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Fag* 8 Diiily Sundial-October 11, 1974ADVERTISEMENTafter having thoroughly disrupted a sm all-town civic banquet honoring him and his fellow artists upon the completion of a statueof Lazarus rising from the dead—they experience a prefund mutual attraction (which they Instantly— and as it turns out, hilariously—gratify) that soon develops into love.Idyll WanesTheir relationship is as blessed by Olga's elderly, loving father (Wim van den Brink) as it is cursed by her somewhat younger mother (Tonny Huurde-tnmk * relentiewiy bourgeois type who rum the family business, a light fixture and appliance store, and has a yen for her salesman, a n oil y 1 a dies' man.Alas, for Olga the exhilarating idyll wines as rapidly as it had blossomed —exactly why is frustra-tingly never made clear— and when the two again meet and realize how much they love each other, it's too late. At this pomi one realises just how strongly all the exuberance thst has gone before had been shadowed by portents of death.Throughout “Turkish Delight* there is one ■tunning vignette after another—some witty, some outrageous and some deeply poignant—that attest to Verhoe vert's virtuosity, There’s a wickedly funnysatirical sequence in which a hamed officialmust guide Queen Juliana —the actress portray mg her is seen only from the rear—through the unveiUing of a statue by Enk while keeping Her Majesty from seeing Olga% decorum-defying decolletage. Even better are the film's tender and quiet moments*Hauer and Miss Van de Yen seem to be hving rather than acting their parts, and the film's supportingplayers are flawless (Miss Huurdeman is especially delightful), Sometimes Verhoeven's symbolism is obvious and crude—and this is quite apart from his propensity for the sea ta logical—but 'Turkish Delight, which is only his second film, marks him is a major director.And for those not easily offended. Turkish De-light can be a surprisingly liberating and affirmative experience.BY KEVIN THOMASTkMn irturmr'Turkish Delight11 (atthe Regent), the notorious se!f-X-rated Dutch filmthat became at once the most popular and despised presentation at Filmex, makes such an all-out assault on our bourgeois sensibilities that a second viewing may be essential to appreciate the full magnitude of its achievement.its repeated and unsparing depiction of all the bodily functions is so jarrmg that it tends to obscure all el e. That this is expressive of the film-makers' determination to embrace ail of life and not mere sensationalism for sensationalism's sake seems lots more certain the second time around.One of the most tempos* tuous. tumultuous and finally heart-breaking love stones ever filmed, Turkish Delight —its title comes from a candy popular m the Netherlands “is above ail a passionate celebration of life and an agonized lament for its fleetingness,Sent* of CommitmentDirected with an uncom* promising sense of commitment by Paul Ver-hoeven, who possesses a prodigious though some* times raw talent, and skill* fully adapted by Gerard Soeteman from Jan ’Wolk-rrs' novel, a European iest-setler, this Cinema* t on release fervently asserts that life and love are too precious to be stifledby obeisance to convention.When we meet Turkish Delight's hero Ericki Rutger HauerX a husky young sculptor and painter utterly without inhibitions, his wife Olga (Monique van de Vn),a ravish-ingty beautiful girl with auburn hair, has left him. Overcome by despair he fantasies murdering her and her fiance, lets his Amsterdam studio turn mto a pigsty and launchei on ah interminable iex orgy with every woman heii able to pick tip.When he realises he cannot obliterate the memory of Olga, the film flashes back two years to their meeting.From the moment Enk hitches a ride with 01 hi—aweBy Terry Green bergAshL Sportm Editor Laat Thursday through Sunday evenings at the Inglewood Forum, 18,000 screaming fans each night watched Elton John perform Ids music, jump all over the stage and totally hold the audience under his spell.The man is n fantastic performer. Even if people didn't like this musk, they came to watch him and his band.The crazy costumes and theshowmanship were fine, but what Elton really wants is for people to listen to his music,Mtmv people only li ke FI lionJohn's early music, fromalbums like Elton John.TurnhieConnection andMadman Across the Water. Album-wise and concept-wist*, that becomes a matter ofstraight opinion, but everythinghe does live becomes super.The show was Elton Johnstour nnd the band knows it.They don't try to upstage him, but complement him nicely. Davey Johnstone, leadguitarist, has put out a soloalbum and sparkles lice and on albums. Dee Murray, bass,quietly goes through his part, nothing fancy, but good, solid music, Nigel Olsson, drums, b the band member who im-pressns me Lh# most, lie has also produced a solo album and his drums on 'Drey Sea]* along with his drumming on other numbers was superb, Ray Cooper, the band’s newesLmember is an added percussionist. Cooper added bo theshow by psyching up the crowd,while Elton John was busy at the piano.Probably the best musical addition to the band whs the Muscle Shoals Brass section. When Ellon appeared fit theI lolly wood Bowl last year, he didn’t have a brass section and it hurl the concert musically. If lie puts brass on the aIbum, it should be in concert. It was and it sounded just fine.Elton relied on his recent material, playing seven songs from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. four from CaribouConnection there Dr j wn the Mi ssilt; i celknt song for a From Lhe origins album came Tab Pilot, another gn and the sting thal stardom over four Lhe Angeles“Your Song, Your Song,and three from Don't Shoot Me. I’m Only the Piano Player,For middle old timers, there was Honky Cat and Rocket Man. From TumbleweedRoy Wood ltEddie and the FalconsRfiy Wood has long been a legendary superstar in his home country England, ilia groups, The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, end Wizard have always leen chart busters in England and Europe, He has made a solo album where he plays 32 instruments and does all vocals. W^xid can play everything from guitar; oboe, cello to bagpipes, si tar, and piano; he play? them all well.His music ranges from pop ballads, 50 s music and crunching rockers, to country westarn, jar,/., find folk and it has always been great. Yet he has never enjoyed great success in America. Wooda new album with his group Wizard and his current tour might just change that.“Eddie and the Falcons is one of those albums that most everybody will like. It’s anostalgic look at the late 50's and early 60‘a.Except for the fact Wood recently wrote every song, sings, and plays most every instrument, this record could have been released 15 years ago and been a big smash.Brand New 8ft sounds very much like Jerry l^ee Lewis and is a real piano rocker. I Dun Lotsa Cryin Over You sounds like something Elvis would have recorded in his real rock'n roll days, In fart Elvis likes some of Wood's material so much that he has asked Wood to pen some numbers for him.Please turn to page 10Lou ReedLou Heed, a wayward deca-rock n’ roller from the Velvet Underground has developed a praiseworthy habit over the years, Despite his bland* monotoned voice, which at times only speiiks lyrics hypnotically, he has managed to consistently come out with ul least an above average album during his last five solo efforts. One major reason for the success has been Lou Reed's discerning selection of supporting musicians which has ranged from David Bowie to Stevie Winwood,His latest album, Sally Can t Dance. is an energetic combination of thought-provoking.subversive lyrics delivered in the typically detached Lou Reed mode, which is offset by an excellent counterbalance of competent musicians and background singers.The title song. Sally Can t Dance, offers the enigmatic account of Sally, an apparent cripple who “couldn't get herself off the floor but regardless became e big modeh. and used to ball those singers,' Reed presents an interesting, if not a particularly pleasant or credible dichotomy.' Animal Language, which has a classic rockn'roll instrumental introduction charged with sisme big brass, tails of Miss Reilly ra dog and how her neighbors put a gun down hia mouthand shot him down. Oooh wow! Bow Wuw!M ThePleHLHe turn Ui page 10The following corp, it!,,,.. Joe Cockei Feliciano. Frihl C. A verage W hi to Ra Sat. r Dei 26, 8 p.n Cult, Sat,, night,Elvin Bishop. 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Los Angeles Daily Sundial
Los Angeles, California, US
Fri, Oct 11, 1974
Page 15
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