'■-" I ' <•< wM ~//f Honeymoon In Vegas, A-III designates certain films that, m ovin g to a new home! '•"•la this program, Bishop -Wuerl discusses 'Why wfev what it wants," Allen actually | Beginning Oct. 22, "NUNSENSE" Husbands and Wives, A-III while not morally offensive in Should respect human life as a gift hum God. demonstrates that the heart is will be playing at the historic Little Nemo: Adventures in themselves, require caution The program, part of a continuing series based on a not actually the culprit in and some analysis and explana IRON CITY BREWERY Slumberland, A-I 3340 Liberty Ave., just beyond the Strip entitled "The Teaching of Christ," also is marital problems. Man Trouble, A-in tion as a protection against (3 minutes from Downtown) shown on varions cable systems in the diocese toe week .Usually the culprit is the Mo’ Money, O wrong lnteipretations and false And Now We're'a lack of meaningful commit Mom and Dad Save the conclusions. DINNER THEATRE following thé KDKA telecast. * - ■ \ With a Most Unique Menu ment in a disposable society. World. A-II • O, Morally Offensive The word " Recommended” N E W TIM E S If it isn’t working, then don’t Out on a Limb, A-III Every Thursday and Saturday appears after the title of those work at it. It is much easier Pet Sematary, O D inner. 6:30 - S how : 8:00 Finleyville parish celebration Raising Cain, A-III films that merit such Sunday Matinee and more convenient to dis Dinner: 1:00 - Show : 2:30 School Ties, A-II designation. FINLEYVILLE - St. Francis of Assisi Church will begin its pose of it. Call (412) 343-SHOW yearlong centennial celebration on Sunday, Oct. 4. Opening For Information or Reservations Jn this movie, the breakup ceremonies will begin with Bishop John B. McDowell presiding at the noon Mass.