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THE RETRIEVER FEATURES MARCH 1, 1994 PAGE 9 An '8 Second' Look At the life of a Rodeo Star I NCIDENTALLY Story of Bull Riding Legend Makes Spectacular Viewing ... AROUND CAMPUS THIS WEEK The performances, however, are Pete Fitzpatrick March 9,1994 excellent. Retriever Staff Writer UMBC's contemporary art series PROGRESSIONS'94 continues with I admit I was a bit skeptical about a whirlwind solo recital by percussionist Patti Cudd at 8 PM in the Fine Luke Perry, a devout pretty boy, be- Eight seconds doesn't seem like it Arts Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more ing cast as a professional cowboy. information, call the UMBC Music department at 410-455-2942. should be a long time to do anything. Perry (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) was Of course when one factors in a coached by Tuff Hedeman on Frost's 1200 pound raging beast, things March 9-12 mannerisms and on the right way to seems to take on a different perspec- The UMBC Theater Department presents a studio production of Balm ride a bull. (Like there is a right way tive. in Gilead. Lanford Wilson's gritty urban drama, directed by Alan to ride a bull!) As a result, Perry turns Such is the world in which New Kreizenbeck. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM in a spotless performance as Frost. Line Cinema's 8 Seconds is set. The in the UMBC Theatre. Studio productions are acted and designed by In fact, all the actors do a really UMBC theater students. Tickets are $5 general, $3 students and senior recent offering from Academy good job in their roles. citizens. For reservations and information, call the UMBC Theatre Box Award-winning Rocky director, John But the real achievement of the Office at 410-455-2476. G. Avildsen takes a hard look into the film is its cinematography. The cin- life of a professional bull rider. On-Going ematically rich device of bull riding The flick focus on the true life The Emergency Health Services will be offering several CPR training really makes this film. It does through story of rodeo legend Lane Frost sessions this semester. The schedule is as follows: pictures what other films use dia- (Luke Perry). It follows Frost's ca- logue to achieve. The thing I kept Date Times Course reer as a professional bull rider from March 8,10 7pm-10pm b its infancy in 1983 when Frost came asking myself was: "How did they get those shots?" Some of the angles March 21,23 6pm-10pm c on the scene after winning the high April 4,6 7pm-10pm b on the bull-riding scenes just didn't school national championship to its April 23 8am-3pm b&c sudden, tragic end in Cheyenne, seem possible. May 10,12 6pm-10pm c Wyoming in 1989. The stunts were masterfully per- YOU MUST PREREGISTER BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE CLASS While following the dusty trail of formed. Kellie Frost and Tuff the rodeo-star's life, we come across Hedeman both performed their own stunt work, thus lending a true ele- Cost is $15 for b, $20 for c, and $10 to renew card. For more informa- Frost's courtship of Kellie Kyle tion, or to register, contact the Emergency Health Services at 455-3223. (Cynthia Geary), a professional bar- ment of realism to the movie. rel rider. The movie winds its way The one major disappointment of March 1-17 through many aspects of Frost's ca- the film was the soundtrack. One In observance of Women's History Month, the Albin O. Kuhn Library reer, from injuries to the constant would think with such big names as and Gallery will host an exhibition of works created by over 100 women Pam Tillis, Mark Chestnut and artists nationwide. The exhibition, entitled Her Hands will be on view pressure to succeed from both his March 1 through April 17. A reception to formerly open the exhibition is father and his fans. McBride & the Ride that the movie would have been full of memorable scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 from 6 PM to 7 Pm in the Library Gal- The movie as a whole is well done. lery. Following the reception, the public is invited to attend "Working The early part of the 8 Seconds is a songs, but it wasn't. I imagine this Women," a symposium on women's labor issues featuring speakers from bit choppy, but, given the amount of was an attempt to keep from alienat- the United States and Canada. Both events are free and do not require relatively unexciting material that ing you non-country types. You know registration. For more information contact Clara Marin Gray at 410-455- must be covered in a short span of who you are, don't try and hide it. 2065. time, this is excusable. The remain- 8 Seconds is a film worth seeing. Editor's Note: If you or your group want the campus to know about an der of the film moves along at a ©1993 New Line Cinema Corp. All rights reserved. The combination of excitement and gut-wrenching emotion works great. upcoming event, drop a letter by the Retriever office. The office is lo- steady, even pace. cated on the second floor of the UC, Rm. 219. Drop it off: Attention Fea- Not much can be said or done Luke Perry and Cynthia Geary star in 8 Seconds", a At the end, if I were not a real man, I tures. about the story line. It is, after all, a true life movie about the life of Lane and Kellie would have cried. true story. Frost Talk about bull! Pontiac Grand Prix's Equipped to Go Head-to-Head With Taurus Gregory J. Cosden the power window/lock/mirror Retriever Staff Writer switches and buttons. Windows and locks are backlit at night and the driver's window now features the de 1994 PONTIAC rigueur "express down" feature. GRAND PRIX SE Capping off this cockpit metamor- The Bottom Line phosis are a multitude of convenient storage holes and bins. The dash- Pluses: Re-styled interior board is permeated by all manner of right-on, polished powertrain, slots and dual cupholders. Above, a supple suspension, realistic pric- nifty slot has been formed into the ing, comfortable cabin. overhead dome light — perfect for a Minuses: Dated styling, bulky pair of Revos. doors. Even the tilt wheel lever action has The Bottom Line: Improved, been improved. Alas, Pontiac still refined and polished in almost insists on using the atrocious turn sig- every way, the 1994 Grand Prix nal/cruise control/wiper stalk— needs only a face-lift to be as something that was thankfully completely contemporary as missing from the old Grand Prix most competitors. cabin. Open or close any door and you What a difference a year can make. can't help but feel a little cheated. Take last year's Pontiac Grand Prix Ungainly, unwieldy and unconvinc- sedan which was reviewed here in ing when shut, these portals are about The Retriever a little over a year ago. the only serious complaint I have Nice car, but it really didn't match with the car. Buyers who shop Ac- Pontiac Motor Division up with the class sales leader, Tau- cord, Camry or even Taurus are sure Despite dated styling, the 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix looks like it could finally surpass the domineering Ford Taurus rus, all that well, particularly on the to notice their uncanny incompe- in total sales. inside. No airbags, poor ergonomics tence. and something I'll politely label a They sure do shut out the noise, son this '94 Grand Prix performs so know a tad more than we care to General has devised lately and that a very low base price of $ 16,174. For lack of substance — not the stuff of though. Minimal wind noise leaks admirably. A carefully revised around here. rigidity makes tuning a car's chassis that you get standard; dual airbags, '• sales chart success. from around the door or glass. In fact, "3100" (or 3.1 liter) V6 not only Ride and handling characteristics that much easier since excessive power windows & locks, fog lamps, .' Enter the 1994 Grand Prix. Oh, it there's really little noise of any sort raised horsepower from 140 to 160, remain similar to the '93 model I body flex or shake never becomes a air conditioning and four wheel disc . may look the same on the outside buL when cruising in the SE. Only the but cut noise, vibration and harshness drove. But that model tethered the factor — giving the car that confi- brakes. Add a few choice options like ' well... you know the cliche. A new distant hum of the tires remind you to barely noticeable levels. tires via Pontiac's "sport-tuned" sus- dent all-of-a-piece feel. anti-lock brakes, an AM/FM cassette interior with smoothly integrated that you're moving at all. Teamed with a seamless, electroni- pension resulting in a somewhat Traditional Grand Prix virtues, like player, rear defroster and cruise and dual airbags, major ergonomic up- Credit the Grand Prix's excellent cally controlled automatic, this suave harsher ride in exchange for very ca- room for five adults and a huge 15.5 y ou' re still out the door at 18K or so. ; grades plus a newfound sense of style aerodynamics and thorough sound- pair makes the business of accelerat- pable handling. cubic foot trunk with a low liftover Pontiac has answered the challenge ] combined with a healthier "3100" V6 proofing for this accomplishment.