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the futuristic drama, where feudalism rules, Williams’ char­ acter, Abby, lives in a small run-down village. There is a scene in the , after Abby and Costner’s Postman have a moment, where she goes back to her husband and does her daily morning chores peeling some sort of starchy post- apocalyptic vegetable. Originally the script called for her character to be tending a quaint litde garden, but this previ­ ously unknown actress, in the middle of an $80 million epic with the backing ofWarner Brothers studios, Kevin Costner and some of the biggest producers in Hollywood, decided to speak out against Abby*s assigned action. “It was all rather like Martha Stewart,” Williams begins. “I was sitting at home in London, terminally unemployed, the wolf at granny’s house, the table full of fidgety film critics thinking it was time to give up acting, when Kevin Costner from across the country have cloaked themselves to disguise rang me up and asked me to be in his new movie — so I said their true carnivorous intentions toward Little Red Riding yes, strangely enough.” Hood. It's not even lunchtime on a Saturday in early December, Last night, in the rain, after the longest cross-town jour­ but for a table full of voracious film critics dinner has just ney in the history of LA . County from Beverly Hills to Bur­ been served. Having been hand-picked by Costner himself bank, film tastemakers from across the country screened to assume the role as the female lead in his latest attempt at “The Postman.” And this morning Williams sits with her an epic, "The Postman,” 29-year-old London actress Olivia seltzer water, unaware that at this point, with one or two mi­ Williams is in the middle of dealing with becoming a Holly­ nor exceptions, no one sitting at the table with their note wood “it” girl. And she’s about to receive her first taste of pads, Bics and tape recorders actually liked T h e Postman.” Americana at its best. Like the dysfunctional family at Dis­ In fact, mere moments before her fresh face was brought into neyland, the pushing, shoving and shouting is about to this feeding frenzy, a balding, overweight man from the “My activity was to be potting pansies, and I said ‘Hey, come begin. Midwest stated he liked Costner’s last project, the abomin­ on, guys. W e are feeding ourselves here. You know, surely if How did he find you? W hat is your previous experience? able “Waterworld,” better. they have a garden, it’s going to be full of food, and if she’s How many roles have you had? What programs have you It’s not Olivia or her performance or the performance of doing anything, she’s digging turnips.1” been in? How old are you? Where are you from? What about co-stars Larenz Tate (“Love Jones”) and Will Patton (“No A t this point one of the three female writers all clustered at your family? Blur or Oasis? Way Out”), though, that they are after. Their performances one comer of die table pipes up in general astonishment: A barrage of questions come in fast and furious from were just fine. Behind beady little eyes around the room (and “You told them ... and they listened to you?” chubby men with silver hair and breathing problems. Sitting we’re not talking about agents here), these critics have only “I was quite amazed by that, too, at the time,” Wiliams re­ up straight at the edge of the oblong wooden table in the soft one agenda: get Costner. And they will use any means neces­ plies. “I was just gonna try this and see if this worked. I t was folds of a dark velvet coat that highlights her translucent, sary to get him, even manipulating inexperienced, fresh- quite late on and I'd been extremely obliging for the last three flawless skin, Williams takes a few pulsed breaths and begins faced foreigners. her first press junket. W hat W iliams is not privy to is that After flattering her with feigned interest, Wiliams gives questions of apparent general interest are red herrings. Like them an inlet through which they can seek out their prey. In See M AIL, p.3A 2A Thursday, January 15,1998 Daily Nexus

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months, and I thought maybe I’d try and just have that one objection. “It had just started to rain when I said it, so we couldn’t have shot straight away, and they had time to throw away the pansies and dig ÉP1.«1— : HENRY W9 up the lawn. The man whose house it was looked a bit upset at what they did to his gar­ den. After that, I felt rather guilty.” W hat originally started out as a planned ambush of Costner, and the uncontrolled ego they see him as having, has reached an unexpected turn. Litde Red Riding Hood has managed to stave off the wolf with a sur­ prise treat from her basket. Now, Williams’ own headstrong qualities, not unlike her character in the film, have sparked real inter­ est from the critics. A change of plans has ensued, and instead of hammering her with Campbell Hall questions on their warpath to Costner, they’ve taken an aside with Olivia. One they might not return from. 8:00pm : After getting an English degree at Cam-., bridge, they find out, the daughter of lawyers $15acneraÌ I was encouraged to take up a profession “more interesting” than the family tradition. session with Kevin Costneris ego is gone too. Tickets on sale at the AS Ticket Office So, with the encouragement of her parents, At his press conference later in the day, Charge by phone: 893-2064. For more info call: she pursued acting and won herself a place at Kevin Costner will be asked why he selected 893-2833. the Royal Shakespeare Company. the unknown, unemployed Olivia to be in For three seasons, Williams took her turn his new movie. They know he had his pick of in different productions, mostly in roles that females. They also know that his selection didn’t actually have names. In Richard III for female lead in “The Postman” would be­ she toured America as an understudy — and come a Hollywood “it” girl. They know something else. whomever he chose would not have her own “I was that kind of universal nonspeaking choice: dozens of big-budget scripts. They woman. I came on as a nurse in Act 1, a maid know that for this girl the word “struggling in Act 2 and a whore in Act 3.” artist” would no longer apply. She did a small television drama and did a W hen someone finally vocalizes the ques­ film in Belgium. And to be quite blatant, tion as to what made Williams the one, he when “The Postman” landed in her lap, Oli­ genuinely conveys that there was some spark via''wasn’t really doing anything. She was in her acknowledgedly awkward audition “watching daytime television and applying tape. for a law conversion course at the time.” “Her audition wasn’t that great, .but she “And resting?” asks one of the gentlemen smiled,” he says. now smitten by her frankness. A simple smile from a girl about ready to “Resting’s such an inappropriate word for chuck it all in for that law degree, and he it,” she replies to a charmed laugh that erupts knew she was the one. She had a special from the table. She’s on a roll now, and the spark that charmed Costner and a movie stu­ Tucs. Jctn.20 unnerving atmosphere emitted from the dio as well. The critics get their answer, but table when the press junket began is now they already knew. 8 & 10:00pm At Ridgemont High gone. For the rest of her interview, the ob- — Jolie I. Lash Tix:$3stu $5gen Only the Rules get Busted!

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We’ve all heard the phrase “give credit Needless to say, “Wag The Dog” is dark where credit is due” at some point in our and mean-spirited, but that’s what makes it lives, but have you ever heard the phrase so much fun. It’s nice to see a movie that “give credit where credit is due, unless you’re couldn’t care less about political correctness. working on a massive government cover- De Niro and Hoffinan are great in the film, up”? Probably not (except for you X-philes and they appear to be having a blast playing out there). But director Barry Levinson’s such manipulative characters. Anne Heche new political satire “Wag The Dog” tackles is also good in the film, playing it straight (no this, and other clever concepts, and gets pun intended), as her character must con- great results. Two weeks before the president is favored stantly react to Hoffman and De Niro’s devi­ to be re-elected, allegations that he had sex ous ways. with a girl scout in the Oval Office emerge. Although the idea of tricking the Ameri­ The president hits the panic button, and in can public through the media was fascinat­ comes mysterious spin doctor Conrad Brean ing, the most interesting aspect of the film (Robert De Niro). Brean’s solution: Create was Hoffman’s character. After completing an even bigger story to divert the public’s at­ the best work of his career, Motss realizes tention from the sex scandal. But since few that he can’t tell a single soul about it, or he’ll stories are as involving as sex scandals these be killed. This moment is oddly moving and days, Brean decides to sell the. public on the a sly tribute to Hollywood producers, who ultimate story: war. rarefy get the treatment that stars and direc­ So who do you go to in order to create a tors do. It’s sad to think that Stanley Motss war? The Secretary of Defense? How about would have to join the likes of the guy who Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin played Sltippy on “Family Ties,” Andrew Hoffinan)? Brean asks Motss to produce his Ridgley (the other guy from WHAM!) and war, or “a pageant” as he calls it, and Motss is Andy Richter as stars who brought us great giddy about the opportunity to manipulate (sometimes cheesy) entertainment, but will the entire American public. never earn the credit they truly deserve. Before you know it, Motss is in the studio Patrick Reardon producing computer-generated images of war-torn villages in Albania, (yes, we’re at war with Albania), having Johnny Green (Willie Nelson) compose a theme song for the war, and having the Fad King (Denis Le­ ary) come up with a horde of gimmicks and merchandising opportunities for the war. But all of this is nothing compared to what happens when they try to pass off psychotic, nun-raping military prisoner William Schu­ mann (Woody Harrelson) as a hero of the Dustin describes the final scene in Boogie Nights Ooh. Foxy Lady

W ith the film “Jackie Brown” having come out on Christ- Quentin also seemed chained down by his mostly linear for­ son), and tells Ordell she is going to help him smuggle in mas day, it appears that writer/director Quentin Tarantino mat, which made for some ridiculously drawn out scenes, even more money right under the nose of a wily ATF agent thinks he has somehow blessed us with a gift. And a surprise However, the 70s-themed soundtrack, featuring classic soul (Michael Keaton). W ith the help of veteran bail bondsman it was. Samuel L. Jackson has a different hairdo every scene, tunes from the likes o f Bobby Womack and The Delfonics, Max Cherry (Robert Forster), Jackie sets this brilliant plan

Robert De Niro plays a washed-up criminal and gets pissed was funky as usual. into action, and what's more, she juggles these two sides off only once, and most of all, the violence level was consider­ “Jackie Brown,” which is based on Elmore Leonard’s while not lying to either; à moral message straight to the ably low (for a Tarantino movie, that is). rfimp. novel “Rum Punch,” stars Pam Grier as the tide char­ heart, Quentin. One disappointing aspect — it wasn’t the epic Tarantino acter, a flight attendant who gets caught smuggling a whole Although the premise of the movie is revealed early on and dialogue that made it funny, but rather a more non-verbal gangload of cash from Mexico into the U.S. She tells the po­ the progression thereafter is somewhat predictable, it de­ style of actions and interactions that he relied on for humor. lice she will help them nab Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jack- serves one and a half thumbs up Eric-Cinnamon

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Despite spectacular reviews from the na­ comes onto the scene. A loveable but rebelli­ staging the “Terminator” films, is all at sea footage of the reconstructed one. tion’s critics and phenomenal success at the ous brat who sleeps rough every nightyet still here in a job that requires more than simply It’s a pity he didn’t leave it there. Instead box office (already over S200 million in the manages to wash his blonde hair daily, he is supplying Amie’s next 'wisecrack. It seems he leaves no cliché unturned, with characters U.S. alone), writer/producer/director James dressed in period garb, but might as well that the only thing that he understands about so thickly painted, they undermine every­ Cameron’s “Titanic” is a washout! Cameron have stepped out from a rap video for all the an “epic” movie is that if s very long. The real thing that happens. Somehow it just doesn’t makes the big mistake of writing the feeling of 1912 he conveys. Not only does he story of the Titanic is extraordinary in itself ring true. To use the maritime metaphor just screenplay himself and it’s clear from the re­ travel the world living off his wits, but he’s and needs little embellishment. one more rime: Unless you come only for the sults that he and realistic characterization go also an accomplished and sensitive artist as At rimes we get glimpses of the sleek and action thrills, then give "Titanic” a wide together like oil and sea water. While some well. (How’s that for believability?) Strolling purposeful vessel the film might have been berth. ____ of the visual effects are breathtaking, the hu­ the deck, he makes his first big speech to the rather than the bloated wreck it turned out to Martin Knight man element is so simpleminded and dia­ love interest Rose (Kate Winslet), ending be. Cameron sets the scene for the sinking logue so flat you can’t wait for the iceberg to with “You could just call me a tumbleweed superbly, cleverly even fitting in computer arrive. The film is so long that it seems like blowing in the wind.” Take this man by am­ animation, and makes the enfolding disaster the voyage was actually filmed in real time. bulance to die nearest that much more fascinating and beautiful. In stormy water already, things realty run immediately! Beautiful, too, is the way the underwater se­ aground when star Leonardo DiCaprio Cameron, who did such a good job in quences of the actual ship are merged with

The film comes offless like a professional job than like the To keep it simple, “Firestorm” is the bastard child of product of some Hollywood director’s k d who got ahold of “Backdraft” and "Twister,” which is what passes for genius in daddy’s camera. Which is a surprise, considering that the di­ Hollywood. rector is , the cinematographer from “Dances The film stars ex-Raider Howie Long (who played one of W ith Wolves” and several other beautiful films. But there’s the henchmen in “Broken Arrow”) as Jesse, a “smokejum- just no excuse for this film. It’s not bad ifi that it makes you per.” A “smokejumper,” for those of you who don’t know, is a conscious of it and you want to leave, like “Turbulence” did forest-fire fighter that parachutes into the middle of a blaze. — but let’s just say I saw the matinee, and by dinner I was try­ The film’s plot centers around a prison break in the middle of ing to figure out what I had done that afternoon. one such forest fire. The escapee is Shaye (the always-nice And what’s up with Howie Long? In “Firestorm,” he William Forsythe), a psycho-murderer-nutcase that special­ seems like a wanna-be Schwarzenegger. Admittedly, ifs nice izes in all things bad. In the token female role, Suzy Amis to watch and not wonder why an evil computer that wants to plays Jennifer, a local birdwatcher. Shaye breaks out, takes destroy the human race would create a cyborg with an Aus­ Jennifer hostage, Jesse saves her, Jesse and Jennifer run from trian accent, but at least Arnold can act. Unfortunately for Shaye while he kills off all of the people who helped him Long, his talents begin and end with his smile and his stunt- break out, yadda yadda yadda. work. There’s a good film out there somewhere for him, but I’m sure drat there’s more to the plot somewhere, but who it sure as hell isn’t “Firestorm.” cares? This film manages to blow just about every opportun­ —John Fiske ity at character development, and take every chance it gets to make itself look stupid. (How come all four of Shaye’s ac­ complices never realize that whenever he’s alone with one of them, the accomplice winds up dead?) The film is wall-to- wall bad lines and lousy action sequences (except a cute little diddy involving a chain saw being thrown from a motorcycle through the windshield of a following car). FIRE SAFETY,

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We are now hiring group counselors and instructors in die following activities: archery • arts & crafts • sailing • water-skiing • windsurfing • riflery • fishing • ropes course • rock climbing • nature study • horseback riding • swimming • lifeguards Spend a rewarding summer working Smoking, sluts, slugs, Santa and Satan all have more in common than the obvious. They make up only a fraction of with children in the California Sierras the topics presented at this year’s Spike and Mike’s Sick and Request an application by calling 1-800-554-2267 or Twisted Festival of Animation. Squirming their way onto visiting our web site at www.goldarrowcamp.com. the Isla Vista Theater screen this Friday the 16th and Satur­ We will be interviewing on campus in February. day the 17th, and then again on Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th, will be some of the most unconventional and un­ censored forms of animation ever created. TRAFFIC SCHOOL Sick and Twisted may be best known for exposing audi­ * * * *ON UCSB CAMPUS* * * * ences to such now-household names as Beavis and Butthead Comedy Classes Taught by College Students and “The Spirit of Christmas,’’ the catalyst that spawned “South Park.” The festival thrives on the uncharted waters of obscenity and taboo, and the man behind it all, “Spike” De­ $ 20 - cker, is especially proud of this year’s inclusion of the abso­ Receive an Extra $5-00 Otf with Any Cnipetlf nr’» C o n p o m lute sickest film ever made, “Sloaches Fun House.” mass appeal through “South Park,” so do you see any one o f 805-582-0505 Artsweek Can you tell me anything about '‘Sloaches” with­ this year's inclusions as a prospective series? DMV licensed out giving it away ? Yeah, we were the first to show “The Spirit of Christmas,” www.traSticschool.com I^ N ln tS th d /lfalii 01« 21757 D*mNna.SkM .Chera«iCA 91311 Spike: Some people got sick in L A . when they saw i t ... and this is the only place in the country people can see it in it’s kind of hard to describe. 35mm. There’s “H ut Sluts” ... people who live at the beach One short, "Ab L ’Am our” was done by fi UCSB student, will identify with “H ut Sluts,” and we are in the process of Don Hertzfeldt. developing it for television. Yeah, that’s one of the audiences’ favorites... excellent hu­ What are the criteria fo r the film s chosen to run? . mor and timing. It’s a great flm about dating and also funny Humor is number one. Accessibility to the audience, and as hell. then just sick or twisted. Are there arty personal favorites ? Have you ever received something that is just too vilet “Devil W ent Down to Georgia” with Les Claypool. It’s Not yet. “Sluts” is the worst I’ve gotten. You really have to probably the best clay animation I have ever seen in my life. tty hard to beat that. The Spirit o f Christmas” characters have now gained What type o f audience is the festival aimed at? The late-night party crowd and just people who like to have a good time. It’s really diverse within that. We’ve had punks and doctors and lawyers. This is the best show since. we started, and people are in for one hell of a treat.

Isla Vista Theater showtimes are Jan. 16 at 8 p.m., Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at 11 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Cigarette? The Arlington will also screen the festival on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at midnight. Tickets are available at the box office an You're not hour prior to the show, or can be purchased through good of Ticketmaster at 583-8700. kidding! — Tony Bogdanovski

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When Henry Rollins inside this man’s head is to BASSMINT ADVENTURES IN HIP-HOP PRESENTS speaks, people listen. People listen to his spoken word also laugh their asses off, Rockin’ Rollins and partake in the cranial KeKtti Murray which is quite unusual, con­ workout. A.S. Program & The Def Squad vyp sidering his weight lifter Tweet, Tweet Board will bring Rollins and Where: Earl Warren Showgrounds, S.B. build, highlighted by an ar­ his powerful, motivational Date: Jan 23,1998 Doors Open: 5:00pm ray of tattoos, which would message to UCSB’s Camp­ allude to your getting the and an enthralled audience. his ideas and stories to other bell Hall on Thursday, Jan. Get Y«ff Tickets Early, Call (805) 448-1715 & ___ Paleface piss beat out of you for even Prior to establishing the domains. He has written 11 15. Tickets are available at smirking at such a powerful highly eccentric Rollins books to date, acted in such the A.S. ticket office for only and intense figure. But Rol­ Band, Henry ^ fronted the ftlms as “The Chase” and $10 until 4 p.m. the day of lins knows how to entertain. legendary punk band Black “Lost Highway,” composed the show, otherwise $15 at Student Organizations & His spoken word perfor­ Flag. Like many punk sin­ poetry, and even appeared in the door. For more informa­ mances can reach three gers who didn’t overdose or ads for The Gap and Saturn. tion, call 893-2833. • Campus Departments hours — no sign of notes or overkill by attempting a But the best way to — Tony Bogdanovski will wishing to get a ballot measure considered for cues, just Henry and a mike reunion tour, Rollins took understand what is going on get in the van a proposed Spring 1998 election, must first submit to the Campus Elections Commission petitions of support by February 3, 1998. Final proposals are due by February 18. Please call 893-4467 for further information.

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