August 1999 Volume 80 Number 8
"serving the protectors"
| August 1999 Volume 80 Number 8 "serving the protectors" |
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| By By Mike Horsfall mich@picknowl.com.au | |
It was her dark illustration of childhood fables that lured him, and it was her dreams of deadly premonitions he would come to own. As Claire Cooper (Annette Bening) frantically tries to convince a cynical world of her mind-link with a madman, she realises that she has but one choice. To stop Vivian Thompson (Robert Downy Jr.), she must become him - once and for all.
During her journey into his mind, the silent screams of future victims begin to haunt her dreams. As the visions increase, so too does the need for her psychiatrist (Stephen Rea) and her husband (Aiden Quinn) to heed the warnings of impending tragedy. Too late do they realise that Claire has indeed become Vivian’s mind’s eye.
Opening on August 12, In Dreams is sure to be compelling viewing.
For the opportunity to win a double pass to this new release, put your details on the back of a used envelope (but not your postcode) and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Dreams.
Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan) is a self-made millionaire. He can buy anything he wants and he’s irresistible to women - what more could he want? But there are some things that money can’t buy. Thomas Crown has run out of challenges.
When an alarm is activated at a world-class museum and someone walks out with a priceless Monet, Crown is the last person anyone would suspect. But one person begins to wonder: Catherine Banning (René Russo), the female investigator hired to retrieve the painting - no matter what it takes. Crown has found his challenge, and so begins the quest that only one can win.
Screening in cinemas on August 19 The Thomas Crown Affair is an update of the 1968 film of the same name. Faye Dunaway, who starred opposite Steve McQueen in the original film, also appears in the new release.
For the opportunity to win a double pass put your details on the back of a used envelope (but not your postcode) and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Thomas Crown.
(Top left) Paul Cooper (Aidan Quinn), accompanied by psychiatrist Dr. Silverman (Stephen Rea) watches helplessly as his wife Claire seemingly has a complete breakdown. (Top right) Claire Cooper (Annette Bening) is a woman with a terrifying mind link with a madman who comes to her in her dreams. (Bottom left) Claire Cooper finds an escape route out of the mental institution in a desperate attempt to stop a madman. (Bottom right) Claire Cooper desperately tries to escape from a dangerous serial killer (Robert Downey, Jr.) who knows her every move in DreamWorks Pictures’ horror thriller In Dreams.
Movies and Music featured Notting Hill in last month’s Police Journal. The Soundtrack album followed, and it can only add to the romance and warmth of the successful movie. Included among the featured artists are Boyzone, Shania Twain and Elvis Costello, who perform songs from both the past and present. The CD won’t be hard to spot with an alluring picture of Julia Robert gracing the cover.
For the opportunity to win the Notting Hill Soundtrack CD, put your details on the back of a used envelope (but not your postcode) and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Notting Hill.
While on the hunt for soundtrack albums, it might be worth checking out The Very Thought Of You. This CD features some interesting tracks, including an introductory title by Dusty Springfield.
For the opportunity to win one of two The Very Thought of You CDs, put your details on the back of a used envelope (but not your postcode) and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) Thought.
Rock ‘n’ Roll group The Clash are long gone. Surprisingly, however, many music listeners still long for their music. For this reason, the release of Burning London - The Clash Tribute might be long overdue. The CD is compiled in the real spirit of The Clash, with artists who have been truly inspired by the legendary group. There are 14 tracks on the CD, including two bonus tracks for the Australian release.
For the opportunity to win The Clash CD, put your details on the back of a used envelope (but not your postcode) and address it to Mike Horsfall, Sturt Police Station (12) The Clash.
Many new releases emerged this month but some seemed to be noise for the sake of noise. Others, however, warranted attention. Keep a look-out for the self-titled album by Tal Bachman and a new release, Sixpence None The Richer, a once obscure rock band which hails from Texas. While certainly not new, Ricky Martin’s self-titled album is worth looking at - more for the extra CD that features video footage suitable for the PC than the snappy music.
Those looking for videos to buy should consider Deep Impact and either The Odd Couple or The Odd Couple 2.
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