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Page 4 Diversions Editor- The Retort - Wednesday,SeteMber 16, 1992 DIVERSIONS Tammy West 657-2195 Cheryl Young recalls the sixties at EMC Fire Walking burns like hell By Tammy West students of today and the students had a football program and home- By Erik Johnson acute psychosis. Retort Diversions Editor of her era are not very different, coming parades. Retort Diversions Writer 1972-Nixon is President and although the focus of the two "There were very few non-tra- "Who killed Laura Palmer?" was the burning "The scene then shifts to the Watergate is a still a hotel. There groups are. ditional students then. We had question that became a catchphrase for the bizarre are troops in "We were more focused on stay- some (non-traditional students) TV series, Twin Peaks, that achieved a near cult nearby town of Twin Peaks to Vietnam, ing in school," she says, "more of and we also had our radicals." classic status. spotlight the life of Laura, an Kent State is them want to get out and make Some current members of the For those people (including myself) who were past. Cheryl money. We wanted to change the faculty were either starting or had fated to miss every single episode, a more appro- incredibily tortured high Young gradu- world. Students today also want been here only a few years when priate question might be, "Just who the heck is schooler adrift in a sea of ates with a to do that but I think the students Young attended EMC. Two pro- Laura Palmer, anyway?" degree in sec- now are more in tune because they fessors stand out easily in her David Lynch sets the stage for the series with cocaine, orgies, and acute ondary art are interested in saving the earth, mind. his new movie Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, a education making the environment and "Peter Warren, who started out prequel he directed, produced, co-wrote, and stars psychosis." from Eastern. planet safer to live in, and in in the Fall of '67, because he en- in. It's a film designed to wrap up that huge loose Fast For- preventing a nuclear holocaust." couraged me to draw and pursue end and provide insights into Laura's personality If all that sounds unusual, then buckle up and ward to 1992. Back in 1972, world events my art talents, and also Dr. Flora and the motive and identity of the killer. hang on. Fire Walk is a surreal crazy quilt of con- Bush is Presi- Cheryl Young were a big influence, even at Willett, who opened up literature fusing characters, bizarre symbolism, and super- dent, there is EMC. Young jokes that she was to me. She's retired now." "Fire Walk is a surreal crazy natural horror that out-Zones Rod Sterling, over- conflict in Bosnia and Somalia. as influenced "as much as I could Young returned to school in rules Stephen King and pushes the Outer Limits Kent State is barely a paragraph be, being from Billings, Mon- the winter of 1983 and began quilt of confusing characters, past the point of no return. in the history books and Cheryl tana!" working at the Curriculum Re- The film takes you on the rollercoaster ride of Young now serves as the Librar- "When we protested, I think source Library soon after that. bizarre symbolism, and super- emotions that a schizophrenic, sexually abused drug ian in the Education Research the soldiers thought we were mis- She came back to a school that natural horror that out-Zones addict might experience, dumping visions, dream Library at Eastern. representing them. We weren't had changed not only in the sequences and hallucinations into one big blender Young describes the student protesting the war," Young re- physical sense. Rod Sterling..." and throwing the power, switch on high. Strange body of EMC today as "bright calls. "I think it was then that there camera angles and tense music keep the viewer and attractive." Things were indeed different was a resurgence of the non-tra- On the surface, the story appears a simple one- uneasy and disoriented. "I like them." she says, "They then. During the first week of ditional student. I was older than a serial killer has struck in a Northwestern logging Fire Walk stars harry Dean Stanton, Sheryl Lee, are very aware of their goals and school, all Freshmen were hazed. most students. It didn't bother town, and FBI agents are sent to investigate. The Chris Issak, Moriah Kelly and Ray Wise, with cameo very concerned about the future One of the ways this was accom- me, because I had worked with scene then shifts to the nearby town of Twin Peaks appearances by David Bowie and Kiefer Sutherland. and making things better." plished was the wearing of beanie young people. I felt that I could to spotlight the life of Laura, an incredibly tortured It is rated "R" for language, nudity, sex and vio- However, Young says that the hats during that first week. EMC communicate with them." high schooler adrift in a sea of cocaine, orgies, and lence.

RA's help residents adjust Arrested Development's — Movie Schedule By Jeannie Mclsaac armike Cinema 7 2255 Overland Retort Staff Writer Christopher Columbus (PG-13) Resident Assistants (RA's) not only play a crucial role in developing a commu- debut better than most Fri-Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:45 Mon-Thur 7:10-9:40 nity and providing a good environment in the residence By Chato Blue Hazelbaker Honey, I Blew Uo The Kid (PG) halls, but they must also help students, especially fresh- Retort Sports Editor Fri-Sat-Sun 4:10 Mon-Thur 7:00 man, adjust to the changes and new situations they will Arrested Development is a group that's music is finally starting to get the attention that it demands MO Money (R) face their first year in college. This week's two featured and deserves. The groups new approach and message in the world of hip-hop is refreshing and has Fri-Sat-Sun 1:00 convinced hard core rap fans and newcomers to the scene that theirs is the style for the new wave of Mon-Thur 9:20 resident assistants are both on floors that consist primarily Death Becomes Her (PG-13) of freshman students. rap artists. Fri-Sat-Sun 1:15 3:05 Their debut album, 3 Years, 5 months & 2 Days in the Life of....,is a suprisingly fresh debut album. Mon-Thur 7:05 (:05 Alana Arneson is a first year RA on 6th Petro this year. Diggstown (R) The groups style is taken from the movement that groups such as De La Sol and Tribe Called Quest. Arneson, who is from Hysham, is a junior majoring in Fri-Sat-Sun 1:00 They have replaced the traditional hard core thumping of bass with more instrumentation and a wider Mon-Thur 9:20 seconday education-Math. She states one of the main A League Of Theft Own (PG-13) range of beats. That is not to say that the group does not open up and let the true nature of hip hop out. Fri-Sat-Sun 1:20 reason she became an RA was to help work with the great On many songs on the including the socially conscience, "Mama' s Always on Stage," the group shows Mon-Thur 9:30 staff and get to meet new people. She feels some of the a true dance quality. Pet Sematory II (R) Fri-Sat-Sun 1:00 3:30 hardest adjustments for freshman are the different lifestyle Alana Arneson The most refreshing and important part of this album is in it's dedication to new ideas. The album Mon-Thur 7:00 9:30 they will lead and the new experiences they are facing. embraces its African culture, but also takes the time to discount the actions of gangs and drug dealing. 3 Ninjas (PG) Fri-Sat-Sun 3:10 5:10 Students are now living with a new roommate, are going to classes that are much The most powerful rap on the album could come in the song, "People Everyday," in which the leader Mon-Thur 7:05 different, and have a lot of questions they need answered. As an RA, she feels she Speech raps with a gentleness usually devoid of the genre. Speech raps about he and a girlfriend being Rapid Fire (R) Fri-Sat-Sun 1:15 3:20 can help these students by answering their questions and providing them with the harrassed by gang members saying, " Well I stay calm & pray the niggas leave me be, but they're Mon-Thur 7:15 9:20 resources they need. She feels it will make the adjustment easier if students get squeezing parts of my date's anatomy. Why Lord do brothers have to drill me, cause if I try to stop this Freddie Fro 7 (PG) man, they'll have to kill me." On the album Arrested Development tries to draw a very clear line Fri-Sat-Sun 3:10 5:10 involved and meet more people. Mon-Thur7:05 John Nickey, who is also a first year RA, also feels the between being an African and a gang member which they refer mostly to as Niggas. It is an interesting approach for an entirely black group to reject the stereotypes of rap artists, but World West 25th & Central Avenue freshman on his floor are adjusting to the new situation Single White Female (R) a very constructive and refreshing approach. they are living in. Nickey, who is a junior majoring in Sat-Sun 2:00 4:20 The group does call for revolution and sometimes violent action. However, that call is not a call Mon-Thur 7:10 9:40 secondary education- English, says one of the main rea- Unforgiven (R) against any particular race, it invites, "Poor white and blacks bumrushing the system." in the hard hitting Sat-Sun 1:45 4:15 sons he loves his RA job is because the students on his song, "Give a Man a Fish." The group is realistic about what needs to be done to help people of all race Mon-Thur 7:00 9:45 floor are excited and enthusiastic about being in college, raise themselves. In the same song they tell people to, "Raise your fist, but also raise your children." Rimrock 5 Rimrock Mall but also nervous. John has the opportunity to watch his The group tries to answer many questions and calls for in many ways, but also takes time to explore Stay Tuned (PG-13) residents grow and redefine themselves throughout the social issues. The surprising song, "Mr. Wendall," is about homelessness. It looks at the problem in Sat-Sun 1:30 year. an entirely new light, and a light that is wonderful. Mon-Thur 7:15 Unlawful Entrv(R) He agrees that there are many issues new students face, The most interesting aspect of the album for me is the religious one. The first single off of the album, Sat-Sun 1:15 3:45 from doing there own laundry now, to building new rela- "Tennessee," is a very smooth song that moves an audience. What the audience doesn't hear is the very Mon-Thur 7:00 9:35 strong religious message in the song. The lyrics of the song read almost like a prayer, and the message Sister Act (PG) John Nickey tionships and making their own decisions. He feels he can Sat-Sun 1:10 3:10 do his job by being there for the students and supporting is truly very spirtual. The entire album is riddled with religious messages, but not the normal Mon-Thur 7:00 9:15 Christianity that society is used to. Speech and his band talk of a spirtual connection that is very Raising Coin (R) them with any problem or question they may have. Nickey, who is from Billings, Sat-Sun 3:30 personal, and to listen to the album more than once is to feel that connection. Mon-Thur 9:25 encourages his residents to also get involved on campus and stay active. The entire album moves from song to song beautifully always giving the reader something new to Honeymoon In Vegas (PG-13) College is definetly a new experience and there are many decisions and issues Sat-Sun 1:30 3:20 listen for. It is a tribute to the expanding nature of music and is a good buy for any fan of good music. Mon-Thur 7:20 9:20 students will face. Take advantage of the resident assistants by asking questions and This is not a rap album, it is more than that. It is truly the most affecting album that I have listened to THE SCREENING ROOM utilize the resources and events on campus to help make college a memorable and Twin Peaks: in recent history, and Arrested Development is truly a group that I will watch very carefully. Fire Walk With Me (R) exciting experience. Sat-Sun 1:20-3:30 Mon-Thur 7:20 Cine 7 925 Broadwater $1.50/movie Honeymoon, the gimmick still works Universal Soldier (R) Grunge bands Sat-Sun 1:30 4:15 By Tammy West volved with a young second grade Mon-Thur 7:05 9:25 constant stream of Elvis imper- Encino Man (PG) Retort Diversions Editor teacher (Sarah Jessica Parker). sonators. In one scene, a tribe of Sat-Sun 1:10 3:45 Honeymoon in Vegas, starring The relationship is "the one" for Indian Elvises, complete with Mon-Thur 7:15 9:35 shred Bozeman Nicholas Cage and James Caan, both of them, but his fear of Batman Returns (PG-13) turbans, walk through a hotel Sat-Sun 1:00 3:00 By Mike Tulp has to be one of the most under- marriage, prompted by his parents lobby. There are white EMises Mon-Thur 7:00 9:30 traumatic divorce and his Basic Instinct (R) Retort Diversions Writer rated films I've ever seen. It takes and black Elvises, Mexican, Sat-Sun 1:00 3:30 Seattle grunge artists, "Alice in Chains", along with opening you on a comedy rollercoaster of mother's dying wish, gets in the Jewish and Puerto Rican Elvises. Mon-Thur 7:15 9:45 funny, and sometimes weird, way. To put some spark back into Beauty and the Beast (G) act, "Gruntruck," played before a packed crowd in Bozeman last One memorable Elvis came in the Sat-Sun 1:30 3:30 Wednesday night. situations. the romance, Cage tells Parker form of an eight year old boy. Of Mon-Thur 5:30 8:00 Cage play a neurotic private that they're going to catch the course, the gimmick of the movie Far & Away (PG-13) Both "Alice in Chains" and "Gruntruck" are considered to be a Sat-Sun1:20 4:20 new type of sound, a sound that has begun to settle in it's place. detective involved in divorce next flight to Las Vegas and get is the Flying Elvis Skydiving Mon-Thur 7:20 9:30 Most commonly called "Grunge" or "Seattle sound," both groups cases and the "regular poker game married in a "chapel of love." Troop. Leathol Weapon 3 (R) While in Vegas, Cage and Sat-Sun 1:10 4:00 fall into this catagory. with the boys." The reason why While one can forgive the Mon-Thur 7:10 9:35 "Gruntruck" opened the concert, which would turn into a he is troubled has to do with a Parker are spotted by gangster Elivs gimmicks and the some- three hour show. Playing mostly from their "Inside yours" promise he made to his dying James Caan, who sees Parker and times overdone fight scenes, album."Gruntruck provided some heavy guitar riffs along with mother, (A cameo by the always falls in love with her because she Honeymoon in Vegas comes some head cracking rhythms with songs like "Cruifunkin," "Not wonderful Anne Bancroft) that he looks like his late wife. Swindling across as very funny and a delight alot to Save," and some material not yet released. would never marry. Even though Cage into an irresistible game of to watch. [d]wTiotrigno After "Gruntruck's" 45 minute set and a brief intermission came she appears only in the beginning high stakes poker, Caan "lends" Great soundtrack, too. Listen "Alice in Chains." Without hesitation they began their Hit single of the movie, and then dies three Cage 65,000 dollars, which he for Billy Joel, among others. n@©do "Man in the Box," which sent the crowd of nearly 900 intoa mosh minuets later, her presence is felt loses. The payback is this: "Let Las Vegas still looks great. frenzy. long afterward. me borrow your girlfriend for a Of course, the view from the ycNA The played from their first release "Facelift" and also new songs "Promise me you'll always weekend." "Alibaba Suite" is breathtaking. from their upcoming album, but every one was waiting for their love me," she says. As one can tell, this leads to The place has been, and always single "Would" from the soundtrack of the movie "Singles". They "Of course I will," he re- many hilarious consequences. will be the capital of kitsch and played it after a rousing encore brought them back on stage sponds. One of them is a chase about the tackiness. Showgirls dressed in For more Lead singer, Lane Staley, with his cracking but yet smoothvoice, "And promise me that you'll island of Maui that showcases Pat scanty costumes run around sang about such subjects as drug addiction,"Bleed the Freak," and never get married," mother adds. Morita as a corrupt taxi driver Ballys hotel, of course. It seems information call youth rebellion, "And We Die Young." Staley himself is currently When son refuses, she promptly hired by Caan to give Cage the like that will always be some- going to rehab for a herion addiction. has a heart attack and dies. run around. thing to see in a LV movie. Tammy West at Both "Alice in Chains" and "Gruntruck" will have new albums This affects Cage's character One gimmick that was entirely I'd give it a 7 on a scale of 1- 2195. by early October. still when, a year later, he is in- overused in the movie was the 10.