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Dates: during 1970-1979
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"If the kids are psyched up and come out flying, we'll do all right," said Harder, adding. "We can hold our own."

Author: By Bruce Schoenfeld, | Title: Fischer, Reed Lead Young Icewomen | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

On that level however, the film works. Forget the idea that this film has any connection with Janis Joplin, the woman, and enjoy its insights into the cosmos of a "star." The Rose works splendidly when it treats Rose as a singing phenomenon transcending human limits and fails abysmally when...

Author: By Deirdre M. Donahue, | Title: Janis-Faced Rose | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

All too soon, however, fetid personal details of Joplin's own life are brought in and drooled over. The most offensive example exploits her alleged bisexuality. From literally out of nowhere there appears in Rose's dressing room one evening a gorgeous Valkyrie in Junior League pearls and a tastefully...

Author: By Deirdre M. Donahue, | Title: Janis-Faced Rose | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

In one of the film's most effective episodes, Midler draws upon her own experience as an aspiring singer in New York City's gay bars and baths. The rendition of Seger's "The Fire Down Below" with a group of oversized female impersonators shows a rare tolerance and warmth...

Author: By Deirdre M. Donahue, | Title: Janis-Faced Rose | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

"What do you think of breakfast?" the man from Fast Food World demanded. "There are certain stores where I don't think breakfast would be appropriate, where they wouldn't serve to increase usage." Thomas answered. "But my own instinct is, and I can't give you any data on...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: Largest Wendy's Opens in Hub | 11/30/1979 | See Source »

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