THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, October 7, 1994 TAG: 9410050750
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E3 EDITION: FINAL
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TODAY
The fall movies
After the biggest summer in box office movie history, the studios are keeping up the steam - only now they're getting serious. They're releasing a pile of Oscar contenders in the next two weeks. From the eccentric and unpredictable Tim Burton (``Batman'' and ``Edward Scissorhands'') comes the movie adventures of the real life ``Ed Wood,'' starring the gentle rebel Johnny Depp in the title role opposite Martin Landau as Bella Lugosi. Landau is already being heralded as a leader in this year's Oscar race for his role as the faded, drug-addicted and disheveled Lugosi - a has-been who still has proud blood flowing in his Dracula veins. From director Robert Redford comes the long-awaited depiction of the 1950's television scandal, ``Quiz Show,'' with Ralph Fiennes (``Schindler's List''), John Turturro (``Barton Fink'') and Rob Morrow (TV's ``Northern Exposure''). For the romantic in all of us there is the light fable ``Only You'' with soaring new star Marissa Tomei taking off for Italy to find Mr. Right. It was only a matter of time until exhibitionists Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone got together. The film is called ``The Specialist.'' And for those who like feathers, there is ``The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. There hasn't been a fall movie season like this in years.
- Mal Vincent
SUNDAY
Even Beavis and Butt-head dig Deee-Lite. MTV's cartoon twosome react with glee when the dance-music group's ``Groove is in the Heart'' video appears. But Kempsville High School alumna Lady Kier and company have their sights set far beyond mere cable immortality. Still pursuing an eclectic, politically and ecologically aware agenda, the New York-based outfit plays Hampton's Nsect Club Sunday night.
Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance. Call 838-5463.
- Rickey Wright
TONIGHT
Expect an eyeful at the d'Art Center's annual art auction, which starts tonight at 6:30 and offers dozens of works by the area's most-liked artists.
This year's sequins-and-jeans soiree has a Parisian theme, so expect an Eiffel Tower tucked among the sculptures, and hints of the Louvre among the watercolors.
Among the artists: Irmaly Brackin of Boone, N.C., who makes a gleeful mockery of modern art, and Virginia Beach watercolorist Russell Yerkes, an esthetic grandson to Henri Rousseau.
Admission to ``D'Art Takes the Left Bank'' is $15, and includes a silent auction and preview reception with food and drink from the best local cafes. Live bidding begins at 8, with Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim wielding the gavel.
The d'Art Center is at 125 College Pl. in downtown Norfolk. Call 625-4211.
- Teresa Annas by CNB