SAN FRANCiSCO»S GAY WEEKLY MAGAZINE PHONE 6 2 6 -0 6 5 6 VOLUME 7 NUMBER 9 OSCARS BLAND ANNIE HALL-TOPS by m ic h a e l Monday night of this Paddy Chayefsky came out and! week, the American Motion politely and to great amountl Picture viewing public was of applause, slapped Miss BY DAN TURNER "treated" to the annual Redgrav's hands, verbally disaster of the Academy speaking, and told her to & JORDAN LEAL Awards. keep her personal politics out of Acadenmy proceedings. IPHEONIX THEATRE OF MAGIC club has been totally re­ Producer Howard Koch Hip, Hip Hooray11; modeled, with separate unearther an aging Bob STAR WARS took most by Jordan Leal lobby bar and cabaret Hope to MC the charade and of the technical awards, and] theatre. the opening number by deservedly so. It would be Several years ago, Broadway Time travel, holograms, Debbie Reynolds and a cast useless to list all the [started switching from top­ classic illusion, and of hundreds...including awards, but it was a delight less to legitimate theatre the paranormal are eimong scores of surviving former to see such "real" stars entertainment, and a re­ the many mysteries of award winners, including as Joan Fontaine, William surgence on that street modern magic unveiled. those embattled sisters, Holden, Barbara Stanwyck began. Resident magicians Vir­ Joan Fontaine, Olivia De (looking marvelous in black April Fool's Day marked gil Wilson and Cassandra Havilland, Claire Trevor, the opening of the lat­ Conduct a fast-paced revue Barbara Stanwyck and just est emd most unique enter­ recreating famous mo­ many others was great. tainment, the Phoenix ments of magical histoty Mr. Hope a past master Theatre of Magic. The fr<xn Merlin and his of the ad-lib remark, seemed to be using jokes that were almost as old as he is. After a few stale and un­ funny remarks, Hope intro­ duced John Travolta who presented the Best Supporting Actress award to England's own Carrie Nation, Miss and diamonds) Bette Davis (looking chic in a patch- work kaftan type dress) Natalie Wood, dressed like a star in a flame colored dress, Charlton Heston, Janet Gaynor, Olivia De Havilland and Miss Cicely Miss Vanessa Redgraves yson. • When Miss Woods read Vanessa Redgrave, who in her MAGICIAN VIRGIL WILSON AS MERLIN, THE WIZARD the nominations for best thank-you-speech, (iffended costuming, it was an innov­ dancing broom, the le­ more. The show is a most of theAcademy and the ating idea to see the cos­ vitating lady, Houdini's virtual textbook of Jewish Community v;ith her tumes modeled by such as famous illusion, "The magic. "Zionist Hoodlum" remarks. Stockard Channing, Cyd Metamorphosis," excunples Not surprisingly, mag- It was a delight when, of mind reading and much Con't On Page 21 later in the program, writer Con't On Page 21 April 7, 1978 SAN JUMPPING SHOW SHOW IWITH M IKE 8CHIM TZ s t i l l one of the hottest.disco bars in the city is ALFIE'S. I understand they will be closing down By Michael Lee shortly to do tons of remodeling cuid expanding. All ' ALBUM NEWS: 853 Valencia 285-7911 I Ceui say edsout that is thaty they are going to make nothing about it to make it a hot, high energy bar even hotter. I just love Heading the list this stand on it's'own. Closing it. week are two LP's by women the album is an interesting What with all the arson south of Market, many we've all had the pleasure track called "Speaking My of the action-minded bar owners are thinking about of dancing to-Roberta Kellys Mind In His Ear". With a planning "fire sales". All joking aside, I commend third LP for Casablanca, very haunting and pretty the owners of such places as the AMBUSH, THE ARENA, "Gettin* The Spirit", pro­ melody this tune is also and the BLACK & BLUE, for their efforts to capture duced by Giorgio Moroder enhanced by a chorus-chant the nutsy fire-bug that is attacking the gay busi­ and Bob Esty, continues the of "Yahew-Adone-Jehovah- A DANCE BAR nesses. Also, I commend Harvey Milk and the arson thematic approach initiated Allah"-and is possibly the squad for their efforts in bringing an end to this with her last outing most creative song here. type of activity. ("Zodiacs") while at the Maybe not suited to every­ Now showing the RICHILIEU CINEMA is one of the same time redeeming herself D.J. FRI. & SAT. NIGHTS one's tasted, but a good best movies with a gay theme, A VERY NATURAL THING, from that LP's excesses. album nonetheless. This is.a truly wonderful movie and well worth seeing The slant this time is Our second album this 9PM-2AM Running with it is A NIGHT AT THE BATHS. Go see week is from a longtime quasi-gospel/religious pop them both, you'll love it. with a great deal of energy favorite who just can On April Fool's day, the BRIG has the unveiling if somewhat less sincerity. "Never Say Goodbye", Gloria TUESDAY NIGHT of thier new mural by Gregory Maskwa. It is truly Side ones medley begins Gaynor. Titled "Park Avenue wonderful. Mr. Maskwas is truly a talented gentleman with the Edwin Hawkins Sound," (Polydor) Gloria THE and the mural is something to see. Stop by and give singers hit of some years sounds more relaxed and com­ Yvette sencoii;. a look. back, "Oh Happy Day", fortable than she's been in The rest of the album ing, some re-mixed and some WESTERN ELECTRIC BAND Speaking of art, Rpbert Opel will be opening a pumped up here with a tight quite some time and while is filled out with easy not: Eddie Kendricks' new show for the artist, Rex. If you have seen any rhythm track, synthesizer, this album isn’t the disco going mid-tempo tunes and a "Ain't No Smoke Without examples of Rex's work, then you know that such a hand claps and vocals that Tour De Force some might couple of ballads-however, Fire" and "Whip" (Arista), show is a must-see for all. Look for announcements bring a refreshing and be- have expected, it could check out side one's "This both come across cleaner of the opening, coming in the near future. lieveable force to the song turn out to be her most LtfVfe AfTair" and*"Part-Time and sharper than in their Had lots of fun at the dance at ALFIE'S last This leads into "My Fathers satisfying all around disc Love (is a full time job)." LP setting....T-connections Sunday after the softball game at Hayward Field. I House", which at several yet. There are really only BRIEFLY NOTED; "Let Yourself Go" has been hate it. that I didn't win the trip to Amsterdcon but points threatens to break­ two outstanding dance cuts, Getting much play around taken from the LP and tot­ then, I never liked tulips that much anyway...hey out in a spirited frenzy both on side two. The first town is an import on CBS out ally re-vamped. Now beginn­ TUFFY: Have you seen the Duchess of Grey stone but never delivers and a re-make of the Marvin of France called "Rough ing with a drum break this lately? leaves us frustrated in the Gaye and Tammi Terrell Diamond" by Madleen Kane. should help it go over in I can't wait for Marcia Lewis to come to the end. Rounding out side one standard , "You're All I This is an exciting and sexy clubs which previously hes­ CITY on April 12-16. She is a funny lady and a won­ is George Harrison's, "My Need To Get By",, is done M pRlMK album with the choice cuts itated to play it... Vicki derful entertainer. Run, don't walk to get your Sweet Lord", which would here with verve and imagin­ being "Rough Diamond," Sue RCbinsons "Trust In Me", H ,ie 4 reservations. She will be following the Night Shift have fared better had she ation and comes closest to "Fever/MakeiMe Like It" and and "Don't Try to Win Me into the CITY. instead used the Chiffon's the Gloria Gaynor we're "Touch My Heart"- soon to lie Back Again" both re-mixed I finally got to see A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, now "He's So Fine". Side two all familiar with-spirited released domestically on for their 12" pressing... playing at the CASTRO. The movie is long and dry i 1 opens with the outstand­ singing, energetic rhythm Warner Bros. Eli's Second Comings' places but Liz Taylor makes it all worth the while . ing cut on the LP, the track and a performance that Another import which :Heavenly" (TK) now out on By the way, there is wonderful new place to title track, "Gettin' The makes the song her own. The has been receiving scattered a 12".,.out on a Bxiddah eat on Haight Street. DADDY'S, My dears, give it a Spirit". This tune is other recommended dance cut play over the last few Disco disc is a song that try-for that mad luncheon brunch or snack. The food closer to a true gospel is the colorful "Kidnapped", months, but which has now was very Briefly available is heaven and the personnel isn't bad either. They feeling than anything else which sounds very much like been released here is "sing­ last summer as an import are open from 7 to 3, closing on Tuesday.