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C$W£ Ow Is£I/M\ Mary Shelley's Frankenstein PAGE 10 THE RETRIEVER FEATURES November 8,1994 INCIDENTALLY ... AROUND CAMPUS THIS WEEK November 8 The Political Science Dept. is now accepting applications for its 1995 legal, politics/legislative, and public administration internship programs. Sophomores, juniors and seniors of all majors are welcome to apply. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in law, politics or govern- ment as well as an invaluable opportunity to meet and work with po- tential career contacts. Some internships offer stipends, and all grant a total of eight academic credits for work and study during the Winter and Spring semesters. Deadlines for the General Assembly internship application were Oct. 26; all others are due Nov. 16-17. For more in- formation, contact the Internship Coordinator at X2063, or stop by AD601 to pick up an application. November 8 As part of the Fall Film Series, the Department of Modem Languages and Linguistics will show Olympia, a film directed by Leni Riefenstahl, this is part II, entitled Fest Der Schoenheit (Festival of Beauty). The film is highly controversial for the fact that it was commissioned by the Nazis. The film will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in LH IV. The film is free and open to the public. For more info, call X2109 or X2003. November 9 The UMBC Department of MLL will screen films from the DEFA Documentary Series. DEFA was the only film production company in photo by Kyu Lee / Retriever Staff existence in the former German Democratic Republic. Screening dates The sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma rocked for 24 hours for the National Kidney Foundation, November 2-3 on the Plaza. are Nov. 9, Nov. 10, and Nov. 16. All screenings are from 7 to 10 p.m. in FA306. The films are free and open to the public. This is also offered as a one credit course (MLL 400B). For more info, call Renata Fischetti at X2003. C$w£ ow iS£i/m\ Mary Shelley's Frankenstein November 9 Running through the 12th, Boy's Life, by Howard Korder, directed parts that neither match nor work to- flat and exaggerated character. Of Branagh's work behind the cam- Cathy Dover by Xerxes Mehta. The Studio Theatre Production presents an acerbically gether; but it also has emotions and course, Elizabeth also happens to be era is as remarkable as his perfor- Jessica Greaves funny portrait of 1980's male behavior through the nights and days of a heart, something which Dr. Fran- his adopted sister. We never said the mance in front of it. A lot of the shots, Retriever Editorial Staff three young urbanites. 8 p.m. in the UMBC Theatre. Admission is $3. kenstein never bothered to consider. boy was completely normal. and in fact the film as a whole, will For further info, call X2476. De Niro's portrayal of the love- The element of gothic romance remind you of some of Hollywood's' What do you get when you add starved creature draws the audience makes this more than a horror movie. greatest flicks. The use of light and November 10 Kenneth Branagh, a huge balloon of into the rejection, betrayal and anger It's tempting to limit this film to Running through December 17, "The Theatre of Refusal: Black Art amniotic fluid, some really wicked shadow, blazing color, dramatic stair- which drive blood, gore and cases, and sweeping aerial shots are and Mainstream Criticism". Curated by Charles Gaines, this traveling looking machines, thunderbolts and ^^^ " "^^^ science fiction, him to seek re- ^^^^^^^^^^™ ■ ■ ™ throwbacks to Branagh heroes like exhibition from UC-Irvine traces the careers of African-American art- lightning, and lots of gruesome, sev- but the love ists and their relationship to the art press, galleries and museums. Fine venge on his "The film features incredible Orson Welles and David Lean. The ered body parts? creator. story between Arts Gallery, Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10-5. There will be a reception at piles of severed parts and buckets of A damn good movie. Another sig- cinematography, gorgeous Victor and 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 10. For more info, call X3188. blood would also make Wes Craven Unlike some other horror novel re- nificant differ- costuming, kick-butt writing Elizabeth pro- proud. Branagh upstages everything November 10 makes (ahem ... Draculd), Franken- ence between , , ,« , vides a strong Francis Ford Coppola did with stein lives up to and actually this film and and makeup that makes emotionaldriv^ Vocalist/guitarist Dave Goldman, who sings in 10 DIFFERENT Dracula, which is probably why surpasses the media hype surround- all other Freddy Kruger look like the for the movie. LANGUAGES, will be performing in the Pub at 9pm. Admission is ing it's release. The all-star cast, Coppola {Frankenstein's producer) retellings of Easter Bunny."> Their mutual FREE. Brought to you by SEB. which includes Kenneth Branagh Shelley's '.-. ';;, , . ; ;'. adoration is a wisely offered the director's chair to November 11 (who outdoes himself as both direc- gothic classic sharp contrast Branagh this time around. Toooooooooooogggggggaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! A Toga Party — Fri- tor and lead actor), Robert de Niro, is the attention paid to Victor to the creature's unfulfilled yearning Mary Shelley's Frankenstein gets day night, from 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m. in Patapsco Hall Community Room. John Cleese, Tom Hulce, Aidan Frankenstein's personal life. While for affection and acceptance. It's also a big fat Girls On Film **** rating. Admission is $1 or free with a canned food. ID is required, and off- Quinn and Helena Bonham Carter, is he is certainly a mad scientist, he is a gratuitous, but highly appreciated, While it's not for the queasy, it's campus students will be permitted. So come out and partake of the supported by incredible cinematog- also a dashing gentleman with a de- excuse for Kenneth Branagh to run wicked cool. It should also be re- food, drink and live music. raphy, gorgeous costuming, kick-butt voted lady. Victor's romance with around without a shirt on. Talk about quired viewing for any folks in the writing and makeup that makes Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) unfulfilled yearnings! We're royally Biology department who are of the November 11 Freddy Kruger look like the Easter gives a third dimension to a normally jealous of Emma Thompson. *sigh* mindset that "parts is parts". Bunny. SEB presents the bands Windowsill, TBA, Unified Funk, Ginseng, Despite a number of chronologi- and Sun of the Earth in the UC Ballroom at 7 pm. Admission is $3. cal jumps, the script flows beauti- November 13 fully. A rarity for Hollywood, this SEB and WHFS-99.1 present Adam Sandier, star of Saturday Night movie recognizes Mary Shelley's Live at the UMBC Fieldhouse. The show starts at 8 p.m. Discount tick- writing ability and stays faithful to ets are available at Videos Plus. For more info, call the UMBC SEB at the plot of her novel. The film fol- X3618. lows young medical student Victor V Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) On-Going through a number of personal trag- Every Wednesday come for a free dessert at the new "Beit Cafe", spon- edies which instill in him an all-con- sored by Jewish College Services. The Beit Cafe is located in MP102 suming passion to find a way to cheat from 1-2 p.m.. It's a great place to sit, relax and meet new people. For death. He forms a close alliance with more info, call Amy Ackerson, 542-4900, ext. 272. one of his professors (John Cleese), who has conveniently completed a The Emergency Health Services Associations of UMBC is sponsoring series of experiments much like the CPR Courses throughout the Spring. Currently offered is the American ones Frankenstein has in mind. Heart Association's B and C Courses to all those who are interested in Tangent: Keep an eye out for that learning how to save lives. wonderful monkey arm twitching on Course B is intended for the general public and will teach you CPR and its own and the bionic frog later on. First Aid for choking for adults and children or infant victims. Although Frankenstein receives an Course C is intended for healthcare providers (but open to all!) and ominous (and foreshadowing) warn- includes one-rescuer and two-rescuer techniques on CPR and First- ing from his mentor not to play God, Aid for choking for adults, pediatrics and infant victims. he can't resist the temptation to ful- The special sessions are offered for your club, your work place, your fill his dream — raising the dead. So community, your church, etc. For more info, call the EHS office at off goes Victor, shopping in the X3223. The first B & C Course is offered Nov. 19th from 9 a.m.-4 graveyard for some truly disgusting p.m., and you must preregister the Friday before the class. Classes will stuff — arms, legs, and we mustn't meet in room 324 or 323 in ACIV. forget the brain. For a while, you Psych majors who would like a quick and easy check of their progress might mistake the movie for that icky towards meeting major requirements are invited to try a new, "Psy- cable surgery show. In addition, the chology Major Requirement Checklist", which is now on the Student doctor scopes out the maternity Server for MS-DOS computers in the computer labs (ECS020 or 021). wards to obtain gallons of amniotic Just go to the lab and select the program from the menu (in sub-menu fluid (slime!), which when electrified 7: "Class Oriented/Instructional").
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