32 Herald & Lantern 10 October '84

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FIRESTARTER (MCA) "R" This Stephen King story is a dud Dealing with a little girl (Drew Barrymore ) who has the power . to mentally start fires, it * should have lots of action and excitement. Unfor--4 tunately, Firestarter is"so slow paced and meandering it's more dull than horrifying. In all honesty. Firestarter seems twice as long as it act Jly is. All this should have been avoided, as Director Mark Lester is noted for his c.

highly entertaining dirvein exploitation films, such as Class Of 1984. But there's not enough energy « to make this worth viewing. THERE ARE a couple of bright spots in the acting department. Art Carney turns in a swell job as a helpful farmer who likes Drew Barrymore and wants to help her and her father. Martin Sheen, who plays one of the villains, is in fine form, giving his role a strong sinister edge. It's too bad more couldn't be done with such a talented cast. Firestarter's few bright spots hardly make it worth viewing. SIXTEEN CANDLES (MCS) "PG" This is a really well done teenage comedy that succeeds because of an intelligent screenplay, quick direction, a sense of humor, and a stunning cast. Molly Ringwald plays a teenager who suffers a great injustice — her entire family has forgotten her^l6th birthday. EVERYONE is, so ex cited about another daughter getting married that Molly has been forgotten. Add to that her normal problems of having a crush on a popular senior, school, and being chased by an obnoxious freshman (superbly played by Anthony Michael Hill) and Molly's world seems to be crumbing all around her. Of course, everything turns out okay and the scenes that lead up to the film's climax are sure to have viewers smilipg. Director John Hughes' sense of humor seems calm when compared to his competition (especially clones of Animal House), which gives Sxiteen Candles a nice, homey touch. Even though the film is set in present times, there's a real 1950's feel throughout. ONE FINAL note is a word of praise for Molly Rifewald. She's convincing from the first moment we see her. This is a captivating performance that promises great things are in store for her. Her character in Sixteen Candles is both shy and a fighter, and Ringwald has the audience under her spell. Sixteen Candles is a highly enjoyable movie that should continue to grow in popularity now that it's available for the home video market. NIGHTMARES (MCA) "R" Extremely lame horror anthology that features dull, cliche-ridden stories, insipid acting, and lackluster direction. It's doubtful many will find Nightmares scary.

Forrest Piece W I W In Magazine "Rockin' Cape May", an illustrated story about Cape May porches written by Cape May County Herald and Lantern colum- - nist Libby Demp Forrest, appears in the October issue of Atlantic City Magazine currently on newstands. It describes some of Forrest's favorite porches that reflect the diverse styles enjoyed by Cape May porch sitters. The story is written under another Forrest byline, Libby Demp Moore

Lectures Continue WILDWOOD CREST - The Wildwood Crest Historical Society and Museum is in the midst of its fall lecture series entitled "South Jersey History, Culture and -Heritage". The lectures are held 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Memorial School, St. Louis and New Jersey Avenues. For information, call Stanley Gage, 522-1276 or Jack Christine, 522-1276 THE FOLLOWING lectures remain: Oct. 16, Dr. Ralph K. Turp. lecturer, educator and author of "Four Flags Over N.J." Oct. 23. Richard Regensberg, Indian . archeologist and SouUi Jersey Indian historian:' Oct. 30. Anne Galli, assistant director of Wetlands Institute at Stone Harbor. Nov. 13, Franklin Kemp, lecturer, historian and • author of "Battle of Chestnut Neck". Nov. 20, Dr. Robert i Harper, South Jersey History 1800 to 1865. Pro^ fessor by popular demand a featured lecturer on every series conducted by , the society.

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Freedom Is Subject of Essay Test COURT HOUSE - The Middle Township Optimist Club will hold an essay contest on the subject of "'Freedom, Our Most Precious Heritage" this month. All high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores are eligible to participate, according to Charles Gass, club chairman for the event. The local club will select a first, second and third place winner in the contest, and the first place entry will be automatically forwarded to the district competition, where it will be judged against other club winning entries from the New Jersey district. THE AUTHOR of the winning entry in the district contest will be awarded an expense paid four-day trip to the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for a special seminar on the subject of Freedom and Patriotism. Entries must be originally completed by the contestants without assistance, and submitted by December 15. For further information, contact Edward Letts, 11 Oslo Ave., Rio Grande, N.J. 886-4923.

Civic Club Set For Windup AVALON -The Women's ^Qyic Club of Avalon will hold its yearend luncheon The Golden Inn Monday, Oct. 22. Featured speaker will be Mrs. Kitty Appleyard. whose topic will be Peter. Reservations for members and guests can be made by calling 368-1453. There will also be a short installation ceremony of the officers for 1985.

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