Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 October 1997 — Page 4

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‘LA. Confidential’

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By CHARLES EPSTEIN Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce are movie stars in the making. They both are the real stars of the film "L.A. Confidential." These two excellent

performers will most certainly be heard from in Hollywood's near future. They are extraordinary rare talent finds. "L.A. Confidential" is a superb film, full of action, drama, humor, with plenty of shooting. The plot is wonderfully complicated. Enemies become allies. Friends become enemies. Traitors are heros. Bad cops are good cops. Good cops become bad cops. The twists and turns are many.

which creates a terrific 1950's screen play. Besides having a perfect case, "L.A. Confidential" is brilliantly directed by Curtis Hanson who had many opportunities to show off but did not, much to his credit. He let the actors and story carry the feature film. Kevin Spacey, with more of a sneer than a smile, joins James Cromwell as members of the L.A. police department trying to solve many related crimes including a cafe massacre of six people. One of the victims was a cop, Russell Crowe's partner. Guy Pearce spearheads a cleanup policy. Vengeance, revenge, and lust enter the picture along with some blackmail by Danny DeVito excellently portraying a sleazy owner of a ruthless tabloid newspaper. You never know who all is on his payroll. Kim Basinger joins the fun as a high-priced prostitute who just happens to resemble

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Veronica Lake on purpose. "L.A. Confidential" is based upon James Ellroy's seamy novel about police brutality and corruption in Los Angeles during the 1950's. There should be many Oscar nominations in store for this motion picture, for the cast and especially for director Curtis Hanson. The plot is fantastic and the action is thrilling. It is no wonder that "L.A. Confidential" is high on many a critic's top ten list.

Ah, those authentic New York bagelsl The owner of Hot Bialys in Queens is Kitti Phongtankuel. Phongtankuel and a number of other bakers originally from Thailand dominate the business of hand-rolled bagels in New York. Many got into the business in the early '80s, hired by the Bagel Nosh chain, and have since opened their own stores. This report comes from the Sunday New York Times Magazine. The situation is that in the most of the nation, bagel machines have replaced hand rolling, but many New Yorkers want real handmade bagels, which the Thais supply. Genealogy Continued from preo. page producing a documentary. The group will then view his film about the Jewish Immigrant edition of Hoosier History. A discussion of the film and genealogy information sharing will follow.

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Continued from prev. page slide presentation in a workshop on biblical and Jewish painters and share some of the methods by which paintings are restored. Carole Stein, a senior policy analyst with the office of planning of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, will discuss public policy as it affects children and families. A lawyer and computer specialist, Amanda Siegel, will provide a guide to cyberspace. The cost of the study day is $8, which includes lunch. For reservations, contact Carol Blatter at 875-0171 or Helaine Herman at 255-8838.

Dr. Einhorn honored for work on cancer

Dr. Lawrence H. Einhorn, distinguished professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, was honored Tuesday, Oct. 21, as Indianapolis's 1997 International Citizen of the Year. The award is given annually by the International Center of Indianapolis, recognizing a foreign-bom or Indiana resident for outstanding contributions to Indiana and the world. Einhorn is one of the world’s foremost authorities in cancer treatment, research and education. He is internationally known for his

success in developing a cure for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in young men. Thanks to his efforts and those of IU School of medicine 's Dr. John P. Donohue, about 95 percent of patients with testicular cancer who seek treatment at a major medical center now survive. Einhorn has been honored by the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has received the French Jacquillat Award.

Obituaries

Herman Ochs, 84, founded Ochs Paper

Herman Ochs, 84, who escaped from Hitler's Germany in 1934, died Monday, Oct. 13, as a retired successful businessman. Mr. Ochs retired in 1989 as chairman of the board of Ochs Paper Co., which he founded in 1945. He worked in many capacities in the company before holding the chairmanship. Mr. Ochs was a district manager for Brillo from 1934 to 1944. He worked with Lafayette Paper and Specialty for a year before founding his own company. Mr. Ochs was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and was a 50-

year member of both B'nai B'rith and the Masons. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Gershuny Ochs; a son, Les Ochs; a daughter, Kathryn Ochs, two grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Services were Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Eric Bram officiating. Burial was in Indianapolis Hebrew South Cemetery. Arrangements were by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation or Gleaners Food Bank.

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