Paie 6 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Friday, June 12, 1992

Entertainm ent Movie reviews Church & Bible Quiz Hollywood gambles on summer releases The boyhood of notable Bible characters The summer box office level. sets are there with a mystical, By WILLIAM NED ANDREWS sweepstakes is now officially spooky atmosphere, “ Alien 3” The jokes, shoot outs, explo­ Th e most precious gift which one carries throughout life is the priceless ■ Underway as Hollywood looks much better than it is. sions and car chases are well store of memories of one’s childhood, and the further back one remembers, ^studios release their big guns. The best thing one can say handled by director Richard the more cherished the memory, as one’s destiny is often shaped in those Though "Batman Returns" is formative years. The Inspired writers of the Bible recognize the Importance about this film is that it ends Donner, but the final result is of the individual right freon the very beginning in presenting the biographies the most eagerly-awaited film, the trilogy. Sigourney Weaver another sequel that begs for of outstanding characters, often opening their stories, not just with the sub­ .some of the biggest films have tries very hard to lift this film series retirement. With all the ject’s birth, but even going as far back as the conception Itself. Match the opened here in the past weeks. to importance, but even she money it’s pulling in, clues in the left-hand column with the corresponding names in the right. Featuring comedy, horror, looks tired of her role as the however, "Lethal Weapon 4” 1. the unborn Infant who, while still in the violence and romance, these alien killer. When all is said cannot be far behind. wom b of his mother, Rebecca, struggles first movies of the season are a and done, "Allen,” the original ‘ ‘Enclno Man’ ’ with his twin brother, Esau, in an effort rather mixed bag. film in the series, is still the (Hollywood/Disney): Stupid is to be bom first a. Solomon "Far and Away” (Universal): classic. "Allen 3" is a braggart the best word to describe this 2. the young Hebrew shepherd boy, son of This is director Ron Howard’s seeking greatness and falling mess starring Sean Astin and Jacob and Rachel, who was sold into mother superior, Ardolino has slavery in Egypt by his 10 jealous sweeping saga of a couple’s a dream cast, which makes flat. MTV's Pauly Shore as two half-brothers b. Ishmael Search for land and fame in “ Lethal Weapon 3” (Warner misfits who dig up a caveman this "fish out of water” story 3. the Hebrew Infant, son of Amram and America. Based on the stories something special. Bros.): Yes, Danny Glover and and find sudden popularity. Jochebed, who was found by an Egyp­ Howard heard during his A fine supporting cast con­ Mel Gibson are back as the This was tried before in the tian princess floating down the Nile in a childhood, the film features tributes a great deal to the buddy cops with an uncanny lamentable “ Big Man on Cam­ basket c. Isaac Tom Cruise and Nicole Kid­ merriment While it won’t win knack for turning Los Angeles pus,” which no one went to the newborn Hebrew child who, with man as a mismatched couple any Oscars, "Sister Act” is upside down. Joining them in see. Pauly Shore guarantees his parents Mary and Joseph, waa forc­ ikrho find land and each other the violent fray are Joe Pesci, an audience for "Encino ed to flee to Egypt to escape the wrath charming, funny and a of the Jealous King Herod the Great d. Esau ih their escape to America to winner. who is completely wasted Man," which is really a more lie part of the great land rush. here, and Rene Russo, as a cop inept version of that other 5. the young lad who waa almost sacrific­ "Patriot Games” (Warner ed on an altar on Mt. Moriah by his ! Cruise and Kidman offer af­ Bros.): Harrison Ford takes who lowers herself to their turkey, "Wayne’s World.” father, Abraham, who was being tested fable performances, and over the reins as agent Jack by God for loyalty and obedience e. Jacob Howard’s direction is quick- Ryan in this second Tom Clan­ 6. the surrogate son who, with his mother, placed and often breathtaking. cy novel to be filmed. Other Movie ratings Hagar, was abandoned In the desert by If “ Far and Away” has a pro­ than Ford, "Patriot Games” his father, Abraham, in order to resolve a domestic dispute f. Joseph blem, it is that it appeals to a has little to offer. This is a The classification for the Rock-A-Doodle, A-I 7. the young Hebrew shepherd boy, son of limited audience« Still, this is suspense film without any real moral suitability of films Is Sleepwalkers. O another good film from one of determined by the United Jesse, who killed the Philistine giant suspense, as a group of ter­ Split Second, O Goliath with a stone from a slingshot g. Moses qur better directors, and it rorists target Ryan and his States Catholic Conference’s Thunderheart, A-III 8. the Infant son of King David and Dept, of Communications. White Sands, A-III j cjoes offer something different. family in a game of deadly Bathsheba, who was the center of great ; | "Sister Act” (Hollywood revenge. Everything is so well Year of the Comet, A-III attention and ceremony at this birth, % Sjtudlos/Disney): Director Theatrical Movies: even though he was not the king's put together that it all seems Alien 3, A-III EJmile Ardolino of "Dirty Danc- • A-I, General Patronage. first-born h. Samuel too smug and comfortable. The Babe, A-II • A-II, Adults and ipg” and “ Three Men and a Director Philip Noyce does lit­ 9. the boy whose mother, Hannah, had City of Joy, A-II Adolescents. dedicated his life to the service of the Little Lady" fame has pulled tle with the material, but he Class Act, O • A-m, Adults. o ff Lord in gratitude to God for having a minor miracle here. Since does get good performances CrlssCross, A-III • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ cured her of her barrenness i. David tjie well-documented feud bet­ from Ford, Anne Archer and Deep Cover, O tions. Classification designates 10. the first-bom son of Isaac, who was ween star Whoopi Goldberg James Earl Jones. “ Patriot Enclno Man, A-II certain films that, while not cheated out of his inheritance by his V and her employer, the Disney Games" could have been so FemGully, The Last Rain­ morally offensive in younger brother, Jacob j. Jesus V people, there was not a great much more. forest, A-I themselves, require caution it ANSWERBi POI !R6 :*8 -U ¡Q9 :3Q ¡fr « 6 'ÌZ :» I I deal of hope for the final result. "Alien 3” (20th Century Folks. A-m and some analysis. Is Ladybugs, A-II 1 ¡ ‘‘Sister Act,” however, Fox): Unfortunately, not even • O, Morally Offensive Lethal Weapon 3, O The word “Recommended" sleems to be destined for great a bald Sigourney Weaver can Newsies, A-II appears after the title of those Bishop W uerl on KDKA-TV success. With Whoopi playing save this bomb about the alien Passed Away, A-III films that merit such PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald W. Wueri’s television a. lounge singer hidden from being coming to a celibate Patriot Games, IV designation. show on Sunday, June 21, at 8 a.m. on KDKA-TV is titl­ the mob in a convent and Mag­ prison colony with Weaver, gie Smith as a very proper While all the creepy looking ed “ The Place of the Eucharist in Our Lives." His guests will be John E. Kunz, an attorney and former recipient of the annual award of the St. Thomas More Society, an association of Catholic lawyers, and alen d ar Colleen Gardner, supervisor of the radiology department Medjugorje. Also every Monday. Third and Hallam Sts. To reserve tions call Tim Beck, 854-5600. at Mercy Hospital. St. Malachy, Kennedy Twp. — space at $4 call Sylvia Mlhalic, Mass and prayers for healing, 222-6883. SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Ih this program, Bishop Wuerl explains the meaning 7:30 p.m.. Fr. Martin Barkin, FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Ladies Ancient Order of Hiber­ and importance of the Eucharist, and why Catholics SUNDAY, JUNE 14 celebrant. St. Joseph, New Kensington — nians — Day of recollection, 9 have such great love for the sacrament. SS. Cyril ft Methodius, WEDNESDAY. JUNE 17 Flea market. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Sisters’ The program, part of a continuing series based on a McKees Rocks — Flag Day bingo, Marian Movement of Priests gym, 1125 Leishman Ave. Also motherhouse. Conducted by Fr. catechism entitled The Teaching of Christ, also is 1-4 p.m., parish center, 109 — Cenacle, 7:15 p.m., St. Saturday. Indoors. Also food and Donald Fisher. For reservations shown on various cable systems in the diocese the week Cutler St. (one block from McKees Augustine Friary chapel. refreshments available. by June 14 at $12 call Sister Jean following the KDKA telecast. Rocks bridge). Also refreshments. THURSDAY, JUNE 18 St. Bernard, Mt. Lebanon — McNeil. 578-6225. Donation, $3. Separated and Divorced Art auction, 8 p.m., Clairvaux Group, St. Bernard, Mt. Hall, 311 Washington Rd. View­ SUNDAY, JUNE 21 •Unity•I Candle Sets A ddvsrtising It the life­ MONDAY, JUNE 15 Lebanon — Meeting and talk by ing and wine and cheese recep­ WPX3-TV, Channel 11 - Mass •Bulletin Covers line of any bmineis. St. Anthony, Bridgeville — Dan Carney on "Issues Relating tion, 7 p.m. Featuring works of A?Mt Informt potential for shut-ins, 6 a.m. •Wedding Party 0\fts cuttomen of your exis­ ! 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