ARTS The Michigan Daily Wednesday, April 6, 1988 Page7 *Novel ge Lights' o By Lisa Pollak See Michael J. Fox snort coke See Michael J. Fox mourn his bro- ken marriage. See Michael J. Fo snort more coke. See Michael J. Fo mourn his dead mother. See Michae J. Fox snort more coke. That is what the story of Brigh Lights, Big City looks like o screen, in the movie directed by James Bridges, based on the book by Jay McInerney, which looks muck the same but feels very different. The story is this: Jamie Conway an aspiring novelist and "fac checker" for the pseudo-New Yorker prestigious Gotham magazine, live a fast-track yuppie existence that al ternates between drug-induced stupor, mischievous play, and the desperate realization that his life is out of con- trol. ts lost in 'Bright screen f the big f tSee Michael J. Fox snort coke. See Michael J. Fox give long, an- guished looks at the camera. See . Michael J. Fox snort more coke. See Michael J. Fox give long, anguished x looks at his ex-wife. See Michael J. x Fox snort more coke. McInerney - who also wrote the screenplay - made his book fast- t paced, so readers would be able to n feel the frustration of Conway's fre- y netic, unfulfilling lifestyle. He told y the story in Conway's voice, so the h character's emotions would be clear and sincere. He filtered in background , information subtly, so readers t wouldn't be hit over the head with r message and morals so hard they s couldn't sympathize with the protag- - onist. See Michael J. Fox snort more coke. See Michael J. Fox lose his mother. See Michael J. Fox snort more coke. See Michael J. Fox lose his job. See Michael J. Fox snort more coke. Bright Lights, Big City, the movie, does none of these things. And perhaps it shouldn't. Novels are not motion pictures; words touch the brain differently than sounds and im- ages. But somewhat surprisingly, McInerney's story did not success- fully convey Conway's feelings of loss and self-destruction. The New York night life, the stodgy Gotham magazine editors, even Conway's hedonistic friend Tad Allagash (Kiefer Sutherland) and his shallow, gor- geous wife Amanda (Pheobe Cates) are all perfectly cast mirror images of McInerney's novel. But just because the lights are bright on screen doesn't mean you can really see the story - and here it gets lost in a city too big. See Michael See Michael J. J. Fox snort coke. Fox lose his wife. The characters of Jay McInerney's novel 'Bright Lights, Big City' are perfectly cast in the newly released movie, but even a look in the mirror can't convey Jamie's (Michael J. Fox) feelings of loss and self-destruction. -4r-:? One Month's Free Rent Albert Terrace 1506 Geddes 1700 Geddes 1 'BLACK STUDENT UNION Heat & Water Included * Above-average wages, plus bonus * 3,200 positions * Scenic resort area * Low cost housing and meals * Recreation program * Free rides, attractions, beach privileges in your spare time * DATE: Tuesday, April 5. 1988 DATE: Wednesday. April 6. 1988 vauc . nn .nn m OTI . m-.u. - nn -. m _fo-nn n.. m Spacious 2 Bedroom Bi-Levels Large 2.Bero Apartc..Y'.wv Large 2 Bedroom Apartments TIME: PLACE: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Holiday Inn - East 3750 Washtenaw Ave. (U.S. 23 at Exit 37-B) Ann Arbor. Michigan TIME: PLACE: lu:uu a.m. - 9:uu p m. Holiday Inn West 2747 South 11th St. (U S. 131 at Exit 36-B) Kalamazoo. Michigan Furnished Air conditioned Laundry Facilities Parking for Tenants 543 Church Street (313) 761-1523 We also have other great properties! which are centrally located to campus A; AH C!E %RPONT HIRING! S EMENyT PAR K C.N. 5006, Sandusky, OH 44870J Yes we're open Saturdays* Let Them Know How You FeellI DAILY PERSONALS 764-0557 Make Money Hand Over Fist. 'N 1 :. . .. .::... : .... .............. .................... ' -- ... !I.i I'" .---- -------- --I -, J ...,/ ...J ...,1 c...1 ,c...J , , U , , -.. If you know your way around a keyboard-typewriter, word processor or computer- we know a way to make your knowledge pay off this summer. Just register with us at Kelly Services* We've got the kind of summer jobs you'll love to get your hands on. Choose your own assignments. Work as much as you want. Or as little as t 1111 tY1 * L% ..