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FILMS OPENING FRIDAY:
JENNIFER 8 Andy Garcia (just in that lame dog "Hero") is some kind of
cop in a detective thriller, not exactly a career departure for the star of
"Internal Affairs," "The Untouchables," and "Black Rain." Uma Thurman,
so cool in "Henry and June," and John Malkovich co-star. At Briarwood:
10, 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:30, 9:55, 12:10. At Showcase: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10,
12:30.
PASSENGER 57 Numbers seem to be very big in movie titles this week.
This one's starring Wesley Snipes as some kind of cop in an action thriller.
Why bother? Why ask why? Why? At Briarwood: 10:05, 11:50, 1:45, 4,
7:15, 9:15, 11:15. At Showcase: 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:35, 9:55, 11:55.
WATERLAND Uh-oh, another highbrow literary adaptation. Unlike the
*recent spate of books made into movies, however, this one's supposed to
suck big time. Still, if you like Jeremy Irons, you might like this one, and
the guy who directed this did "A Killing in a Small Town" and "Paris
Trout" on TV. At Showcase: 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:25, 9:35, 11:35.
"Jennifer 8" with John Malkovich and Andy Garcia starts Friday.
*FILMS HOLDING:
BEETHOVEN An auspicious beginning for the new State. At State Theater:
2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday only.
BoB ROBERTS We meant to catch this the first time around, but...At State
Theater: 7, 9
CANDYMAN This horror flick is not only laughably bad, it's offensive. At
Briarwood: 10:15, 12:45, 2:50, 7:40, 9:50, 11:50. At Showcase: 12:40, 3,
5:20, 7:55, 10:15, 12:25.
CONSENTING ADULTS Director Alan J. Pakula ("Presumed Innocent") is
presumed incompetent with this disastrously DePahna-esque thriller. Poor
Kevin Spacey. At the Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:10, 9:20. At
Showcase: 12:50, 3:05, 5:20, 7:50, 10:05, 12:10
COOL WORLD David Bowie's on the soundtrack. We can't think of any
other redeeming features to this animated debacle. At State Theater: 11
p.m.
DR. GIGGLES Believe it or not, this silly horror flick is above average, as
far as these things go. It's also Benny's finest performance yet, even better
than his finger-chopping villain in "Darkman." At Biiarwood: 5. At
Showcase: 2:30, 10:10, 12:10.
GLENGARRY GLEN RoSs David (Dial 'F' for "Fucking") Mamet's play is
just not meant to be a movie. Do you hear me? Do you hear me? Do you
fucking hear me? (This is what is known as "rhythmic dialogue.") People
who like this kind of thing are just trying to be pretentious. At Showcase:
12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:40, 9:55, 12:05.
HERO This attempt to "make 'em like they used to" falls flat on its face,
despite the noble efforts of Geena Davis, Dustin Hoffman and Andy
Garcia. Rent a Frank Capra film instead. This will make you retch. At
Briarwood: 10, 2:40, 7:25. At Showcase: 12, 4:25, 7:05.
.THE LAST OF THE MOHIcANS Daniel Day Lewis becomes a 18th-century
stud in this truly exciting film of Cooper's long-winded novel. Two thumbs
up, way up. At Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:30, 11:45. At
Showcase: 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:40, 12.
THE MIGHTY DUCKS Emilio Estevez continues his downward spiral since
the great "Repo Man" with this "Bad News Bears" meets "Slapshot"
schlock. At Briarwood: 10:15, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 7, 9, 11:30. At Showcase:
12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20, 11:30.
NIGHT AND THE CITY We hate Robert DeNiro remakes of old movies and
Irwin Winkler's lame attempts to direct movies instead of producing them.
Remember "Guilty by Suspicion?" We thought not. At Showcase: 2:20,
9:35, 11:45.
OF MICE AND MEN Gary Sinise, founder of Chicago's Steppenwolf
Theatre, stars (in a wonderfully understated performance) and directs this
highly successful Steinbeck adaptation. Malkovich goes over the top, but
that doesn't do too much damage to the proceedings. Sherilyn Fenn ("Twin
Peaks" the TV show, not the lame movie) is also along for the ride. At
Showcase: 1:25, 4:10, 7:15, 9:45, 12:05.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Robert Redford hits a home run with his
third directorial effort, the only recent movie besides "Howards End" and
o"Husbands and Wives" that deserves the oft-misused adjective, "great."
See it again and again. The "it" of the title is the wonderful down home
country of Montana where normal wholesome families once existed (no,
it's not our backyard). At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55; at
Showcase: 1:35, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50, 12:20.
RoCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOw No advance screening; not yet re-
viewed. At Briarwood: 12 midnight.
SISTER Acr Whoopi Goldberg makes a lot of money. At State Theater: 2,
7, 9:15.
SNEAKERS Robert Redford ought to stay behind the camera. His "A River
Runs Through It" has finally arrived. Go see that instead of this weak
thriller. At Briarwood: 12:20, 4:55, 9:40. At Showcase: 12,4:30, 7:25.
UNDER SIEGE Steven Seagal ("Above the Law," "Hard to Kill") makes a
major break with the past with this two-word title. Tommy Lee Jones
delivers the line of the year: "This is not the work of a cook." We can
honestly call this Seagal's best work to date; interpret that however you
wish. At Briarwood: 10, 12, 2:10, 4:15, 7, 9:10, 11:45. At Showcase:
12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:45, 10:10, 12:20.
WAYNE'S WORLD You haven't seen this yet? At State Theater: 11:15
P.M.
ZEBRAHEAD Filmed in Motown, this movie was produced by Oliver Stone
and it's not half bad, featuring beautiful (?) cinematography. Stand up and
ice.')n ~ ~ 11A 77 en 101
T H U R S D A Y
SUSPENDED DREAMS Documen-
tary on the warfare in Lebanon. Co-
director Jean Chamoun will be
discussing it afterwards. Aud B
7:00 free.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME
(1992) Stephen Hawking explains
concepts well beyond that Calc 215
class you took in this Errol Morris
documentary. And it's entertaining!
Mich Th 7:45.
AKRA (1990) Explosions,
chases, ESP, the future Tokyo ...
Definitely NOT Bugs Bunny. Mich
Th 9:30.
F R I D A Y
THE HUMAN CONDITION, II: THE
ROAD TO ETERNITY (1959)
Continued from Friday, October 30.
Lorch 7:00, free.
IT HAPPENED ONE NICHT
(1934) Frank Capra directed this
irresistible screwball comedy
starring the great Clark Gable. Nat
Sci 7:00.
CAFE FLESH (1982) "Rocky
Horror" meets "Twilight Zone," all
X-rated. Aud A 7:30.
THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1952)
Must-see opposites attract film set
in German occupied Africa during
WWII. Nat Sci 9:00.
THUNDERCRACK (1975) Part II of
an X-rated double feature. (Boy, the
AAFC must be desperate.) See sex
without paying $50 for Madonna's
book. Aud A 9:00.
S A T U R D A Y
IN COLD BLOOD (1967) Based on
Truman Capote's supposedly
nonfiction novel. Emphasis on
"supposedly." MLB 3 7:00.
THUNDERCRACK (1975) See
Friday. Aud A 7:30.
TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN
(1969) The Woodman's directo-
rial debut, playing a neurotic
convict (what's new?). Hillel 8 &
9:30.
THE TRIAL (1962) Starring
Anthony Perkins in a story by
Kafka. Director Orson Wells tries
everything with the camera. Should
be interesting. MLB 3 9:30.
CAFE FLESH (1982) See Friday.
Aud A 9:30.
S U N D A Y
MEET JOHN DOE (1971) Capra
directs Gary Cooper and Barbara
Stanwyck in their fight against
fascism (Plus a Warner Bros.
cartoon). Nat Sci 7:00 free.
STEEPER AND DEEPER (1992)
Not another X-rated film, this film
goes around the globe to take you
skiing vicariously. Mich Th 7:30
(Advance tickets available at
Union).
M O N D A Y
FOx & HIS FRIENDS (1974)
Excellent Fassbinder film about
homosexuality. High on Pat
Buchanan's "must see" list. Mich
Th 7:00.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME
(1992) See Thursday. Mich Th
9:30.
T U E S D A Y
A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME
(1992) See Thursday. Mich Th
5:15.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1973)
Classic Mel Brooks (a.k.a. "A Mel
Brooks film before his fall into the
mundane"). Mich 7:00.
Fox & HIS FRIENDS (1974) See
Monday. Mich Th 9:15.
W E D N E S D A Y
T H U R S D A Y
PATO BANTON One of Jamaica's premiere reggae stars, Blind Pig, 996-
8555
FIRST LIGHT Cleveland reggae, Rick's, 996-2747
KING BROTHERS This 15 and 11-year-old brother duo have been winning
over fans with their mature playing style, Ark, 761-1451
STUDENT RECITAL Kyung-Hoon Kim plays the piano, University
Hospital Lobby, Floor 1, 12:30 p.m., free, 936-ARTS
U-M SMALL JAzz ENSEMBLES Rackhan, 8 p.m., free, 763-4726
F R I D A Y
SUN MESSENGERS Blind Pig, 996-8555
FIRST LIGHT See Thursday
DEADBEAT SOCIETY Ann Arbor's own bluegrass and swing band, Ark,
761-1451
U-M CAMPUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA David Tang conducts this group's
first concert this season in Mozart and more with excellent baritone
Timothy Jones, Hill, 8 p.m., free, 763-4726
BILL HEID TRIO Exciting jazz trio, Bird of Paradise, 662-8310
PAUL VORNHAGEN Saxophonist plays selections from his new CD,
Leonardo's, 764-7544
S A T U R D A Y
JIM POST Playing "The Best Damn Songs Most People Never Ileard"
which features the music of Stan Rogers and Steve Goodman, Ark, 761-
1451
WCBN RADIO BENEFT This benefit show presented by PJ's Used
Records for WCBN includes a bunch of local talent such as Crackerbox,
Brothers from Another Planet, Blue Dogs, Highest Praise, and Madame
Gus, including some of CBN's DJ's throughout the night, Blind Pig, 6
p.m., $5, 996-8555
TRINIDAD TRIPOLI STEEL BAND Rick's, 996-2747
BLUE RODEO AND LUCINDA WILLIAMS The Majestic, $7.50
MUDHONEY Seattle's giants return to Detroit with a major label debut, a
gritty attitude, and some ass-kickin' music, St. Andrews, 9 p.m., 961-
MELT
BANDORAMA U-M Music School bands give a combined concert featur-
ing the Friars, Hill, 7:30 p.m., $5-$7, 763-2556
EMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kevin Miller conducts, Ypsilanti High
School, 7:30 p.m., free, 487-0280
AASO FALL CLASSIC The Ann Arbor Symphony plays Rossini and
Sibelius conducted by director Samuel Wong. Pianist William Doppman
joins the orchestra for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Michigan
Theater, 8 p.m., $12-$18, 668-8397
ADAM MANKOWICZ Jazz pianist, Kerrytown Concert House, 8 p.m., $8-
$15, 769-2999
BILL HEID TRIO See Friday
S U N D A Y
BATTLEFIELD BAND Celtic music, Ark, $12.50, 761-1451
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Off of Atlantic Records, the Pilots fly through
the area, St. Andrew's, 9 p.m., $5, 961-MELT
PATRICK REED Classical guitar, Espresso Royale, 11 a.m., 662-2770
U-M JAzz COMBOS Michigan League Buffet, 6 p.m., free, 763-4726
AMAzIN' BLUE Thirteen-member mixed chorus, Rackham, 7 p.m., $4,
763-1107
MICHIGAN CHAMBER PLAYERS Talented faculty-members play chamber
music, School of Music Recital Hall, 8 p.m., free, 7634726
M O N D A Y
JUST FOR TODAY Rick's, 996-2747
LOREENA MCKENNITT Celtic pop music with this Warner Bros. artist,
Ark, 8 p.m., $13.75, 761-1451
U-M CAMPUS ORCHESTRA Performing works by Wagner and Copland,
Hill, 8 pm., free, 763-4726
STEVE SOMERS BAND Blues, jazz, R&B, funk, Tower Inn, 487-2650
T U E S D A Y
MATTHEW SWEET Sweet just can't get enough of Detroit. This marks his
third time through in about half a year, St. Andrew's, 9 p.m., 961-MELT
BoRAx Blind Pig, 996-8555
DEIDRE McCALLA Urban singer-songwriter, Ark, 761-1451
ORGAN RECITAL Faculty-member Jeffrey Blersch, Holy Trinity Chapel
(Concordia), 8 p.m., free, 995-7300
EMU FACULTY RECITAL Holy Trinity Chapel (EMU), 8 p.m., free, 763-
4726
EVAN HAUSE Acoustic folk guitar, Espresso Royale, 662-2770
HARPSICHORD RECITAL Blanche Anderson Moore Hall (U-M School of
Music), 8 p.m., free, 763-4726
W E D N E S D A Y
WEATHERVANES Blind Pig, 996-8555
MAITRIES Rick's, 996-2747
CHANTICLEER An American vocal ensemble of 12 male voices performs a
music from Renaissance to jazz, Rackham, 8 p.m., $16-$26, 764-2538
POSSESSED - THE DRACULA
MUSICAL A chillingly awful take on
the familiar tale. The Purple Rose
Theater Co., 137 Park St., Chelsea, 8
p.m., $10-$25, 487-7902.
LES LIAISONS DANCEREUSES An
up-close look at the declining sexual
morals of the pre-Revolution French
aristocracy. Ann Arbor Civic
Theatre, 2275 Platt Rd., 8 p.m., $8
(Thurs. 2-for-1), 971-AACT.
BROWN BAG LECTURE Jennifer
Robertson, associate professor in
Anthropology and Women's Studies
gives a lecture titled, "Body Double:
The Female Man and the Male
Woman." Lane Hall, Noon, free,
764-6307.
HIGHLY IMPROVABLE This five-
member comedy ensemble actually
takes audience suggestions through-
out the show - hence the name.
Original shows every week. U-Club,
8 p.m., $2, 996-5979.
F R I D A Y
MANDY PATINKIN: DRESS
CASUAL II One of Broadway's
premniere entertainers returns to Ann
Arbor with a whole new collection
of songs. (See story, page 1.)
Michigan Theater, 8 p.m., $27.50-
$29.50, 668-8397.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Kreft
Center for the Arts, Concordia
College, 8 p.m., $5, 995-4612.
THE BAKER'S WIFE MUSKET's
fall musical is about a woman who
gets fed up with her husband, and
causes life and romance in her
French village to fall apart. Power
Center, 8 p.m., $6-$7, 763-TKTS.
KATE CuNTON This feminist
comedian, not related to Bill, takes
us on a wild trip through our own
world exploring sex, politics, and
sexual politics. Rackham Aud., 8
p.m., $16.50, 763-TKTS.
POSSESSED - THE DRACULA
MUSICAL See Thursday, 8 p.m.
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
FAST FABLES A Young People's
Theater touring company, the Fast
Fables Co., brings their ingenious
style of storytelling to the Perfor-
mance Network, 408 W. Washing-
ton. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m., $3-$5, 663-
0681.
ANN ARBOR WINTER ART FAIR
Over 250 juried artists from-27 states
come together for the event. U-M
Track & Tennis Bldg., 10 a.m. - 8
p.m., $3, 214-369-4345.
POSSESSED - THE DRACULA
MUSICAL See Thursday, 8 p.m.
LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN See
Friday, 8 p.m.
THE BAKER'S WIFE See Thursday,
8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
UNDER THE INFLUENCE Dr. Jean
Kilbourne explores the links between
alcohol advertising, sexuality,
power, and drinking in this multime-
dia presentation. MLB3, 8 p.m., free,
763-1320.
POSSESSED - THE DRACULA
MUSICAL See Thursday, 2 and 7
p.m.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN See
Friday, 2 p.m.
THE BAKER'S WIFE See Thursday,
2 p.m.
ANN ARBOR WINTER AmT FAIR
See Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y.
DOUGLAS ADAMS BOOK TALK
Author of "The Hitchhikers Guide to
the Galaxy" and the five volume
"triloiv" talks about his works.
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