FRIDAY The Killer Catch this hot new action flick from Hong Kong a month before it hits the DIA. (John Woo, 1990) Aud A 700& 9:00 * * * * * Rebecca Hitchcock's first American film won a best picture Oscar, but don't let that scare you off. (Alfred Hitchcock, 1940) MLB4 7:00&9:15 * * * * * * Bugs Bunny Weekend A triple feature of Bugs movies, including The Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, The Bugs Bunny Road Runner Movie, and 1001 Rabbit Taes. (Various Directors, 1960 c.) MLB 3 700 8:30 10:20 * 9* * * Rikyu This week's entry in the Japanese period film series deals with a dispute between warlords. (Hiroshi Teshigahara, 1989) Lorch 700 FREE * . * - *. City Slickers The yuppie whining is thicker than the bullshit in this Billy Crystal comedy. (Ron Underwood, 1991) Mich Th. 500 & 9:15 - - . . -@ - The Story of Boys and Girls A new Italian comedy of marriage and adultery. (Pupi Avati, 1991) MichTh. 7:15 SATURDAY Wings of Desire Perhaps the greatest film of the last five years. (Wim Wenders, 1988) Aud A 7:00& 9:20 -* 9* **? Breathless Jean-Paul Belmondo stars in the ultrahip film that started the French New Wave. (Jean-Luc Godard, 1959) MLB 4 7:00 * *9* * * Shoot the Piano Player #Another Nouvelle Vague flick, this one from the great Truffaut. (Frangois Truffaut, 1960) MLB 4 8:40 * . * * * * The Color Purple Along with Empire of the Sun, the most mature film from the creator of Amazing Stories. (Steven Spielberg, 1985) Hillel 800 Tootsle Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray star in another *uperor Hollywood product from director Pollack. (Sydney Pollack, 1982) Hillel 10:00 The Story of Boys and Girls See Friday. Mich Th. 500 & 9:15 City Slickers See Friday. Mich Th. 7-00 SUNDAY October The End of St. Petersburg The Ann Arbor Silent Film society presents a timely showing of two classic Soviet silent films, by Eisenstein and Pudovkin. Sheraton inn 3:00 Dr. Strangelove This Cold War black comedy may be Kubrick's best. Treat yourself to a free classic. (Stanley Kubrick, 1964) Aud A 700 FREE MONDAY The Story of Boys and Girls See Friday. Mich Th. 7:45 TUESDAY Blow Up Superhip film about photography, murder and mimes in the '60s. (Michelangelo Antonioni, 1966) MichTh. 700 The Story of Boys and Girls See Friday. MichTh. 9.20 Mother Krausen's Journey to Happiness The Goethe institute presents a free film dealing with the Great Depression in Germany. (Piel Jutzi, 1929) Aud D 7:00 FREE . . . . . . inherit the Wind Excellent adaptation of the play about the Scopes Monkey Trial starring Spencer Tracy. (Stanley Kramer, 1960) Aud A 9:00 FREE WEDNESDAY Blow Up See Tuesday. Mich Th. 7-00 The Story of Boys and Girls See Friday. Mich Th. 9:20 THURSDAY The Story of Boys and Girls last showingI See Friday for info. Mich Th. 7:00 . . . . . . Being There Peter Sellers stars in this comedy selected to be shown by Poli Sci Prof. Ken Lieberthal. (Hal Ashby, 1980) Hillel 8:30 Young Frankenstein Why not spend Halloween with Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman? (Mel Brooks, 1974) Mich Th. 9:40 12:20, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50, 11:55: at Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7, 9:15) . . . . . . City of Hope (R) Independent working man's auteur John Sayles (Matewan, Eight Men Out) directed this story of a decaying metropolis. (At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: Satf/ Sun / Tues:12:00, 2:20,4:45, 7:15, 9:50; all week: 4:45, 7:15, 9:50) Curly Sue (PG) Producer John Hughes, the master himself, actually directed this ripoff of his own product Home Alone, so it'll no doubt be even better. (At Showcase: 12:50, 2:50, 5:05, 7:35, 9:45, 11:45; at Briarwood: 10, 12, 2, 4:15, 7, 9, 11:30) . . * 9. Dead Again (R) Support Ken Branagh one more time... he may make Much Ado About Nothing with the proceeds. (At Fox Village: 5, 7, 9:45) Deceived (PG-13) Goldie Hawn actually succeeds in shaking her flighty Private Benjamin image in this decent Disney thriller. (At Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 5:05, 7:40, 9:55, 12:15) Ernest Scared Stupid (PG) The fourth installment of the brilliant Ernest tetrology from Mr. Varney, about the accidental release of a treacherous troll on Halloween. (At Showcase: 12, 2, 4, 6) +* 9 - * * 9 The Fisher King (R) Director Terry Gilliam (Brazil) actually makes a hit film with this overlong redemption drama featuring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges. (At Briarwood: 10, 1, 4, 7, 9:45,12:05; at Showcase: 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 10:05, 12:35) Frankie and Johnny (R) Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino actually succeed in playing the world's best looking waitress and cook in a romantic comedy from Garry 'Laveme's my sister' Marshall. (At Showcase:12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40, 12:10; at Briarwood: 10, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50, 12) Homicide (R) Joe Mantegna and writer/director David Mamet (House of Games) team up again for a mystery that looks way cool. (At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 4:55, 7:30, 9:40, 12:00) * . * 9 * * House Party 2 (R) Unfortunately, the Hudlin brothers, who did the hilarious first part have nothing to do with this sequel. (At Showcase: 12:05,12:30,2:25, 3, 4:35, 5:10, 7:20, 7:50, 9:30, 10:00, 11:40, 12:15; at Fox Village: 5, 7, 9:30) * * - * - 9- Little Man Tate (PG) Jodie Foster's directorial debut is an unexceptional, sappy Hollywood drama about a 7- year-old genius caught between his dim mother and an evil psychologist. (At Showcase: 1, 3:10, 5:10, 7:15, 9:25, 11:35) . . . - 9 - My Own Private Idaho (R) Gus Van Sant (Dnugsbre Cowboy) becomes one of the most exciting American directors with this unique story of street hustlers that also proves Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix can act. (At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: Sat/Sun/Tue: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:30, 930; all week: 5:00, 7:30, 9:30) * 9 * 9 * * Necessary Roughness (PG-13) Possibly the best football film since that First & Ten series on HBO. (At Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:15,11:30; at Showcase: 7:50, 10:05, 12:20) Other People's Money (R) Unfunny, unsuccessful adaptation of an off- Broadway comedy hit starring Louie dePalma, er, Danny Devito and Penelope Ann Miller. (At Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:40, 4:45, 7:30, 9:40, 11:40; at Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:40, 9:50, 12:25) . . . . . . Paradise (PG-13) Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith team up in a sentimental drama. Yawn. (At Showcase: 12:35, 2:45, 5:00, 7:35, 10:00, 12:20) . . . . . .9 Ricochet (R) Affable John Lithgow (Harry and the Hendersons) is cast against type as a Lecteresque killer challenged by one good cop, Denzel Washington. Yes, it does suck. (At Fox Village: 5, 7:15, 9:30; at Showcase:12:55, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 9:55, 12:05) . . . . . .9 Rocky Horror Picture Show No advance screening; not yet reviewed. (At Briarwood: Fri & Sat 11:30) * 9 . * 9 - Shattered (R) Tom Berenger stars as an amnesiac in the mystery version of Regarding Henry by the director of Das Boot.(At Showcase: 12, 2:20, 4:30, 725, 9:35, 11:50; at Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 4:45, 7:30, 930,11:30) Terminator 2: Judgment Day (R) "He'lllive. (At Fox Village: 5, 7:30, 10) Don Theyken will lead the dancing with live music by the Streetwise String Band. Pittsfield Union Grange Hall, 2 p.m., $6. 677-4249 * * * 9** * Jews and Conversos in Medieval Spain. The first program in 'Jews and the Encounter with the New World, 1492/1992,' a series of five public programs in observance of the Columbus Quincentenary. Rackham Aud., 1-10 p.m. 763-9047 * * ** * Don, Don or The First Burning. See Friday. 6.30 p.m. Kuru. See Friday. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. .* * - Colors: Brothers Beneath the Skin. See Friday. 4 p.m. M. Butterfly. The Tony award-winning play by David Henry Hwang about a long-term love affair between a French diplomat and a star of the Peking Opera. (The Diva isn't a Diva after all, but a man disguised all those years as a woman. How did he fool his lover? Come find out at the opening of the Michigan Theater Drama Season. Mich. Theater, 8 p.m., $29.50, $27.50. 668-8397 TUESDAY The University Choir. Jerry Blackstone conducts works by Byrd, Stanford and Vaughn Williams. Hill Aud., 8 p.m., free. 763-4726 WEDNESDAY Mademoiselle Magazine. Come see these fashion plates exhibit the latest looks. Michigan Union Ballroom, 11 am.-5 p.m., free. 763-1100 * " *"*"*" * Halloween Concert. The University Symphony Orchestra performs the always popular Annual Concert with spooky sounds and surprising sorceresses. Works such as Symphonie Fantastique' and "The Damnation of Faust" will make you glad that you didn't forget to wear your costume. Hill Aud., 9 p.m. 763-4726 THURSDAY The Smithereens. Electric rock with some hits. Their latest album is Blow Up. is it named after the Michelangelo Antonioni film? $18.50 in advance at TicketMaster plus a $2.50 service charge. -* *.... Silencel The Court is in Session. A tale of social injustice in India finds an actress on trial. Presented by Shaman Drum Bookshop and Blue Donkey Productions. Performance Network, 8 nm. .9. $7 stu/Sen. 663-0681. Strehli, blues. Saturday-Sunday: Christine Lavin, funny folk. Sunday: Song Sisters Halloween Show, kid's stuff. Tuesday: Dave Von Ronk, ragtime blues. Wednesday: Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick, British folk. Thursday: Ellen Mcilwaine & Nu-Banned, slide guitar. - - . -"..- Bird of Paradise (662-8310) Friday-Sunday: Ed Russ Trio, jazz. Monday: Bird of Paradise Orchestra, big band. Tuesday: Paul Keller and Company, Jazz. Wednesday: The Ron Brooks Trio, jazz. Thursday: Roseanna Vitro with the Ron Brooks Trio, jazz. * 95999* Blind Pig (996-8555) Friday: The Hannibals, rock. Saturday: Blues Factory Records Blues Festival, blues. Sunday: Voodoo Love Party with DJ Jeffre L, spinning alternative and progressive music. Monday: Gary Detlef's Bad Attitude Arts Ensemble, blues jams. Tuesday: The Chanel Club, gay entertainment Wednesday: Ann Arbor Blues Band, blues. Thursday: Capt Dave and the Psychedelic Lounge Cats, local lounge. "9*.*999*.* Club Heidelberg (994-3562) Friday: Monster Bait with KIA, local alternative. Saturday: Crazy Lizard with Pete Moss and the Funghis, driving rock. * '9.9.9 Del Rio (761-2530) Sunday: Lunar Octet, jazz. * * '* * The Earle (994-0211) Friday-Saturday: Rick Burgess Trio, jazz. Monday: Rick Burgess, jazz piano. Tuesday: Rick Roe, jazz piano. Wednesday: Harvey Reed, jazz. Thursday. Rick Burgess, jazz piano. Mainstreet Comedy Showcase (996-9080) Friday-Saturday: David Naster. Tuesday: Showcase Night. Wednesday-Thursday: Best of the Midwest. *9*.*9*.*9 * Rick's American Caf6 (996-2747) Friday: The Toll, hard rock. Saturday: George Bedard and the Kingpins, loca rock. Sunday: DJ, spins oldies. Monday: Hyperformance Tuesday: ibid and the Footnotes, local funky soul. Wednesday: The Hannibals, rock. Thursday: Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, reggae. *.*9*.9.*9" University Club (763-5750) Friday:DJ the Meistro, spinning Eurobeat and new Hip Hop. Saturday: lave band, TBA. Wednesday: Eric Champhella, Laughtracks. Thursday: DJ P.M.S. Productions, House music. FRIDAY A Celebration of Alumni Dancers. Studio A Theater, Dance Building, 8 p.m. $7, $5 for students. 763-5460 Chamber Choir. Theodore Morrison conducts featuring Brahms' "Gypsy Songs. Hill Aud., 8 p.m. . . . . . . Kuru. Love, laughter and communicable disease in the jungle. The Purple Rose Theatre Co., 137 Park St., Chelsea, 8 p.m., $17. 475-7902 Don, Don or The First Burning. Don Juan and Don Quixote meet up in the afterlife. Presented by The Prospero Theatre Co. in association with The Performance Network. Performance Network, 8 p.m., $9, $7 students/seniors. 663-0681 Colors: Brothers Beneath the Skin. The issues of segregation and assimilation are dealt with in this musical about a white man and a Black man struggling to take control of a commune. Written and Directed by alumnus Rod Gailes. Mendelssohn Theater, 8 p.m., $12, $7. 747-0822. SATURDAY Bandoram. Hill Aud., 8 p.m. $4-$6. 763-5607 . . . . . .9 Singing Recital. The National Association of Singers with soprano Nicole Philobosian. Recital Hall, School of Music, 3 p.m. 763-4726 .9 .9. .9.9 Don, Don or The First Burning. See Friday. Kuu. See Friday. Colors: Brothers Beneath the Skin. See Friday. SUNDAY Arleen Auger. Not many can say they sang at Fergie's wedding, but this American soprano can. Hill Aud., 4 p.m. $10-$35. 764-2538 or 763- TKTS. Halloween Square Dancing and Contra Dancing. A chance to dance to old-time fiddle tunes and show off your pumpkin costume. Caller The Ark (761-1451) Friday: Marcia Ball, Lou Ann Barton & Angela FICTION ISSUE DEADLINE All submissions for Weekend's Fiction Issue must be in by Wednesday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m. Stories should be 8000-13000 characters in length, with shorter pieces having a better chance of running. Weekend does not return stories, though we don't keep them, either. Authors will be notified by Nov. 2 that their story has been chosen. Questions should be'directed at'Gil or Jesse at 764-0552. The Butcher's Wife (PG-13) Michigander Jeff Daniels and a blonde Demi Moore star in a supernatural romantic comedy; also with the great Mary Steenburgen. (At Showcase: I' I 04go, y We invite you to take advantage of our CD sale program. Buy any two or more CD titles and save $1-$2 off our regular price. * * Cut-outs and certain misc. CDs may be excluded. 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