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Locally, Kirkwood Mayor Art McDonnell opposed the dual caps and stressed that his city has never taken advan- tage of traffic laws to generate extra income for the city. Prior to Schmitt’s legislation, towns throughout the state could generate as much as 30 percent of their revenue from ticket fines and fees. Fenton Mayor Mike Polizzi said he agrees with a lower cap than 30 percent, but he thought it was a double standard to have St. Louis County cities penalized with a lower rate than outstate munic- ipalities. Schmitt said his legislation is meant to rein in city officials in St. Louis County who have “abused tax- payers by extracting every penny they could squeeze from them through traf- fic ticket schemes.” He said the abuse has been especially hard on the poor an disadvantaged. In a statement released after the court ruling on his legislation, Schmitt noted: “This is another example of why so many Missourians have lost faith in government, the justice sys- tem and big institutions because they make them feel powerless and used. “For years citizens have been abused by local bureaucrats who have treated them like ATMs to fund their bloated budgets, salaries and perks. These same bureaucrats used the money they collected to hire an out-of- state attorney and lobbyists to fight the most significant municipal court reform ever enacted in Missouri.” Schmitt contacted Attorney General Chris Koster to urge him to appeal the circuit court ruling. Koster agreed last week to appeal the ruling. Judge Rules Traffic Ticket Law Unconstitutional Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to appeal ruling The Reel World Movie & DVD Reviews by Kent Tentschert & Lynn Venhaus Movie questions or comments? [email protected] THE PLOT: Jake (Blake Jenner) arrives at college in August of 1980 on a baseball scholar- ship. As he gets to know his team/room- mates and their personalities, they begin indoctrinating him into college life. Yet, Jake is no dumb jock looking for some action. He actually finds some- thing more worthwhile than swilling beer and bedding chicks – passion. KENT’S TAKE: Writer/director Richard Linklater is a master of subtlety and the low key sto- ryline. In his critically acclaimed “Boyhood,” Linklater’s 10-year shooting schedule wowed audiences and (some) critics, but remove the distinctive film regimen and his story becomes pedestri- an. In “Everybody Wants Some,” Linklater’s story lacks exactly what Jake and Beverly (Zoey Deutch) purport to share – passion. The frat-boy lifestyle portrayed not only brings nothing new for audiences or the “Animal House” genre, it also brings less emotional con- tent to the characters. “Everybody Wants Some” offers little for audiences. Few laughs, non-distinct characters and a lumbering narrative remind me of a different Van Halen song – “Women and Children First” – as we abandon this sinking film. THE PLOT: Davis Mitchell (Jake Gyllenhaal) unravels after his wife dies, alarming others. Troubled because he hasn’t been able to feel anything for years, he unloads on a vending company represen- tative, and seeks to break free from his old life. LYNN’S TAKE: A jagged, angsty “Demolition” is another showcase for Jake Gyllenhaal’s talent. He is best at bringing out a tor- tured soul’s conflicts (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Nightcrawler”). He is adrift in regret and loss as a widowed invest- ment banker. But the movie mechanics mar the flow. Director Jean-Marc Vallee’s (“The Dallas Buyers Club”) woozy camera technique intersperses fantasy with reality repetitively and Bryan Sipe’s over-stuffed and under-done script relies on gimmicky plot devices. The females – Naomi Watts as Karen and Heather Lind as Julia – are sketched broadly with insincere fluctuating tones. Reliable Chris Cooper is inconsolable Phil, and newcomer Judah Lewis is impressive as tormented teenager Chris. The movie meanders. We are skepti- cal of the resolutions. But through his character’s inner monologues and unfil- tered conversations, Gyllenhaal is the memorable take-away. Everybody Wants Some Kent’s Grade: C- Genre: Comedy Rated: R for language throughout, sex- ual content, drug use and some nudity. Demolition Lynn’s Grade: B- Genre: Drama Rated: R for language, some sexual references, drug use and disturbing behavior.
