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> ENTERTAINMENT Hoffman fails miserably in Billy Bathgate Billy Bathgate that killed the film, Dustin Directed by Robert Benton Hoffman was cast as Dutch Now available on Video Schultz. Now, I understand why E.L. Doctorow's sprawling novel Billy Bathgate was one of the finest novels | have ever read. A colorful, wonderfully entertain- ing book that details a young boy's fascination and subsequent ly). employment with Gangster Dutch Schultz, the novel was thrilling from beginning to end; I consumed it in three days. When | heard Touchstone Studios purchased the book for a film, I was thrilled. Then, quite unexpectedly, terrible timing began to happen to Billy Bathgate's movie life. Robert Benton was hired to direct, an unknown was cast as Bathgate,and in the move they may have thought Robert Benton could direct this; he won an Oscar for directing Kramer vs. Kramer, (but honest] an average film to great heights by virtue of his per- formance. He was brilliant in his Oscar winning roles in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), and Rain Man (1988), as well as giving remark- able performances in The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), Lenny (1974), Straight Time (1978), and Tootsie (1982). Yet when Hoffman fails, he does so completely and utterly. I feel he failed in Death of a Salesman (1984), but his failure in, Billy Bathgate is so complete] it is pathetic to watch. The Dutch Schultz of Doctorow's book was a frightening psychopath capable of murder without the slightest twinge of con- science. Not once did I ever feel Hoffman was this man, but rather an actor struggling with a role he is Every month, the Port Perry Legion, B h and Father, son, and little Heather 419, draws a 50/50 winner. This past month was even more Interesting than usual, because the winning ticket was sold by Doug Butt (left) to his son Steven, in the name of Steven's daugh- ter (and Doug's granddaughter) Heather. Well, Doug won $100 for selling the winning ticket will share $500 for holding that ticket. All these cheques, by the way, were presented by Norm Budd (tight), President of Branch 419. Proceeds from the 50/50 draw go to help many local sports events sponsored by the Legion. s are avallable from any Legion 419 member. Benefit dance A benefit dance for the family of the late John Jolicoeur is THO WEEKS TOP & 1. Dol Leppard - ADRENALIZE 2. Soundtrack - WAYNE'S WORLD 3. Mc Big - LEAN INTO IT bho 3. fe 2 ile 985-0804 110 WATER ST. 4. Bryan Adams - WAKING UP THE NEIGHBOURS Mr. Jolicoeur died suddenly carlier this year, and friends have Organized a dance to be held , April 25, at the Goreski Ysummer Resort on Scugog Island. It starts at 8 p.m., ends at 1 am., and the $10 ticket price includes music and entertainment. Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so at the Canadian Imperial . Bank of 5. Ugly Kid Joe - AS UGLY AS THEY WANNA BE SCUGOG SHORES MUSEUM VILLAGE Annual Yard & Bake Sale MONDAY, MAY 18th at 9:00 AM Donations Needed & Gratefully Accepted. Please Call the Museum For Drop Off Points. 985-3589 or 985-0111 BEARD GROWING CONTEST REGISTRATION at 2:00 PM Stage Nine oe SIN (a) too old for (Schultz was 27, Hoffman 52), and (b) not right for is Dustin Hoffman scary? Nope!). t's sad to see an actor of his stature sluggish, and heading to a pre- (yes, Bruce Willis) is terrific in a small role as a dandy hood who meets an untimely, terrifying end. Despite being a small role, Willis dominates every scene he's in. There's also a brilliant little perfor- mance from veteran actor Steve Hill as Scultz's bookkeeper, who quietly steals every scene he's in. And, finally, what of Billy Bathgate? Young Loren Dean is not required to do much, except a cou- ple of hot scenes with Nicole Kidman (Mrs. Tom Cruise). All in all, Billy Bathgate is dictable, dull lusion, Billy hand: film, but a huge, major Bathgate was perhaps the most dis- failure. That's a real tragedy appointing film of 1991, although torow handed them a it always looks good. One saving grace? Bruce Willis You can help choose Scugog Women's 'Queen For A Day'! Simply write a letter, naming the woman who you feels makes Scugog tick -- someone you admire! Make sure you include her phone number, and a good description of her and all the rea- sons why you think she should be 'Queen For A Day'. Also include your own name and phone num- ber, because committee members will need more inf ion about ln sory that simply got lost Choose your 'Queen'! 36 Water St, or the Re/max office on Queen St. in Port Perry. Nominations will also be accepted at the upcoming Scugog Women dinner/workshop (featur- ing CKVR's Jayne Stafford), April 29 at the Country Oven restaurant on Hwy. 12. That will also be the last date nominations will be The winner (who will receive some nice prizes) will be d at the fall meeting of the nominee. Drop the letter off at either the Scugog Citizen office, Scugog Women, during a special 'gala' held in her honour. miflor ights Based on Anna & The King of Siam by Margaret Landon Music by Richard Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein [I TOWN HALL 1873 Queen & Lilla Streets, Port Perry THURSDAYS - FRIDAYS - SATURDAYS April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1,2,7,8,9 All Performances Start at 8:00 PM Tickets available at irwin Smith Music C0) present Ld LJ LJ LJ LJ ° LJ i" o ® LJ