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13-B JTHE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Jan. 26, 1979 'Movie, Movie Is So Nice It Got Named Twice, Twice Share the wealth. Films causing loss of balance, headache and, finally, conniption fits. However, imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but it certainly isn't the highest form of art Most of the outrageous moments in "Movie, Movie" are verbal twists on old lines. Otherwise, it strictly adheres to the old formulas.

Some people may miss the mind-boggling and form-shattering frenzy of a Mel Brooks or Monty Python parody. They may find "Movie, Movie" a little too tame, a little too affectionate, I didn't for two reasons. First the parody is astoundingly consistent The writers and director Stanley Donnen never overstep their carefully defined boundaries. Second, if they are guilty of a certain caution In their treatment they've been downright daring In their casting, giving a whole raft of newcomers some plum roles and a chance to outshine (and they do) old pros like Scott and Wallach. Best of all is Barry Bostwick (yes, the one from "The Rocky Horror Picture who sings and dances with the giddy abandon and carefully careless charm of the great song-and-dance men.

Bostwick is no parody he's the real thing. A Review 'Vane, Movie," directed by Stanley Dmmea. Starring George Scott, Trish Van Devere, Eli Wallach, Barry Bostwick, Harry Hamlin. Rated PG. Cobb, Jonesboro, Nortblake, Parkaire, Tower, Westgate theaters.

By Eleanor Ringel Constitution Staff Writar "Remember when everything was in Uack and white, except when they sang, and sometimes it came out in color? And the only four-letter word was exit?" asks George Burns in the introduction to "Movie, Movie," a picture so nice they named it twice. Sure, we remember, even if we were bora after World War II and the kind of movies George means were made in the '30s. Writers Larry Gelbart and Sheldon Keller remember, too, and they've stitched together two dead-on parodies, "Dynamite Hands," a boxing film, and "Baxter's Beauties of 1933," a musical, into a looney and loving approximation of every Saturday afternoon at the Bijou we never spent In "Dynamite Hands," a would-be law yer (Harry Hamlin) turns boxer to finance an eye operation for his kid sister, despite his belief that "these hands were made for readin' books." But boxing's a dirty game that'll eat yoi up, body and souL A gold-digging singer (Ann Reinking) woos him away from his pigeon-raising girlfriend (Trish Van Devere). So what if "On the Waterfront" wasn't made in the 30s? And so what if "Rebel Without a Cause," wasn't made in the '30s, one of the pigeons is named Plato. Then, a crooked promoter (Ell Wallach) woos him from his crusty but kindly trainer (George C.

Scott). Before you know it, it's fight time at the Garden and the kid has to take a dive or Sis will never see again OK, Joey she says. "I seen a lot Well, Sis, as they say, you ain't seen nothing yet Next comes "Baxter's Beau-ties," an all-singing, all-dancing, all familiar (Isn't the star's Art Deco dressing room awfully similar to the promoter's art deco pad?) send-up of every backstage musical ever made. "I'm going out the only way I know -with a hit show" vows silk-shirted producer, Spats Baxter (George C. Scott) who's dying of Spencer's Disease, a dread malady affecting only show folk, UAUULL3 JVA I zJ i TWO FOR I (oj With this coupon SAVE $2.10 UJ (reg.

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MORROW Southlake Shopping Mall 2blks. So. of 1-75 at Jonesboro Rd. Mel Glass, artistic director for the Harlequin, prepares tor the opening of Stage Two in what once was the ballroom area ot the Harlequin. I I I pfj ji Not valid lor taka-out orders I Steak Houses 1977 COUPON Harlequin To Open Second Stage Feb.

6 its recent run of "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," the outfit By Helen C. Smith Conttitulion Stiff Writ stages an encore with "American Buffalo," on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from Feb. 2 through Feb. 25 at 8:30 p.m. Midnight performances will also be offered during the last two weeks of the run.

Mamet won an Obie and the Drama Critics Circle Award for the best American play of 1977 for "American Buffalo." Del Hamilton will direct the play. "Ampriran Buffalo' is about three euvs who are nlannine yflilL JfrjT. HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPERMART MAKES ROOMS SEEM TWICE AS BIG i AF SUPERIOR QUAUTY AMpiCAN-MADE GUSS! JJf to rip off a coin collection," said Hamilton. "They are desensitized, confused brutes who cling to each other for approval. Their words express the inner violence which they maintain aooui otners ana weir woria.

Theatrical Outfit performs at the Performing Arena, 1052 St Charles Ave. Tickets are $3 and $2. For reservations can 872-0665. WI CAN'T PACKAGE I Kj Fi'V. tiFll I OUIAROMAt 1 ffflll BEST BRUNSWICK STEW lOiitJLO.I 1 IN TOWN i TRI-ME DELI i steakseatoodspmts tOSWHlMWiiUCA Ji LUNCH BRUNCH DINNER 255-0644 7DayiAWk.ThePrado MWUVWWVWVWWtt! 252-8686 Atlanta is about to have a new stage.

Beginning Feb. 6, there will be two stages operating at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre in Buckhead. Mel Glass, the new artistic director for the Harlequin who was formerly the director of the Barn Dinner Theater, will open Stage Two in what once was the ballroom area of the Harlequin. To inaugurate it Glass will bring back his highly acclaimed production of Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor," based on Chekhov. More than half of the original cast of the show will be in it again.

"The Good Doctor" earned the Barn Dinner Theatre handful of Atlanta Circle of Drama Critics awards including that for best direction of a non-musical Glass directed the work as he will again. Doug Kaye, Sonny Knox and Joan Rior-don, all from the original cast will join Adrian Elder and Jan Hooks in the new staging. "What Fm trying to do on the second stage is something different for dinner theater," said Glass. "I want to cater to a new generation." The new space at the Harlequin will feature a lower-priced, limited iraffet instead of a full range of selections. Tickets will be priced proportionately lower at $7 a person on week nights as compared to $12.95 for the main hall, and S8 on Saturday as compared to $14.95.

"I am trying to get those who would spend that amount of money on a movie, popcorn and Cokes and get them going to theater, too. I want to make theater within the reach of everyone's pocket "I've been given carte blanche to do what I want in the space. I have not planned the second one yet but I want to do something different I am anxious to do things like 'Diamond a play about Jesse James, and maybe I will bring back or do a musical melodrama." On the new stage, there will be shows Tuesday through Saturday evenings at the same time as the main stage production and a Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. with hopes of attracting the after-brunch crowd. Most of the Second Stage shows will be cast with local professionals, said Glass who will direct some of them himself.

For the time being, at least, the star package show will continue on the mainstage. Sid Caesar will star in Neil Simon's "Prisoner of Second Avenue," starting Feb. 13, and Hugh O'B-rian will be coming in March, tentatively scheduled to play in "The Tender Trap." For the next two weekends, Atlantans will have an opportunity to see an Academy Theatre production that is generally on tour. "Families," directed by Frank Wittow, will be presented Sunday, Jan. 28, and Sunday, Feb.

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-1 SHHI It presents a sometimes humorous, often poignant collage of experiences in traditional and contemporary family living: Last 2 Days! ON STAGE TONIGHT AT 8:30 SATURDAY AT 6:00 AND 10:00 ceieorauons, separations and reunion. Cast members are Academy Theatre professional company members: Mimi Edwards, Tom Hammond, Kenneth Leon and Peggy McGrath. Assistant director is Flora Levin. They will be returning from various locations across the state oncIcoat ACRYLIC FLAT to perform on these two Sundays for the general public. Tickets OUR BEST -PROFESSIONAL QUALITY! FAMCY ITAUAH QUARRY TILE EXQUISITE PATTERNS! OC RUGGED OLEFIN CARPET TILE RESISTS STAINS, MOISTURE! FASHION C0L0RSI dAAp PADDED SELF-STICK JXM 8Q.

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Onstage Atlanta will open Murray Schisgal's "Jimmy Shine" Friday, Feb. 2, and continuing Thursdays, Fridays and PATTERNS MAY VARY SC-tff lifeTP mAm W'Wl HANDSOME VERSATILE CORK WALL SQUARES ELEGANT ON ANY WALL! show that must dance, jog, and whirl its way into the history of the musical No one with strength to get to the box office should willingly miss it." saturaays tnrougn a eo. at a p.m. "Jimmy Shine" featured Dustin Hoffman during its sue LOWERS NOISE 7t Tickets at all cessful Broadway run. The comedy with music (to be directed Is OVER 325 HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTERS COAST TO C0AST1 by Mandy Beason) centers around Jimmy Shine who is an INSIILATIONI diill' PKG.

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mmm Ife niscent of Woody Allen Piay It Again Sam." John Carson is directing. Onstage Atlanta presents its productions on the Undercroft Stage at St Luke's, Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree St. Tickets are $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for children and $2.50 for students, Thursdays only. Call 455-4273 for reservations. The Theatrical Outfit is on a David Mamet Hick.

Following Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree NE.