0 I 24B - The Michigan Daily - Lest f Ann Abor 1999 - Thursday, April 8, 1999 The Michigan Daily - best of Ann A - Video Rewind 19 years later, 'Caddyshack' still gets fans out on the green A2 Best Businesses By Chris Cousino Daily TV/New Media Editor Now that the splendors of spring are upon us, it's time to revel in the outdoors, enjoy the birds and the bees and hit the links with the only necessary golfing tip available today - "Be the ball." And while you're at it, watch out for them pesky VC (i.e. the Varmint Cong). As folks flock to the courses the season, don't forget to renew your membership at America's most illustrious country club, Bushwood, home to the wonderful blend of madcap characters in Harold Ramis' hilarious assault on golf snobbery, "Caddyshack." Essentially a coming of age tale about a boy from the other side of the tracks, "Caddyshack" focuses on young Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe), a hardworking caddie faced with the realities of life in the summer following his graduation. Danny must decide on college, bal- ance his girlfriend and his job, all while trying to win the caddie scholarship. In his search for some kind of meaning, Danny seeks advice from his friends at the club, often coming from the wit of local club pro, Ty Webb (played deftly by Chevy Chase). "I gotta go to college," Danny tells Webb. "Why do you want to go to college, Danny? This isn't Russia. Is this Russia?" This sar- donic, dry wit type of humor thrusts "Caddyshack" with utter silliness and hilarity and Chase aptly shows his refined style in this comic arena as the gluttonously rich, intellectual Webb. Yet the Webb character is one of many Danny encounters working at the clubhouse. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"'s Ted Knight plays the role of local elitist Judge Smails perfectly, with his garish gasps and inflections "... hmm ... hmm." "The tremendous slouch" Smails strives to make Bushwood into the utmost presti- gious club, showing shear contempt for the lower refinements of society, caddies and lower classed members alike. But first, he must stop the gopher problem, so who ya gonna call? None other than the unforgettable Bill Murray in possibly his greatest role ever as the loveable, goofy groundskeeper Carl Spackler. Through his stumbling talk, reflec- tions on the Dalai Lama, blends of Kentucky bluegrass or dreams of a Cinderella story at Augusta, the innocent Carl embodies the lovely idiocy that makes "Caddyshack" the film full of fools that it is. While the gopher problem contin- ues to plague Bushwood, a new problem for Smails builds on the horizon, coming from the nearby condo complex. Developer Al Czervik, played by the outlandish Rodney Dangerfield, rides into the club, blaring his loud music and even more obnoxious mouth. Smails immediately strikes a disliking to the flaunty Czervik, his beer tap golf bag and such sarcastic swipes to Mrs. Smails as "You're a whole lotta woman, you know that? Wanna make 14 dollars the hard way?" The uber-uptight Smails finally dukes it out on the golf course with Czervik in a $20,000 eighteen hole round, finding Smails teaming with friend Dr. Beeper and Czervik sid- ing with Webb. But when Czervik gets injured and Danny must step in for him, Smails snidely notes he is endangers his chances of getting the scholarship. Who can help? Again, Carl comes to save the day in a commando assault on the almighty VC with a "license to kill gophers by the government of the United Nations," erupting the course with laughter and plastic explosive, alike. The endearing popularity of "Caddyshack" rests in this zany, outrageousness, not to mention its rich plethora of background charac- Showcase Cinemas (Best Movie Theater) One thing that University stu- dents can't get enough of is stadium seating. Wow, that new addition is big and fun. Whether you're sitting through "Shakespeare in Love" for the fifth time, or sneaking a peak at the new "Star Wars" trailer, there's lots of room to sit back, relax and watch the flicks. Stairway to Heaven (Best Posters) "Man, do you have that fuzzy, neon- psychedelic Zepplin poster from 'Houses'?" Yep. Steve & Barry's (Best University Fan Apparel) T-shirts, hats, boxer- shorts, towels and the like - all at prices cheaper than a scalped ticket to a Los Angeles Clippers game. You may not want six shirts in one sitting, but they'll sell you that many and resistance will be futile. Also, unlike Mo Taylor and the beloved Clips, Steve & Barry's T- shirts are at least guaranteed to make it through the second quarter of the game. Tanfastic (Best Tanning Salon) Pesky tanlines! Kiss 'em goodbye - and look good so you can kiss your significant other. For those of you unlucky enough to have been stuck at home over Spring Break, you can fool your friends by going to the salon, get- ting tan and telling your friends that you went to South Padre Island. But, of course, they did not see you there, so you're kind of screwed. Tanfastic also should win for the most creative name. Look at it: It's really funny. Really. Tower Records (Best CDs) Can you say bargain bin? Where else can you find Prince albums from the early '80s lying beside Green Day's "Dookie" and know that all the CDs present will cost you just $8.99? Nowhere. That's just one of the reasons we love Tower. Ulrich's Art Supplies (Best Art Supplies) Right around the corner from the book store is the art supply store that comes to us straight from heaven above. Complete with anything the art student or the creative dabbler might want, this shop is a requirement for anyone who loves Brayer rollers. University Flower Shop (Best Florist) "Thank you, my darling. These flowers are beautiful, but not half as beautiful as you." Dozens of roses and tulips, lilacs and pansies are all a few steps away. They are fresh-cut and wonderful. Urban Outfitters (Best Women's Clothing) With all items imported directly from the streets of Watts, the clothes peddled here are like truly and totally hard core, dude. From scrunchies to black platform shoes, to see-through PVC jackets, Urban Outfitters has you covered - or uncovered as the case may be. Wazoo Records (Best Used CDs) Lots and lots of students and Ann Arbor residents must shop there religiously, because we've been trying to find a used copy of the Jackson 5's greatest hits on CD for four years now. Come on, some- body has to want to sell it back to Wazoo so we can get it. It's as easy as A-B-C. No, wait it's as easy as I-2-3. Also, word on the street has it that readin', writin' and 'rithmatic are the branches of the Wazoo tree. Yellow Cab (Best Cab Service) And you thought the fraternity brothers put signs up listing the phone numbers of cab companies next to signs saying you must be 21-years-old to drink on the premises before their first-of-the-year blow-outs because they were required to by law. Oh no, it's really because they care about the safety of every student on campus - and because Yellow Cab drives a mean taxi. ' ::F . <, : >i t , F Sic. i ' U U ters. Who can forget D'Annunzio, Porterhouse, Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Havencamp, the girl that screams "doodie" or even Terry the Hippy? This ensemble of wonderful characters offers something for everyone to laugh at and enjoy. To commemorate the film's nine- teenth anniversary, this week Warner Home Video releases "Caddyshack Special Edition," with an interesting documentary about the making of the film titled, "Caddyshack: The 19th Hole." You can watch interviews with director Ramis, Chase and actress Cindy Morgan and learn about the inven- tion of Mr. Gopher himself. So, whether you're a golfer or not, make sure you stop at the "Caddyshack" and enjoy a round with the snobs and the slobs. Watch out for gophers, be careful in the swimming pool and who knows, you may spot some gratuitous nudity. But ultimate- ly, golf buddies and viewers, alike, take Mr. Czervik's realization in stride - "We're all gonna get laid." 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