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Chan, Tucker join force in fun for ‘Rush Hour’ the story forces Chan to trade some martial arts sequences for extended periods of dialogue and sharing screen time with Tucker. But don’t worry, the fight scenes are vintage Jackie. Like Chan playing a cop, Tucker’s role wasn’t much of a stretch. Imagine a crime-fighting version of his role as Smokey in “Friday.” From start to finish, Tucker spews a nonstop barrage of one-liners with the ferocity of Chan’s kicks. Together, their respective talents provide a nice balance of comedy and action and their on-screen chem istry makes the film worthwhile. In several scenes, it’s clearly apparent that they truly enjoyed working together. For Jackie Chan purists - the same type of people who liked Quentin Tarantino before his “Pulp Fiction” days - “Rush Hour” may be a disappointment. The lack of nonstop action may cause them to cry foul, but in return they’ll receive a package that show cases Chan’s acting skills and comic relief that doesn’t manifest itself from poorly overdubbed English. RUSH from page 12 back in Hong Kong. As fate would have it, the consul is best friends with Lee, and he promptly sends for him to rescue his daughter. The conflict arises when the FBI refuses to allow Lee to work on the case. Carter is given the assignment of showing Lee the town and keeping him away from the investigation at all costs. The tension between the two starts on cue and lasts until they decide it’s better to work together and crack the case - much to the chagrin of the FBI. Compared to Chan’s previous films released in the States, “Rush Hour,” his first role in an American film in more than 12 years, is quite different. Instead of asking audiences to believe that, oh, North Vancouver is the Bronx, a la Chan’s “Rumble in the Bronx,” this film actually is set on location in Los Angeles. And, although the action scenes are plenti ful, there are fewer in this film because time is used to develop the plot and characters. The importance of establishing Hot rocks HEAVY METAL BAND Jackyl’s front man Jesse James Dupree lights a bar stool on fire in front packed Homers 6105 0 St., crowd Thursday night. The concert was a part of the band’s attempt to play 100 concerts in 50 days and break the world record for number of performances in the fewest days. Lincoln was stop 17 on the 50 day tour. Kansas City and Topeka are the band’s next stops on the tour. 402-472-2588 nn/1£- /rtrHc 402-472-1761 (FAX) $5-0°/l5words dn@uni.edu ^15 words (students) $0.15 each additional word 34 Nebraska Union $0.75 billing charge P.O. Box 880448 $0.75/line headline Lincoln, NE 68588-0448 Deadline: 3 p.m. weekday prior 200s far sate StWm I I The Jean Outlet, 3241 South 13th, 420-5151. All ready broken-in Levi’s, $4.95 - $15.95, also colored camo.. Legendary Computers 4711 Huntington. New, used, and custom systems. Call 466-1033. A 5% discount with mention of this ad. Macintosh Classic computer and computer console, $102. Onkyo Studio professional stereo. Must sell Pre Am Amp, 400 watts. JBL Studio speakers, excellent condition, $450- Firm! New speakers alone $1,200. JBL’s are best studio speakers. Call Kent 8-3pm at 466-1888 or evenings 489-4548. Microsoft Office ‘97 Professional, full version unopened unregistered, student special $75. call 1-800 416-3594.__ Packard Bell computer, 200mhz Intel Pentium Proces sor, 2.1GB hard disk drive, 16 MB RAM, CD ROM drive, plus keyboard. Less than a year old, $500 476-1812 8:30-5 p.m., Monday-Fnday. Full and Queen size mattress sets. New and in plastic. Never used. 10 years warranty. Retail for $439 and $639. Sell for $165 for the Full, Queen $195. 477-1225. Keep Your Beer Cold Easily fit all your beer needs into one miniature refrig erator now at the low pnce of $60. 436-0981 I I Engagement/wedding set. Size 5, 14k, .16 marquis w/12 surrounding diamonds. Asking $400. 796-9525 after 5p.m. Cable descrambler kit only $14.95. See all the pay channels. 1-800-752-1389. Pair of speakers- 3 way/12 inch woofer,-$150. IBM 9 Pin Dot printer-$30. 3’ by 5’ oak desk-$25. Recliner-$50. Call 483-2568 14" TV/VCR combo with remote, works great, just $125. 441-9647. Pioneer 12 Disc Car CD Changer for sale. Will work with ANY FM car stereo. 1 year old, warranty still re maining, excellent condition. Call 436-6120 if interested. Wanted 8-10 tickets for Kansas and/or Texas game. Call Shannon at 476-9931 Wanted tickets for Washington, Kansas or Texas game. Will pay any price. Call 436-0852. Wanted: Kansas tickets. Multiple seats if possible. Call Wes at 438-6106. Wanted: two football tickets for Oct. 17th Kansas State game and 4 tickets for Oct 24tfi Missouri game. Call 472-8676. ■ _ '89 Suzuki Katana, 600cc, $1500 firm. 477-9473. '90 Ford T-bird, good condition, 2-door, automatic, a/c, power windows and locks, 102,000 miles, $3750. Call 472-4042 days or 420-1561 evenings. ‘91 Eagle Premier ES LTD, 4-door, good condition $1800 or best offer. Call Beth 436-8403. ‘92 Subaru 4 wheel dnve Loyale wagon. 107,000 miles. $5250 or best offer. 438-5058. 83 Honda Prelude 5-speed, A/C, sunroof, casette. $1300 or best offer. 438-9131. ‘93 Integra Coupe, 5 speed, leather, loaded, $7,450. ‘87 300ZX Turbo, T-tops, 5 speed, loaded, 70k $3,950 '93 Protege, 4 door, auto, air, 83k $3,950. Baer’s Auto Sales, 1647 S. 3rd, 477-6442. 90 Honaa Civic LX 4 Door Auto power features, stereo. Excellent condition $4,600 call 228-0266 1990 Mazda B2200 pickup with air conditioning, new brakes, good tires, runs excellent $2,950 call 464-0647 __ Beer Wagon For Sale Zebra Striped 1977 Dodge 4X4, $2,500 OBO 438-0155. CAR AUCTION '89 Dodge Dynasty, ‘89 Chevy Beretta, '83 Renault Al liance, '89 Eagle Premier. St. John’s Church at 76th and Vine, Sunday, Sept. 20th at 3:30. Honda 1995 CBR 600 F3. 6500 miles. Pipe, Jet Kit, Helmet, & Tank Bra. $4500. 466-5854 Welcome Back Students BEST BUY AUTO We have reliable cars and the lowest price in town. Bnng cash and trade in. (402)465-5005. 3QOs Samlets ADOPT- Loving financially secure couple want more than anything to share their unconditional love with your newborn. Expenses paid. Please call Gail & Russell at 1-800-964-6779. ADOPT-We Promise your newborn a life filled with love, laughter, holiday gatherings, vacations and a se cure future. Expenses paid. Call Caryn & Chris 1-800-219-1125. ADOPTION-Happily married coupie w/loving hearts and open arms ready to welcome & provide your new born with secure home & bright future. Med/legal exp. paid. Please call Karen and Ed TOLL FREE 1 -800-554-7333 (All calls kept strictly confidential) We love to share our hearts and home with the right newborn. We’ll offer a special life to a child. Love, hap piness, financial secunty and education. Expense paid. Please call Muriel and Howard, 1-800-651-2557. Grandpa John’s Hayrack rides now available. Come to the Dinosaur Com Maze!!! For reservations 470-2450. Auto Accidents & DWI Other cnminal matters, call Sanford Pollack 476-7474. Free Pregnancy Test Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Please call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthright.org Horse stable available 787-7111 Urn MmOm Female, nonsmoking roommate needed to share 2 BR apartment in secured South Lincoln complex. Access to pool, spa, weight room, tanning. $290/month, 1/2 utilities. Call Gina 423-6805, leave message. Roomate needed private bedroom and bathroom with large walk-in closet and extra storage. 787-7111. Ill 2548 W: Four bedroom, two bath Great House $750. TRI-WIN PROPERTIES. 438-0946. 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses near UNL stadium. Wash er/Dryer, central air, dishwasher, lawn maintenance provided. $600. 489-9294, 1426 N. 23rd. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 bath, parking, near campus, $850. 432-0644. 2127 Q St. 3 plus bedrooms, washer/dryer, dishwasher, parking, nice, $560. 488-5446. Large three bedroom at 914 F St. Central air. Parking. Washer/dryer hookups. $550. 435-2552. 2BR, 1 bath, 2252 Sheldon. $340. 421-7141. Close to Campus Unfurnished three bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, kitchen with appliances. Washer/dryer. 1419 N. 20th. 402-292-7686. Exceptional 2 bedroom, with washer. Walk to campus. $495 plus deposit call 432-6476. September Free Spacious 3 bedroom, oak floors, freshly decorated, A/C. $475/month, 489-1938 or 730-5050. Walk to UNL. Nice 2 bedroom with washer. $495 plus deposit call 432-6476. WHY RENT? Start investing in your future now. Great opportunity to start collecting rent instead of paying it. Call us for more information on these great properties near campus: 4-PLEX for $69,900 DAVE VOROVKA @ 440-5234 Duplex for $72,500 DIANE MERRICK @ 432-3032 Woods Bros Realty, 3737 S. 27th, 434-3500 !!!AVAILABLE NOW!!! 2627 Vine Street Efficiency, super clean, blinds, appliances, A/C, parking, $285. 3220 Apple Street 1 BR, heat paid, appliances, d/w, blinds, laun dry, parking, $375 2504 Vine Street 1 BR, heat paid , UNL close , d/w, appliances, laundry , parking, $375 1109 & 1121 N. 28th St. 1 BR , heat paid, pool, appliances, laundry, blinds, parking, d/w, patio, breakfast bar, $355-$375. 311 North 24th St. 1 BR, central air, appliances, $275. 2504 Vine Street Newer 2 BR, appliances, laundry, d/w, parking, blinds, $475. 311 North 24th St. 3 BR, appliances, laundry hkps, patio, cent air, storage, $550. 489-4857 Cherry Hill Realty !!SEPTEMBER RENT FREE!! 3 BR's Available Now Designed for Students!! CLAREMONT PARK APARTMENTS 9th & Claremont 474-7275 !4300 Cornhusker Hwy! 1BR, heat paid, appliances, d/w, pool, blinds, parking, $375. Newer 2 BR, Appliances, microwave, d/w, pool, laundry, parking, $510. 2BR townhouse, heat paid, 1 1/2 BA, appliances, pool, $535. 489-4857 Cherry Hill Realty ***Efficiency Apartments*** Close to City Campus. _Water, Heat, and Gas Paid 477-4490 1 BR furnished apt., utilities paid, laundry available, a/c, cable. Capital Beach $350/mo. +deposit. 477-3399. 1 Month Free-UNL Close 2740 R. Nice Three Bedroom, A/C $450. Laundry, gar age, 430-6328. 4 Bedroom Next to Campus 1932 R St. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, off-street parking, disn washer, W/D hookups. $800, lease 475-3111. No pets. One large bedroom, nice working kitchen with pantry. Newer appliances, dishwasher, private entrance, stor age. Very sharp, must see. $375, utilities paid, off street parking with laundry. 2929 R St., 474-3529. No smokers, no pets. $100 BONUS Bnng this ad when you move in to one of 1 or 2 bedroom, spacious apartments. We have an outdoor pooi, balconies for BBQ's, electric entry, central air, and we’re nestled in a serene neighborhood. Call for an ap pointment, if you qualify for an apartment, we’ll save you an extra $100 on you first month’s rent. Jones Properties 475-7262. 331 S. 19th. Large 2 bedroom, close to campus, C/A, parking, $380. Call 489-5168. 620 South 17th. 1BR, heat paid, parking, laundry. 484-8959. 1230 D Street. Newer, extra clean, 2 bedroom, starting at $435. Laundry, off-street parking. 483-6280. 2618 Q, Brand new deluxe, 2 BR, all appliances, garage. $475. 430-6328. 1/2 Month Free Rent Two bedroom in south area, all appliances, off street parking, laundry facilities $385, plus utilities. Eden Management 489-2333. $200 HIRING BONUS EARN UP TO $12 ■ mm AN HOUR ♦ Casual dress code • $7.50/hour guaranteed includes attendance bonus * Great bonuses • Flextole hours * Full-time and part-time • Career opportunities f Interactive 1 teleservices 1033 'O' St 434-2626 EOE