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As usual, action films were popular and Jeff Speakman made his debut in THE PERFECT WEAPON. Steven Segal and Jean Claude Van Damme bombarded us with more of the same. For my money, QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER, ONE GOOD COP, GOODFELLAS, ROBIN HOOD â€" PRINCE OF THIEVES, DIE HARD 2 and V. |. WARSHAWSâ€" KI are worth the price of admission. Kevin Costner‘s DANCES WITH WOLVES is also top rate entertainment. Suspense/Thrillers are always popular and ‘91 had its share. From Julia Roberts in SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY to Jodie Foster in SILENCE OF THE LAMBS to Kathy Bates‘ Oscar winning performâ€" ance in MISERY, women shone in these their parts. And for the men Michael Keaton in PACIFIC HEIGHTS, Sean Connery in THE RUSSIA HOUSE, and Harrison Ford in PRESUMED INNOCENT. Disney reminded us that the magic is still there with the release of THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, FANTASIA, WHITE FANG, THE JUNGLE BOOK and ROBIN HOOD. I still enjoy watching them, and my youngest daughter plays them over and over. Several movies caught my attention that would be called critically acclaimed yet not particularly box office smashes. EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, STRAIGHT OUT oOF BROOKLYN, METROPOLIâ€" TAN, WILD AT HEART, MILLER‘S CROSSING and QUuEEnN‘S LOGIC fit this category. Each is enjoyable for its unique approach to filmâ€" mabio 2 making. Speaking of laughs, there‘s the alwaysâ€"funny Leslie Nielson returning as Frank Drebin in NAKED GUN 2% â€" THE SMELL OF FEAR, which is loaded with sight gags and slapstick humor. Billy Crystal and his dry sarcastic delivery make CITY SLICKERS a mustâ€" sa?‘ for comedy lovers. And I‘d be remiss if | didn‘t mention HOME Al ANIE ALONE. 1 o td on ce ce en m mt ce na L. Arnold Schwarzenegger hit pay dirt twice and in two different genre. TERMINATOR 2 â€" JUDGEMENT DAY tops the list of action movies for the year with a stunning presentation of special effects and pulsating action. KINDERGARTEN COP is an entertaining mix of action and comedy which Arnold pulls off quite well. HAPPY NEW YEAR! As the new year starts, it‘s always nice to look back and reflect on the months gone by. This year being no exception, 1 will attempt to select my favorite videos of 1991. And since | find it somewhat judgmental to rate movies on a scale of one to 20, I‘ll just list the movies | feel deserve being mentioned. VoOT 9 oL ippolnihaiiett T Best of 1991 â€" The sequel DOâ€"IT NOW! INSTALL BEFORE OLD MAN WINTER SETS IN AND ENJOY SATELLITE TV THROUGH THE LONG WINTER NIGHTS. z RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL + UNIDEN + CHAPARRAL «+ TEECOMM & â€" DISCREET, SMALL 7.5 FT. SYSTEMS AVAILABLE. WHY WAIT FOR SPRING? FOR THE BEST PRICE AND SERVICE CALL Packages Starting W as low as W A Division of GENISYS Group International Inc. 100 LODGE ST. WATERLOO ror more information cau_: 885â€"5800 Plus taxes VIDEO WORKS § A1IfLL! Ken Schickler operates Team Player Publications, a desktop publishing company, and publishes a local Video Magazine From the ‘‘Why did they bother?" department there was ROCKY V. PROBLEM CHILD 2, LOOK WHO‘S TALKING TOO, and HAVANA I‘m still trying to figure out why KING RALPH with John Goodman failed to make me laugh. BITS & PIECES * BEST BAD GUY goes to Alan Rickman in ROBIN HOOD â€" PRINCE OF THIEVES. * BEST AND BUSIEST ACTOR goes to Robert DeNiro who starred in BACKDRAFT, AWAKENINGS, GUILTY BY SUSPICION AND GOODâ€" FELLAS. * MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASE is a tie between SPARTACUS and THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. NEXT WEEK: DYING YOUNG, BILL & TED‘S JOURNEY, SHOWâ€" DOWN IN LITTLE TOKYO. While it didn‘t set records at the box office, Edward Scissorhands was a winner with the critics Noteworthy mentions in the drama department include REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, THE GRIFTERS, GUILTY BY SUSPICION, PUMP UP THE VOLUME, AWAKENINGS, THE GODFATHER PART I!1, CLass ACTION, THE FIELD, and THE DOORS. + BLUE CROss Will. Make sure. call: DISCOVER TRAVEL 0d J _ B mEWSA! _ L ns ALL the _cg!_&w hospitalization, WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY _ 465 Phillip St. . Parkdale Plaza A 146â€"0747 oi I I | Waterloo‘s! NETWORK | 597 King St. N., Waterioo Best Legs & Buns Ontario Best Breasts in California Miss Stampede Rodeo Samantha Wynters 1992 Calendar Girl ALSO â€" Nicky, Kisha, Taboo, Kahlua and Alisa Affins from Russia PLUS BATTLE OF THE SEXES Sat., Jan. 4/92 }7?5“ SHEENA â€" STARSHA The Deadly And the Redhead Super Sexy Miss Nude Durham Region ‘90â€"91 Toronto Sunshine Girl â€" 10 times PLUS Back By Popular Demand Starting at 9 p.m Dec. 30 to Jan. 4 Coming: Jan. 6 to 13 Peyie M PP =â€" â€"â€" DESIRE 746â€"5209| THIS WEEK‘S FEATURES 1992 . PAGE 17