The Michigan Daily -Weekend etc. - March 5, 1992- Page 7
CAMPUS C' IiINEMA ~I 1k'
FILMS OPENING FRIDAY:
T H U R S D A Y
T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y
GLADIATOR Cuba Gooding Jr. (Boyz N the Hood) enters the savage world of
underground amateur boxing. At Showcase: 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7:30, 9:40, 11:55.
THE i.LAwMOWER MAN Pierce Brosnan meets Virtual Reality in the latest bad
Stephen King adaptation. At Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:15, 9:40, 11::45; at
Showcase: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:25, 9:50, 12:25.
ONCE UpoN A CRIME Another Hollywood Pictures "comedy caper" (i.e. dog),
with Richard Lewis, Sean Young, John Candy and a host of other losers. At
Showcase: 12:25, 2:35, 4:35, 7:20, 9:35, 11:50.
TERMINAL Buss Terminally sideburned Luke Perry in a sizzling love-triangle.
The most anticipated big screen debut since Cool As Ice. At Showcase: 12:55, 3:10,
5:20,7:35, 10, 12.
Tus Is Mr LIFE Acclaimed writer Nora Ephron (When Harry Met Sally...,
Silkwood) makes her directorial debut with this dramedy about a mother/stand-up
comic. With Julie Kavner (Rhoda), Dan Aykroyd and Carrie Fisher. At Showcase:
12:50, 3:05, 5:15, 7:15, 9:25, 11:30.
NATIOmAL Fu.M BoARD Of CANADA
AMATION FEsT Completely different
from any other Animation Fest you've
ever seen. Featuring 16 big shorts. Mich
Th 7:00
LET HIM HAVE IT (1991) Gripping
drama from the director of The Krays.
Mich Th 8:50
F R I D A Y
FILMs OF HARum FARouK Three
films from the experimental German
director. Aud A 7:00
CHILDREN OF THE BEEHVE (1948)
From Japanese filmmaker Hiroshi
Shimizu. Lorch 7:00free
35 UP (1991) Michael Apted's been
interviewing a group of kids every
seven years since they were seven. Now
they're 35. Mich Th 7:15
EARTH vs. THE SPIDER (1958) A
giant monster terrorizes puny humans.
MLB 4 7:30
SHARED TREASUREs (1991) Student
documentary about the Tiger Stadium
controversy. Aud D 8:00free
THE BRAIN EATERS (1958) Featur-
ing Leonard Nimoy as an alien. MLB 4
9:00
LET HIM HAVE IT (1991) See
Thursday. Mich Th 9:35
GODZIELA vs. MECALON (1976) Not
as cool as Destroy All Monsters, but
close. MLB 4 10:15
S A T U R D A Y
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
ANIMATION FEST See Thursday. Mich
Th 5:15
35 UP (1991) See Friday. Mich Th
7:00
THE ScARLET PIMPERNEL. (1935)
Pales in comparison to Daffy Duck's
"Scarlet Pumpernickel," but still better
than anything at Showcase. MLB 3 7:00
& 10:15
TAmPOPO (1986) Sex and food from
director Juzo Itami. Aud C 7:30 free
THE 39 STEPs (1935) Decent
Hitchcock = a classic. MLB 3 8:45
KornCAx (1991) A new film from
Polish master Andrej Wajda. Green Aud
8:00
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF Ti THIRD
KIND: SPECIAL EDITION (1977)
Richard Dreyfuss enters the spaceship,
and that annoying music gets even
louder. MLB 4 9:00
LET HIM HAVE IT (1991) See
Thursday. Mich Th 9:25
CELLO AND Puuuo CoNcrn Beth Vandervennet and Richard Schneider, 12:30
p.m., University Hospital Lobby, free, 936-ARTS.
THE HUnTums Rock or something like that, Rick's, 996-2747
JAZZ COmBOs North Campus Commons, 8 p.m., 763-4726, $2.
MAHLATHINI AND THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS African pop, Ark, 7 & 9:30 p.m.,
$15, 761-1451.
WEEN Are they weenies, or just cool Rock Stars?, Blind Pig, $5, 996-8555
F R I D AY
AsPNEs, DwYER & ZOOK The harpist, soprano and flutist join forces at
Kerrytown Concert House, $12, $8, $5 students, 8 p.m., reception follows, 769-
2999.
BIG DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS Local bluesy stuff, PJ's Used Records, 5
p.m., free, 663-3441
BORN NAKED Rock, Rick's, 996-2747
CONSORT OF MUsiCKE "The Genius of Monteverdi," with Emma Kirkby,
soprano, and Anthony Rooley, lutist, 8 p.m., Rackham Aud., $14 to $26, 764-2538.
THE DETROIT ALL-STAR JAZZ REUNION QUARTET Jack Brokenshaon vibes,
Matt Michaels on piano, Dan Jordon on bass, and drummer Jerry McKenzie, Bird
of Paradise 662-8310
ENEMY SQUAD The Heidelberg Returns from the Dead, Heidelberg, 663-7758
GOSPEL MUsiC Under the direction of Stephen Newby, University Hospital
Lobby, Floor 1, free, 2 p.m., 936-ARTS.
KERRYTOWN CONCERT HOUSE BENEFIT Lynne Aspnes, Peggy Dwyer, and
Jeffrey Zook, 8 p.m., $5-$12, 769-2999
MUSICK FOR SEVERALL FIENDS The Newberry Consort, the premiere early
music ensemble, 8 p.m., School of Music Recital Hall, free, 763-4726.
THE RFD BOYS/THE EDDIE ADCOCK BAND bluegrass, Ark, $10, $9 for
students, 761-1451
STEVE SOmERs classical and jazz guitar, Friend's Meeting House (1420 Hill St.),
$5. 487-1977
SUN MESSENGERS Rockin' Reggae, Blind Pig, 996-8555
3-D INVISIBLES Monster Rock band out of Detroit, Cross Street, 485-5050
S A T U R D A Y
ARTURO SANDOVAL Celebrated Cuban jazz and classical trumpet and flugelhorn
performer at the Power Center, 8 p.m., $16.50 and $12.50, 763-TKTS or (313)
645-6666.
BALALAIKA ORCHESTRA OF DETROIT Kerrytown Concert House, 8 p.m., $15,
$10, 769-2999.
BIG DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS Blues Rock, Blind Pig, 996-8555
CONCERT WITH STRINGS String Department students perform Bach and others
with guest soloists, Kerrytown Concert House, 4 p.m., $15, $10, $5, 769-2999.
THE DETROIT ALL-STAR JAZZ REUNION QUARTET See Friday.
CROWBAR HOTEL Soulful Rock and Roll, Cross Street, 485-5050
FLUTE FANTASY Ten local flutists perform a variety of music, Kerrytown Concert
House, 11 a.m., $9 includes croissants and coffee, 769-2999.
MY BLOODY VALENTINE W/JAWBOX AND SHUDDER TO THINK Britain's
Guitar Wash Gods and Goddesses hang with some alternative bands, St. Andrew's
Hall in Detroit, 961-MELT
KENNY NEAL Jammin' Blues, Rick's 996-2747
HOLY NEAR women's music, Ark, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $13.75, 761-1451
SAUCER PILOTS Largebeat from Space, Heidelberg, 663-7758
S U N D A Y
Bau. MORRISSEY W/JOHNNY CUNNINGHAM Bluesman at the Ark, $10.75, $9.75
members and students, 761-1451
FACULTY RECITAL Willis Patterson and Howard Watkins on bass and piano,
Recital Hall, 4 p.m., free, 763-4726.
IISH ROVERS Didn't they used to have a TV Show like Roger Whitiker?, Power
Center, 7 p.m., $17.50, 763-TKTS
STRAUSS SPECIAL A program of Strauss' Greatest Hits, Kerrytown Concert
House, 8 p.m., $15, $10, $5, 769-2999.
T U E S D A Y
BLUE EDGE Local blues, Rick's, 996-2747
BULcAmAN STATE FEMALE VOCAL CHOIR Traditional folk melodies, Power
Center, 8 p.m., $18.50, 763-TKTS.
HAPPY ACODENTS/WEEPING RACHEL Rock and Roll, Blind Pig, 996-8555
JUDY SMALL Women's music, Ark, $9.75, $8.75 for students and members, 761-
1451
UNIVERSITY CHOIR Singing Mid-Winter Songs with lyrics by poet Robert Graves,
Hill Aud., free, 763-4726.
W E D N E S D A Y
ARCADY Gaelic Pseudo-Rock, Ark, $10.75, $9.75 students and members, 761-
1451
GEORGE BEDARD & THE KINGPINS Roots rock guitarist, Rick's, 996-2747
Virtual reality and cyber sex in Lawnmower Man, starting Friday.
FILMS HOLDING:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Greatest Love Story Ever has racked in 100 million
big ones and a Best Picture nomination for those greedy bastards at Disney. At
Briarwood: 10, 11:35, 1:15, 2:50, 4:25, 6; at Showcase: 12:10, 2:20, 4:20, 6.
BUcsY Be sure to check out the best Best Picture nominee, which also features an
overrated Warren Beatty and great supporting performances from Harvey Keitel,
Ben Kingsley and late concert promoter Bill Graham. At Fox Village: 4:30; 7:10,
9:45; at Showcase: tonight only at 7:35, 10.
EURoPA EUROPA Acclaimed German film based on a true story about a Jewish
man forced to collaborate with the Nazis during World War II. At the Ann Arbor 1
& 2: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE At Showcase: today only at 12:45, 4:55, 7:35.
FINAL ANALYSis When Kim Basinger, Uma Thurman and Zen Master Richard
Gere get together to make a steamy psychological thriller, trust us, things get pretty
damn steamy. From the director of U2's Rattle & Hum. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:40,
5, 7:40, 10:05, 12:30; at Briarwood: 7:40, 10, 12:10.
FREEACK Emilio Estevez is projected into the year 2009 and pursued by evil
bounty hunter Mick Jagger. Scary stuff. Co-stars Best Actor Anthony Hopkins. At
Fox Village: starting tomorrow at 4:40, 7, 9:45.
GATE II An unhappy nerd summons a bunch of demons to spice up his life. It ain't
Faust, or even The Devil andMiss Jones. At Showcase: 2:25, 9:35, 11:40.
GRAND CANYON When ambition falls short, the result is a pretentious dog. Starring
a bearded Steve Martin. At Fox Village: starting tomorrow at 4:35, 7:20, 10; at
Showcase: today only at 12, 4:50, 7:20.
TIE GREAT MOUSE DETECrIVE Those swine at Disney are never satisfied.
Beauty and the Beast is still racking in the bucks and Walt's lackeys re-release this
mediocre tale about a rodent version of Sherlock Holmes. At Showcase: 12:30,
5:20.
THE HAND THAT ROCKs THE CRADLE Wayne State grad Ernie Hudson (yes, the
Black Ghostbuster) stars with Rebecca DeMornay in a cheesy USC film school
script about an evil nanny. And good news for you budding screenwriters - the
script was only produced because it was written by a producer's wife. At Showcase:
12:35, 2:55, 5:05, 7:35, 9:55, 12:10.
HEAR My SONG At Showcase: today only at 2:50, 9:45.
JFK More subversive liberal propaganda from that commie bastard Oliver Snow,
er, Stone. Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Director and Supporting Actor (an
impressive Tommy Lee Jones). At Showcase: 7:30, 11:15.
THE LAST Boy SCOUT At Fox Village: today only at 4:35, 7, 9:30.
LIFE Is SWEET Brilliant director Mike Leigh (High Hopes) has created a comedy
like no other about a semi-dysfunctional British family. Don't miss it. At the Ann
Arbor 1 & 2: 12:40, 2:45, 9:45.
MEDIaNE MAN Eccentric scientist Sean Connery (last seen Whoring for Dollars
in Highlander H: The Quickening) discovers a cure for cancer while researching in
the Amazon. But ooops! He's lost the formula! With Lorraine Bracco. From the
director of Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:30,
4:35, 7:30, 9:40, 11:50; at Briarwood: 10, 12:05, 2:15, 4:30, 7, 9:15, 11:15.
MEMOIRs OF AN IhvsIBLE MAN Chevy Chase teams up with John Carpenter to
make his best low-key comedy since Fletch. Plus lotsa neat-o invisible effects. At
Showcase: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:40, 9:45, 11:45; at Briarwood: 10, 12, 2, 4, 7:10,
9:15.
MIssIssIPI MAsA.A Denzel Washington and Sarita Choudhury fall in love
because they're not supposed to, in this Jungle Fever from the director of Salaam
Bombay! At Showcase: 12:05,14:45, 7:15, 9:40, 12:05; at Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30,
2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:45, 11:55.
THE PRINCE OF TIDES Barbra Streisand got the Oscar snub for her direction, but
at least the great Nick Nolte was recognized. At the Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 4:45, 7:20.
RADIO FLYER At Briarwood: today only at 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30; at
Showcase: today only at 12:20, 2:35, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40.
RocKY HORROR PICTURE SHOw No advance screening; not yet reviewed. At
Briarwood: Fri & Sat only at 11:30.
SHINING THROUGH Melanie Griffith is a big-chested secretary-turned-spy in this
gripping World War II drama from the director of Punchline. With Michael
Douglas, Darkman's Liam Neeson, and Prospero himself, Sir John Gielgud. At
Showcase: today only at 2:30, 10; at Fox Village: starting tomorrow at 4:30, 7:15,
9:55.
ArTTALKS The Crisis of the Fin-de-
Siecle slide talk at the University
Museum of Art, 12 noon, free, 764-0395.
HIGHLY kIPROVALE Ann Arbor's new
improvisational troupe will perform at
the U-Club. The 6:45 p.m. show is free if
dinner is purchased; the 10 p.m. show
has a $2 admission. Call 763-2236.
HOLOcAUsT CONFERENC Hillel
presents the 13th Annual Conference
through March 11th. 12:30 p.m.
Thursday until 12:30 p.m. Friday,
Memorial of Names on the Diag, 769-
0500.
ImpAcr DANCE THEATRE Spring
performance showcasing jazz, modern,
ballet and tap dancing, Mendelssohn
Theatre, 8 p.m., $4 in advance, $5 at the
door, 763-1107.
MORE FUN THAN BOWUNG A
philosophical comedy centering around
the owner of a midwestern Bowling
Alley, his devotion to the sport of
bowling and his past loves and ex-wives.
$15-$25. The Purple Rose Theatre,
Chelsea. Call 475-7902
PrNTS OF DAUMIER Professor Joel
Isaacson delivers a lecture, 8 p.m., Aud
C, answering the question, "Who Will
Deliver Us From The Greeks and
Romans?" with free reception following
at the University Museum of Art, 764-
0395.
SWING Al Sjoerdsma's Hopwood Award
winning story focuses on a sheriff who's
having trouble dealing with his relatives,
and the (you guessed it) beautiful young
stranger who's under his roof. Perfor-
mance Network, 8 p.m., $9, $7, 663-
0681.
F R I D A Y
HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE Poet Aaron
Kramer reads at Hillel, 9 p.m., 769-0500.
ImPACT DANCE THEATRE See
Thursday.
MORE FUN THAN BOwunc See
Thursday.
NRTYA-GANGA Dance performance of
the ballet of India, the first of its kind on
the Power Center stage, 8 p.m., tickets
$7, $5 with student i.d.,763-TKTS.
SWING See Thursday.
WOMEM's MINYAN Celebrate the
traditional women's festival of Rosh
Hodesh with this creative feminist
service, 6:15 p.m., Hillel, 7690500.
S A T U R D A Y
HANDs-ON MUSEUM For adults,
Ukranian Easter Egg decorating session
from 10 to 12:30 p.m., $10 workshop
cost plus $6 materials cost. Preregistra-
tion necessary, call 995-5439 for more
info.
ImPACT DANCE THEATRE See
Thursday.
MORE FUn THAN BOwUNG See
Thursday.
HOLOCAUST CONFEREm Andrej
Wajda's1991 film Korczak, 8 p.m., 769-
0500.
SWING See Thursday.
S U N D A Y
ARTTOUR University Museum of Art,
The Pear exhibition, 2 p.m., free, 747-
2067.
HOLOCAUST CONFERENCE Jewish
Ensemble Theatre of Detroit presents
Born Guilty, 7:30 p.m., Hillel, $5, 769-
0500.
MORE FUN TAN BOwuNG See
Thursday.
STORY OF BADAR The little elephant
comes to the Michigan Theater, 1:30
p.m., $8.50, $6.50, 668-8397.
SWING See Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
M O N D A Y
HOLOCAUsT CONFERENCE Canterbury
House sponsors No Authority But From
God, 12 noon, 3rd floor room C at the
League, call 769-0500. Plus, an Evening
With Survivors at Hillel, 7:30 p.m., call
769-0500.
T U E S D A Y
AWrBREAs Comedy and the Artist's
Eye, tour of the University Museum of
Art exhibition at 12:10-12:30 p.m., free,
747-2067.
HOLOcAUsT CONFERENCE Share student
experiences of Poland in the 1990s,
Hillel, 7 p.m., 769-0500. Also, a video
showing of Triumph of the Spirit at 8
Harun Farocki's films play Friday.
S U N D A Y
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA
ANIMATION FEST See Thursday. Mich
Th 4:30
35 Up (1991) See Friday. Mich Th
6:15
THE MAJOR AND THE MINOR
(1942) Billy Wilder comedy, starring
Ginger Rogers. Aud A 7:00 free
LET HIM HAVE IT (1991) See
Thursday. Mich Th 8:45
M O N D A Y
CAPE FEAR (1992) See Best Actor
nominee DeNiro bite a chunk out of a
woman's cheek. Mich Th 7:00
GANGA ZUMBA (1963) Carlos
Diegues' unforgettable first film.
Rackham 7:00 free
35 UP (1991) See Friday. Mich Th
6:15
T U E S D A Y
8 1/2 (1963) Semi-autobiographical
Fellini. Mich Th 7:00
TmUMPH OF THE SPIRIT (1989)
Willem Dafoe is a boxing champ
fighting for his life in Auschwitz. Hillel
8:00 free
35 UP (1991) See Friday. Mich Th
9:40
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