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The 39 Step
Early spy thriller from Hitchcock employs his
familiar theme of the unjustly accused man. Very
well-done.
(Alfred Hitchcock, 1936)
MLB 3 10:15
SATURDAY
Rembrandt
Charles Laughton stars plays the Dutch master in
this superior biography.
(Alexander Korda, 1936)
Aud A 7:00, 8:40 & 10:15
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Scenes from the Surreal
The Ann Arbor premiere of a collection of new
animated shorts from the Czech surrealist.
(Jan Svankmajer, 1990)
MLB 4 7:00, 8:40 & 10:15
. . . . * *
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The first of Hitchcock's two versions of the same
film. This is the one without Doris Day singing
"Que Seri, Ser."
(Alfred Hitchcock,1934)
MLB 3 8:00
- . . . * *
The Third Man
One of the greatest thrillers of all time, this
classic stars Joseph Cotten as an American pulp
writer confused in Vienna. With Orson Welles and a
famous zither score.
(Carol Reed, 1949)
MLB3 9:45
Glory
Exciting civil war film from the director of
thrysomething, with Oscar winner Denzel
Washington.
(Edward Zwick, 1989)
Hillel 9:00
MO N DAY
23rd Tournee of Animation
See Friday.
Mich Th. 7:45
TUESDAY
Rear Window
One of the best of Hitchcock's collaborations with
James Stewart is about a man who thinks he
watches his neighbor commit a murder. Funny as
well as suspenseful.
(Alfred Hitchcock, 1954)
Mich Th. 7:00
23rd Tournee of Animation
See Friday.
Mich Th. 920

W E D N E S D A Y
Rear Window
See Tuesday.
(Alfred Hitchcock, 1954)
Mich Th. 7:00
23rd Toumee of Animation
See Friday.
Mich Th. 920
THURSDAY
23rd Toumee of Animation
See Friday.
Mich Th. 7:00
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L' Atalante
A restored classic and the only feature-length film
by Vigo, who died at age 29 after its release.
(Jean Vigo, 1934)
Mich Th.930

(At Showcase: 2:20, 7:30, 9:55, 12:25; at Fox
Vdlage Sat & Sun:12:00, 2:00, 5:00, 7:15, 9:45; all
week: 500, 7:15, 9:45)
S. . . . .
Dead Again (R)
The charming and omnipresent Kenneth Branagh
directs and stars in this fun Hitchcockian thriller.
The script's not as good as Henry V, but if you
support Ken with your ticket dollar he may make
Much Ado. (At Briarwood: 10:00, 12:05, 2:15,
4:30, 7:15, 9:30,11:30; at Showcase: 12:05, 2:25,I
4:35, 7:25, 9:40, 11:55)
. . ' . . .
Defenseless (R)
Barbara Hershey plays a lawyer caught in the
middle of a murder; Sam Shepard is a sarcastic
cop. Oh boy. (At Fox Village: Sat/Sun:12:00,
2:15, 5:00, 7:15, 9:45; all week: 5:00, 7:15, 9:45;
at Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 4:55, 7:40, 9:50,12:00)
. . . . . .
Doc Hollywood (PG-13)
Michael J. Fox, "Woody' from Cheers and a pig - {
what more could you ask for? (At Briarwood:
10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 4:45, 7:00, 9:00, 11:30; At
Showcase: 12:45, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:30,11:40)
The Doctor (PG-13)
Like Regarding Henry, except it's good. With
William Hurt, Christine Lahti and Mandy Patinkin.
(At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: Sat/Sun/Tues. 12:00, 2:20,
4:45,7:05, 9:20; all week:4:45, 7:05, 9:30; at
Showcase: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:35, 10:05,12:30)
. . . " . .
Freddy's Dead (R)
This film promises to be the last in the series.
With Mr. and Mrs. Tom Arnold. (At Showcase:
12:45,1:15, 300, 330, 5:00, 5:25, 7:10, 7:40,
9:20, 9:45,11:20, 11:40; at Fox Village Sat & Sun:
12:00, 2:00,5:00, 7:00, 9:30; all week: 5:00, 7:00,
9:30)
Hot Shots (PG-13)
The usually moronic Charlie Sheen plays it
hilariously straight in this military satire. (At
Briarwood:10:00,12:15, 2:15, 4:30, 7:30, 9:45,
11:30; at Showcase: 12:35, 225, 4:15, 7:55, 9:45,
11:50)
Late for Dinner (PG)
Comedy about lovers who get back together after.
20 years. We've never heard of it either. (At
Showcase: 12:20, 2:55, 5:15, 7-30, 9:35, 12-05; at
Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 4:45, 7:00, 11:30)
- - - . -
Livin' Large (PG)
A Black man gets a job at a TV station and tries
not to lose his identity. (At Showcase: 12:40, 2:35,
4:40, 7:45, 9:40, 11:45)
" . . . .
101 Dalmations (G)
Pure pleasure. All together now - Cruella De Vii,
Cruel/a De Vi...
(At Showcase: 12:30, 505)
* . . . . .9
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (PG-13)
Watch Kevin's British accent waver one more time.
(At Briarwood: 10:00, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30,
11:50; at Showcase: 12:55, 4:20, 7:20,10:00)
Rocky Horror Picture Show
At least they're not showing The Wall. (At
Briarwood: Fri & Sat 11:30)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (R)
Mindless Hollywood entertainment at its best.
Don't wait for the videotape. (At Briarwood:
1000, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:30, 11:50; at Showcase:
1:05, 4:00, 7:15, 1005, 12:35)
. . . . . .
Thelma and Louise (R)
The best buddy flick since Midnight Run, and the
only one to be accused of fomenting fascism. (At.
Fox Village Sat & Sun: 12, 2:15, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30;
all week: 4:30, 7:00, 9:30)

* . * * - *
The Detroit Festival of the Arts. A 3-day
celebration of the performing, visual and literary
arts in Detroit's University Cultural Center. 100
select artisans, street performers, local
performers, children's fair, poetry festival and
ethnic food. 11 am. to 7 p.m. Free.
* * . * . .
Duet for One. A promising young violinist is
diagnosed with MS and must deal the changes in
her life, career and marriage with her psychiatrist.
Ann Arbor Civic Theater. 8 p.m. $7, 662-7282
Kuru. A tale of cultural differences and a comic
look at fatal diseases. The Purple Rose Theatre
Company, Chelsea 8 p.m. 475-7902
Little Professor's Grand Opening. A showcase
of authors will be on hand at the grand re-opening
of the bookstore, including Robert Asprin and
Lynn Abbey; Mary Cahill; Nicholas Delbanco; and
Charles Baxter. Westgate Shopping Center. 8 p.m
to 10 p.m. Free. 662-4110
.. *.*.*...
Sandra Bernhard. Michigan-born comic with
attitude and star of Without You I'm Nothing.
Madonna's close friend. Power Center. 8 p.m. $20.
763-8587
September Dances. Seven artists present this
11th annual show of modem dance. These
impressive premieres include an adolescent's
exploration of life and a dance about birds set to
ultra-mod electronic music. Performance Network.
8 p.m. $9, $7 stu/sen. 663-0681
SATURDAY
Detroit Festival of the Arts. Detroit's
University Cultural Center.I11 a.m. to 7 p.m. See
Friday
Duet For One. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. 8 p.m.
See Friday
I See America Dancing: Reception. A public
reception for the photography exhibit of dance
images by Barbara Morgan on display through Nov.
3. Dancer Peggy Lyman will perform
Lamentation,aMartha Graham signature piece.
Free. U-M Museum of Art. 5:30 p.m. 764-0395.
-* * * * *
Jesus Jones. New Brit guitar pop faves touring
with two new bands, Ned's Atomic Dustbin and
New Fast Automatic Daffodils. Hill Auditorium. 8
p.m. 763-8587.
Kuu. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, Chelsea.
8 p.m. See Friday
* . - - -
September Dances. Performance Network. 8
p.m. See Friday
SUN DAY
Clive Barker. Horror-fantasy author will be
signing copies of his latest novel, Imajca as part
of Little Professor's grand opening. Westgate
Shopping Center. 6 p.m. 662-4110
- * . * -
Detroit Festival of the Arts. Detroit's
University Cultural Center. 11 am. to 6 p.m. See
Friday.
Kum. The Purple Rose Theatre Company,
Chelsea. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. See Friday
. . . . . .
September Dances. Performance Network. 6:30
p.m. See Friday
MONDAY
The Berlin Photographs: November1989. On
display in the Michigan Union Arts Lounge until
October 4.

The Ark
(761-1451)
Friday: Dry Branch Fire Squad, country soul.
Saturday: Owen McBride, folk. Sunday: The
Flirtations, gay variety of music. Wednesday: Open
Stage, you perform.
* . . * * *
Bird of Paradise
(662-8310)
Friday-Saturday: Bill Heid Trio, jazz. Sunday: Paul
Finkbinder and Friends, jazz session night, no
cover. Monday: Bird of Paradise Orchestra, big
band. Tuesday: Paul Keller and Company, jazz.
Wednesday-Thursday: Ron Brooks Trio, jazz.
* S* S *
The Blind Pig
(996-8555)
Friday: Detroit Blues Band, blues from Detroit
Saturday: Pato Baton, rapping reggae. Sunday:
Voodoo Love Party with DJ Jeffrey L Monday:
Gary Betlief's Bad Attitude Arts Ensemble, blues
jams. Tuesday: Love Boat Party, Gay
Entertainment Night Thursday: Progressive
Dance Night with DJ Jeffrey L.
* * * * * *
Club Heidelberg
(994-3562)
Saturday: Crowbar Hotel, blues-based band with
Social Fabric. GranfallonNudu Hippies, Ann Arbor
rock and roll.
City Grill
(994-8484)
Friday-Saturday: Bob Cantu & the Big Deal Band,
blues jams.
Mainstreet Comedy Showcase
(996-9080)
Friday, Saturday: Jim Wiggins, oldest American
hippie. Tuesday: Showcase night Wednesday-
Thursday: Best of the Midwest midwestem and
local comedians.
Rick's American Cafe
(996-2747)
Friday: Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, reggae.
Saturday, The Difference, college rock. Sunday:
DJ, playing your requests. Monday: M.O.D.
Wednesday: Southgoing Zak, rock. Thursday:
Captain Dave & the Psychedelic Lounge Cats, '90s
lounge.
University Club
(763-5750)
Friday: Hip-Hop/Eurobeat, with DJ, the Maestro.
Saturday: Big Dave and the Ultrasonics, blues.
Wednesday: Laughtracks with Tom Hays.
Thursday: House R'N'B with DJ PMS Productions.


TUESDAY
Nancy Garrett. Free piano recital with tunes
from Mozart, Beethovan and Brahms.
THURSDAY
Duet For One. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. 8 p.m.
Thursday 2 for 1, $7. See Friday
* * * * * *
Kuru. The Purple Rose Theatre Co. Chelsea 8 p.m.
See Friday.
* - * * * .
Spike Manton, comedian. Hillel. 8 p.m. 760-
0500.

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Barton Fink (R)
John Turturro and John Goodman star in the latest
style-over-substance comedy from the makers of
. Raising Arizona (At Ann Arbor 1 & 2,
Sat/Sunfrues: 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:25, 9:45; all
week: 500, 725, 9:45)
Bingo (PG)
Not Benji, BingoI The Free Press gave it an 8 out
of 10, so it's gotta be good. (At Showcase:
Fri/Sat/Sun only 12:50, 520)
Boyz N the Hood (R)
Acclaimed film about growing up Black in LA. Jeff
Muir liked it. Shouldn't you?
(At Showcase: Fri/Sat/Sun: 2:40, 7-35, 9:50,
12:15; all week:12:20, 2:40, 505, 7:35, 9:50,
12:15)
The Commitments (R)
Exuberant musical comedy about a Dublin soul
band, directed by Alan Parker of Fame fame. (At
Briarwood:10:00, 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:50,
12:00; at Showcase: 12:10, 2:30,4:50, 7:15, 9:35,
12:00)
City Slickers (PG-13)
Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby and Daniel Stem gripe
about their miserable lives on a Western getaway
trip. But the calf is cute.

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FRIDAY
The Cavani String Quartet. A prizewinning
ensemble in residence at the Cleveland Institute of
Music makes its debut in Ann Arbor with Hayden,
Shostakovich and Beethoven. The apse of the
Museum of Art. 8 p.m. $10 or $5 for students.
747-0521 or 764-0395.

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