Entertain Ent 'Gatsby' a Spectacular Disappointment and a Case of Mistaken Identity Premonition Was Correct

Pa.ge 14, The Retriever, April 22, 1974 Entertain_ent 'Gatsby' a spectacular disappointment and a case of mistaken identity premonition was correct. Mia. For those planning to see the new Sam Waterston delivered a good (Gatsby for Tom), at the time of her Farrow, an appreciably better Daisy,' performance as Nick, but the ly released film version of The Great' death. was good, but Mia Farrow is Mia Gatsby, having been taken by' the . Robert Redford portraying the Farrow and a star actress she is not. novel, several words of caution: character appears to be so pathetic desperate Jay Gatsby is as credible Managing to convey Daisy that he is almost repulsive by the end prepare to be disappointed. The as John Wayne attempting the role of fairly well, there is still enough Paramount film, despite a $6.4 million of the movie. Bruce Dern as Tom-is Father Carras (Exorcist). Redford 'lacking in her "money-voiced another major example of poor budget and a reputable cast of himself realized the possibility of elegance" to make one feel that she casting; Tom Buchanan is supposedly character.s, falls short of portrayingi criticism of his part ;unfortunately his ,short-changes the role. a big, athletic, aggressive individual, the of the most widely ~yshque but Dern appears for' the most part ac~lalmed F. Scott Fitzgerald work., SImply e~ough the film's main ."Tartuffe" opens passive and beaten. pr?blem is following too closely to the novel. Much of the dialogue is lifted Without a doubt, the finest act verbatum from the novel, whict next at theater ing should be credited to Karen Black and Scott Wilson. Both act with such might at first sound great, but isn't. Tartuffe, Moliere's famous comedy Fitzgerald's prose as it stands in print intensity known for generating genuine of cunning and gullibility, will be the sympathy and pity on the part of the may be faScinating, but as a film final production of the UMBC Theatre script, leaves mucy to be desired. The :lUdiences. Wilson as the poor, dumb Department for the school year. In garage owner hypnotized by the eyes end result is a too-long, too-drawn out this delightful social comedy, Moliere creation. of Dr . J. T. Eckelberg, and Ms. Black as ridicules the gullibility of the simple Myrtle, his wife who yearns for the The plot itself, rather skimpy for a Orgon, who is easily deceived by a two and one half hour film, centers cunning schemer, Tartuffe. Hiding finer things in iife but who has ~en around the reunion of Jay Gatsby, a subjected to eleven years living above his plot behind a mask of religious a dirty, dismal garage delivered a t920's individual who comes into piety, Tartuffe disrupts Orgon's enormous wealth from previous entire household, until at last he is really 'fine performances. So fine that poverty thanks to bootlegging, and his exposed as a scheming hypocrite. one can't help wondering if they could wartime sweetheart, the elegant John O'Laughlen plays the easily have done more with the star roles Daisy Buchanan. Daisy, according to deceived Orgon and Ruth Williamson than the stars themselves. her philosophy, "Rich girls can't is his attractive young wife, Elmire. At any rate, The Great Gatsby, marry poor boys," has married Tom Orgon's daughter, Marianne, is despite all of its shortcomings, is a Buchanan, already wealthy and played by Donna Singleton, and his movie sure to gain some status in film immediately available, despite the son, Damis, by Brent Dickey. Orgon's history, and not necessarily un fact that she is in 'love with Gatsby. outspoken mother, Madame Pernelle, deservingly. See it, if only for the With the sole hope of seeing Daisy, is played by Janie Nitsch. Pat spectacle, for the awe of viewing first Gatsby has for several years thrown Barranger plays the irrepressible O'Laughlen and Gershman hand the characters of frivolous enormous, posh parties at his man family maid, Dorine. The role of .. .in T ARTUFFE luxury of days gone by. But don't sion. But it is not until he discovers Tartuffe is played by Ira Jay Ger The production dates are April 25, expect the unsurpassed effect of the that his new neighbor, Nick shman. Others in the cast are John 26, 27, .and May 1, 2, 3, and 4 at 8:00 novel, which still remains the Carraway, is related to her that a Curtin, Michael Finney, Mitchell p.m. in the UMBC Theatre. Tickets greatest Gatsby created. And don't meeting is arranged. After eight Nathan, Steve Hughes, and Patty are free to all UMBC students with expect a love story in the tradition of years, Daisy discovers that she still Wood. identification and $1.00 for all non the film bearing that title; it isn't. loves Gatsby, ironically after seeing Tartuffe is directed by Alice UMBC students. Ticket reservations Rather, bear in mind the flaws of proof of his startling rise in financial Robinson of the Theatre D~partment. may be made by calling 455-2476 or by the film, for if prepared for something status. At one point, after viewing Elaborate seventeenth century coming to the theatre box office spectacular, The Great Gatsby very Gatsby's extensive collection of costumes have been designed by between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. nicely manages to let. you down. And shirts, Daisy breaks down and sobs, Robert M. Arnold and the set, Monday through Friday. UMBC disappointment is one of the cruelest "I've never see such beautiful shirt depicting the wealthy Orgon's Paris students and staff are urged to come blows that can be delivered to those S." Complications include Tom 'home, has been designed by William and enjoy this final theatre produc expecting the spectacular. Buchanan's possession of a mistress, T. Brown. tion of the 1973-74 academic season. by ~ark VVorteck Electric Light Orchestra combines classical with rock On Friday, April 12, The Electric rent leader Jeff Lynne) so he went his Light Orchestra gave nothing but a own way and left the group to Lynne. high-voltage performance at th€ Although no reflection on Wood's Eastwind Ballroom. Unfortunately) talent, the group has improved most of the super-stoned teens in considerably since Roy's departure. attendance thought they were seeing As primary songwriter, vocalist, and "Electrical Light Orchestra", as one guitarist, Jeff Lynne is taking the queluding young man described band down the road of recognition. them. Too bad, they yelled for rock ELO's latest effort, "On The Third n'roll but they had to settle for cellos Day", is a masterful blending of old instead. styles and current ones, with quite a Briefly, The Electric Light Or-, bit of speculation about the future. chestra is the creation of a once, Yes-but can an electric orchestra promising group known as The Move. · such as Lynne's sound the same live? Although The Move enjoyed Better. They would've been more at tremendous success in their native home at The Lyric. Their Eastwind England, their sound was a bit too' performance was a perfect in harsh for American tastes. Roy Wood,1 teraction of strings, percussion, and Jeff Lynne, and Bev Bevan' amplification. Bev Bevan's pulsating specialized in "Birmingham rock" a, drums and Jeff Lynnes' super sound as distinctive as its Liverpool charged guitar work laid the foun predecessor. After taking the Move as dation for the moog-celIo-violin Electric Light Orchestra far as it would go, the group came up powerhouse which fit in so well. .. .high volta.ge with a concept that was challenging None of the band's recorded works and creative. Why not form a band were cheated-the live versions of. already tasty cake. The high point of Fire".- (with a tongue-in-cheek cello which will incorporate rock with the "Showdown" and "Roll Over the show was a surprise rendition of solo) A damn enjoyable evening. classical possibilities of the cello and Beethoven" were of much higher 'The Beatles "Day Tripper", -in which Electric Light Orchestra is violin? Though their first album was a quality. There are no weak links in the the orchestra members told Lennon everything that "I Am The Walrus" critical success, Roy Wood realized group-each member handled his and McCartney a thing or two. For an had ever hoped for-but never really that the group was not big enough for instrument with perfection. Lynne's encore ELO gave the flower punks a accomplished. Tell Tchaikowsky the two creative forces, (thinking of cur- vocals provided the icing on an couple of hits of "Great Balls of news. by Neal ~cGarity .

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