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The Honolulu Advertiser from Honolulu, Hawaii • 170

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HawanNewspaper Aaenc.febtua!5-11.1989,TVWwli VIDEO PICKS queens have to start, somewhere, or so this "Private Screenings" entry would suggest. Sharon Kelly, known to adult film audiences as Colleen Brennan, made her film debut here as a pirate whose playlist and on-air commentary turns listeners on. Also titled "The Dirty Mind of Young Sally." Not Rated. The Haunting of Julia Mia Farrow turns in a fine performance as a grieving mom who opens her heart and mind to a dangerous little spirit, in this underrated British-Canadian chiller adapted from a story bv Peter Straub Starting life anew after her daughter's death. Julia (Farrow) encoun "The New Adventures of Charlie Chan," the nostalgic 1957-58 TV series.

The volumes each contain three tales, featuring a variety of famous faces including Strotrier Martin, Honor Blackman, Hans Conricd and Rupert Davics. The Clifflianger Serials Part II As if the Charlie Chan nostalgia wasn't enough. Republic Pictures, owners of the largest library of serials in the business, is releasing cliffhangers from the 40s: Son of Zorro The legendary lawman's descendant picks up where he left off as George Turner dons the black garb of the crusader to battle a crooked politicians in the post-Civil War West. 1 I Si I f'i ters weirdness in her new home, where a long-dead girl with an evil past patiently waits for victims. Farrow, who bore Satan a son in Elvira claims both estate and laughs in her first movie Video releases for the week include Elvira's witty adventure, a slew of Charlie Chan releases and a variety of children's animated films.

lvira Mistress of the Dark With her spunky attitude and an unlimited arsenal of double entendres. you can't help but love sexy horror-movie hostess Flvira (Cassandra Peterson) in her first big-screen adventure. Arriving in Massachusetts to claim her great-aunt's estate. Flvira turns the puritanical community of Falluell on it's ear with her plunging neckline and sassy wit. The town elders (referred to as 'preservatives') are spearheaded by Chastity Pariah (Edic McClurg).

who wants to run her out of town. The jokes might sound familiar and you can see them coming, but I Ivira's delivery is a breath of fresh air. Rated PG. The Good Mother A thought-provoking adaptation of Sue Miller's novel, this timely story stars Diane Keaton as Anna" Dun-lap, a divorcee whose life revolves around daughter Molly (Asia Vi-ena) until she becomes romantically involved with a sculptor (Liam Necson). The sexual freedom of that relationship doesn't sit well with Molly's father (James Naughton), who launches a court battle for custody.

The excellent supporting cast (including Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy and Teresa Wright) could be better utilized, but Keaton provides 'Rosemary's Baby," is a natural as COMPLETELY HAPPY: Diane Keaton is a divorced woman who finds happiness for herself and her daughter (Asia Yieira) when she falls in lore with Lam heeson "The Good Mother, one of this week 's video releases a galvanizing, heart-rending performance. Rated R. Pascali's Island 'i Ben Kingsley's compelling performance as an obsessive spy dominates this period piece from James Dearden. the author of 'Fatal Attraction." Set on a Turkish-occupied Greek Island in 1908. the movie concerns itself ith Kingsley's interest in the activities of a visiting archcaologist (Charles Dance) and the visitor's affair with an expatriate artist (Helen Mirren).

Greed, deceit and jealousy show themselves in equal measure. Rated PG. In a Shallow Grave 2 In a change from the action-oriented the tormented parent, while Tom Conti. Kier Dullea and others lend fine support. Rated R.

Charlie Chan Mysteries Mvs-tery fans will mark February '9, 1989 on their calendars as the day the great sleuth came home, for no less than 1 3 of the Chanster's greatest whodunits are making their home-video premiere then. The "baker's dozen" includes seven theatrical adventures from CBS-FOX's video vaults and six episodes of the 1957-58 TV scries from King Bee Video. Some of the titles. Black and White films with no rating, include: Charlie Chan's Secret Warner Oland goes solo when a wealthy heir is murdered and death threats are aimed at the others. Co-starring Rosina Lawrence and Charles Quigley.

Charlie Chan at the Opera -ft Fxccptional thrills and chills as Warner Oland and Keye Luke meet an amnesiac opera siar (Boris Kar-loff) accused of murdering his wife and her lover. Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum Sidnev Toler takes over when films he's used to, Michael Biehn "The takes on the role of a severely disfigured World War II vet who pines for his former-sergeant's widow. Ashamed of his fire-scarred features, he rites letters to her which are hand delivered by Patrick Dempscy. a drifter hiding more than his share of dark secrets. Co-starring Michael Beach and Maureen Mueller.

Not Rated. Stilts 'j Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, many of whose recent films have been dance-oriented, tries his hand at straight drama with this grim, relentlessly dow nbeat tale of a recent widower (Fernando Fcrnan Gomez) who becomes obsessed with an attractive, married neighbor (Laura del Sol). Fine performances by the leads. Not Rated. Starlight Hotel Vi Simple and straightforward, this tale of a fugitive and a teenage runaway forming a partnership as they flee the authorities in 1930 New Zealand is hardly a dramatic powerhouse, but the performances of leads Peter Phelps and Greer Rob-, son, not to mention Warrick Altew-ell's beautiful photography, make it worth a look.

Rated PG. Innocent Sally Even porn THE PROVEN-EFFECTIVE WAY Thirteen action-packed chapters, featuring Stanley Price as Pancho. Zorro's faithful sidekick. Black and White. Not Rated.

King of the Texas Rangers "Slmgin" Sammy" Baugh stars as Sgt. Tom King, a rookie Texas Ranger out to avenge his father's death at the hands of cnemv saboteurs. This fast-paced World War II thriller also has Duncan Renaldo Cisco handling the sidekick chores and Pauline Moore as the love interest. Black and White. Not Raied, Children's Classic Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling," Charles Perrault's "Puss in Boots" and Grimm's "Ra-punel" are some of the timeless fairy tales included in this video-storybook adaptation.

Also featured: "The Emperor's New Clothes." "The Four Musicians" and "The Princess and the Pea." Not Rated. fl The Adentures of Little Koala and Friends: Laura and the Mystery Fr8 The cuddly koalas become proud owners of a sea turtle egg in one of four charming cartoons that teach conservation to the little ones. Not Rated. Bravestarr: High Noon in New Texas Mattel's Marshal Bravestarr and his sidekick Thirty-Thirty tackle interplanetary injustice on crime-infested New Texas, in this collection of episodes from the popular animated scries. Not Rated.

Ghostbusters: A Ghoul in F.v-ery Port From the prehistoric past to the far-flung future. Filiation's poltergeist patrol roars off on a series of outrageous adventures in this cartoon collection culled from the syndicated series. Not Rated. Foofur: More Amazing Tails Hanna-Barbera's warm-hearted hound dog returns with his motley collection of critter friends to spread love, warmth and kindness in a slew of new animated adventures. Not Rated.

Scorpions: To Russia With ove The German rockers storm the Soviet I'nion in this concert tape, which includes behind-the-scenes footage and concept videos for "Rhythm of Love" and "Believe in I.oe" from their platinum "Savage Amusement" album. Sports Illustrated 25lh Anni-U'rsary Swimsuit Video One could THAT 1U LUhfc WEIGHT FASTER. Research proved last year's Quick Success' Program melted pounds 20', fester than before. And now it's even easier to lose weight that fast! The New 1989 Quick Success Program has a revised food plan, plus an expanded and simplified optional exercise plan. And we've even improved (hat wonderful meeting Chan and "number two son" (Vic FIGURE IS tor Sen Yung) track a mad surgeon (C.

Henry Gordon) to an eerie waxwork exhibit. II07 On SALE! The AoVntures of Charlie Chan SUPER SAVER SPECIAL-Call 955-1588 TREE REGISTRAT ID with 12 Week Prepaid Vol. I and 2 ,1. Carrol Naish plays the shrewd Chanstcr and James Hong is his "number one son" in this collection of episodes from 12 Full weeks onlv S78 (Save $42) Sr. Citizen (62 plus) Student fill 1 LJi i -sCd -I I'wh- port) IIIfMVQLICKSKXKSSITORWl I IN.II 1 1 I) llli ID 1 1 KU IM I.

MY Mlt 11 OMte I DfSmiKY" Mirhril I liner Mmlci i.iu-nu.,,.,,,1. it Knjln m. til BRIGHTEN I UP! PRE-TEENS! TEENS! MAKE 1989 SENSATIONAL! DEVELOP THAT CONFIDENCE HAVE FUN AT BARBIZON GET STARTED NOW IN OUR: I'" Cosmetic dentistry is the art of straight- MODELING PROGRAM f- ening, brightening and whitening SELF-DEVEIOPNIENT PROGRAM TV COMMERCIAL PROGRAM PHOTO MODELING guess that it would only be a matter of time before Sports Illustrated took its most popular yearly issue your teeth without lengthy PROGRAM trom the punted page to the video I ADVANCED RAMP MORE! store. CORI KOBAYASHI PRINTWCSK CRfDilS Pi-iOIO BY V.IKf Alone with a lustors of previous procedures. Often in just a couple of office visits.

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