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22 The Burroughs Century
Chappaqua
(1966) Directed by Conrad Rooks
Friday - February 7 - 9:30 p.m.
The hypnotic, psychedelic 1966 cult film written, directed by,
and starring Conrad Rooks was based on Rooks' own experi-
ences with drug addiction and his reaffirmation of life while
visiting Switzerland. The film depicts its namesake, Chap-
paqua, New York, as a sleepy hamlet in Westchester County,
symbolic of drug-free suburban childhood innocence as well
as one of the film's references to Native American
culture. Part of the appeal of Chappaqua is its
appearances by William S. Burroughs, French
actor Jean-Louis Barrault, jazz musician Ornette
Coleman, musical group The Fugs, Allen Ginsberg
and Moondog, and Ravi Shankar--who co-wrote
the score with Philip Glass. (DigiBeta. 82 min.
Not Rated.)
Tickets: (812) 855-1103
Drugstore Cowboy
(1989) Directed by Gus Van Sant
Friday - February 7 - 6:30 p.m.
The operative word in Drugstore Cowboy is "drug."
Matt Dillon plays Bob, the leader of a group of
dopeheads who wander around the country robbing
pharmacies to feed their habits. Bob's chums include
doltish Rick (James Le Gros) and teenage junkie
Nadine (Heather Graham); also along for the ride is
Bob's wife Dianne (Kelly Lynch). Their nemesis is
police officer named Gentry (James Remar), whom
Bob takes perverse delight in humiliating. When one
of the young addicts dies of an overdose, it prompts
Bob to go straight, a task complicated by his wife's
determination to stay high and the corrupting pres-
ence of an ex-priest, played by William Burroughs.
(35mm. 102 min. Rated R.)