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Chapter three, in which Doug Finnerty goes to see a bunch of movies (and tells us all about them)

Mask (1985) is based on the true story of Rocky Dennis, a boy who was born with a facially disfiguring condi- tion called ‘‘craniodiaphyseal dys- plasia’’ (the depositing of calcium at GS an abnormal rate throughout the skull). This condition gave Rocky the appearance of wearing an Alfred E. Neuman mask, which left him open to persecution from his inferiors.

However, Rocky’s mother Rusty (Cher) and her biker friends have refused to give up on Rocky (Eric Stoltz) as they know that there are more to people than just looks. Rocky is determined to go places (for instance he’s planning a trip to Europe) and refuses to let anything or anyone get in his way. To this end, he wins most of his classmates and teachers over to his side by showing off his intellect. Rocky also tries to cure his mother of her serious drug abuse problem. Finally, Rocky Dennis graduates from the ninth grade with honours, and goes to summer camp as a counselor where things begin to change.

It’s nice to see that Peter Bogdano- vich has come up with another excellent film. Part of this comes from Anna Hamilton Phelan’s screenplay which brings in some of the more humourous elements in Rocky’s life.

However, one of the major surprises comes in the form of Cher who as Rusty, proves without a doubt that she can act (which is more than | can say

A dog tale

The Dog Who Stopped the

for Sonny Bono). Another surprise was Eric Stoltz’s portrayal of Rocky, which was good despite the fact that the ten

Mask, rated mature, is now playing at the Varsity, West Van Odeon, Westminster Mall, and Royal Centre.

layers of make-up necessary to re- create Rocky’s face made things a little uncomfortable for Eric.

architectural genius Warren

War (1985) is Les Productions le Fete’s first film in a nine part series entitled Tales For All. :

During winter vacation, Luke (Cedric Jourde) and his pals decide to relieve the bore- dom by forming a private army. However, with no effec- tive opposition whatsoever, Luke divides the army into two teams and the war is on.

Theoretically, it’s a one-sid- ed match since Luke’s forces outnumber . Mark’s (Julien Elie) two to one. In reality, a snow fortress designed by

A Nos Amours

A Nos Amours (1983) is the winner. of France’s ‘’Cesar Award”’ for the best picture of 1983.

After losing her virginity to an American drifter (Tom Stevens); at summer camp, Suzanne (Sandrine Bonnaire) breaks up with her steady boy- friend, Luc (Cyr Boitard). She then begins sleeping around. However, things are not so rosy after her father (director Maurice Pilat) walks out on the family. What follows .is a

(Duc Minh Vu) makes Mark’s team more than a match. In addition, two sisters named Sophie (Maripierre Arseneau D’Amour) and Julie (Julie Martel) join up with Mark to give the term ‘‘total war’’ a new meaning. Inevitably, the war gets out of hand.

Even though The Dog Who Stopped the War is essentially a children’s movie, it offers some excellent parables on war and sexism.

The Dog Who Stopped the War is now playing at the Royal Centre Cineplex.

classic case of family. instabil- ity.

In this movie, © Suzette seems to be just a prop. However, her best friend (Anne-Sophie Marie), creepy older brother (Dominique Bes- nehard), and psychotic mother (Evelyne Ker) manage to save the show. All in all, this film does not paint a very bright picture of family life in France.

A Nos Amours is now playing at the Royal Centre Cineplex.

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