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Hostel (R) By John Walker arts@barnstablepatnot.com In the mood for afilmwhere some- one has apower drillinserted intohis kneecaps? Itchingto watch someone get a blowtorch to his or her face? Always wonder what it would look like to see someone'shead caved in? Then have I got the film for you. If that seems too intense, than may I suggest Hostel. A romantic comedy packed with all of the above minus the violence. OK... minusthe romantic comedy as well. Set inEastern Europe,the tale fol- lows three youths as they backpack across Europe in search of sex and fun. While visiting Amsterdam, they are told of avillagein Slovakiawhere there are beautiful women who are crazy for Americans. The village is indeed filled with beautiful women but what seems like heaven to them quickly turns into Hell. Members of their group begin to go missing and as it turns out they become victimsof a sadistic service that allows its members to torture and kill people for money.The movie makes it clear that everyone in the world seems to despise Americans. The good news is that American victims are the most expensive - 35 GRAND, baby! We're number one! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.! Take that! Slovakians are only worth a measly five grand. If you are a fan of horror/revenge films and have a strong threshold for sadistic violence, then Hostel is not a bad film. Part Texas Chainsaw, part Straw Dogs , and part 8mm, it is a tough film to sit through but definitely succeeds at its goal of disturbing the viewer. Fun With Dick AndJane How about we make aremake of a '70s film that no one really enjoyed? Is George Segal available to play the banjo? No? GOOD, let's make it!! This film's title is misleading. A more appropriate title would be So You Forgot How Annoying Jim Car- rey Can Be? The title may be long, but it certainly wouldn't be as mis- leading as using the word "fun." Webster's doesn't define the word fun as"a drowsyfeelingaccompanied by slight annoyance and ainsatiable curiosity about how the game of chess was invented." Or maybe it does, who really knows? For those of you familiar with the plot of the original, let me just say "Hello filmmakers, cast and crew, all three members of the George Segal Banjo Fan Club, and people who wandered into the wrong theatre and sustained some sort of injury that resulted in not being able to leave until the film was over because the paramedics did not want to risk actually seeing the film." Tothose of you who are unfamiliar with the plot,let me say this: "Good for you!" Is Fun With Dick And Jane worth renting? No,wait for itto come on cable instead and even then see it only if nothing else is on. Wolf Creek Wolf Creek: Australian for #*%*, mate!Another sadistickillertortures female backpackers from the people who brought you Toy Story. If you always wondered what Crocodile Dundee would be like if he was ahumorless, crazed, mentally disturbed loner, then you obviously haven't seen Crocodite Dundee 2. In Australia, two English girls and a city boy from Sydney backpack across the outback exploring all of Australia'sboring,boringlandscape. After experiencing car problems, they are helped by aguyreminiscent of Crocodile Dundee. He brings them back to his lair and beginsto torture them. He talks and talks and tells stories and just never shuts up. Oh, and then he drugsthem and presumably tortures them with the threat of death, but I still say it was his bad impression of Paul Hogan. Wolf Creek is an awful film. It's well made but definitely makes you hate it as well as its lame "oh, he's still out there,look for a sequel soon" ending. Return Of The Living Dead: Necropolis The title of this film is very mis- leading. The word necropolis would imply that a city was infested with the living dead. So this should be Return Of The Living Dead: Crapopo- lis because that's what it's actually filled with. How bad is this film? Real bad! Sci-Fi Channel bad. Which happens to be a real coincidence, as it aired on Sci-Fi months before its video release. I'm afan ofzombie films and of the original Return Of The Living Dead. Apparently the makers of this film never saw it. What happened to the zombies beingindestructible? Being shot, threatening language or angry scowls can kill these zombies. The kids in the film are stupid, the plot is stupid, and there is no conti- nuity, no logic, no scares or fun. It's so bad that during arescue attempt the kidsare instructed to take aright down one hall. They take a left , and get to where they need to be. If you are a fan of zombie movies, stay away from this one. 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"Michael and I take it liter- ally,"saidMcCullough."Iwrite my story for Friday night on Friday afternoon, and I write my story for Saturday night on Saturday afternoon, with the printer still running" as he leaves. Like Lee, McCullough has presented atNewWorksWeek- end eachyear of its existence, althoughhe "mayhavemissed the first one." For both writ- ers and audiences, said Mc- Cullough, the weekend is a learningexperience.Audience members hear new work by localand well-knownauthors, and the authors and perform- ers have a chance to test out new material. Friday and Saturday nights, although meant for adults only, are relatively painless for audience mem- bers.Many authorsfind them less so. Some, "absolutely have the fear of God in their eyes when they go up there," Lee said. Lee and McCullough, al- though great friends , dis- agree on many aspects of New Works Weekend ,includ- ing where credit is due. To McCullough , Lee 's efforts make the weekend "a one- man show." For Lee,although the night relies on unique performanc- es and never-before-heard readings, the important per- former each night is the au- dience. During the first few years ofNew Works Nights ,he said, the writers sometimes performed to only half an audience. Now, Lee credits audience and writer loyalty to his show to its becoming a long-stand- ing tradition, and the quality of performers he chooses. "We have great audiences,"he said, "and that makes us good." New Works Weekend is at the Academy Playhouse in Orleans tonight and tomorrow night at 8. For tickets (S16). call 508-255-1963 , Cape's consciousness... CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:1 For each reading, Piercy said , she keeps in mind her audience, and builds a program . "There 's no point reading a lot of nature po- ems in New York City," she said. Likewise, "It;s a differ- ent reading at a college than at a community center." Her various approaches elicit different reactions. At most readings, said Piercy, she receives a standing ova- tion. But often , even at the same readings, her politi- cal poetry causes some to walk out. Throughout the 17 vol- umes of poetry she has writ- ten,there isno one particular theme. Like many poets before her, Piercy uses her background asinfluence.Her observations , experiences, and opinions permeate her work.Many of her poems deal with her childhood growing up in a neighborhood influ- enced by the Depression and with her adult life in Wellfleet; her beliefs in feminism and political liberalism; and her connection with her Jewish roots. Readers of Piercy's work, saidEdwards, may see "pre- dilections for a certain type of poem. But make no mis- take about it, that's not what she's all about." Piercy said her poetry is not meant to be about a certain subject. She believes that poetry can be used to make sense of life, and of the situations in it. Poetry can, "confirm peo- ples' consciousness"and the beliefs they have, she said. "We don't have a lot of ritu- als in our lives. Poetry can sometimes provide that." Piercy's latest novel, Sex Wars, was released in De- cember. Crooked Inheri- tance , a volume of poetry, will be out in October. A non-fiction book , Pesach for the Rest of Us, is due next year. Tickets for Marge Piercy's reading are $20 ($10 for 18 and under) in advance, and $25 at the door. Call 508-420-0200 or send a check to The Cape Cod Writers ' Center at P0 Box 408,Osterville MA 02655. Panama Club... CONTINUED FROM PAGE C:1 Ben Haas plays the young Marsland , narrating the story with a thoughtful quality that managesto be wistful without being sappy. All of the cast sing and dance and do so with aplomb. Skip Warren's choreography lifts the dance sequences to a professional level. The cho- reography is both tight and wildly entertaining, with more lifts per square foot than you could imagine possible. The costuming by Robin McLaughlin is perfect for the choreography, works well with the set and generally looks fantastic. Jake Deslauriers ' set makes the most of the smallstudio theatre and is ap- propriate for the era. Michael Tritto, Jr. directed the show and his intelligent, compas- sionate approach to his art can be seen here. There are many characters on stage, in addition to the sizzling band and club singer Maddie Freedman. Twenty- two numbers are performed in just over two hours with intermission. Skirts fly, feet stomp, and the audience leaves with smiles and here and there the glimmer of a tear. Marsland' s maiden voy- age is a great success. Four C's Theatre and Music Program 's presentation of Panama Club by Larry Marsland is sold out. Tonight, tomor- row and Sunday, reserved tickets not picked up by 7:55 p.m. will be released to those who have placed their names on a waiting list that night at 7: call 508-375-4044 for details. KEEPTHETOWN I STRONG... I ShopLocally! 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This deal, which costs $46 for adults, $42 for seniors ( the captain is overqualified fortiusdiscount ) and children 5to 12. and isfree forthe small fry, is good daily from May 13 to 21. Do as we did and call 800-442-3188. Weexpect to hear more from the old salt in the weeks to come, and will keep you up to date. To make your own plans for Cape Cod Maritime Days, gotowww.CapeCodMaritime- Days.com Hitting the canvas at the Melody Tent The Cape Cod Melody Tent will host World Class Cham- pionship Boxing (with a top ticket of $100, or $40 for you non-ringsiders) July 7. That was one of a clutch of new shows announced this week, including a Brazilian Festival July 30 at 4 p.m. that will fea- ture Grupo Saveiro. All seats are $24.25. Tickets for Tent shows are available at 800-347-0808 or by going to www.melodytent.org Twel f th Night at BHS The Barnstable High School Drama Club bows to the Bard May 4. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. in the high school's Knight auditorium when it presents Shakespeare 's Twelfth Night. The Club's reputation for de- livering a good show is solid, and teachers John Sullivan and Ed O'Toole (who compan themselves to Groucho and Curly) prom- iseplenty of fun. For tickets , call 508- ^ 771-6246. ¦