Page 16 — Pittsburgh Catholic, Friday. December 13, 1985 Entertainment

M ovie ratings M ovie review s The classifications for the Cheech and Chong's Corlscan moral suitability of films are Brothers. O determined by the United A Christmas Story. A-II States Catholic Conference’s Gotn' All the Way. O ‘Spies’fiat; ‘Holmes’ superb Department of Communi­ Irreconcilable Differences, A cations. III Johnny Dangerously. A-III M ovies at area theaters: The Karate Kid. A-II By Fr. PETER HORTON releases. pleasant films of the year In "Young Bemle Brlllstetn Brian Glaser Mikhail Baryshnikov Illuminates Sherlock Holmes.” This latest production starring Chevy Chase Mass Appeal. A-II The Muppets Take Manhat­ Columbia Pictures Presents a the screen with hts opening Spielberg production, directed by and Dan Ackroyd. "Spies L ik e U s" Agnes of God. A-IV tan. A-I (Recommended) New Visions Production of a Taylor performance of "Le Jeune Homme Barry Levinson (Diner), pays with Steve Forrest. Donna Dixon. Amadeus. A-II The Natural. A-II Hackford Film. "White Nights." et la Mort" and immediately tribute to the works of Arthur Bruce Davison. Bemle Casey Back to the Future. A-III starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, captures the audience In a Co nan Doyle In a delightful and screenplay by Dan Ackroyd and Bad Medicine. O Phar Lap. A-I (Recom­ Gregory Hines. Geraldine Page. performance that steadily builds to suspenaeful creation of Holmes's L o w e ll Ganx and Babaloo The Gods Must Be Crazy. A-II mended) Helen Mirren. Jerry Skoltmowskt greatness. His co-star. Gregory first case. Mandeb Produced by Brian Grazer King Solomon's Mines. O The Philadelphia Experi­ and Introducing Isabella Hines. Is excellent as Greenwood, When we first meet Holmes In and George Folsey; directed by Jagged Edge. O ment, A-II Rossellini screenplay by James the disowned American who tap college, he Is already known for his John Landis; a Warner Brothers Joshua Then and Now. A-IV Places In the Heart. A-II Goldman and Eric Hughes; dances for the Russian populace uncanny Intuition. Framed by a release rated PG. Krush Groove, A-II Protocol. A-II choreography by Twyla Tharp; and police. These two performances Jealous fellow student. Holmes Is One Magic Christmas. A-II The River. A-II produced by Taylor Hackford and are among the finest of the year, a forced to leave school, but not The appeal of Joining "Saturday Once Bitten. O The Secret of NIMH. A-l William Gilmore; directed by masterful combination of dancing before he realizes a pattern to a Night Live” alumni. Chevy Chase Plenty. A-IV The Seduction. O Taylor Hackford: a Columbia and acting. Hines and Baryshnikov recent series of deaths When a and Dan Ackroyd Is certainly a Rainbow Brlte and the Star A Soldier's Story. A-II Pictures release rated PC-13 and are surrounded by a supporting beloved If eccentric retired guarantee of box office returns In Stealer. A-I Strange Brew. A-III All. cast that Includes Geraldine Page professor, a personal friend of the die higher millions, but as "Spies Remo Williams: The Adven­ Sudden Impact. O Like Us" proves. It Is far from as Anne. Nikolai's manager, young sleuth, becomes a victim. ture Begins, A-III Supergirl, A ll certain excellence. Chase, so good Nikolai Rodchenko, a world director Jerzy SkoHmowskl as a Holmes Is drawn Into his greatest Rocky IV. A-III The Terminator, O In "Fletch," and Ackroyd. coming off talent, a Russian ballet legend who KGB official, and Helen Mirren as adventure. Into this adventure, he St. Elmo's Fire, O Windy City. A-III the Klrovdlrector and Nikolai's first draws Watson and Elizabeth, hts the successful "Ghostbusters." are defected to the United States. Is Santa Claus: The Movie, A-II The Woman In Red. O love. The weakest member of the closest friend and his first love. The a pair of Inept American agents now facing the unthinkable as the The Sliver Bullet. O cast Is Isabella Rossellini, daughter game, as Sherlock would say. is sent to Afghanistan who end up Jet In which he Is flying to Japan Target. A-II • A-I. General Patronage. of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto afoot leading to a mysterious behind Russian lines. If this makes an emergency landing In That was Then. This Is Now. • A-II. Adults and Rossellini. In her film debut as Egyptian cult and a plot for revenge. sounds like the Inept team of Siberia Suddenly, this brilliant adolescents. Raymond's wife. While her part Is The warmth with which the early soldiers from "Stripes." Bill Murray O dancer Is thrust back Into the To Live and Die In L.A.. O • A-III. Adults. oppressive atmosphere that stifled not large and Is poorly written, she friendship is explored Is worth the and Harold Ramis, it's because the Wetherby. A-III • A-IV. Adults with reserva. his freedom and his artistry. The adds nothing to the role which price of admission In Itself. game Is the same with only a Young Sherlock Holmes. A-II tions. An A-IV classification KGB uses the opportunity to unite could easily be dismissed. Nicholas Rowe and Alan Cox are change of location. designates certain films that, him with another dancer. Raymond "White Nights” Is a compelling perfect as Holmes and Watson, Movies on Home Box Office: while not morally offensive In Greenwood, an American ex­ drama with a keen sense of emotion young students In a life and death While "Spies" has some comic themselves, require caution patriate and disenchanted Vietnam which radiates from Its stars. While game collecting evidence as well as momenta notably In the training and some analysis and explana­ Veteran now living In the U.S.S.R the screenplay Is a bit too "pat." the familiar trademarks. Elizabeth Is sequences. It plays like a skit gone American Dreamer, O tion as a protection against and married to a Russian citizen. acting and the dancing raise the wtnnlngly performed by Sophie on too long. Blrdy. O While they share the common bond film to the level of the extraordinary. Ward and Anthony Higgins Is Body Double. O wrong interpretations and false Ackroyd and Chase seem trapped of the dance, they are at opposite This Is a creative. Intelligent and creep! ly good as a faculty member The Bostonians. A-II conclusions. ends of the political spectrum. Out stunning motion picture. with a hidden past. by the material rather than The Bounty, A-IV • O. Morally offensive. Inspired by IL Stupidity Is only of the tension of their dancing and While the familiar Spielberg Breakln' 2 Electric Boogaloo. The word "Recommended" funny for so long, and director John their forced companionship there Paramount Pictures Presents a penchant for special effects A ll appears behind the titles of Landis ( "An American Werewolf In will arise an unbreakable covenant Steven Spielberg presentation of a becomes readily apparent, the Broadway Danny Rose. A-III those films that merit such London", "Animal House") settles of friendship. Barry Levinson film, 'Young effects enhance the story rather Cal. A-IV designation. This Inventive, energetic Sherlock Holmes." an Ambltn than detract from It. This Is an too often for stupidity. Struggle as they might Chase and Ackroyd are scrrenplay Is the basis of "White Entertainment production In Ingenious entertainment for adults done In by the slimness of the Nights" the new Taylor Hackford association with Henry Winkler and adolescents, a superior holiday Local TV, radio material given them by screenwri­ ("An Officer and a Gentleman". and Roger Blmbaum. starring treat. "Young Sherlock Holmes" TELEVISION PROGRAMS ters. Ackroyd. Lowell Ganz and "Against All Odds”) film named for Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox. Sophie combines Innocence, adventure SUNDAY Ward, executive producers Steven and suspense Into a fast paced Babaloo Mandel. the phenomenon of the endless Channel 11 Mass for shut-ins 6 a.m. days of the Siberian summer. When Spielberg. Kathleen Kennedy and motion picture with a surprise DlrecUons 6:30 a.m. "Spies Like Us" Is a harmless Channel 4 the KGB places Nikolai and Frank Marshall, written by Chris ending which follows the final Channel 2 Insight 7 a.m. Raymond together In an attempt to Columbus; directed by Barry credits. Director Barry Levinson attempt at comedy that falls flat on Channel 3 Mass 9 a.m. (dally. 8 a.m.) convince the Russian to dance at Levinson; a Paramount Pictures has another triumph to add to his Its face. While it will surely be a (Armstrong Cable) the Kirov In Leningrad, the film release rated PG-13 and A-ll list of credentials and Spielberg financial success. It is a ridiculous Channel 23 Mass 10 a.m. becomes an explosion of superb recommended. uni tea his magic with the legendary motion picture with only a few (Pittsburgh cable) detective In another excellent film scenes of merit. Chase and Ackroyd Channel 9 To Teach As Jesus Dally. 9:30 a.m.. choreography and solid suspense 1:30. 5:30. 9:30 p.m Imagine the first meeting of recommended for adults and are much better than this Even the (Pittsburgh cable) (Aux. Bp. Bosco) While the plot of the film Is Channel 9 "Glory of God" Noon (also Tuesday. farfetched and the portrayal of the Sherlock Holmes and his faithful adolescents. title song by Paul McCartney Is 6 p.m., Channel 40) nothing more than a lot of loud Russians Is a bit too stereotypical, companion. Watson, as college SATURDAY the performances of the lead actors students and roommates and you Warner Brothers presents a noise about a film which has little Channel 40 Fr. Manning 1:30 p.m. will discover one of the more Landts-Folsey film an A A R . R- to praise. make It one of the best holiday Channel 40 Fr. Bob MacDougall 2 p.m. (also Thursday. 6 p.m.) T u n e d i n RADIO PROGRAMS SUNDAY WEDO 610 Paullst News 7:45 a.m. Miracle needed to save ‘Hell Town’ WEDO 810 To Teach as Jesus 8 a.m. WEDO 810 Pro-Life Perspective 8:25 a.m. opened again. I'd be delighted to do the show. I believe It's worth saving: Dr. John Wlllkie By JAMES BREIG actor, who plays Fr. Noah Rivers on It. But the network didn't ask me to It has been Improving and the WEDO 810 Byzantine Mass 9 a.m. "Hell Town” Is dead and It will the program. Is hoping viewer Sacred Heart Program 9:30 a.m. hold the company together." program's abortion episode gave WAVL 910 take a miracle equal to the original support will perform that miracle. WJLY 1050 Black Catholic Chapel 10 a.m. On the other hand, the network the pro-life view Its strongest Resurrection to resuscitate It. In a phone conversation from Los of the Air has not been totally firm about Its support to date from a network according to the show's star and Angeles. Mr. Blake spoke with me WARO 540 Mass from St. noon about NBC's cancellation of the cancellation of the show. Some show. Patrick, Canonsburg producer. Robert Blake. But the 'That episode was personal to Wednesday night series which is leeway has been left for viewers to WESA 94 Croatian Program 12:30 p.m. me." Mr. Blake said In response to focused on a ghetto parish. change the corporate mind. An NBC WEDO 810 Bishop Connare 2 p.m. my compliment on the segment. "It Irish Hour with 2:05 p.m. "I'm ready to go tomorrow," If spokesman told me that Brandon WKPA 1150 was a debt that goes back 20 years M. Folan xV\i! e /<"v NBC were to change Its mind, he Tartlkoff, the man In charge of and there's no way to fix It. Maybe WSRU FM 90.1 Upon This Rock 4 p.m. I A t K S IX » ' IM told me. 'There's no question: making the decisions about the the show will save some other (From Newman viewer support can do anything." show, "might change his mind If a Center. Slippery Complete line of Western babies out there. Anytime I can. Ill Meanwhile, he has closed down miracle occurred and there were a Rock Univ.) and English Riding pay that debt off." production of the series, which still groundswell of support." WEDO 810 Catholic News 6:30 p.m. Although he declined to elaborate 8 p.m. Equipment and apparel has a few episodes stockpiled to last Mr. Blake thought he had that KDKA 1020 Amplify on the "debt" the actor did say that through the end of the year. support. “My poslUon." he said, Pre-Holiday Sale "the episode has been In my mind MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY "I can't spend tens of thousands “has always been that 1 wanted to go for 10 years. Several of the episodes 9:30 a.m. 10% off all In-stock Items of dollars to maintain the church up against Dynasty.' that I would WEDO 810 Fr. Al Lauer were things that I needed to say for ("Dally Bread” ) and cars and stair," Mr. Blake be number two this year, but that R o u t e 5 1 9 personal reasons" WEDO 810 Fr. Michael Salvagna 10:45 a.m. explained. "1 have to shut It down, when summer came. I would get a Eighty-Four, PA He also defended his portrait of WEDO 810 Fr. Tom Smith Show 11 a.m. (Wednesday) but that doesn't mean It can't be Jump on them. It's not possible Father Rivers against criticisms WEDO 810 Fr. John Bertolucci 11:30 a.m. (412) 225-2888 right now to cut Into 'Dynasty.' That Fr. John Powell 11:45 a.m. (Thursday levelled In this column by two real WEDO 810 would be like beating 'Cosby.' But WPLW 1590 As The Spirit 3:30 p.m. I’m firmly convinced that "Hell life priests who found his character Leads Town' would have beaten 'Dynasty' too violent and sexist. WPIT FM 101.5 Rosary 7 p.m.(daily) Psst...It’s In the summer." "I’m primarily a showman." he SATURDAY answered. "My Job Is to entertain. A But the series won't get the WEDO 810 Crossroads 7 a.m. Clearance Time chance to do so without an priest's life is a dull life, like a WEDO 810 Sound & Sense 7:30 a.m. outpouring of viewer support. Mr. doctor's or a cop's. What I have to do WEDO 810 "Religion In 8:15 a.m. Blake has asked fans to write letters is make a show work by being the News" At Newman’s to local newspapers, the local NBC colorful and entertaining. If I'm WEDO 810 News from 8:45 a.m. Christian Associates affiliate and Brandon Tartlkoff (at lucky and clever enough to do an episode on abortion while I'm WPIT FM 101.5 Crossroads 1 p.m. NBC. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New WEDO 810 Voices of the World 6 p.m. York. NY 10112). entertaining, then I’m doing God’s Although I've had doubts about work."

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