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Comedy act to feature ‘Color’ star From Staff Reports Some students who were hoping for a “booty call” on Tuesday may be disap pointed, but not for lack of laughter. MTV host and stand-up corned ian Bi 11 Bellamy had been scheduled as the fea tured act at a comedy show Tuesday, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. But due to the scheduling of a televi sion pijot taping that week in which he will star, Bellamy was forced tocancel his appearance. “In Living Color” star and stand-up comic Tommy Davidson will take Bellamy’s place, Rich Caruso of UNL Student Involvement said. Tickets that have already been sold for the show may be refunded at the Lied Center box office. But for those wishing to attend Tuesday’s comedy show, those tickets will still be redeemable. Tickets are also on sale, $5 for students with IDs, and $8 for the general public. The University Program Council-spon sored event will start at 8 p.m. ‘Presidents’ an excellent social criticism By Jeff Randall Film Critic ~ ~ As the Vietnam War becomes an increas ingly over-mentioned topic in the American cinema, fi lmmakers have to look for new clothes to put on the same old model. When these films first began springing up, directors were able to bring the topic alive with nothing more or less than excellent filmmaking, ing. Francis Ford Coppola made “Apocalypse Now,” one of the greatest films of all time. Oliver Stone made “Platoon,” “Bom on the Fourth of July” and “Heaven and Earth.” lUlfllflP The first in Stone’s trilogy IflUVIV was an excellent and disturb RCViCW in8 picture; the second two |L_ films revealed that Vietnam was gettingold lor audiences. Stone then examined the ripples, or tidal waves, Viet nam made when it hit the lake of life. In other words, the war wasn’t important, cop i_ i mg wim u was. That tradition is now continued by the Hughes Brothers (Allen and Albert) in their new film, “Dead Presidents.” Their chosen avenue of exploration is the post-Vietnam experience for black soldiers. This film centers on the experiences of An thony Curtis, who is played by Larenz Tate (“Menace II Society,” “The Inkwell”). Anthony is an intelligent young man who decides that becoming a Marine would be better than four years of college. He becomes a top notch soldier in a reconnaissance unit in Viet nam. When he returns home from the war, he finds that living in America isn’t what it used to be. He expects to be welcomed and appreciated for his defending America, but he finds only suspi cion, more expectations, and open hostility from both family and anti-war activists. After losing his job in a butcher shop, An thony realizes that little opportunity is available for him. In desperation he decides to take ad vantage of his military training and, along with some friends and a few of his fellow disillu sioned Vietnam veterans, heist an armored car. Among these friends are his drug-addicted pal Skip, played by Chris Tucker (“Friday”), and Anthony’s former hustler boss, Kirby, played by Keith David (“Clockers,” “Men at Work”). This film is at its best when exploring the complexities of racism and oppression in America. It is at its worst when depicting the experience of Vietnam. The Hughes Brothers try to do too much with the film in two hours, and they violate the idea of “write what you know” since they weren’t even bom during the Vietnam War. Film: “Dead Presidents” Stars: Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker \ Director: The Hughes Brothers Rating: R (violence, language, brief nudity) Grade: B Five Words: Crime film examines social problems Racism, however, is still alive and well in America and is a subject that the Hughes Broth ers live with every day. This results in a sharp, often subtle, illustration of one of America’s most evil and most frequently denied ills. Outstanding carfierawork and editing make this film a visual and intellectual delight. The constantly moving style the Hughes Brothers and cinematographer Lisa Rinzler employ main tains a level of sub-surface intensity that is all too rare in most films of today. As a period piece and historical film, this effort by the Hughes Brothers more often falls flat than not. But as social criticism, this one should be hard to beat. Parking Problems? 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THE PARTY PLACE FOR YOU!\ 1228’P'Str—t WC» 477-4006 Doors Continued from Page 9 viewed Morrison’s friends, and practiced replicating Morrison’s onstage movements until they be came his own. The result, according to many fans of the original thing and Hakim’s band, is an eerily realistic recreation of the Doors in every aspect. Robin Vansen, a promotional director for the band, said Hakim won over even the most skeptical of fans. > “At first, some people have a hard time getting over the fact that Jim Hakim doesn’t look exactly like the original Jim. “But, by the end of the show, it’s almost impossible not to believe that he is Jim Morrison reincar nated.” “By the end of the show, it's almost impossible not to believe that he is Jim Morrison reincarnated. ” ROBIN VAN8EN Promotional director for the Back Doors When considering the contin ued popularity of the Doors, a band that hasn’t recorded an allium in more than 20 years, Hakim said Morrison ’ s personality was as much a part of the equation as his music. “He’s so enigmatic and hard to understand that people like both sides, the part they can’t under stand as well,” he said. Helping people to solve that puzzle, Hakim said, is not a job he is wi 11 ing to undertake. He j ust wants to let people hear the music. “They’ll have to use their imagi nation to figure out that part,” Hakim said. “That’s what I’ve had to do.” Nebraskans will get the chance to try solving the mystery for them selves Thursday, when the Back Doors take the stage at the Ranch Bowl in Omaha. Tickets for the concert are $6.50 in advance, $7.50 on the day of the show. Local band Ivory Star will open up the concert at 9 p.m. Hemp Pest & Rally Thurs. Oct. 12,1995 • 11 am titjfl:20 pm • Broyhill Plaza Booths by Cannabis Action Metwork & Hemp Fields, featuring Hemp clothing & accessories Music by Gravey Train* 3;30 pm to 4:20 pm March to State Capitol starts at 4:20 from Broyhill Fountain Rally at North Steps, State Capitol • 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm Sponsored by UNL NORML/HEMP Plug Into the World with FREE Herbie Classes Now that you have your computer account on Herbie, UNLCLASS1, ,and UNLGRAD1, you can discover how to tap into the resources available to you on the internet. These classes are free and no reserva tions are required. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Call 472-9050 if you have any questions. Intro to E-Mail Wednesday, October 11 10:30 - 12:00 noon Bancroft Hall, 239 Wednesday, October 11 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Bancroft Hall, 239 Dixon Continued from Page 9 “It’s really an impossible medium for me to continue in.” Dixon received his Ph.D. in En glish from Rutgers University in 1982, and came to UNL. “The environmental UNL was sup portive and anxious to help a film studies program,” he said. Courses in the film studies pro gram have been highly sought after, and Dixon has had to turn away many students every semester seeking an override, he said. “Tlie courses are in heavy demand,” he said. “I have a sign up on my door saying that I will not sign any over rides, because all film classes are of fered on a first-come/first-served ba sis. 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