April 1999 Volume 80 Number 4 "serving the protectors"
Movies & Music
By Mike Horsfall  mich@picknowl.com.au

AT THE CINEMA

RUG RATS MOVIE

If your family is about to face the biggest adventure to happen in any household - the birth of a new baby - then the Rug Rats Movie will be for you.

It sees Stu and Didi Pickles struggle with the changes associated with the arrival of baby Dylan (Dil). Big brother, Tommy, and his pals decide that the baby’s antics are cramping their style. The team decides to take Dil back to the “hop-sickle”.

As you would expect, the rugrats lose their way. They end up in a vast forest, populated by looming shadows, a wily wolf, a mysterious wizard and a group of hungry monkeys that have escaped from the circus.

Throughout the adventure, the team learns deep lessons about friendship and family. Not only is it great fun, but the Rug Rats Movie may also teach the young ones a thing or two - but don’t tell them.

The Rug Rats Movie is now showing at Greater Union: Marion Megaplex and City Cinemas. The Police Journal has some great Rug Rats products to give away. For the opportunity to win, put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Rug Rats.

1. The Rugrats Movie. 2. Peter Reznik as Tomas Minton with face against fish tank in New York City’s Chinatown in Across The Sea Of Time. 3. A scene of New York City’s Central Park at the turn of the century and 4. the same shot today as seen in Across The Sea Of Time.

EXTREME AND NEW YORK IN 3D

Those looking for action movies won’t be disappointed at the two new releases at the Adelaide IMAX: Extreme and New York in 3D. Sports fans will not want to miss the action of Extreme, which combines incredible sporting action with narration from athletes and a great contemporary soundtrack. Extreme shares an understanding of those who have a passion for competitive sports. It provides a unique glimpse into the relationship between nature and humanity and guarantees an assembly of the best athletes in the world. For more information on the film, check out the Extreme Web-site at www.extreme70mmfilm.com.

New York 3D: Across the Sea of Time can only add to the popularity of the 3D format. The film offers an extraordinary insight into the past and present of one of the world’s greatest cities. The changing face of New York is captured through the eyes of a Russian boy, Tomas, as he tracks down his family’s migrant past. By using stereoscopic photographs, viewers are transported back in time on a remarkable visual journey. During his search, Tomas sees it all, from a roller coaster to the high kicking cast of Crazy For You. New York 3D will be an experience not to miss.

For the opportunity to win a double pass put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) IMAX.

1.Peter Renznik as Thomas Minton looking through stereopticon at historic view of Manhattan while facing same direction today, in Across The Sea Of Time.2.Stephen Low (Director) standing next to IMAX 3D camera on the set of Across The Sea Of Time.3.On the set of Across the Sea of Time the 3D camera is mounted on a crane with Manhattan skyline in background.

ON VIDEO
187

While there are plenty of great video releases this month - for both rental and sale - 187 will be the most startling. Starring Samuel L Jackson, 187 is a teacher’s story. It portrays school life in America, or more precisely, the safety of the teaching profession.

What is so frightening is the real chance that schools in Australia could well head in a similar direction, but hopefully not to the same extreme. With recent fear that teachers will lose any control they may still have in the classroom, the release of 187 is very timely.

It’s recommended for parents and anyone associated with the teaching profession. Be warned - 187 is suitable only for mature adults and is quite brutal. It’s available for purchase now at an RRP of $29.95.

ON CD
PSYCHO

If you’re after something loud with energy, listen to Psycho - Music from and inspired by the Motion Picture. While the recent remake of the cinema classic didn’t do well at the box office, the CD could easily attract a cult following.

There are 14 tracks on the Psycho CD, which features the eerie film score and other great tracks including Psycho by Teddy Thompson, Living Dead Girl by Rob Zombie, and Psycho Killer by James Hall.

Check in, relax and take a shower, but be warned - this recording contains explicit language. For the opportunity to win a copy of the Psycho CD put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Psycho.