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B-2 Saturday, November 21, 1987 THE COURIER-NEWS Jon Bon Jovi delights fans with his drop-in habit BRUCE HARIHG Courier-News Music Writer Cove in Roselle has a special benefit for World Hunger Year on tap Dec. 11. Headlining is Eric Andersen, a folkie whose songs have been covered by Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins and John Denver. Andersen had colored his work with African rhythms and electricity of late. Also on the bill is Jersey folk queen Elaine Silver, Blues Farm and The Out of the Blue Band.

Tickets are $10, available at the Cove, Off the Record in Cranford, Melody Records at the Clarktown Shopping Center, or by calling 272-3028. Patrons are encouraged to bring an inexpensive gift or toy (unwrapped) for distribution to needy area children. Club Bene is bringing in the one and only Meat Loaf for a Nov. 28 Jon Bon Jovi dropped by for a quick jam with Aerosmith last week at Brendan Byrne Arena. Bon Jovi and Steve Tyler traded vocals on the Beatles' "I'm Down," a condition everyone in the crowd definitely wasn't on seeing New Jersey's favorite pop-metal star.

That wasn't the only drop-in for Bon Jovi, who's challenging Kiss' Paul Stanley for the Bob Hope Award. Bon Jovi joined former North Plainfielder Wayne Oliveri and TLC on stage at the Tradewinds in Sea Bright Oct. 30 for a three-song set. Pretty Poison is heading towards the top with "Catch Me (I'm Fall- ing)," sitting at No. 27 on the Bill-! board charts this week.

They have an album due in February. The South Jersey band used to be a local club act. they're going fast Coming next weekend: Somerset County has a rich Thanksgiving weekend on tap, starting with Tiffany's Friday appearance at Coconuts nightclub in Manville. The 14-year-old singer is at the top of the charts with "I Think We're Alone Now," her cover of the Tommy James hit This is absolutely the biggest act to hit Manville since Herman's Hermits back in '65. Information on the show at 685-1221.

Saturday, Nov. 28 will see the return of Prophet, appearing live at the Raritan Manor in Bridgewater. The band is just back from the West Coast recording of their MegaforceAtlan-tic debut album, "Cycle of the Moon," with Quiet Riot producer Spencer Proffer behind the board. Call 526-3306 for information. The ever-expanding lineup at the The Hooters, Patty Smythe and Je-thro Tull are among the stars of WNEW-FM's third annual Hun-gerthon, a 24-hour broadcast today through tomorrow that benefits World Hunger Year and UNICEF.

Live performances at the UN and the West Coast will dot the show. Local lights The Cucumbers will hit the air around 1 a.m., for all you insomniac fans of the Hoboken sound. The UN broadcast will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m.

Sunday. Attendees are asked to bring a can of high-protein food. Contributions to the radiothon can be phoned in to (212) 985-9913. Tickets are still available for Je-thro Tull's Brendan Byrne Arena appearance tomorrow. "Crest of a Knave" is their latest, but you know the crowd wants to hear "Aqualung." Tickets through the box office, 935-3900.

Opening is Fairport Convention, one of the godfathers of classic folk rock. Blue Oyster Cult tonight at the Stone Pony. Notice they don't have to worry about club appearance riots, as they did in the days when "Soft White Underbelly" was the alias for Cult club shows? Tickets through the Pony, 988-7267. Wednesday night in Manhattan is hot, hot, hot Peter Himmelman and Joe Cocker rough up the Beacon Theatre (212-499-7070 for tickets) while Ron Wood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley get down on their "Gunslingers" tour at the Ritz. Wood convinced Diddley to do a show consisting of his old songs in the way he originally recorded them.

Bet the ranch a few guest stars show up. Tickets through Ticketmaster, but 7'" MKte, Alex Koehn presides over Quality mM M' VIDEO: Fans Continued from Page B-1 Anyone can sit through "The Breakfast Club" and come out satiated, if not artistically nourished. But it takes the true cinema aficionado to delve deep into the uncharted depths of genre films those twisted yet appealing stretches of celluloid that chronicle the obscure and delightful and awful surprises to be found in the nether regions of film. There's science fiction and horror, foreign films and serials; cartoons and silent comedies; Westerns and samurai adventures; complete filmographies of Bunuel, Hitchcock, DePalma and Kurosawa; and "camp" classics that defy description yet compel watching. Koehn's stock is strictly non-bootleg.

Much of his stock comes from the mainstream video distributors used by other stores. But when you're searching for that elusive copy of "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" or "Desperate Teen-Age Love Dolls," more esoteric lodes must be mined. unusual der any circumstances. "Basically the movies we would never carry in this store are "I Spit On Your Grave" and "Straw Dogs." Koehn requires parental signatures and a personal interview before he'll rent to anyone under 18. From that point on, anything goes.

"Our video members so control the direction of the store in everything, that we don't want any casual people. We want people to be as committed to the hobby as we are," he said. "We're not looking for a casual one-or-two-time rental. We're looking for someone who is hooked just like we are." Membership at Quality Comics and Video costs $50 for a lifetime charter membership, or $20 for a yearlong trial membership. Charter membership includes reservation rights and discounts on tapes ordered for purchase.

Films rent for $2.10 per night. Quality Comics and Video, 20 Division Somerville, is open noon-9 p.m. every day. a little out store. "As my people slowly discover the works of Luis Bunuel, they discov er this is one of the best directors of movies ever," he said.

Bunuel's films defy synopsis; he creates a surrealistic world where reality warps until the viewer simply accepts the director's vision as "Warriors of the Wind," and "City in the Sky," (Japanese animation.) "These are unbelievably popular all over the world," except in the United States, Koehn said. "We think the reason that Japanese animation is so suppressed in this country on TV and in theaters is because studios like Disney don't want Americans to find out how good animation can really be." "Horror House on Highway 5," "where a guy chases teen-agers and kills them (while) wearing a Nixon mask," Koehn said. "This is a hysterical movie. This movie is very scary and very funny at the same time, and we know that's one of the problems that most general filmgoers have. They have a hard I 'Quality' films just Where does one start with more ties up enough chills to keep the kid- of the ordinary time resolving those." The Quatermass seri The Quatermass series CONCERTS AND CLUBS: Tickets go on sale today at Byrne Arena, Capitol Theater in Passiac and Ticketmaster outlets for KISS Dec.

20 performance at the Arena. Ted Nugent opens the concert Also, tickets go on sale Monday for a concert to benefit homeless children, scheduled for Madison Square Garden Dec. 13. Lou Reed, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Chaka Khan-Chaka Khan, Ruben Blades and Laurie Anderson will hit the stage, but you can bet a number of other big names will show. Tickets are $30, $25 and $20, available through Ticketron or Teletron 343-4200.

look for the "We deal with specialty distributors we locate through magazines, fanzines, word-of-mouth, throughout the country," he said. Japanese imports are an important source of films unreleased in the United States. "For instance we carry Dario Argenti's 'Phenomena' as a Japanese import, which is uncut. "The American version, which was releasd under the title "Creepers," is missing about 27 minutes. Critics panned it because they said they didn't know what's going on.

We tell them, '27 minutes is missing that's why you don't Future plans for the store include more alternative-music videos and animation, more Westerns, and, come January, stocking of laser discs. In fact, there's only one type of film Koehn won't carry slasher flicks in which women don't triumph over their oppressors. It's a fine point perhaps too closely argued for those who find the blood-and-guts attacks on teen-age girls unredeemable un dies awake all night. "Freaks" (1932) directed by Tod Browning. "This movie has just a huge amount of history behind it," Koehn said.

"It literally destroyed the career of Tod Browning (director of the original Small wonder. Browning used actual circus freaks to tell the tale of a heartless showgirl who humiliates a sideshow midget and pays the price when his freakish compatriots seek their revenge. "The movie was way ahead of its time. People came screaming out of the theaters," he said. But it's also compassionate in its portrayal of the freaks, who are only labeled such by outsiders.

"It does all the things a movie is supposed to do," Koehn said. "Most everyone who has rented it has come back and said it's one of the best moves they've ever seen." "Exterminating Angel" (1962) directed by Luis Bunuel: just the kind of film people don't expect at Koehn's stars in 'Teen Wolf ANN LANDERS Crime victim just glad to be alive DEAR ANN LANDERS: I'm sending a letter that appeared in the letters column of the San Bernardino Sun. What a wonderful world this would be if more people had this man's attitude. I hope you will find room to print it. Arthur E.

DEAR ARTHUR: You bet. What a beautiful guy! Thanks for letting us know about him. Here's his letter: "On May 11, 1 was shot through the head by a 16-year-old kid who was trying to steal my car. The .22 bullet went through my right eye, crashed through my sinuses and lodged under my left ear. "On August 27, the Sun printed a letter that referred to that 16-year-old 'gun punk' who ruined my life.

Not true. I believe I am one of the luckiest people alive. "How many people live when a bullet passes through their head? Of course, I am sad to have lost an eye, but I'm twice as happy to be walking tall and loving life, appreciating every little thing like never before things I used to take for granted; like rain, an orange, a kiss. "The articles in the Sun about me were aimed at my financial dilemma resulting from a system that is not prepared to help victims. Though my impending eviction has been staved off for another month, and my rightful income has been lost in red tape, I'm thankful that my problems are only monetary.

"Every morning I celebrate life. I'd rather live than win the lottery! Call it God's eloquence! Call it karma! Call me unquestionably happy! Ted Morgan DEAR ANN LANDERS: I don't know if I'm a kleptomaniac, or just a shoplifter out of control. I've been shoplifting for about two years and had a very close call yesterday. I've always imagined how humiliating it would be if I got caught, Like many shoplifters I don't steal because I need things. I steal because it's a challenge.

I love the excitement of getting away with it. I have a wonderful family. My husband and I are both professionals and though I have taken a break from work to raise a family, we can afford to buy whatever we need. I have vowed a dozen times that I will stop shoplifting but I always go back to it. Of course, I'm ashamed of myself and this makes it difficult for me to seek professional help.

Please tell me what to do. San Luis Obispo, Calif. DEAR S.L.O.: You have a psychological problem that can be treated only by a professional. I urge you to contact a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker. Do it now.

The embarrassment of confessing will be nothing compared to the humiliation if you are arrested and the incident becomes public knowledge. You need to find out why the thrill of risk-taking means so much to you that you are willing to take such chances DEAR ANN LANDERS: Another postage stamp story: While In London our teenage daughter mailed several postcards using U.S. stamps. They were delivered! Aren't the English lovely? Wabash, Ind. DEAR WABASH: Yes! Yes! Yes! And isn't London wonderful? mm Mr Courier-News photo by Dean Curtis Comics and Video.

"The Creeping Unknown" (1956), "Enemy From Space" (1957), "Five Million Years to Earth" (1968), "The Quatermass Conclusion" (1980) features four of the most literate, intelligent scripts in science-fiction filmdom. Koehn is missing "Five Million Years to Earth," which is not yet available on tape. The second film, "Enemy From Space," holds a special place in many enthusiasts's hearts, Koehn said. "I've met more people that have been scared by that one as a child than any other film," he said. "The Quiet Earth" (1985), directed by G.F.

Murphy. A true sleeper from New Zealand's adventurous film industry, the film takes the hackneyed "last man on earth" science-fiction plot and invests the protagonists with those rarest of commodities: personalities and motivations. JOHN BUTTERFIELD loves him. Will he realize the error of his ways and learn to control his wolf frenzy? Do wolves have hair? Do I care? The only differences in version two are the changes in the lead actor and the fact that the sport in question is boxing instead of basketball. No matter that collegiate boxing is an anachronism today.

Bateman is an agreeable, easy-going hero much like the elder son he plays on "Valerie's Family." His cohorts in this particular wolf lair include Kim Darby as a biology teacher, John Astin as a mean-tempered dean, Paul Sand as an inept coach and young actors Estee Chandler, Stuart Fratkin, Mark Holton and Beth Ann Miller. "Teen Wolf" was more than enough movie on this particular topic. Making a sequel is a classic case of crying "Wolf" once too often. Rated PG: With mild profanity and implied sexual situations. "Revenge of the Teen-age Vixens from Outer Space," which is about, well, it's about the revenge of teenage vixens from outer space.

Soem might consider this ineptly directed, poorly acted science-fiction spoof a "bad" movie, but Koehn demurs. "We don't carry bad movies; we leave that to other video stores," he said. "We do carry movies that people will perceive as bad. We have them all: "Plan 9 From Outer Space, "Robot Monster," "Wrestling Racket Girls," "Test Tube Babies." "Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers," (1956) a classic '50s science fiction film that has everything a lover of this peculiar genre would want: Brain scans, UFOs, the destruction of Washington D.C.

(with spectacular stop-motion special effects by film wizard Ray Harryhausen) and little green aliens at least they would have been green if the film wasn't black and white. See it now, uncut and without commercials! MOVIE REVIEW "Teen Wolf Like most lousy adolescent sequels, this film tells the exact same story as its less-than-ex-citing predecessor. Jason Bateman replaces Michael J. Fox in the lead as a young college student who gets hairy when he gets excited. Only undemanding pre-teen audiences will get at all excited about this film.

(out of four). Like the first film, "Teen Wolf Too" is pure comedy: Being a werewolf is neat; it makes you a Big Man er, Wolf on Campus. Like most ill-considered, financially motivated sequels, "Teen Wolf Too" tells the exact same story as its predecessor. When Todd becomes a wolf, he becomes a better athlete, he attracts the sexy girls, and he fore-sakes the sweet young woman who Another Teen Wolf too much than 1 100 movies to choose from? Try these 10 films andor film series to get a taste of what's on hand at Quality Comics and Video. Herein is a mix of "good" films and films so bad they've achieved a certain transcendent trashy watchability.

In no particular order: "Night of the Hunter" (1955), directed by Charles Laughton. "First of all, it's just a great movie," Koehn said. "I believe it crosses over to everybody. This is a movie that young kids would enjoy, that their parents would enjoy, their grandmothers." It's also the only film Laughton directed. Quite a loss too, given the startling images and imaginative camerawork he employed in telling the story of a murderous clergyman (the best peformance in Robert Mit-chum's career) with LOVE tattooed on one hand and HATE on the other.

1 The film swings into a confrontation when kindly old woman Lillian Gish opposes Mitchum in the end, but along the way Laughton rus Jason Bateman of 'Valerie' fame Daytime Dial s. VS. By JACK GARNER Gannett News Service Does the world really need "Teen Wolf Well, of course not, but we're getting it anyway. "Teen Wolf Too" is a sequel to the 1985 surprise hit teen comedy. The first film starred Michael J.

Fox and became a smash when Fox caught on through his "Family Ties" TV series and his appearance in the much better "Back to the Future." It's no surprise that you won't find this Fox in Wolf's clothing for a sequel. This time, the lead is another up-and-coming teen heartthrob, Jason Bateman from TV's "Valerie's Family." He's Todd Howard, a cousin of the lead character in the first film and he's going off to college as the sequel opens. He also has the family "problem," a tendency to grow hair and fangs when nervous or excited. DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Adrienne and Justin become man and wife. They make love for the first time.

Still fearful of having the same emotional problems as her mother, Jennifer continues to shy away from Frankie. Shane plans a trip to England to learn If Eve really Is his daughter. Spotting a bored Eve with Nick, Gabrielle warns Eve to stay way from him. Diana and Roman are trapped In an underground fortress after they discover material used lor the disc is mined there. Their escape plans are thwarted.

Serena has Diana brought to her. Roman manages to escape. Seeing Serena lust as she pulls a gun, Roman tires his gun at her. Just as he shoots, Diana cries that he has shot her mother. Melissa stumbles across Jack's adoption papers.

As Janice continues to long lor the unresponsive Bill, Mike begins to tall lor her. Patch realizes that Kayla Is being poisoned. GENERAL HOSPITAL: As Autumn tries to explain her past as a porno star, Robert kisses her. He tells Autumn the kiss means he cares lor her, but not that he believes her. When Simone learns that Andy Is taking steroids, he promises he will stop using them.

In Miami Beach, Bobbie does not let a worried Jake know her whereabouts. Rock beats up Corey, Lucy's tea party Is a flop when only Amy and Stella attend. Lucy Is more determined than ever to become a part of Port Charles society. In New York, Tiffany is furious when she finds Sean with Cheryl. Unhappy at Tiffany's anger, Sean Is pleased thai Cheryl has some important Inside dope lor him.

Donna tells Nicole she Is pregnant by Michael and that he has filed for divorce. Mary thinks that Dawn is In love with Scott. AS THE WORLD TURNS: Dental records show that James Stenbeck died In the fire. Pam cannot believe that Dusty and Lily slept together. Lily plans to move in with Dusty.

Now that Holden is working for him, Tonio suggests that they join forces to destroy Lucinda. Hal Informs Barbara her fingerprints are all over the gun that may have been used to kill James. Sierra still believes that Craig is alive. Susan is appalled by Emily's relationship with James. A shadowy figure claps his hand over Shannon's mouth.

Emma Is released from the hospital. BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Stephanie Is unaware that Margo has told Krlsten about Stephanie's mysterious appointments every Wednesday. Storm tells Dave to be patient with Brooke. Brooke informs Storm she is In love with Ridge and plans to get him no matter what it takes. Thorne enlists Brooke's aid in Intercepting the letter Ridge wrote to Caroline.

The letter talks of Ridge's love for Caroline and requests that they meet in hopes of a reconcllation. While Beth realizes that Brooke took the letter meant lor Caroline, Katie Innocently tells Ridge that she Is certain Caroline has read the message. Caroline agrees to marry Thorne. As Ridge awaits Caroline In the restuarant he suggested, Stephanie arrives to let!" him that Caroline has agreed to wed Thorne.4? Quentin delivers a memo to Robert which shows that Autumn has the perfect motive for wanting Herbert dead. Herbert wins the bet with Edward and becomes the first Quartermain billionaire.

Bobbie, still looking for the kids, finds herself trapped In a room with a ohn who has paid $500 for her services. Robert admits to Sean he has fallen In love with Autumn. GUIDING LIGHT: Reva cannot believe that Josh and Sonni are married. Reva decides to turn her attention to Alan and he likes it. Alan realizes that Reva made certain that Vanessa would find them together.

After Sally sutlers a fatal heart attack, a grielstricken H.B. asks Alex to marry him. Meredith and Fletcher discuss their mother's death and Meredith's guilt that she did not do enough to prolong her mother's life. Rusty Is to work on the police department's latest drug operation. LOVING: A bank robber tells all the hostages, including Steve and Slacey, to get down on the How.

When an undercover cop Is shot, Steve and Stacey attend to his wounds. The thiel agrees to let all the hostages go except for Stacey, Steve and J.J. As the SWAT team storms the bank, the robbers are downed, Stacey and J.J. are unharmed and Steve Is shot. As Jim Is about to tell Shana that parts of his memory have returned, Shana announces that she may be pregnant.

Overwhelmed by this news, Jim does not tell her anything. SANTA BARBARA: Pearl is touched when Cruz asks him to run the detective agency. Cain tells Eden that it she can arrange for Cruz to attend Kelly and Jeffrey's wedding, Cain can help Cruz escape, so that he can find the person who killed Elena. T.J. wants to open up a nightclub with Laken and Ted's help.

Sophia is furious when she learns C.C. is allowing Gina to live on the estate. Cruz's cellmate Jesse is planning an escape. Cruz learns that Jesse has told Keith that Cruz confessed to Elena's murder. As Keith comes to the cell to take Jesse's statement, Jesse pulls a gun.

A SWAT team kills Jesse. Claiming he is thankful to Cruz for saving his lite, Keith says he will let Cruz attend Kelly and Jeffrey's wedding. Jake wants to be a veterinarian. Gina and Scott Cr3fQ shsr 3 kiss YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Philip tells Cricket! that Nina claims to be carrying his child. Crickelt warns Nina that her manipulation is not going to destroy Crickett's love for Philip.

Joanna offers to loan Mark money while he waits for his tanning product to become a big seller. When Andy is out ot town, Amy decides to go on a stakeout with Nathan. In Pittsburgh, Faron learns that the car accident which look her memory occurred while she was planning to leave town with her lover. Evan and Faron tell Betsy that Faron is her real mother. Evan tells Janet he cannot marry her, because he does not love her.

Later Evan goes to Faron's room and discers Janet holding a gun on her. By LYNDA HIRSCH Syndicated Columnist These are highlights ot last week's daytime soap operas: ALL MY CHILDREN: Alter spending a drunken night ol lovemaking with Cecily, Charlie tells her it can never happen again, as he does not love her. When Cecily retorts that she does not love him but they can have tun together, Charlie insists he Is not interested in casual sex. Natalie prepares to take the witness stand in Ross's rape trial. Adam is thrown off balance when Brooke arrives with a Justice of the peace and says she Is ready to get married.

The wedding guests have mixed leellngs as Adam and Brooke say "I do." Stuart is concerned about Cindy's continued exhaustion. Ellen learns that Julie claims to be a hooker In New York. In South America, a woman named Pilar poses as the imprisoned Cliff's wife. Damon tells Calvin he still Intends to destroy Erica. ANOTHER WORLD: After Cass saves her from being trampled to death by an on-rushing horse, Nicole decides to marry him, Cass meets with the mysterious Monlque and demands that she bring him Kathleen's journal.

As Cass, who Is really Rex, prepares to marry Nicole, Monlque enters a penthouse across where the real Cass Is being kept..