Film Screening 9th October, 1999

Poster for Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Episode 9: The Pool of Peril!

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Episode 9: The Pool of Peril! 

8:00 PM, 9th October, 1999

  • PG
  • 18 mins
  • Unknown

Poster for Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me

Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me 

8:15 PM, 9th October, 1999
No Guests

  • M
  • 95 mins
  • Unknown
  • M.Jay Roach
  • Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Michael York, Robert Wagner, Rob Lowe, Elizabeth Hurley

In Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Mike Myers resurrects that world famous swinger/spy Austin 'Danger' Powers. And that's not all he resurrects! Fans of the first film will see some familiar faces and hear some familiar jokes which begs the question are the jokes as funny the second time round (or twenty-second if you're as obsessed as me!)? The answer is a resounding yes! [Yeah, baby!-Ed.] Austin Powers 2 is just as funny as the first, just as dumb as the first and even more rude.

The basic story goes like so: Dr Evil goes back in time using a 'time machine' and steals Austin's 'mojo' with a little help from his new sidekick Fat Bastard (played brilliantly by Mike Myers). Austin then goes back in time to regain his mojo, thwart Dr Evil's plans for world domination and get the girl (played by a rather shagadelic Heather Graham). Other great characters include the silent Mini Me (a bit of a hit with the kiddies) and Scott Evil (Seth Green is great again). Look out for a huge number of cameo appearances and the resurrection of Doctor Evil's idiotic sidekick Mustafa.

Fans of the first film will love Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me and those who didn't like it probably won't. And as a final recommendation STAY UNTIL THE END OF THE CREDITS! Trust me, it's worth it.

Brad Grinlinton

Poster for Hair

Hair 

8:30 PM, 9th October, 1999

  • M
  • 121 mins
  • Unknown
  • Milos Forman
  • Michael Weller
  • John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden, Dorsey Wright

Get ready to experience the Age of Aquarius. Based on Galt MacDermot's 60s musical, Hair is about a young man, his new found hippy friends and their life in the 60s. There is little more to the story than that, though the rousing song and dance numbers might just as well carry you away. The music in this film is very addictive and you should be singing along during the film and especially when you leave. There are many hippy elements in this movie and for a flashback it carries very well.

The problem that I found with this film is that it does seem to lack the impact of the original musical when viewed by a modern audience. Apart from this, the film is a good night out with some serious messages for its viewers. Still if you haven't seen this film and have heard anything about the sixties (or just want to know where Austin Powers was coming from) then this is a must see movie. So sit back and let the sun shine in baby!

Steca Hosyd