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Wednesday. Sept. 12. 1984/THE BLUE BANNER/6 Wilder wins with ‘Woman in Red’ by Alana Jones The Woman In Red could very easily be the brightest new comedy of the year. I have to admit, though, that I was a bit apprehensive about going to review it. I honestly thought it would turn out to be another Bachelor Party, but oddly enough, I rather enjoyed the performances of Gene Wilder and Gilda Hadner, along with a cast of surprisingly good newcomers. Vrfilder is perhaps at his best as the suppos edly happily married Theodore White, who states at the beginning of the movie that he has every intention of staying that way. As you can guess, all he needs to change his mind is a stunningly beautiful woman. In this case, she is the voluptuous Charlotte, as portrayed by Mary Steenburgen. The plot revolves around Teddy's wooing of the mysterious woman in red, and the many complications which a- rise from his obsession with her. Gilda Radner bril liantly portrays the quirky secretary who becomes temporarily in fatuated with Teddy. This, too, might be Hadner's best perform ance, although she has only a minor role. Steenburgen's role as Charlotte didn't re quire much acting, but she serves her purpose in the movie well. She combines earthy sultri ness with a refreshing naivete, and is really quite convincing as a seductress. My one criticism of the movie is the some what slow plot devel opment, especially at the beginning. Although I doubt that The Woman In Red will receive an Oscar nomi nation, the acting is indeed beUevable, the music by Stevie Wonder is fantastic, and 1 found myself laughing almost constantly. Certainly, it isn't the best movie 1 have seen, and most probably it will not be remem bered by film-goers ten years from now, but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good laugh every now and then. Midwifery Continued from Page begun to recognize this problem and are chang ing their policies accordingly. Smith thinks that home births have many other advantages over hospital births. "I feel that the mother's emotional state has a direct effect on the physical This weelc’s film well being of the mother and child. Being with people she trusts, in familiar surround ings, with a good un derstanding of what is going on in her body can minimize fear and reduce the likelihood of some complications," she said. Far fewer home births result in cesareans Smith said. Any respon sible attendant would have a plan in case of complications, but Smith feels that many cesareans are unneces sary or may even become necessary because of interference in the normal course of labor. She said that a common midwife saying 3, r Senior art show: Diane benbow presents an all natural art display through Sep. 27 at Owen Art Gallery. staff Photo by SyMa Hawkins Senior art show exhibited by Joe Czarnecki burlap, pottery, wov en fiber, sand, and shells: all natural substances and ingred ients of Diane Benbow's senior art show now on display at the Univer sity of North Carolina Asheville's Owen Gal lery. All of Benbow's works are untitled, but she explained that the cen tral theme revolves around the idea of a safe and natural envi ronment. Many of the pieces are rough and seemingly is "the best thing to do is keep your hands in your pockets." Long before the baby is due the midwives start working with the couple, teaching and counseling. Decisions that might need to be made during labor and plans for emergencies are discussed. Fears and expectations are talked about and worked out. Home births with lay mid wives in attendance are becoming less of an\ option. North Carolina law says that it is’ illegal and law enfor cers, motivated by the traditional medical community are now tightening up. unfinished; however, each exudes peaceful and austere charm. The artist's concern for the environment is apparent. Each piece of art, nested in its own environment, compli ments the others around it. Each is intertwined by the natural hues, shapes, and textures of the Earth. The show, with its serenity and meaningful presence, has a subtle, yet haunting, impact. Spontaneous as some of the works appear,- Benbow said the show took approximately eight months to com plete. It will be on display through Sep tember 27th. committee for cultural & special events university o( nofth c^rolirw ashe' ms PRESENTS 1984-85 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES N. C. Shakespeare Festival The Merry Wives of Windsor Tuesday, September 25, 1984 Chinese Magic Revue of Taiwan Wednesday, October 24, 1984 Gary Burton Quartet Friday, November 16, 1984 Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble Sunday, February 10, 1985 The Chieftains Wednesday, March 20, 1985 All performances are at 8 PM, Lipinsky Auditorium except Alvin Ailey which is at 4 PM, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Tickets: HIghsmlth University Center 258-6584 Adult *5.00 Senior Citizen/Child $ 4.00 UNCA Faculty/Staff $ 3.00 UNCA Students $ 1.00 Season Tickets $ 17.00 ♦ * Alvin Ailey Rep>ertory Ensemble • $7 MAIL ORDER TICKETS: Checks should be made payable to UNCA CULTURAL SERIES, Highsmith University Center, 1 University Heights,' Asheville, NC 28804 For further information or season brochure:(704)258-€584, Highsmith University Center.
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