The Michigan Daily - Rose Bowl Preview- December 10,1992-Page 11
CAMPUS CINEMA
FILMS OPENING FRIDAY:
F R I D A Y
T H U R S D A Y
T H U R
S D A Y
A FEw GOOD MEN Jack Nicholson - a much better actor than Robert
De Niro - and Tom Cruise - a much better-looking actor than Robert De
Niro - appear in this film version of Aaron Sorkin's flop play that was
saved by Katharine Hepburn on Broadway. Rob "no box office bomb"
Reiner's at the helm. But we still think it looks like a dog. At Briarwood:
10, 1, 4, 7, 9:45, 12:10; at Showcase: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30, 7:15, 7:45,10:05,
10:30, 12:35.
THE MuPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Dickens's novel in the mouths of
muppets (oh well, better than in the mouth of Bert Hornback). Michael
0 Caine plays Scrooge (apparently he was offered the Tom Cruise role in "A
Few Good Men," but took this project instead). At Briarwood: 10, 11:45,
1:40, 3:30, 5:20, 7:15, 9:10, 11:15; at Showcase: 11:30, 1:30, 3:25, 5:20,
7:15, 9:20, 11:15.
Kermit has miraculously recovered from his terminal case of laryngitis.
FILMS HOLDING:
ALADDIN The greatest animated film of all time, well, at least, the funni-
est. Not boring, like "Beauty and the Beast," and even more fun than "The
Little Mermaid." Disney's planning to buy Robin Williams an Oscar
nomination for this one. At Briarwood: 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11:15. At Showcase: 11:45, 12:20, 2:15, 2:45, 4:45, 5:15, 7, 7:25, 9,
9:30, 11, 11:30
THE BODYGUARD Long before he penned that pretentious dog "Grand
Canyon," University alum Larry Kasdan wrote this script. If his mature
scripts suck, just imagine what this is like. With Whitney Houston, Kevin
Costner and his laughable Harrison Ford haircut. At Briarwood: 10:15,
12:45, 4, 7, 9:35, 12. At Showcase: 11:40, 1, 2:20, 3:50, 5, 7:20, 7:50,
10:05, (10:30 Fri, 10:15 Sat), 12:25.
BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA The horror, the horror. Coppola's monstrous
adaptation of Stoker's classic is a dazzling failure. The buckets o' blood are
cool, though. And the music (Annie Lennox has a song) is really good. At
Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05; at Showcase: 1:15, 4:15,
7:10, 9:55, 12:25
THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN Eddie Murphy hasn't learned his
lesson with the failure of "Boomerang," as evidenced by this, his latest
silly, unfunny attempt at comedy. From Hollywood pictures, the studio that
still hasn't made a good movie. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35,
7:10, 9:40. At Showcase: 11:50, 12:30, 2:15, 2:55, 4:45, 5:25, 7:30, 7:55,
10, 10:20, 12:15, 12:30.
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HOME ALONE 2 The original was the most successful comedy of all time.
Of all time. Yes, Macaulay is cute, but not that cute. At Briarwood: 10,
12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55, 12:05. At Showcase: 11:30, 12:30, 2, 3:304
4:35, 6:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:15.
MALCOLM X Three hours and twenty minutes of Spike Lee? You'll wish
it was longer. Not only is this movie a cultural phenomenon, it's good
(unlike a certain other overhyped horror movie we could mention).
Deserves lots of Oscar gold. Why aren't more people seeing this movie?
' Oh yeah, they're all across the hail watching Macaulay in "Home Alone
2" At Showcase: 12, 4, 8, 9:10.
OF MICE AND MEN Gary Sinise gives a terrific performance in this truly
moving adaptation of the Steinbeck novel. Too bad John Malkovich is in it.
At State: 2, 7, 9:15, 11:30.
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT Robert Redford hits a home run with his
third directorial effort, the only recent movie (well, other than "Howards
End," "Aladdin," "Malcolm X" and "Husbands and Wives") that deserves
the oft-misused adjective, "great." At Briarwood: 10, 12:15, 2:35, 4:55,
7:20, 9:45, 11:55 At Showcase: 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:40, 12:05.
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE A late-summer sort of hit, another one of those
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JUNGLE FEVER (1991) If you've
already visited Spike Lee at
Showcase this week, see him on
campus. This story of an interracial
relationship heats up so much it's
got fever. Part of the MLK film
series. Chrysler Center Aud 5:00.
free
STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF
KHAN (1982) Ooooh, beam me
up Scotty! Number two of a whole
slew of adventures. It's worth it
seeing Mr. Rourke play an evil
character. No smiles, anyone. Nat
Sci 7:00.
ARSENIC & OLD LAE (1944)
Two sweet old ladies run a boarding
house and murder gentlemen
callers. It's a comedy, folks!
Starring Peter Lorre and Cary
Grant; directed by Frank Capra.
MLB 3 7:30.
STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH
FOR SPoCK (1984) But wait,
there's more! That crazy Vulcan
Spock has run off again- just in time
for another movie to be made.
Coincidence? Nat Sci 9:00.
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
(1940) Now that's a movie!
Katherine Hepburn as an unhappy
socialite must choose between Cary
Grant and James Stewart. Life's
tough. MLB 3 9:20.
S A T U R D A Y
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
What would the holiday season be
without this classic'? Probably still
festive, but catch it on the big
screen anyway - it's a wonderful
film. Presented, as always, by
Cinema Guild. MLB 3 7:00.
VENICE VENICE (1991) Let's
see - a movie about ... a movie!
America and France clash in the
form of a talented U.S. director and
a journaliste francaise who can't get
a grasp on reality. From Henry
Jaglom, the pretentious director of
"Eating" and "New Year's Day."
Mich Th 7:15.
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
(1940) See Friday. MLB 9:20.
1991: THE YEAR PUNK BROKE
(1991) Rockumentary of Sonic
Youth's 1991 European Tour. Rare
footage includes their opening act,
Nirvana! It marks an important leap
in the chronicles of music history.
Well, at least the soundtrack will be
better than "The Bodyguard." Mich
Th 9:30 & 11:30.
S U N D A Y
VENICE / VENICE (1991) See
Saturday. Mich Th 8:45.
1991: THE YEAR PUNK BROKE
(1991) See Saturday. Mich Th
11:00.
M O N D A Y
VENICE VENICE (1991) See
Saturday. Mich Th 7:30.
1991: THE YEAR PUNK BROKE
(1991) See Saturday. Mich Th.
9:40
T U E S D A Y
VENICE I VENICE See Saturday.
Mich Th 8:00.
W E D N E S D A Y
BLADE RUNNER (1982) From
Ridley Scott, the guy who brought
you "1492: Conquest of Paradise"
and "Alien" ... here's more
adventure in space. Harrison Ford
has to catch these darn androids lost
VANCE GILBERT Ark, 761-1451
EMU JAZz AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Alexander Recital Hall
(EMU), 8 p.m., free, 487-2255
CROSSED WIRE & HOLY Cows Two of the area's coolest bands tean
together for this bill, Blind Pig, 996-8555
KING DAVID Reggae, Cross Street, 485-5050
THE MAITRIES Local rock, Rick's, 996-2747
UNIVERSITY CHOIR Mendelssohn, Scarlatti, Hill, 8 p.m., free, 763-4726
F R I D A Y
PHISH Supposedly, everyone and their mothers has influenced this band.
Go hear the "alternative" alternative band, Michigan Theater, 8 p.m.,
$12.50-$14.50, 763-TKTS
EMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ypsilanti High School, 8 p.m., free, 487-
2255
DEADBEAT SOaETY Bluegrass and swing performers, PJ's Used Records
& CDs, free, 6 p.m., 663-3441
THE RFD BOYS Ark, 741-1451
THE SILLIES "Legendary" punk-rock band who played before with the
likes of the MC-5, The Lab at 144 Hill Street, 10 p.m., $3, 747-9858
RAMONA COLLINS Jazz music, Bird of Paradise, 662-8310
THE RAISIN PICKERS Newgrass and swing, Leonardo's, 764-7544
TERRY FARMER AND THE BEAD BAND Playing a special "after-Phish"
party, Blind Pig, 996-8555
LARRY MCCRAY Music from Saginaw, Rick's, 996-2747
UNCLE CHUNK Cross Street, 485-5050
U-M SYMPHONY BAND, CONCERT BAND Another band extravaganza,
Hill, 8 p.m., 763-4726, free
S A T U R D A Y
PAT'S PEOPLE Irish music, Ark, 741-1451
OROBOROS Cleveland Dead-rock, Blind Pig, 996-8555
3-D INVISIBLES Cross Street, 485-5050
RAMONA COLLINS See Friday
TRIANGLE VISION WITH CONFUSE A CAT A new EP from this local
band, Heidelberg, 663-7758
JACKOPIERCE Acoustic rock, Rick's, 996-2747
WENDELL HARRISON Holiday jazz for clarinet and saxophone,
Kerrytown Concert House, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $5, $10, $15, 769-2999
S U N D A Y
GIFTS OF ART A holiday concert by the Ann Arbor Civic Chorus,
University Hospital Lobby, Floor 1, 1:30 p.m., free, 936-ARTS
JESSE RICHARDS Bits of dance and music are combined in this perfor-
mance, Ark, 741-1451
LESSONS & CAROLS Scripture readings and Christmas carols, Holy
Trinity Chapel (EMU), 3 & 7 p.m., free, 487-2255
CAROUNG BY CANDLELIGHT Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the
Ann Arbor Cantata Singers perform family holiday classics, Michigan
Theater, 4 p.m., $12-$18, 994-4801
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Ann Arbor's Adult and Junior
Chorus, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (306 N. Division), free, 663-0518
RONA BLUE & DIXON R. DOLL Blue sings a holiday concert with
pianist, Doll, and the EMU Gospel Choir, Kerrytown Concert House, 7:30
p.m., $5-$10, 769-2999
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Can an enormous budget overcome
an utter lack of substance? Pay 60
bucks and find out. The New
Masonic Temple Theatre, 500
Temple Ave., Detroit, 8 p.m.,
$22.50-$60, 832-2232 or 645-6666.
DREAMCIRLS The Huron Players
presents this popular Tony award
winning Broadway musical. Huron
High School, 2727 Fuller Rd., 8
p.m., $4$6, 994-2097.
DANCE & RELATED ARTS UM
students present this multimedia
event woven together with dance.
Studio A, UM Dance Bldg, 8 p.m.,
$5, 763-5460.
HIGHLY IMPROVABLE This comedy
ensemble comprised of five Univer-
sity seniors takes audience sugges-
tions throughout the show - hence
the name. Original shows each week.
U-Club, 10 p.m., $2, 996-5979.
F R I D A Y
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
EVER A family full of naughty
children gain new insights on life
and the true meaning of Christmas
when they become involved in a
Sunday school Christmas Pageant.
EMU Quirk Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $6-
$8, 487-1221.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Bert
Hornback returns to Ann Arbor for
his popular reading of Charles
Dickens' classic tale. The event is
free but tickets should be picked up
at the Michigan Union Ticket Office
prior to performance. UM Museum
of Art, 8 p.m., free, 747-2064.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 8 p.m.
DREAMGIRLS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
DANCE & RELATED ARTS See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
RAISE THE ROOF This annual
Performance Network fund-raiser
features the talents of Whitley
Setrakian, Madcat & Kane, Elise
Bryant and Dwight Peterson, Janey
Lilly, and Jeremy Steward. Lydia
Mendelssohn Theater, 8 p.m., $15-
$25, 663-0681.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 2 and 8 p.m.
DREAMGIRLS See.Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
EVER See Friday, 2:30 and 7:30
p.m.
DANCE & RELATED ARTS See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL See Friday, 8
p.m.
S U N D A Y
WINTER WONDERLAND A holiday
dance designed for children per-
formed by the Pamela Rutledge
Repertory Dancers and Studio l's
Troupe 220 Dance Ensemble. Ann
Arbor Civic Theatre, 2275 Platt Rd,
1:30 and 3:30 p.m., $3-$5, 995-1747.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
DREAMGIRLS See Thursday, 2 p.m.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
EVER See Friday, 2:30 p.m.
Detroit's best band, Crossed Wire, plays the Blind Pig tonight.
M ON D A Y
STEVE SOMERS BAND WITH LADY SUNSHINE A blending of many
musical styles, Tower Inn in Ypsilanti, 487-2650
GOINC PUBUC East Lansing cover band, Rick's, 996-2747
T U E S D A Y
T U E S D A Y
THE CHIEFTAINS WITH KENNELLY IRISH DANCERS AND AMAZIN'
BLUE Legendary Celtic band comes to town for the holiday season, Hill
Auditorium, 8 p.m., $16-$24, 763-TKTS
JOHN E. LAWRENCE Jazz, Ashley's, 996-9191
THE DROVERS In continuing the Irish spirit recently, this Irish-pop band
from Chicago is also playing here, Blind Pig, 996-8555
BIG DAVE & THE ULTRASONICS Rick's. 996-2747 *
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 8 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y
CINDERELLA The Ann Arbor Civic
Theatre presents Rodgers's &
Hamerstein's musical fairy tale. I