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If you're a sucker for those coming-of-age movies that document the lives of brilliant, misunderstood, and somewhat deranged entertainers, you'll find two current options right up your alley. In fact, Shine and Private Parts may have more in common than you think. -- Karen Hudes

GEOFFREY RUSH IN SHINE

As a youth, David Helfgott is tormented by his father, who pressures him to win.

David matures into a pale, awkward teenager with long hair and glasses.

Isaac Stern offers David the opportunity to go to school in America.

David meets the woman who introduces him to his future wife when he takes shelter from the rain.

David gets in trouble with his father for defecating in the bathtub.

David smokes and plays in the water.

Upon finishing a Rachmaninoff selection before an audience, David has a nervous breakdown.

David receives shock treatment.

David exposes himself and gropes female friends.

As an adult, David has a habit of running off at the mouth.

HOWARD STERN IN PRIVATE PARTS

As a youth, Howard Stern is tormented by his father, who calls him a moron.

Howard matures into a pale, awkward teenager with long hair and glasses.

Ben Stern sends Howard to Boston University.

Howard meets his future wife when he takes shelter from the rain.

Howard gets in trouble with his wife for joining another woman in the bathtub.

Howard plays ''Smoke on the Water.''

Upon introducing a Deep Purple selection for his audience, Howard gets nervous and breaks things.

Howard conceives shock radio.

Howard gets female guests to expose themselves and grope him.

As an adult, Howard makes a living by running off at the mouth.


Posted Mar 21, 1997 | Published in issue #371 Mar 21, 1997 | Order Article Reprints