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Wednesday. September 15, 1971 Leaven Cabal The Daily Tar Heel '"Carnal Knowledge" md score" mythology 6 Carnal ICnow dissects the "stud of the American male. With an explicitness which is sometimes frightening, sometimes merely vulgar, scriptwriter Jule Feiffer focusses on his heroes' sexual childishness and narcissism. Vet, somewhere along the hne I iffer has apparently suffered a failure of imaginative intensity, for "Carnal Knowledge" is an uneven, in some ways ur.unematic film that tends to approach problems -:' character and personality through . r. It is a powerful and ffor a man) devastating series of insights which never really coalesce into an entirely convincing drama. "Knowledge" traces 20 years in the h : e of two college chumsUack Nicholson and Art fjarfunkel). Garfunkel marries and remarries. Nicholson scores and scores again. Yet, for a man who treats sex entirely as an act of -.elf-gratuication. neither domesticity nor a variety of bed-partners can finally stave off boredom. At forty Nicholson and (iarfunkel have actually regressed emotionally from what they were as Amherst freshmen. Where once they were boyish, age has made them infantile or merely grotesque. Love (for one) and orgasm ffor the other) have become rituals for which you emote and speak fairly set lines. The "princess" whom you love und who will always be sexually interesting, has fragmented into more easily realizable myths. "Knowledge" details this process of disintegration in a series of coarse, vividly-drawn scenes. But Feiffer mars his script with infuriating instances of carelessness and heavy-handedness. Characters (women) simply cease to reappear, marriages are dissolved without notice, and potentially revealing plot lines are abandoned in favor of neatly delineated episodes. The result is a vicious, yet in some ways shallow satire. In this respect "Knowledge" is inferior, for instan: plot con!:: a mo: dozmatic p: Vet. ir. more a dra: must also Know ie dee' 11, CV: to r.-.e r.eti. LT.Z cleai he; It is nc ,1 r.i th: been Car: - 4 the tender su-pet thai vet that hi o K . l h oi "f deputl' .an. v CO..ia..:i 0.ii ..-.i is so rowerl-l a tends to loose the v:ewe: cherished before. How rrr. Kr.owlcdee" is an acvura! the normal American rule, ar.d ho-, much is white. miJd!e-;Lss. mid-cer.tur man crying "mea culpa" "sexism." the viewer must t 1 . L . . . . . . 1 . nimsen. i ei. wnaiev-ar quauzis one iu- about assenting fully to the film, I doubt that any reasonable person will be able to ignore it. 11. "Carnal Knowledge" is serious mo vie -goers will over hi, ! r h. Flaws and surely a film want to see. BACK IN Feiffer's first black comedy THIS area again is Jules film, "Little Murders." a with a vengeance. If its satire is occasionally forced, if a few scenes simply do not work, it nevertheless pulsates with an intelligence that vitalizes even moments that fail. Feiffer's subject is violence: the violence of words and ideas, of impersonality in the City, of machines which work - or maybe don't with a will of their own. In Feiffer's City conversations continue without interruption amid power failures, muggings, obscene phone calls, and murders. So powerless is the individual that he can only react passively to what essentially are attacks on his sanity. Alfred, the "hero," is apathetic ("If I don't fight back the muggers will eventually get tired and go away."); his Walter Mitty This Friday night at 9 and 10:30 p.m. in the Union Coffee House the UNC Readers will thrust their audiences into the whimsical world of James Thurber's imaginative day dreamer Walter Mitty. "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," with the leading part read by Louis Harrington, is the introductory production of Mrs. William Hardy's Speech 141 class. In Mrs. Hardy's words, "Walter Mitty is a mild little milktoast of a man who escapes into marvelous little fantasies to escape his wife." The Reader's production will follow Mitty's fantastical indulgences as he envisions himself in turn as the commander of a Navy plane during a storm, a famous surgeon, the defendent in a murder trial, the captain of a World War II bomber, and a condemned man facing a firing squad. Mitty's use of fantasy as an escape mechanism is his relief from domination by a henpecking w ife, read by Betsy Lord from Henderson. Daniel Irvine of Raleigh will do the narration. Other readers are: George Thompson, James Hackman, Paula Gupton, Beverly Barker, Anita Galliher, and Barbara McKesson, with Pat Jarrard as technical director and Diane Dees as assistant director. rS. ACC ACTION Ay V A W YOllRSELfF 52si tlHi y ill FROM THE HUB tlothing to bey, jest deposit completed entry blank at tbo Hub store closest to you: HUB OF CHAPEL HILL, 103 E. Franklin St. HUB OF DURHAM, Lakewood Shopping Center HUB WAREHOUSE, Eastgate Shopping Center, C.H. 103 EAST, 103 E. Franklin St. (upstairs) COXTEST RULES 1. I ill out. completely, official entry blank from I lie Daily lar Heel, including your name, address, and telephone number. ,o.v: Only oijuial entry blanks will he ceiepteJ. f pros or tsi si"ii!cs will he JlSlfUjllfliJ. 1. Deposit only one entry per store. An thing else w ill be automatical!) disqualified. V I he 'lie Breaker score will determine the winner, anions those uucssing the highest number of correct choices. I he person who comes closest to the actual score wins the s2 gift certihcat. 4 l'.ift certificate valid at am Hub store. ENTRY BLANK Deposit at any Hub store by Saturday, 12 noon pick the winner of these ACC games. (Circle your choices) N.C. State vs. North Carolina vs. Virginia vs. Wake Forest vs. South Carolina vs. 'Tie Breaker': North Carolina. Name Maryland Illinois Michigan Va. Tech. Duke Guess the actual score. Illinois Address Telephone t o R:; :h t . ledge r.2 Paty de:?:rn:r.?dy s.-r.i'ts her -lUEi- V j,v tj-j ;:.-.:?!er h"- --5 v.r.ce h: -.-.: that "All is V.I Ar.i we rei;:. t :. f :: there ars ho'Aeie; Ir - h - ; .:th f - ' Thi r-,..rh r - ' - t c - " c : e5r. t The r.i t! aracters er :s r..' people 1 and beneath uu awarere'ss thai from their predi The perforr a nJ u laUihte! v.e -re is the , - i i . ur.sctt! 1 ver . ie . RoJJ. Vincer.i by l li:.-: Go;.: J C,arJ:no. anJ Ala: . Arkm also nu-.e Mar. Ark:: his directing debut here, and tho-gh handling of actors is remarkibls ser.sitr.e. he has not et learned how to u-e the camera to catch the details o! a performance. In spite of this, however. "Little Murders" is an experience which should not be missed. ON ANY SUNDAY. 11 you know where to look, you'll find motorcycle freaks matching themsehes and their machines against asphalt tracks, dirt ovals, perpendicular hillsides and. probably, each other. If you ahve some cameras, some cinematic know-how. and above all, Steve McQueen backing you. you can put it all down on film and market it. This is what Bruce Brown ('"Endless Summer") has done, and the product, surprisingly, is not bad. George Hamilton and his ludicrous portrayal of Evil Knievcl notwithstanding, motorcycles in action have an enormously photogenic quality. "On Any Sunday," if it does nothing else, proves this persuasively. Relying frequently on slow motion to detail the movement of the machines. Brown manages in one road racing sequence to capture that almost balletic quality which Mike Nichols achieves in the initial airfield scene of "Catch 22." Virtually an encyclopedia of bike competition forms, the film does short photographic essays on each, making a half-hearted attempt to get inside the people who. as they say, lay it on the line each weekend. Mert Law will ("a gentle man in a violent world") receives the most attention; Malcolm Smith, the motorcross man who wins at anything he tries, and tries everything, runs a close second; and Steve McQueen, alias Harvey Mushman, finishes a modest third. Bruce Brown's narration is terrible -his voice tones are just all wrong - but the bikes speak for themselves, and that, after all, is what we came for. I i ' : ' ' ' i, - . n " - l . . ' ' ' ',. ' I" V 'I :Czrff x ,r . v ry A I f hr ;- J f 1 - 0 XZ- , Ayj v. - V rv-c-s Mtjg. ,4 . " '' " V-V H Vrf V , -A ha, The L'NC Jazz Lab Band's new sax section taking a section solo during last Monday night's rehearsal in Hill Hall. From left to ridit thev are: Dae Chadwick. baritone: Scott Adair. jazz tenor; Alan Ett. lead alto: Scott Johnson. 2nd alto, a ul Arthur Foeartie. 2nd tenor. ass ab Band seekin to exBiore new concepts by Adrian Scott Feature Writer "Artistically and emotionally it was one of the most satisfying musical experiences I've ever witnessed in this state." Bill Morrison, entertainment editor of the News and Observer, was not referring to a National Orchestra, nor to a professional production when he wrote that last May. The event was the North Carolina Collegiate Jazz Festival, founded by John Harding, and held in Hill Hall. Few people eer heard about it, since it received almost no publicity; but it created quite a hiatus in musical circles in this state. It was seen by many as the living proof that big-band music is re-emerging, from a long period of dormancy, as one of the major forces in American culture. One of the bands which contributed to the success of that afternoon in May was Quickee Sez TI ERF'S ONL Y ONE QUIK FOOD MART! and nn ulib To Corner Church & W. Rosemary (FORMER LOCATION OF LUM'S & CAMPUS INN) Near Campus and Granville Towers. Most complete convenience and party supplies store in town. the UNC Jazz Lab Band, led by Harding. Last year was a big one for the group; from both artistic and organizational viewpoints huge advances were made. From being a somewhat loose and uncoordinated bunch of musicians, the band solidified and began to acquire a sense of identity. This was accompanied by more disciplined playing and the beginnings of a corporate concept ol what jazz is all about. Add to this increased publicity around campus and the many jobs the band played last year and observers can see the foundation for a great ensemble being laid. This year's band has the potential to continue in the tradition which has been founded, though a lot of very hard work is going to be needed. Some important players were lost to graduation, notably Brian Cumming, lead alto; Dan Burdette, lead trombone; and Bill Parsley, principal drummer. These were all founder-members and section leaders, and though their playing ability was great it is their organizational experience that will be most missed. Organization is the keyword for the new band. From the start Harding has sought for a more professional outlook. No longer will the musicians have to set up themselves before a job. There is now someone to do it for them. Keith Butner has been taken on to handle the new audio system that the music department bought for the band's use. and Mike Mosely will be librarian and stage manager. There has been quite a shuffle-round in the playing staff. Last year about forty-five people auditioned for the band; this year over a hundred players competed, which works out to around six for each chair. Faced with this great enthusiasm, Harding was able to select a group of musicians who could really swing together, who all had a sense of concept which is so important. The sax section has been the most disturbed, with all five members new to their chairs. However, Alan Ett. lead alto. sC k played baritone s.i last ear. and h.i h a kit ot experience, and Scot! Ada:r. v; tenor, has played on and off wish band since its inception. Newcomers . Scott Johnson. 2nd alto; Arthur F.g.i:t 2nd tenor; and I)ae Chadwick. ban! ': The brass has remained i!--unchanged. 1 here are no new memK-: the trumpet section, which consist John Snider. lead;Stee Neighbors. . Arthur Fritz. Bill Carmichael ar.d l Garrett. The trombone section. !.r. lost Dan Burdette. now consists Torrance Banks, lead; Adrian So-tt. a was on string bass last year. 2ru!. R Anderson, 3rd; and Rick Reed, bass The idea of concept which II ;: ' was looking for applies most str rr?. the rhythm section. Last vear s really got everything together. there were some fine players, and II. chose the new section with together in mind. Don Dixon on electric hiss Hank Stallings on drums remain, the : members are Scott Lee, guitir. Dorroll, piano; Rick Eckberg. str - j ' and Dan Ottaviano on drums With several new vocal charts -book, there are now four V'.c ih ' -the group; they are Robin Wils. v Hoffman, Sherry Cucculo. a" 1 1 . Gresham. After only two weeks ; p'a; together it's difficult t mike conclusions about how the 1 ar J i t! to sound. Without a doubt the ir:,'!. talent on hand is ereater thar. eve: What must now be stressed is s !: within the sections and within the band. Soon the group will he rr: begin playing in public. The band can be hired t anywhere on campus. It can hard:', concerts and dances, and car, eve lecture-recital on the historv of Jj.' all for a flat price of $300. I he rep. at their disposal ranges from cl.t-.-.:. through modern jaz to j j r ? Anyone who wants to car rehearsals, which are on Mr. J : , p.m. and Wednesdays at 7..:' .... Anyone interested m hi should contact John HarJ irg t: ir';L I." 11 AT RALEIGH O NEWEST & NICBOT CLUO fc TQPLCBI SHOW Ttf COLD IIVERAOII T PIZZA BUBS ITAQ QIPLI FREI I FREE MATINEE 4:3Q-8 CLASSY AT MOIPHIRI .S5C0cGh ST Oi.E-G MONDAYS ark COLLEGE NITES J- PRICE I AMATEUR NIGHT TONIGHT FREE BEVERAGE still ives Buffe at Battle House by Bunky Fbgler Feature Writer The posters say. "Battle House Buffet Lives!" And. every Wednesday from noon until 2 p.m.. the informal lunch is still being served. Sponsored by the Campus Chaplain's Association, the Buffet is a noon-time meal prepared and served by the chaplains on a rotating basis. The Battle House Buffet began last vear as an attempt to fill the void fro: the closing of Lenoir resulting Cafeteria. According to several of the chaplains, when Lenoir closed the campus lost an important feature an informal, unhurried place for faculty and students to eat and talk together. Therefore, the Battle House Buffet emphasizes the "quiet, nonchalant, dnft-in atmosphere." savs Joe CTontz. Baptist Chaplain. "We think the casualr.ess and the personal, homey feeling is just as important as the simple, but good, meal." Baptist chaplain Bob I'hiUips added. The meal usually includes an appeticr. soup, sandwiches. Icj or cot'fe and dessert. One feature the chaplains boast of is the cost. The price of the Battle House Buffet is s I . Often there is someth. such as soup or dessert. 1 Joe Clontz and his wi: prepared cheese bucuits ar, home." as the chef com week there were homemade The chaplains make an the atmosphere persor playing folk music on decorating with simple . candles and with paintirg--In the winter, there is . fireplace for warmth jt.J : There is never a program, structure. However, the sponsors guitarist or j mand;!:n rl. more art wk is desire J r 'e to display his talents at the bat:' should contact Lex Matthe. Lpiscopal chaplain, at O' ',."0 bach denominational gT'-up the lunch free of charge tue j s The Association, headed b B- b Baptist chaplain, and b I ath-. Catholic chaplain, mdudes chaplains al! denominations on campus As planned, the Butfet w::l take place every Wednesday from nn unt.l - p.m. The place is Battle House, located behind Kenan Dormitory on Battle Lane. All students, faculty, administrators and town folk are welcome to share it. laver s H es" 1
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