a te ee ey er ee a ee LORRY OM ORE TE 1s ft Photo courtesy of CMO They're mad as hell, and they're not gonna take it anymore. Disorder in the court Dysfunctional drama at Douglas by Pretzel Levesque departments at Douglas College present Reginald Rose’s captivating Twelve Angry Women, directed by Allan Lysell. This gripping adaptation of Twelve Angry Men, restyled for the present day and an all female cast, is sure to leave a lasting impression of the high calibre work done here at the school. Twelve Angry Women is a play about twelve jurors who have to decide the fate of a nineteen year old boy accused of killing his father. The jury is filled with every social dysfunction known to society and the play records these people’s growth during the experience. At the rehearsal I saw recently, I realized just how dysfunctional the jury was, but Lysell, loving the mayhem, says “It’s almost as ‘ugly’ as I want it.” The show runs from March 7 to 15 (no show Monday), with evening performances starting at 8 pm. In addition, matinee performances will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, March 12 and Saturday, March 15. Audience talkback performances, featuring two-for-one general admission, will be held Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12. All performances take place in the Studio Theatre at Douglas College. Tickets are $10 general, $5 students and seniors. For tickets or more information call the box office at 527-5488. 9 ( ourtroom drama sets the stage as the Theatre and Stagecraft Questioning breast implants New book takes new look at biases surrounding silicon It could be a tragic story. Doctors slice open the breasts of women who want something more and stuff in bags of jelly. But instead of giving these women happiness, the silicone jelly insidiously poisons them. It’s dramatic. But is it true? The breast implant drama, sensa- tionalized by the media until it was distorted and highly biased, deserves to be carefully consid- ered. The temptation to jump to conclusions needs to be sup- pressed. Dr. Marcia Angell writes a biased yet highly informative book. She explores in depth the recent controversy surrounding the FDA ban on breast implants and the resulting large-scale legal, medical and journalistic ramifications. As well as being informing on the basic issues, such as how the government regulates our freedom of choice and what role social pressures play in women’s deci- sions to augment their breasts, Angell reviews the details of how some very powerful people and companies fool us with “scientific” evidence and emotional testimo- nies. In addition, she defines the separate ways in which legal and scientific conflicts are resolved. Although dry at times, this book is highly informative for both men and women. However, the author, a doctor, cannot see the breast implant issue from other than a medical stand- point. Unless there is definite scientific evidence, she doesn’t believe that breast implants cause cancer. She describes the consequences of our dependence on technology. For example, silicone, along with many other chemicals we call dangerous, plays an integral role in our day-to-day existence. Most of us have silicone floating around in our bodies, because we were immunized with silicone-lined hypodermic needles as children. We've also breathed in asbestos in schools before they were cleaned out in 1989. Technology has had a complex impact on our bodies. Furthermore, our reactions to medical problems are not clean- cut. We eat peanut butter even though it has been proven to cause liver cancer, and yet we react with such anger and disgust to the claim that breast implants cause disease, although this has never been Forty-nine and up! Or, how many bands can you preview in 15 column inches: by Jason Kurylo ast week, I waxed on about | a coupla yanks. So, it’s only fitting my prattle focus on some Vancouver talent this week. Nothing like the hometown kids to make a reviewer proud. First of all, congrats go out to Sarah McLachlan and her drum- mer Ashwin Sood, who tied the knot in February. It was a small and spontaneous affair, a surprise to all (including the happy cou- ple!); thankfully their ceremony wasn’t ruined by a gawking public. Rumours are the marriage has not slowed the progress of Ms. McLachlan’s new album, sched- uled for release this summer. If you picked up a Vancouver entertainment rag any time in the first half of 1996, you’ve probably heard of Mollies Revenge. Front girl Yvette has had the word “charisma” attached to her name more often than has Jack Nicholson. And, lucky for us, she can sing her leather-clad ass off, too. Add the wicked rhythm section and a crazed, loyal fan base, and you've got a great show every time. March 5 (that’s a Wednesday, folks) sees Mollie’s latest cd release at the Rage. Ill be there; I recom- mend you get there, too. I know she’s a yank, but I’ve always felt close to Alaska, so I can with a clear conscience mention the Jewel show coming up on March 29 at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Sure, she puts out radio-friendly pop, but it’s surpris- ingly listenable. Besides, her live shows are said to be quite good, and damn she’s cute. Here are two Vancouver indie releases to look for: First, Velour3. Ve- lour3 has had a lot of success with its debut disc. It’s been a fixture on the indie charts since its release several months ago, chock full of moody, britlike pop and great production. If any- thing’s weak, it'd have to be the messy vox, but it’s still a hit for three of the nicest guys to ever make a play in the music industry. Speaking of nice guys, Ron Roach lost the right to his old band name, Roach Motel, so he’s shortened it to just Roach. Well, the first (and self-titled) cd is out, following the quirky steps of The Nightmare Sessions cassette Motel released two years ago. A big round of applause for Ron and the boys, who've had some trouble finding their niche in this three-venue town. Look for the disc with the Cheez Whiz and the bug on the cover... Last but not least, check out Our Lady Peace at the Whistler Confer- Yvette at last year’s Breast Fest. LAU scientifically proven. Although some of the points which Angell raises are valid, her presentation them tends to be clouded by her lack of objectivity. In addition, her explanations aij long-winded and leave the readej either bored or confused. She sometimes veers off-topic—I’m n sure what her views on alien abduction have to do with breast implants??? However, the bulk of her information is relevant and as correct as you will be able to find Anyone who wants a new persp¢ tive on this huge argument (whether breast implants cause disease) should pick it up. It lend insight into the possible effects off desiring a new body image for t wrong reasons. @ by Julia Cornes ence Centre on March 15. If you’ heard any of their stuff, you kno they just plain kick ass. Live, they’re what the Hip would hav been if they were in their twentie in the nineties. The best hard roc export Canada’s had to offer in years, OLP just released their second album, Clumsy. Next week: eight ways to defe U2Mania! (Authorities are plead ing with the public: if you don’t have to be in a record store Marc 4, just don’t go.) @ 10 March 4,1997 The Other Press