The Gazette from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 9

THE GAZETTE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1965 Entertainment Another Brilliant Film By Kobayashi Dorothy Kilgallen's BROADWAY the world to persuade him to do it plus the little problem that Canada's idea of the world's leading nations and Harry's might be quite divergent. MGM executives are doing handsprings over the first previews of The Hill, and delightedly announce that Sean Con-nery plays a believable role in it off very well There's a rapidly growing trend of apply ing pet names to cars, a la boats and wartime flying fortresses Bot Cummings' son. Bob on vacation from Stamford is his dad's stand-in on Stagecoach. But he vows he has absolutely no ambition to act Uncle Sam has decided to postpone the postal rate rise L41 rain. Mi for a change and comesifrom 19G6 until after 1967.

1 i NEW! iff' VARIETY i 1 1 JLJ ENTERTAINMENT The Birds" plain, hoping to find a new place to settle where their lives might be a little better. The film shocks you most as yoiv leave the theatre and see the city and the 1965 cars cruising along Ste. Catherine St. Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. If The Age of Illusions, 1st-van Szabo's first feature film, discusses a problem, there is no need for psychiatrists in Hungary.

If the picture merely presents a chunk of normal life, there is little point to the film. Szabo centres on a group of recently graduated engineers in general and one in particular apparently still living in a college-fostered world of illusion, unable to wake-up to being adults, "Wake-up, its time to get up," sings a chorus of telephone wake-up girls in the film's subtle ending. An ending which could have come an hour earlier or later for that matter. In fact, the quite natural complaints about the stupidity of superiors and the sour love affairs and the weakening bonds of the group seem to be involved in the normal pattern of living. Everybody is well adjusted.

True, the hero has a fixation on a girl he has only seen on TV but when they finally meet their affair lasts too long merely to be a function of the fixation. And, in the meantime he gets on perfectly well. If the film is a case study it is mitigated by an adherence to socialist realism to the point of banality. If it's about ordinary life, a narrator interfers at any point the characters threaten to make contact and we are left with a slow-moving documentary. Another annoying aspect of The Age of Illusions is sharp underlining of historical background the war, the revolution which, because they are irrelevant to the film characters, come off as loud drum beating.

The accompanying Hungarian catroon, 1, 2, 3, is a light hut intelligent and absorbing sketch of the origins of number theory, despite a plug for mathematics at the end. MPF A A i Uf SI .11 -Song jfLorric By JACOB SISKINO Wednesday, 9.30 p.m. WHATEVER else it may be, Kwaidaro is one of the most engrossing films ever made. The work of Masaki Kobayashi, the director of such classics as Ningen No Joken and Harakiri. Kwaidnn moves slowly and deliberately and yet holds you so completely in its grip that you find your pulse racing madly in rhythm with the images that flood the screen.

Kobayashi, who proved himself the master of tension and dramatic cadence in Harakm, has set himself new goals Kwaidan. A series of four tales, each based on a story by Lafcadio Hearn, this film explores all of the possibilities of horror films and yet so with a sense ot proportion, a feeling for dramatic truth, that holds you as breathless as does the picture itself. Kobayashi knows his film. He also knows his audience. A superb psychologist, he has mastered the techniques of such people as Hitchcock and reached far above them to new heights.

Everything, Jrum camera to spectator, is always in complete control. It is impossible to resist the spell of this man's genius. The film is long and. at the end you are exhausted, but every second has been well worth it. The first story sets the pattern.

A young samurai divorces his loving wife in order to remarry into the family of a wealthy merchant. His life made miserable by his new spouse, he longs' for the simplicity and warmth of his former existence. Finally, he returns to his first love, only to find that it is not always possible to turn back the clock and make up for past mistakes. The second tale, actually the weakest dramatically but the most interesting artistically, is less Japanese in character. An apprentice woodcutter is caught in a terrible snow storm.

He and his master take shelter a strange hovel. During the night a ghost-like woman enters the hut, freezes the old man with her breath, but spares the boy, warning him to tell no one what he has seen. As in all fairy Jales the end is predictable enough. It is the manner of the telling that is important. This section of the film is distinguished for the extraordinary settings used in the quasi dream sequences.

They are so obviously arty that they disturb the concentration at first, but before long it becomes obvious that they are essential to the atmosphere Kobayashi wishes to sustain. The use of color here, as in No Co' No Minimum flick "Your Host No Admission (Except Sat- DANCE If i A scene from Karel You think it was tunny when! Joe Levine and another company decided to film Harlow at the same time? There's a big battle pending over Isabella of; Spam, because two rival groups plan epics on the fascinating queen. One faction is headed by Samuel Bronston, the other by Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn Dick Haymes is back in town after a Far East tour. He's singing at Ramando's on 1st but says he's considering an offer to return to his former promotion job at the Barberry Room. Barbta Streisand's former understudy, Lainie Kaxan, got a big break when Danny Kaye dropped in to the Tldelands Club In Houston ta catch her nf nighteluo act.

Ma was is delighted with what he saw that he signed her for four appearances on his TV show, starting in November. Lainie's also been put under contract by MGM Records, so her career seems to be flying Charlie Chaplin refers to his long-haired son, Michael, as The Wild One, presumably ignoring the fact that Charlie set quite a record for wildness In his younger days and it had nothing to do with his haircut. Harry Belafonte has been asked by the CBC television network to travel to the world's leading countries and tape a series of special programs using local artists, highlighting native customs and including his own contributions in the local language. Sounds like a splendid idea, but also sounds as if there Isn't enough money in Williams Play To Change Cast NEW YORK (HTNS) 1 There will be a 75 per cent; changeover in the cast The Glass Managerie, here next Wednesday. Farley Granger will go in fori George Grizzard, Hal HolbrooK for Pat Hingle and Carol Rossen for Piper Laurie.

The first and last go in at. the matinee. Hoi-brook in the evening. Jo Van Fleet remains as Amanda, having herself replaced Maureen Stapleton. STARTING TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT FROM 8 P.M.

3 A.M. SUNDAYS: i p.m. to Midnight Wheels Shows NigMty CONTINUOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING i i it I WHERE THE ACTION IS! ADDED ATTRACTION OPENING TONIGHT THE ESQUIRE All GO-GO DANCERS CO-STARRING CARL HOLMES AND THE COMMANDERS BILLY MARTI fl AND HIS ORCHESTRA WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING CONVENTIONS A PLEASURE lsfeil IS ALL BUSINESS Popular Concert Takes Trip To Ireland be shown today By DON BELL Wednesday, 6.30 p.m. Barren Lives by Brazil's Kelson Perreira dos Santos is not the type of film you'd want to see if you're depressed. In fact, it's not the kind of film you'd want to see if you were happy either, because no matter how you look at it you'll go away from the movie feeling shocked and blue.

It's i story of poverty and squalor in the tradition of Luis Bunuel. It takes place in the 1940's on the dry plains of northeast Brazil where an illiterate man, his wife, two children and a dog fight to stay alive. As the film opens, the family is seen from the distance, trudging across the arid phin. The man gets a job herding cattle, but he is cheated and taken advantage of. There is one grim scene in which he is beaten up so savagely by the corrupt police that the film was cut for 30 seconds to save the audience having to look at the details.

For a while, the man ekes out a living. But it. is hell, and they know it is hell, and that seems to be the main message of this picture, that such a life is hell. All the time there is the ugly buzzing sound of the flies. The film ends as it started.

The man, his wife, the two children but not the dog which had to be shot are seen walking across the arid OPENING MONDAY AUG. 16th IN PERSON BO DIDDLEY "KING OF THE BEAT" Your delegates get exciting fringe benefits with luxury, too, at this extraordinary new resort hotel in a picturebook setting. Accommodations for 31 0 guests, meeting facilities for up to 600, plus superb cuisine and complete convention services in air conditioned comfort. Bring along your families, too. According to season, they'll enjoy skiing skating sleigh rides sugaring-off parties golf tennis swimming indoors or out boating fishing horseback riding summer theatre dancing and entertainment nightly.

im THE CONVENTION CENTRE OF THE LAURENTIANS An hoar's drhm north of Montrtt vim Autoroutt Exit 29 Writ: Paul Hurtubitt, General Manager, Hotel 1'Estirel, Villa d'Estiret, Que. Direct line from Montreal UN 6-8224 Zeman's A Jesters Tale to pervade the film, sweeping away whatever resistance the viewer may feel in a world so strange. In a Cup of Tea is the only story of the four that strikes a humorous note, as macabre as it may be. A story within a story, this little tale makes light of man's helplessness before the supernatural. Kwaidan is undoubtedly one of the most important films of the year.

It will return to Montreal soon. On no account miss it! she made the amorous melody gradually accelerate and it soon became a sparkling display of vocal ornamentation. Again Mr. Beaudry blended the orchestra to just the right tone. Miss Dulude received an ovation.

A due from the same opera, Dite alia giovine, gave Miss Dulude and Mr. Savoie much scope to display their respective gifts and they thrilled the audience. Two Irish songs, sung in English, showed Miss Dulude's remarkable diction. The Last Rose of Summer from Martha by Von Flotow and When Irish Eyes are Smiling brought the house down. Excerpts from Gilbert Be-caud's D'Aran which opened The Montreal Festivals Monday had the same gentlemen but Miss Dulude portrayed the role sung by Suzanne Sarroco.

Although the acoustics are not as good as in Place des Arts, I was even more impressed on second hearing. It is delightful music melodious, has continuity, is dramatic but not heavy. Yolande Dulude in the aria of "Maureen" displayed real tonal beauty and in both duos, first with Raimund Herincx (Sean) then with Savoie (Micky) certainly sang better than Miss Sarroca. Mr. Herincx has a very fine voice and is a splendid actor.

He has power, good diction and an imposing appearance. The soloist and Mr. Beaudry received an ovation, returning for many bows. Due to deadline, I missed Tschaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Postponed Mountain King lEdvard Grieg); Concerto in A minor, Op.

13, for piano an dorchestra (Grieg) with Mr. Stevens as soloist; a group of songs by Grieg, Kjerulf and Sibelius, sung by Miss Cardinal and Finlandia, tone poem, (Sibelius). Miss Cardinal has given recitals across Canada and has made frrniipnt radio and tolo-vision appearances. She has been soloist of the Montreal, Banff and Vancouver Festivals and has given recitals in France and Belgium. Montreal-born William Stevens is known to thousands through his television program Let's Talk Music seen this summer on the CBC.

fact throughout the film, is of a sensitivity that beggars Every tint, every hue has been carefully selected and is inextricably related to the mood and tension of the scene. The story of the earless one is perhaps the most famous of the Hearn tales and in the retelling here it has an atmosphere of terror that even the original does not duplicate. The evocation of ancient paintings, the feeling for history, the sense of timelessness that is so singularly Japanese these By FRANCES GOLTMAN from Rossini's last opera is a brilliant work containing deep sonorous harmonies and is a good program opener. Jacques Beaudry, recently returned from important European successes conducted with elan. The wind section was particularly effective and the theme for full orchestra was delightful.

In the slow part, the oboe and clarinets were followed by the strings playing a delicate pizzicato that enhanced the fortissimo chords which came next. Mr. Beaudry made the ensemble bring real zip to the brilliant coda. If ever a piece pulled at one's heart strings, it is the effective and pathetic Prologue from Leoncavallo's famous Pagliacci. As his first, solo.

Robert Savoie sang it with intensity. It needs a robust voice with quality. Mr. Savoie has it, this is a well trained organ but why does this expert singer force his tone lately? the orchestra blended so well that one must not forget the leader's part in this collaboration. Mr.

Beaudry deservedly shared much credit for the tremendous applause. "Sempre libera" from Verdi's La Traviata is a stunning showpiece for the concert stage. Yolande Dulude, exquisitely gowned in turquoise blue, offered the famous aria as her first number. She handled it with complete ease starting softly, Next Concert The Montreal Popular Concert originally scheduled for next Wednesday, is postponed to the following evening, Thursday, Aug. 19, and tickets for the Wednesday date will be honored on the Thursday.

This concert will pay tribute to Scandinavia and will be conducted by Alevander Brott. Soloists for this evening of Nurm'giHH and Finnish music will be Rejane Cardinal, Montreal mezzo-soprano, and William Stevens, Montreal pianist. The programme will include the following works: Peer Cynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, including Morning Mood, Death of Aases, Anitra's Dance and In the Hall of the IjfrSreoM i.3o.p.m to 3 a.m.

I p8 (AT OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM) Talk of the Town Last night's Montreal "Pops" Concert in Maurice Richard Arena was a refreshing event. Under the distinguished patronage of Mayor Jean Drapeau and Mrs. Drapeau the concert, titled "Tribute To Ireland" was conducted by Jacques Beaudry with soloists Yolande Dulude, soprano, Robert Savoie, baritone and' and Raimund Herincx, bass. The entrancing program contained light and heavy works with Miss Dulude carrying the major portion, singing six times. Every item, with the exception of Gilbert Be-caud's Opera D'Aran, was a popular favorite.

It is smart to give people what they enjoy the artists and program attracted a very large attendance and there was tremendous enthusiasm throughout the evening. The variety of masterpieces were performed with vivacious.ness that was motivated by Mr. Beaudry. The Overture Semiramide next time make it the light and lively Seoteh of course 51 WHITE pjrJDPiC i r- If mm GORGEOUS GAL SINGERS WAITRESSES il J0AN EDEN RINA BERTI TERRl'VANIER MIMI MARS NATHALIE FRANCE YOLANDE GAGN0N CAROLE FQNTAINE DOLORES GUY MURIEL MAVI Freddy Ld1lZClf Popular Singer Em-Cee, and others Music by: CYRILLE BEAULIEU'S ALL STARS for your DANCING PLEASURE BOBBY RHYDER'S TRIO trl''C li rrin. "TV A i null hi iimiiiiHi iniiiHiiii niiHi wiimnn ttk innnmnnP1 j.

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