Friday, September 7, 1990 PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Page 6 Entertainment

C hurch ft B ible Q uiz Movie review Fathers of Fam ous B iblical Sons

‘Pump Up The Volume’ a disturbing film By William Ned Andrews Not every man, of course, can become famous In his own right, By FR. PETER HORTON down, it is important that we not and power over the airwaves. He but many men still manage to become famous In history to a cer­ only listen to young people but fully captures the many sides of tain extent simply by being the father of a son who has succeeded New Line Cinema In associa­ that we also give them correct Mark's complex personality and In making his mark In the world. Although the names of these fathers tion w ith SC Entertainment In­ g u id a n c e . drive for acceptance. are not too familiar to readers (with the possible exception of Fine support is given by ternational presents an Allan While writer-dlrector Moyle crossword puzzle fans), they at least have received honorable men­ Samantha Mathis, in her debut, Moyle film, “P um p Up the capitalizes on teenage angst, he tion In the Bible. Match the fathers In the left column with their cor­ as Nora, the student who finally V olum e." Fr. Peter weakens his viewpoint by falling responding famous sons in the right column. Horton to present any good adult models. figures out that Mark is Hard Except for Ellen Greene as a sym ­ Harry. Her performance is one of Mark...... Christian Slater 1. Zechariah _ a. Jesse Nora...... S a m a n th a Mathis pathetic writing teacher, the tough sensitivity, and her interac­ school administration and faculty tion with Slater is believable and 2. Kish _ b. James and John are px>rtrayed as totally corrupt. quite touching. Her ability shows Executive producers Sara 3. Lamech _ c. Joshua Rlsher, Nicholas Stlladts and Parents are shown as only great promise for the future. Syd Cappe/produced by Rupert superficially concerned about When Mark takes on his guise 4. Amram _ d. Peter and Andrew their children. On the other side, of Hard Harry, his dialogue is Harvey and Sandy Stern/wrltten 5. Zebedee _ e. Jo h n the Baptist and directed by Allan Moyle/a Mark is presented as a radical often potent, filled with ideas that New Line Cinema release rated USCC. While the movie proposes hero and all the teens are seen as need serious and further discus­ 6. Nun ___ f. Abraham to examine the pressures of oppressed by authority figures. sion. He often conveys important RJA-IV adults with reservations. 7. Obed Moses adolescence, it does so from a His world is far too black and advice about staying in school, - g- Mark, whose family recently raunchy and unfortunately white to convey any type of getting involved and living life to e Jonah (John) _ h. Noah relocated from the East Coast, has realistic standpoint. serious, real conviction. the fullest’ by aiming for Ideals. 9. Elkanah ___ 1. Saul a hard time making friends in his To get the kids' attention, Mark Through the mesmerizing per­ Still, his message is often clouded with sarcasm and meaningless new school. Though he wants to will simulate sexual acts over the formance of Christian Slater, 10. Terah ----- j- Samuel make friends, he is too shy to do air waves while suggesting that "Pump Up The Volume" achieves statements which form bat- tlelines rather than dialogue. Here so, finding himself at a loss for his listeners might want to par­ its tremendous impact. He is ANSWERS: jqi :f6 :p8 L :39 ;qS K :3I words with his peers. At night, ticipate. The mail he receives is simply riveting as the backward is a film, powerful and disturbing, however, on a pirated radio band often of a sexual and carnal teen who comes to full life in his with a message to be heard, but under the alias of Hard Harry, nature. This preoccupation with night-time radio stint. All of the also a film which could have been Mark becomes a wildly popular suggestive material drains the feelings he represses during the so much more if it dared to build Movie ratings folk hero among his peers. film of some of its power because day come gushing forth with skill bridges rather than destroy them. With his inhibitions freed by his it clouds the real message within The classification for the T h e J e ts o n s , A-I secret identity, Mark becomes a the screenplay. moral suitability of films Is T h e J u n g le B ook, A-I popular expert on subjects such Written and directed by Allan determined by the United Mo’ Better Blues, A-IV as sexuality, suicide, school Moyle, the film has much to say States Catholic Conference's My Blue Heaven, A-II district corruption and alienation. about genuine adolescent PARISH NURSE Department of Navy Seals, A-III He is the most popular discjockey pressures and problems. While PAR T T IM E Communications. Presumed Innocent, A-IV in town. This is the pretext of a honoring the uniqueness of each Problem Child, A-II compelling and disturbing new teenager, he p>oints out that teens The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking individuals for Theatrical Movies: Pump Up the Volume, A-IV Taking Care of Business, A-III filmr "Pump Up The Volume.” are caught up in expectations its newly developed Parish Nurse Program. The Parish Nurse Adventures of Ford Fairlane, O Total Recall, O “Pump Up The Volume” is p lace d up>on th e m b y o th e rs. It is will serve as part of a parish ministry team to provide physical, another example of a teen film not that the expectations are bad Air America, A-III T h e T w o J a k e s , A-III emotional & spiritual needs from a wholistic perspective. The guided, or rather misguided, to an or wrong, but the fault lies in not A ra c h n o p h o b ia , A-II Wild at Heart, O adult audience. The film carries a listening to the teen's point of Parish Nurse will work in the community at various parishes Bird on a Wire, A-III W itches, A-II well deserved R rating from the view. In a society in which many & congregations to assist & support in helping individuals stay Cinema Paradlso, A-III Y o u n g G u n s II, A-III MPAA a n d a n A-1V from th e values have been lost or watered well. Darkman, O • A-I, General Patronage. Die Hard 2, O • A-II, Adults and The role of the Parish Nurse will include functioning as a D u c k ta le s, A-I Adolescents. Movies on Home Box Office Her Alibi, A-III health educator, a health counselor, an advocate/ referred E x o rc ist ID, A-IV • A-III, Adults. in September. The Hunter. A-III source & as a facilitator of support groups & parish volunteers. Flatliners, O • A-IV, Adults with reserva­ The Abyss, A-III Jacknife, A-III The Freshman, A-II tio n s. Alien Nation, O The Karate Kid Part II, A-I Current licensure as an RN in the State of PA with G h o st, A-III • O, Morally Offensive American Justice, O The Karate Kid Part III, A-III Kickboxer, O demonstrated nursing & assessment skills & knowledge of April Fool's Day, O community resources needed. Some study in theology, B ab ar, A-I Lean on Me, A-III Local TV, radio Lethal Weapon 2, O pastoral ministry, spirituality & wholistic approaches to health Barefoot in the Park, A-III TELEVISION PROGRAMS The Main Event, A-III care strongly desired. A minimum of 5 years experience in nur­ Caddy shack II, A-III SUNDAY Casualties of War, A-IV T h e M ighty Q u in n , A-III sing, including community health, home health nursing, or Channel 11 Mass for shut-ins 6 a.m. Chances Are, A-III Miss Firecracker, A-III parish nursing is preferred. Experience in teaching, health National Lampoon's Vaca­ Channel 4 Directions 6:30 a.m. Child's Play. O counseling, knowledge & expertise in drug & alcohol related Channel 2 Insight 6:30 a.m. Cookie, A-III tion, A-III problems as well as maternal child health is also desirable. Channel 40 Share The Word 7 a.m. Creepshow, O No Mercy, O Channel 23 Mass 7:30 a.m. Dakota, A-II P h y sical E v idence, A-III All positions are on a part time basis working 20 hours per Channel 4 Real-to-Reel 8:30 a.m. (Pittsburgh Cable) Dead Bang,O Police Academy 6 , A-II week. River's Edge, O Channel 3 Mass 9 a.m. (dally. 8 a.m.) Dead Calm, A-IV (Armstrong Cable) The Dead Pool, O Scrooged, A-IV Part time benefits include vacation accrual & immediate tuti- Channel 9 Mass for Shut-Ins 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Deadly Friend, A-II Shanghai Surprise, A-III tion reimbursement. (Pittsburgh cable) (also Fri., 5 p.m. Dream a Little Dream, A-III Slaves of New York, O Sat. 9 p.m. & 5 p.m.) Feds, A-III S ta r T rek V. A-II Flowers in the Attic, A-III They Live, O Interested candidates, please submit resumes to: DAILY Friday the 13th, Part VIII, O T ru e Believer, A-III Channel 9 "Teaching of Christ” 9 a.m., 9 p.m. Mon-Thur. Weekend at Bemie's, O O h o s tb u s te rs II, A-II EMPLOYMENT OFflCE (Pittsburgh Cable) (Bp. Wuerl) 9 a.m., 10 p.m. Fri. G rease, O Who's Harry Crumb?, O 3, 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Heartburn, A-III W orking Girl, A-IV ______Channel 9 To Teach As Jesus 9:30 a.m.. 7:30 p.m. (Pittsburgh Cable) (Bp. Bosco) S M ercy Hospital Channel 40 Ralph Martin 2:30 p.m.. Mon. 11:00 p.m. Wed. 1400 Locust Street Ch. 29 Ambrldge Eternal Word Network 7 p.m. to Midnight Bishop’s show on KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Centre Video) Ch. 36 Beaver Co. EWTN 8 p.m to 2 a.m. PITTSBURGH — Bishop Donald Wueri's television show on Ch. 22 Beaver Co. EWTN 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. EOE M/F/H/V Sunday. Sept. 16, from 8-8:30 a.m. on KDKA-TV will focus on Ch. 22 Beaver Co. EWTN 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Times-Mlrror) the Old Testament of the Bible. His guest will be Dr. Marilyn Ch. 15 Beaver Co. EWTN 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Schaub of Duquesne University’s theology department. The (Adelphla Cable) program also will be shown on various cable systems in the Ch. 17 Mt. Lebanon EWTN 24 Hrs. diocese in the week following the telecast. Ch. 48 Bethel Park EWTN 24 Hrs SUMMERTIME & Upper St. Clair Channel 40 Food For Life 11:30 p.m. Thurs.

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