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Everyone wins with 'Quiz Show'
,With his latest directorial effort, Robert Redford hits the jackpot
By SARAH STEWART
Considering the magnitude of the
nowclich6 0.J. Simpson case, the rela-
tively mild scandal that is the focus of
Robert Redford's newest film, "Quiz
4 I Quiz Show
Directed by Robert Redford;
with Ralph Fiennes,
Rob Morrow and
John Turturro.
Show," risks being trivialized. Instead,
this tale of the corrupt 1950's game
0how, "Twenty-One," digs deeper into
he human psyche than any white
Bronco could ever hope to.
From the outset, Redford insists
that his audience have as big a stake in
his film as the viewers of "Twenty-
One" had in the stardom of its contes-
tants. With "Mack the Knife" blaring
as we're lead behind the scenes of the
show, no time is wasted in preparation
for what's to come - namely, the true
story of a series of deceptions that
devastated the lives of those involved
and the American people's naive faith
in television.
Herbert Stempel (John Turturro) is
a stereotypical loser until his success as
a contestant on "Twenty-One" makes
him a winner. But as it turns out, he's
been supplied with the answers by the
show's creator, Dan Enright (David
Paymer), and is eventually coerced into
"taking a dive" because his popularity
has supposedly reached a "plateau."
Enter Charles Van Doren (Ralph
Fiennes), a good-looking, Gentile Co-
lumbia literature professor whose fa-
ther (Paul Scofield) happens to be a
famous poet. Exit Herbie, who promptly
" Q u i z
Show"'son-going
display of corrup-
tion is so multi-
layered that its al-
most overwhelm-
ing. Van Doren
cheats as Herbie
did, Enright has no
qualms about put-
ting the contes-
tants into posi-
tions of dishon-
esty by enticing
(Ralph)Fienn
should have
Supporting A
his role as A
in 'Schindler
plays the pa
Doren with p
takes his story to the grand jury which
finds its way into the capable hands of
attorney, Richard Goodwin (Rob Mor-
row).
them with financial perks. Even
Goodwin's failed attempt at protecting
Van Doren's good name seems wrong.
Or at least it should. This hesitancy
is part of the film's brilliance. Redford
generally makes you despise the acts of
corruption but also forces you to imag-
ine yourself in the same face of temp-
tation. As Stempel asks, what would
you do if you were
offered 25 grand?
Similarly,
es, who Redford under-
won Best stands, almost too
well, what's at the
kctor for heart of these
mon Goeth moral issues. In a
conversation with
's List,' Van Doren,
rt of Van Goodwin talks of
a man who re-
erfection. vealed his unfaith-
fulness to his wife
eight years after
the affair had ended; "it was the getting
away part he couldn't live with." Stuff
like this makes audiences think.
Even in less psychological terms,
"QuizShow" is agreatmovie. Fiennes,
who should have won Best Supporting
Actor for his role as Amon Goeth in
"Schindler's List," plays the part of
Van Doren with perfection. It's appro-
priate that Van Doren grasps his star-
dom with vigor yet never assumes the
despicable air his corrupt behavior
would imply, and it's completely con-
ceivable to imagine oneself behaving
just as he does.
While the role of Mark Van Doren,
Charlie's father, is a relatively mar-
ginal one, Scofield avoids the easy trap
of becoming preachy by masterfully
creating a character whose dignified
morality is a refreshing contrast to his
son's self-destructive dishonesty. The
elder Van Doren just wants Charles to
stay focused on his teaching, which
ultimately becomes impossible.
To Redford's credit, "QuizShow"'s
stylistic elements are as intriguing as
all the boring suits, greased hair and
black glasses could possibly allow. His
artistic use of cinematography seems
to play on the fact that when "Twenty-
One" aired, television was still virgin
territory."Quiz Show" is a reminder of
how quickly it became adulterated.
QUIZSHOW is playing at Showcase.
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1994 HALLOEEN CONCERTS
Sunday, October 30 at Hill Auditorium
5:00 p.m. & 8:30 pam.
Due to long lines in past years, tiket sales for this year's Haloween Concerts
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* Your fully completed order form. MAIL TO: Halloween Tickets
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1994 Halloween Concerts Mail Order Form
Orders will be accented October 3 through October 14!
John Turturro and Rob Morrow En an intense moment in "Quiz Show."
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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION-THE BEST SEATS SELL QUICKLY!
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Special seating request (no guarantees!.)
alph Fiennes and John Turturro (left and right background) play contestants on a popular '50s quiz show.
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