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THE TAMPA TRIBUNE Thursday, November 11, 1982 Section Meek reviews "Sneak Previews" two critics talking about movies airs 8 p.m. Thursdays on WEDU, Channel 3, and 9 p.m. Sundays on WUSF, Channel 16. "At the Movies" two critics talking about movies airs 10:30 p.m. Fridays and 5 p.m.

Sundays on WFTS, Channel 28. By WALT BELCHER Tribune Staff Writer Neal Gabler liked "Monsignor." But Jeffrey Lyons didn't. No, wait. Gabler said the film was high camp but couldn't recommend it. Or was that Gene Siskel? No.

No. It must have been Roger Ebert who found "Monsignor" silly and unbelievable. Or was it Lyons? ..4 The day before her spring-summer show, designer Adri holds up one of her new designs, a sweater vest, to show her assistants how it will be worn. Tribune Photo by Mark Elias it ft The Show Must Go On 'Iv hem It gets confusing. TV Review Viewers need 1 score cards to sort out all the opinions from movie critics currently performing on video this days.

It's especially confounding when the reel opinions are coming from "Sneak Previews" and "At the Movies," two shows cloned from the same stock footage. Siskel and Ebert were the critics on "Sneak Previews." But now they are on "At the Movies," which looks exactly like "Sneak Previews." Meanwhile, "Sneak Previews" looks very much like it did when Siskel and Ebert were there, but there are two new guys sitting there Lyons and Gabler. "At the Movies," has ripped off the "Sneak Previews" format But then, Gabler and Lyons are so similar to Siskel and Ebert in their patter that it's almost embarrassing. Lyons to Gabler: "I don't know about you, but the film worked for me I cared about the characters." Siskel to Ebert: "I don't know what you saw, but for me the film worked These were characters you could care about" Both shows feature the respective critics sitting side by side in a mock movie theater. Each week, these friendly chaps chat about the movies they have seen and show clips from the films.

Usually, five films are reviewed. So far, both shows have covered almost the same films and used identical film clips. It is a format that has made "Sneak Previews" one of the most popular series on public television. For five seasons, Siskel and Ebert have engaged in lively, but terse, discussions of theatrical films. Produced by Chicago public television station WTTW-TV, the show quickly developed a cult following through the country.

The show is appealing because it is not a high-toned, stuffy discussion of cinema theory. Siskel and Ebert are popular because they go right for the film consumer with relaxed, personal observations. They agree. They disagree. They tell why.

It is the kind of conversational discussion you could hear among friends who have seen the same film. And it worked for "Sneak Pre-See PREVIEWS, Page 4D Radio "One in a Million" and played Daddy Warbucks in the Los Angeles production of "Annie." is Grand Moff Tarkin; Perry King, the street-gang leader of "Lords of Flatbush" and a dashing Southern gentleman in "Mandingo." is Han Solo. Canadian radio actor Bernard Behrens, See "STAR WARS, Page 2D Jeffrey Lyons of "Sneak Previews" 4 awS. "S-S Neal Gabler of "Sneak Previews" Roger Ebert of "At the Movies" jrm I Vx aae- Gene Siskel of "At the Movies' Inside Welcome Home 2 Jeff Laurence is back on the Bay area airwaves. The DJ had moved to Miami, but he decided to return home and work for his former station, WSUN (620 AM).

His good-morning voice will be heard 5:30 to 9:30 a.m., beginning Monday. See the Radio Column. Developing Respect 4 Being a professional photographer isn't a snap especially when people treat them with disrespect A letter to Ann Landers focuses on this issue and tries to give the big picture. Talking Figuratively 4 "Body Language: Figurative Aspects of Recent Art," an exhibit consisting of more than 80 paintings, drawings, photographs, mixed media works and sculpture by 20 nationally recognized artists, will be on display Friday through Dec. 17 at the University of South Florida.

7 CIn XL At the show, a professional model, wearing one of Adri's outfits, poses on the runway. models. i It seemed as if the gods of the high-fashion world were not smiling down on the American designer who, a month before, had been awarded the industry's equivalent to jnovieland's Oscar. Now, Monday afternoon, less than 24 hours before she would present her latest collection to the nation's press and most prestigious retailers, new problems are popping up like wind speading fires in a forest. Curiously, despite all the crises and mounting tension surrounding any opening collection, the showroom, on the 20th floor of 530 Seventh Avenue, is filled with an eerie quiet No one is screaming.

There is no ranting. The showroom is filled with people quietly, but intensely, discussing the upcoming show. Some of Adri's assistants do not like the music. Not familiar enough, says one. Not peppy enough, insists another.

A group of Japanese, from the licensing company that produces Adri's clothes in Japan, sit on one couch whispering among themselves. See SHOW, Page 12D "Star. Wars," the radio version. By BONNIE D. HALICZER Tribune Staff Writer j.

NEW YORK Uke Murphy's Law, it seemed that everything that could have gone wrong did. For several hours on the Sunday before the recent October Tuesday spring fashion show opening, designer Adri 1982 winner of the fashion industry's coveted Coty Award feared some of her design samples were lost. Clothes, scheduled to arrive by bus from the Philadelphia factory, had not come when due. Panic set in. Not showing the missing garments would be like opening a Broadway play minus several scenes.

Finally, someone found them. No sooner did the designer and her staff breathe a sigh of relief, when a new crisis developed. Dresses, blouses and pants that were supposed to be adorned with pewter snaps, did not have them. Someone was sent to the supplier, only to discover there was a long, long line of other designers' assistants there. After hours of waiting, the supplier announced he was out.

Panic again. Finally, a new supplier was located. Then someone realized some of the clothes were too tight for the Brock Peters plays Darth Vader in n.m. ii Tl mm- ii 'Star Wars' Invades By STEVE HILL Tribune Staff Writer "Star Wars, the outer space epic that captured the hearts and minds of millions of moviegoers, begins as a 13-part radio series tonight on WUSF (89.7 FM). It will air at 7:30, Thursdays, repeating at 11:30 p.m., Wednesdays.

Tonight's segment actually is a special production, "The Making of Star Wars for Radio: A Fable for the Mind's Eye," which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the sound magic used in the production. It includes excerpts from the recording sessions, interviews with the actors and highlights from the series. The National Public Radio "Star Wars" series originally was broadcast more than a year ago, but WUSF chose not to air it at that time, making this the first Bay area broadcast of the series. And a fine production it is. Fans who thought the real star of "Star Wars" was the special effects are in for a treat The audio effects, coupled with the listener's imagination, make the radio series every bit as effective.

Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels recreate their roles as Luke Skywalker and C3PO in the radio version. Canadian radio actor Bernard Behrens, left, portrays Ben Kenobi and Mark Hamill plays Luke Skywalker in the radio version of "Star Wars." Photos courtesy of National Public Radio "Scheduling conflicts" reportedly prevented the film's other stars from performing in the radio production. NPR has come up with some fine substitutes. Brock Peters plays Darth Vader. Ann Sachs, who starred in the Broadway production of "Dracula." is Princess Leia Organa; Keene Curtis, who starred in the TV series -II I ri 1.