The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - September 24, 1992- Page 9
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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
Bos ROBERTS Tim Robbins: genius or just the latest in a series of self-
serious, annoying actors who think they can direct? One thing's for sure:
it's no "Tanner '88" (See story, page 6.) At Briarwood: 10:05, 12:05, 2:10,
4:15, 7, 9:10, 11:15.
InwocEnT BLOOD Will John Landis's latest be as good as "An American
Werewolf in London?" And can French sensation Anne Parillaud speak
English intelligibly? At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10, 12:25
THE LAST OF THE MoHicANs Well, after months of shuffling the release
date, Hollywood finally lets Daniel Day-Lewis's first film since his Oscar
win for "My Left Foot" see the light of day. At Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:30,
4:50, 7:20, 9:45, 11:55 At Showcase: 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:25, 9:45, 12.
MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Billy Crystal: genius or just the latest in a series
of self-serious, annoying actors who think they can direct? At Ann Arbor:
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45; At Showcase: 1:25, 4:20, 7:35, 10:10, 12:30.
SARAFINA! Adaptation of the popular Broadway musical about South
Africa. See review, page 5. With Whoopi Goldberg. At Ann Arbor: 12,
2:15, 4:55, 7:05, 9:15; At Showcase: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30, 11:45.
Tim Robbins sings "Drugs Stink" and other hits as "Bob Roberts."
FILMS HOLDING:
BLADE RUNNER Oh boy, it's the director's cut. Maybe there was a reason
they left some scenes out. Oh, sorry, "Electric Sheep" purists, please
forgive our ignorance. At Showcase: 1:40, 4:20, 7:40, 10:15, 12:30..
CAPTAIN RON If you want to see a good Kurt Russell movie, rent "Used
Cars"; if you want to see a bad one, see anything since, including this one
with Martin Short. At Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:45, 4:45, 7, 9,11:15 at
Showcase: 12:20, 2:35, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30, 11:40.
HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH Another of the great trilogies. And
* sadly enough, this moneymaking dog was produced by Miramax Films -
which used to make good movies. At Showcase: 2:35, 9:25, 11:25.
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Hilarious comedy with James Caan, Sarah
Jessica Parker, and Nicholas Cage, probably the best deadpan comic
around. Elvis, or at least several flying impersonators of him, lives! At
Showcase: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25, 11:30
HUSBANDS AND WIVES Woody may have made a mess of his personal
life, but this is one of his best films since "Hannah and her Sisters." Judy
Davis is the best thing to come out of Australia since Foster's Lager. And
director-turned-actor Sydney Pollack is awfully good too. At Briarwood:
10:05, 12:10, 2:20, 4:35, 7, 9:15; at Showcase: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:30,
9:55, 12:10.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOw No advance screening; not yet re-
viewed. At Briarwood: 11:30.
SCHOOL TIES It's got a bunch of hunks but a serious theme too, dealing
with anti-Semitism in the '50s. With the Encino Man himself, Brendan
Fraser. At Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:35, 4:40, 7:15, 9:30, 11:45 At
Showcase: 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15, 12:25.
SINGLES Cameron Crowe's ("Say Anything") latest is a romantic comedy
about young folks in love for young folks in love. It's not all that great, but
any movie that gives Tad and Eddie Vedder lines is hard to resist. With
Matt Dillon, Bridget Fonda and a swingin' Seattle soundtrack. At
Briarwood: 10:05, 12, 2:05, 4: 15, 7, 9:05, 11:15; At Showcase: 12:30,
2:40, 4:50, 7:20, 9:35, 11:40.
SINGE WHrm FEMALE Fine, fine acting from Bridget Fonda and Jennifer
Jason Leigh, utterly wasted in this cheesy "Fatal Attraction"-style thriller.
See "Singles" instead if you need a good date movie. At Showcase: 9:50,
12:05.
SISTER Acr $100 million and counting. It says a lot about the quality of
summer movies that this one was a sleeper hit. At Showcase: 12:20,4:40,
7:10.
SmEiArus Phil Alden Robinson's follow-up to "Field of Dreams" is as
stale as J. Danforth Quayle. Robert Redford ought to stay behind the
camera. At Briarwood: 10, 12:15, 2:40,4:55, 7:25, 9:55, 12:10; At Show-
case: 1:15, 4:00, 7:20, 10:05,12:30.
U woRcavm Clint Eastwood is one of the most interesting directors
around. See this one, then catch his underrated "White Hunter, Black
Heart" on video. Featuring Richard Harris, who steals scenes from the
great Gene Hackman - now that's an accomplishment. At Showcase:
4:05,7:05.
WIND This dog's checking out of theaters faster than Hurricane Andrew.
Maybe that means we won't have to endure much more of Matthew
4TH ANIMATION CELEBRATION
(1992) Mich Th. 7:00
LET IT BEGIN HERE (1988) It's
the Peace Corps video, Intl Ctr
7:30
LOVERS (1991) The latest sexfest
from Spain starring Victoria Abril.
Mich Th. 9:05
F R I D A Y
MYSTERY TRAIN (1989) Three
different stories, done up in artsy
fashion by cult director Jim
Jarmusch. Images of messy lipstick
and Elvis abound. Lorch 7:00.
MONSIEUR HIRE (1989) Alter-
nately nail-biting and hilarious
French film with one of the most
repugnant looking actors in the
history of'cinema, Michel Blanc,
playing the title role. Great flick.
MLB 3 7:00, 8:40, & 10:15.
JAILHOUSE RoaC (1957) Elvis
again, only this time it's the real
thing. Nat Sci 7:00
4m ANIMATION CELEBRATION
(1992) Mich Th. 7:00
MARQUIS (1990) Weird. MLB 4
7:30 & 9:30
DIE DEUTSCHEN UND IHRE
MANNER (1989) Feminism in
German Aud A 7:30. free
LOVERS (1991) See Thursday.
Mich Th. 9:00.
VIVA LAS VEGAS (1963) More
Elvis. Nat Sci. 9:00
MONSTER IN A BOx (1992)
Spalding Gray talks for an hour and
a half. And it's brilliant. Mich Th.
11:05
S A T U R D A Y
MONSTER IN A Box (1992) See
Friday. Mich Th. 5:00, 12:00
JAILHOUSE RoaC (1957) Elvis.
Nat Sci 7:00
MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHING-
TON (1939) Jimmy Stewart for
President! Aud A. 7:00
ANATOMY OF A MURDER (1959)
Another great Jimmy Stewart
movie, this one possibly the greatest
courtroom drama of all time. Aud
A 9:15
MARQUIS (1990) Weird. MLB 4
7:30 & 9:30
THE THIEF OF BAGDAD (1924)
The silent classic performed with
live orchestra. Mich Th. 8:00, $10
for students
VIVA LAS VEGAS (1963) Elvis,
Elvis, Elvis. Nat Sci. 9:00
S U N D A Y
BLACK CYCLONE (1925) A Hal
Roach silent classic. Sheraton Inn
3:00
RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE
(1925) Sheraton Inn 3:00.
VIRIDIANA (1961) Luis Bunuel's
classic twisted comedy. Nat Sci
7:00 free.
VERONIKA VOSS (1982) Rainer
Werner Fassbinder's final install-
ment in his postwar trilogy, part of
a Fassbiner fest at the Michigan.
Mich Th. 7:00
LoVERs (1991) See Saturday.
Mich Th 9:15
M O N D A Y
VERONIKA Voss (1982) See
Sunday. Mich Th. 7:00
MONSTER IN A Box (1992) See
Friday. Mich Th. 9:15
T U E S D A Y
MANHATTAN (1979) Woody's
just bustin out all over the place.
But if you see one Woody Allen
film in your life, make it this one.
Mich Th. 7:00
MoNSTER IN A Box (1992) See
Friday. Mich Th. 9:05
W E D N E S D A Y
LIVE ,JAzz Justin Flynn and Dave Neuman take a crack at standards and
contemporary arrangements while also presenting original compositions.
Leonardo's, 8 p.m., free, 764-7544
TAUNAHILL WEAVERS Ay, it's acoustic music from Scotland, Ark, 761-
1800
WALT MINK Caroline recording artists from Minnesota, Blind Pig, $5,
996-8555
THE HANNIBALS This East Lansing college band ventures to Ann Arbor
again, Rick's, 996-2747
CARTER THE UNSTOPPABLE SEX MACHINE Brit rockers along the lines
of EMF, recently acknowledged for their condom giveaways, St.
Andrew's Hall, 9 p.m., 961-MELT
F R I D A Y
THE RFD Boys Blue-grass Ann Arbor talent, Ark, 761-1800
FRANK ALuSON & THE ODD SOX Your last opportunity to see this
local band before they break up, Blind Pig, 996-8555
BORAx Trash, er, I mean, thrash music to tame your savage soul, Cross
Street, 485-5050
Bop (HARVEY) Get used to this band. They seem to play here a million
times each year, Rick's, 996-2747
PRONG I SLOT Prong comes back to Detroit for their own headlining
show. Local outfit, Slot, opens, St. Andrew's, 7 p.m., $8.50, 961-MELT
SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER Industry, 6:30 p.m., 334-1999
S A T U R D A Y
EMERSON STRING QUARTET With clarinetist and former UM faculty
member David Shifrin, performing works of Shostakovich, Mozart and
Brahms. The quartet will also sign records at SKR classical after the
performance. Rackham Aud., 8 p.m., $20-$29, 764-2538.
MICHAEL COONEY Folk music, Ark, 761-1800
GROOVE SPOON Blind Pig, 996-8555
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS Alternative music from a rising local band, Cross
Street, 485-5050
DEL AMITRI St. Andrew's, 9 p.m., 961-MELT
BIG DAVE & THE ULTRASONICS Rick's, 996-2747
S U N D A Y
MARY MCCASLIN Rock classics performed acoustically, Ark, 761-1800
FACULTY RECITAL Cellist Erling Blondal Bengsson. Recital Hall, UM
School of Music, 4 p.m., free, 763-4726.
M O N D A Y
VERVE PIPE Rick's, 996-2747
VITAL INFORMATION Fusion jazz, Alvin's, 8 and 10 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
BOURNE & MACLEOD Members of Tannahill Weavers perform Afro-
Celtic songs, Ark, free, 761-1800
CRACKERBOx Blind Pig, 996-8555
UNCLE CHUNK Local groove stuff, Rick's, 996-2747
THE CHILLS St. Andrew's, 9 p.m., $5.50, 961-MELT
MIKE PETERS Member of The Alarm tours solo, The Marquee, $5.50,
366-8677
MARGA GOMEz Exotic comedian touted as "pretty, witty and gay."
Mendelssohn Theatre, 8 p.m., $5, 763-TKTS.
W E D N E S D A Y.
TERRY FARMER & THE BEAD BAND Another band promoting their
lead singer first, Blind Pig, 996-8555
VUDU HIPPIES Local rock, Rick's, 996-2747
POLITICS AND OTHER STRANGE
BEDFELLOWS An exploration of
politics (power, sexual and family)
with the likes of Faust, Julius Caesar,
Rigoletto and others. Kerrytown
Concert House, 8 p.m., $10-$20, $5
matinee, 769-2999.
WAIT UNTIL DARK Kicking off the
Ann Arbor Civic Theater's season is
this thriller about a blind woman
who must contend with three men
lurking about in her apartment.
Mendelssohn theater, 8 p.m., $12-
$15, 763-1085.
HAARUKI MURAKAMI A novelist
gives a lecture on the Modern Novel
and Modern Japanese Language.
Lane Hall Commons Room, Noon,
free.
F R I D A Y
POUTICS AND OTHER STRANGE
BEDFELLOWS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
WAIT UNTIL DARK See Thursday,
8 p.m.
SALSA DANCE A big dance featur-
ing El Grupo Estilo' s Caribbean
rhythms. Michigan League Ball-
room, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., small fee, 763-
9044.
S A T U R D A Y
POUTICS AND OTHER STRANGE
BEDFELLOWS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Kids' matinee at 2 p.m.
WAIT UNmTIL DARK See Thursday,
8 p.m.
KANOEGISHIKI DANCERS Dan Otto
shares Native American tribal
traditions through stories and dance
as he and his grandchildren perform.
Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver,
2 p.m.-3:30, $3, $10/family, 662-
7802.
BOOK SALE Friends of the Ann
Arbor Public Library promise
bargains and wonderful books, all
proceeds go to the library. Ann
Arbor Public Library, 343 S. Fifth,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m..
S U N D A Y
POLTICS AND OTHER STRANGE
BEDFELLOWS See Thursday, 4 p.m.
CINDERELLA The Mini-Matinee Club
opens its season today with this
favorite. Burns Park Aaron Elemen-
tary Aud, 1414 Wells St, 2 p.m., $5,
$4 child, $3 groups, 994-2300.
BOOK SALE See Saturday.
M O N D A Y
PEDRo PIETRI The Puerto Rican
poet will read at the Trotter House,
1443 Washtenaw, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.,
free.
T U E S D A Y
ART PHOTOGRAPlHY FROM
CROATIA Presented by the medieval
and Renaissance Collegium. Union
Art Lounge, North Campus, free,
764-7544.
W E D N E S D A Y
POSSESSED-THE DRACULA
MusicA. Jeff Daniels' Purple Rose
Theater Company presents this
unfamiliar take on a familiar tale.