has l.0s'1‘ NATION 'l‘HI_£A’I‘[-ZR always been... Like Father, like Sun A REVIEW BY ROLAND F. PALMER Victor Salva (Powder, The Nature of the Beast) brings us deep into the realm of the dysfunctional Farraday fami- ly in Rites of Passage, his new film just released on video. At the family’s seclud- ed mountain retreat, a father and his two sons unexpected- ly come together, and are forced to deal with issues that have kept them apart. Add in a couple of prison escapees, and you have an utterly engrossing and richly layered thriller. Dean Stockwell plays Del Farraday, father of D..l. (Keith) and Campbell (Behr). At a hotel, DJ. catches his father with his much younger female lover. Feeling the need to explain, Del and DJ. decide to have a father-son weekend at the family’s mountain retreat. They arrive to find Campbell already there — quite an unexpected and emotional surprise. After some initial family fireworks, the three men decide to stay the weekend to try towork things out. One of the best scenes in the film occurs the first evening around the dinner table, when Del tries to explain his cheating “lifestyle” to his sons. The scene is amazingly well-writ- ten and acted, as it appears that Del is basically “coming out” about his secret life to a gay son he rejected for doing the same years ago. As the anger inside each of these three men boils to the surface, we learn more about the fam- ily’s past. It becomes clear that Del’s homophobia has been a huge part of why Campbell has been away. D..I. tends to play the mediator role but also exhibits some anger and frustration that adds even more tension to this whole mix. The film then moves on to explore why Campbell is at the family retreat in the first place, and it is a non—stop ride for the remainder of the film. JUNE 22-25, 28-JULY 2, JULY 5-9 Camping with Henry and Tom by Mark St. Germain. A gutsy com- edy! Henry Ford and Thomas Edison went trying to escape civilization but couldn't escape each other! JULY 13- 16, 19-23, JULY 26-30 Amy's Viewby David Hare. “...the sheet exhilaration of watching a major dramatist writing for the theater he loves at the very height of his powers.” - London Daily Express AUGUST 3-6, 9-13, AUGUST 16-20 Lost! A Little NightMusic-music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. This ultimate romantic comedy has more twists and turns than a modern soap opera! Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score. The Collected Works of Billy the Kid by Michael 'Ondaatje. A poetic and probing look that explores America's fascination with the west. Contains mature themes. AUGUST 23-27 Taming of the Shrewby William Shakespeare. Comedic classic battle of the sexes. SEPT. 28 -OCTOBER 1, OCTOBER 5-8, 12-15 Salva has expertly crafted this multi-layered film. From the disjointed beginning to the clarity of the ending, the viewer is absolutely on edge for the entire film. Salva uses his characters to demonstrate both “in-your-face” homo- erotic tension and deep-seat- ed anger, which makes this film edgy and captivating. It is interesting to note that Salva used some parallels from his relationship with his stepfather as the basis for this story. Jason Behr (who was not the actor originally picked for the role) does an amazing job as the rejected gay son. The two escaped convicts, Frank Dabbo (Remar) and Red Tenney (Woolvett), add depth and intrigue to this film while giving performances that send chills down your spine. Rites of Passage is one of the best thrillers I ’ve seen this year. Move this film to the top of your must-rent list.V Discover Losthlation Theater Vermont's Capital City Theater Company fa/b and 4/«>02/Va7'1Lom4« oagg 227-0472 . — - » .- --.~,,.: .iie-...n.3|Ier.'TTie Auntsnrgus.H:iI<.r-—I|1-i!<>.l\L||>3~ yr II f In H M I W‘ WI‘ ' Don '1‘ get left out—subscribe now! Save Money and revel in great performances from your Reserved Seat in our newly Air Conditioned theater. June 2000 | Out in the Mountains |41 0-nuuorox 2 eanunonny ‘Mar open-mc prune norm: corrtisuouse N]SHOHl Mllllllll 10l0ll& SATURDAY, JUNE 10 7:30-11:30PM STONE sour CAFE courcr STREET, BURLINGTON with special guest emcee singer/songwriter GREG DOIIGLASS Bring your music, poetry, politics and humor to our bi-monthly GLBTA community coffeehouse event. Great food, casual fun atmosphere, open to all ages. $5 donation, more if vou can, less if you can't. SPONSORED IN PART Ill THE SANANA FOUNDATION OF VHTNONT BEFORE THE COI-TEEIIOIISE... PANEL: EXPLORING BARRIERS BETWEEN 'I'IIE GENERATIONS SATURDAY, JUNE 10 4:00-6:00PM MlllTlGEllEllATl0llAl CENTER N. wmoosri AVENUE, BURLINGTON Several panelists representing many different identities and generations share their perspectives on the queer movement in their lifetime. We will discuss strategies for coalition- building, identity politl. . and more. INFO: W\VW.RIIIl.0RG ‘V ‘I'lIECEN‘l‘ER@RIIIl-ORG V 860-I044