The Michigan Daily -Weekend etc. - February 4,1993 - Page 7
CAMPUS CINEMA
FILMS OPENING FRIDAY:
LOADED WEAPON I National Lampoon's spoof on recent movies. As if
"Basic Instinct" needed parodying. At Showcase: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:30,
9:35, 11:25.
THE VANISHING George Sluizer does the Hitchcock thing by remaking his
own movie, a truly terrifying Dutch thriller from a few years ago. What
scares us even more is that this Hollywood version stars Kiefer Sutherland.
At Showcase: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20, 12:30.
SOMMERSBY Yet another Hollywood pillaging of a European film, this one
of that favorite French-class hit, "The Return of Martin Guerre." With
Richard Gere as Gerard Depardieu. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:45,
A 10:15, 12:25.
T H U R S D A Y
THE CRYING GAME (1992) The
movie everyone is talking to death.
A lot of people love it, but a lot of
people like "The Bodyguard," too.
Mich Th 9:20.
SIMPLE MEN (1992) Hal Hartley:
he talks about nothing, but it means
stuff. Weird, whacked-out fun from
the blissful director of "Trust" and
"The Unbelievable Truth." Mich Th
7:15.
T H U R S D A Y
F R I D A Y
Jodie Foster shoots herself in the foot by starring in "Sommersby."
FILMS HOLDING:
ALADDIN It's probably the best movie of the Christmas season - it's an
animated feature, not a cartoon, damnit! Robin Williams will never find a
better role (at least it's not in "Toys.") At Showcase: Fri at 12:35, 2:40,
4:45, 7, 9 ,11; Sat at 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 9, 11; Sun at 2:40, 4:45, 7, 9; Mon-
Thu at 12:35, 2:40, 4:45, 7,9.
AuVE Disney goes cannibal in this inspiring tale about some schmucks
who have to eat each other to survive - all handled quite tastefully, we
hear. If only Ethan Hawke was the one who got eaten ... At Showcase:
1:35,4:15, 7:25, 10:10,12:30.
ASPEN EXTREME "Top Gun" meets "Cocktail" in Colorado. But hey, it
mentions Detroit, so it can't be all bad. With no stars, just talent. At
Showcase: 12:25, 5, 7:35.
BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA Coppola's orgy o' self-indulgence sucks even
more the second time you see it. At State: 1, 4:30, 9:45, 12
CHILDREN OF THE CORN II: THE FINAL SACRIFICE The kiddies are back
for more satanic swingin' in the latest from the director of "Son of Dark-
ness 2: To Die For." Believe it or not, it's not that bad as far as this kind of
shit goes. At Showcase: 12:35, 2:45, 4:50, 7:20, 9:30, 11:30
DAMAGE Only, and we do mean only, director Louis Malle could make a
good movie out of such a mediocre tale o' obsession. With fine perfor-
mances from Jeremy Irons and Miranda Richardson. At Showcase: 1:40;
4:20, 7:15, 9:45, 12.
A FEW GOOD MEN Rob Reiner's latest lowest common denominator
blockbuster manages a Few Good Scenes with Jack, but little more. But,
boy, oh boy, that Tom Cruise really is irresistible. At Showcase: Fri at
12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 10, 12:35; Sat at 12:50, 3:50, 9:25, 12:05; Sun-Thu at
12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 10.
FLIRTING Excellent coming-of-age drama from Australian director John
Duigan, a sequel to "The Year My Voice Broke." With Noah Taylor. At
Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:45, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:40.
HOwARDS END Somebody told us that this flick ain't so bad. At State: 7
p.m. only.
LORENzO'S OIL Though this miracle cure movie has the potential to be
another "Awakenings," thanks to director George Miller ("Mad Max"), it
lays off the sentimental crap. The great Nick Nolte tries an Italian accent;
also with Susan Sarandon. At Showcase: 12:45, 3:40, 7, 9:50, 12:25.
THE LOVER The latest from director Jean-Jacques Annaud ("Quest for
Fire," "The Bear") is an adaptation of a Marguerite Duras novel. This is
one of those French sex movies you've always heard about. At Ann Arbor
1 & 2: 12:30, 2:35, 4:45, 7:05, 9:20.
MATINEE Director Joe Dante's testament to B-horror movies might just be
his "Citizen Kane." But don't let that scare you off. It's actually funny, in a
"Gremlins 2" sort of way. At Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:25, 9:40, 11:40.
NOWHERE TO RU We do not like him, Sam I Am. We do not like Jean-
Claude Van Damme. At Showcase: 2:55, 10:05, 12.
STHE PLAYER Despite what some will tell you, this is a very good Robert
Altman film. (See P.O.V., page 4.) At State: 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30, 12.
SCENT OF A WOMAN The Golden Globe winner for the best picture of
1992. We smell a rat. At Showcase: Fri/Sat/Sun at 12:30, 3:45, 7:10, 10:15;
Mon-Thu at 2, 5 and 8 p.m.
SMPER Tom Berenger ("Platoon') tries to become the new
Schwarzenegger in this lowbrow action pic set in Panama. Talk about
jungle fever. At Showcase: 1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55, 12.
USED PEOPLE Don't let the good cast fool you. The director of "Antonia
and Jane" wastes a decent group of actors that includes Marcia Gay Harden
* in this "Fried Green Magnolias." Yes, "Fried Green Magnolias." Poor
THE FISHER KING (1992)
Homelessness takes on a whole new
meaning with the butt shot of Robin
Williams. Intl Ctr 7:00 free.
A SMALL GIANT OF LOVE A
seductive Russian nurse exposes a
wheelchair-bound man's small iant
of love. Mich Th 7:00.4
THE CRYING GAME (1992) See
Thursday. Mich Th 9:20 & 11:40.
BLADE RUNNER (1982) The
ultimate cult sci-fi film noir opus.
And the director's cut to boot, so
no annoying voiceover. In 35 mm.
Nat Sci 8:00.
GOLDFINGER (1963) The only
true James Bond (Sean Connery)
does his thing. In 35 mm. Nat Sci
10:30.
SATURDAY
ALEXANDER NEVSKY (1938) Our
friend Sergei Eisenstein made this
movie to piss Hitler off - how
historic. With the most exciting film
score of all time by Sergei
Prokofiev. No shit. MLB 3 7:00.
FREAKY FDAY (1977) Honestly,
this is Jodie Foster's finest perfor-
mance. At least she doesn't have an
annoying Southern accent in this
one. Hillel 7:30 & 9:45.
HORSE THIEF What would Freud
say about this film? Hmmmm ...
Lorch 8:00.
BIRTH OF A NATION (1915)
Calling all skinheads - this one's
for you. MLB 3 9:00.
BLADE RUNNER (1982) See
Friday. Nat Sci 8:00.
GOLDFINGER (1963) See Friday.
Nat Sci 10:30.
DAUGHTER RTE (1978) The last
installment of the Women in Film
series. Michelle Citron's narrative
film about sisterhood. Presented by
the Program in Film and Video
studies. Angell Hall Aud A 7:30
free.
S U N D A Y
INTOLERANCE (1916) Four stories
of man's inhumanity by the
perennial expert on intolerance -
D.B. Sweeney, I mean D.W.
Griffith. Sheraton 3:00.
PARADISE CLOUD (1991) From
the man who brought you "A Small
Giant of Love," here's yet another
deeply philosophical film about
Russian society. Mich Th 3:10.
CARMEN (1983) She's just a
feisty, dance-lovin', seductrice
named Carmen. Mich Th 5:00.
THE CRYING GAME (1992) See
Thursday. Mich Th 7:20 & 9:45.
M O N D A Y
THE MACaAN (1958) As Doug
Henning, a big Bergman fan
himself, might say, "Thank youuu,
it's maaagic ..." Inspired by
Strindberg's "Ghost Sonata," so it's
gotta be good. Mich Th 4:15.
THE CRYING GAME (1992) See
Thursday. Mich Th 7:00 & 9:45.
T U E S D A Y
THE MACIA (1958) See
Monday. Mich Th 7:00.
THE CRYING GAME (1992) See
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FESTIVAL FINALE Composer Steven Paulus conducts his own music,
Ypsilanti High School Aud. (2095 Packard), 8 p.m., $7, ($4 student), 487-
2255.
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Neeme Jarvi conducts Richard
Strauss' "Don Quixote" aid Berlioz's "Harold in Italy," Orchestra Hall
(Detroit), 8 p.m., $17-48, 833-3700.
MAD HATTERS / FREIGHT TRAN MOSES Two great tastes that taste
great tocther - Groovy and gritty funky butt lovers from the Big Apple
and from down the block ride a blues jones at Rick's, 996-2747.
F R I D A Y
TRIANGLEViSIONTHE IMPATIENTS A's post-mod power trio meets
jangle guitar stuff at the I leidelberg, 663-7758
CROSSED WIRE Do the Opie thang as these power poppers charm their
way into your hearts at the Blind Pig, 996-8555.
EDDY CLEARWATER Once again, ain't nobody leaving until they sing the
blues with da Chief at Rick's, 996-2747.
PAUL KELLER / CARY KOCHER QUARTET Chill out with some cool ray
jazz and look good doin it at the Bird of Paradise, 662-8310.
ANTON NEL Acclaimed concert pianist and U-M faculty-member plays
Mozart, Poulenc, Stravinsky, and Chopin, Recital H all (School of Music),
8 p.m., free, 763-4726.
MONSTERS OF A CAPELLA An annual event, with numerous campus
choirs, including "'he iFriars." "The Hannonettes," and "Amazin' Blue,''
and special guest "'op Priority." Rackham, 8 p.m., $5, 763-TKTS;
proceeds go to the Ann Arbor I lomeless Shelter.
SATURDAY BRAss QUINTET "Saturday" on Friday: Acclaimed for
performances of contemporary brass repertoire, Kerrytown Concert
House, 8 p.m., SS-S12, 769-2999
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
Bop (HARVEY) Prez Clinton's ave world beat mosh tribe celebrate the
fall of Kin Georoe at Rick's, 996-2747.
JAY KAUFMAN Duo Sip yummy espresso and hear this killer jazz
trumpet and piano 2-piece at the Espresso Royal on Main St., 668-1838.
THE RFD BOYS Yeeee-Hlaaa! Country-funksters doin' the bluegrass
thang at the Ark, 761-1451.
THE ANN ARBOR BLUES ALL-STARS George Bedard & The Kingpins,
Peter Madcat Ruth, Shari Kane, Al Hill, Steve Ferguson, and Lazy Lester
get together for an all night blues thang at the Blind Pig, 9:00 p.m., $10 (in
advance), and all proceeds will benefit the A2 Blues & Jazz Festival! Go!
ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Cellist Erling Bkndal Bengstsson
plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto, Michigan Theater, 8 p.m., $12-$16, 668-
8397.
HORAao GUTItRREz A recital of Haydn, Schumann, and Liszt, Hill
Auditorium, 8 p.m., S10-$35, 764-2538.
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
S U N D A Y
HOMEGROWN WOMEN'S MUSIC SERIES Ann Doyle and Stephanie Ozer
host this benefit for the series at the Ark, 761-1451.
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 3:30 p.m.
CRAIG KONICEK Trumpet recital, Chapel of the Holy Trinity (Concordia
College), 3:30, free, 995-7300.
FACULTY ARTISTS CONCERT The Michigan Chamber Players performer
William Walton's outstanding Facade, songs by Vaughn Williams, and
Bartok's "Contrasts," Rackham, 8 p.m., free, 764-2538.
MARIA KARDAS BARNA & VLADIMIR BABIN Recital for cello and
piano including and Brahms, Chopin; Kerrytown Concert House, 4 p.m.,
$5-$12, 769-2999.
T U E S D A Y
TH FAITH HEALERS Oceanic UK guitar frenzy that will churn your very
soul at the Blind Pig, doors open at 9:30, only $5 in advance, 996-8555.
GOING PUBLIC No need to check your stocks at the door as these colle-
giate rockers do it in the basement at Rick's, 996-2747.
ARTS CHORALE / CAMPUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Paul Rardin
conducts Berstein, Hanson and more. Hill, 8 p.m., free, 763-4726.
W E D N E S D A Y
VERVE PIPE God only knows what a Verve Pipe is, so go to the Blind Pig
tonight and find out, 996-8555.
FIRST LIGHT Ohio's number one roots, rock, and reggae tribe catch a fire
at Rick's, 996-2747.
DAVE SAYERS Duo Catch a caffeine buzz while chilling to tasty jazz
bass and sax at the Espresso Royale (Main Street), 662-2770.
Lisa Clinton in "Dance to the World
Beat" at the Power Center.
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.
BUrm THIS Ann Arbor Civic
Theatre brings to life Lanford
Wilson's celebrated work about a
young dancer who is forced to deal
with the sudden death of her
roommate. AACT, 2275 Platt, 8
p.m., $7 (Thurs. 2-for-1), 971-
AACT.
THE SURE THING / THE BIG
BANG A double bill: the first a
comedy about the perils of trying to
find a significant other in the city,
and the second a comic silent
performance piece which takes place
in an alley. Directed by graduate
student Robert Knopf. Arena Theater
(basement of Frieze), 5 p.m., FREE!
F R I D A Y
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 8 p.m.
NECESSITIES See Thursday, 8 p.m.
BURN THIS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
DANCE To THE WORLD BEAT See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE SuRE THING / THE BIG
BANG See Thursday, 5 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 2 and 8 p.m.
NECESSITIES See Thursday, 8 p.m.
BURm THIS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
DANCE To THE WORLD BEAT
See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE SURE THING / THE BIG
BANG See Thursday, 5 p.m.
S U N D A Y
THE PHArOM OF THE OPERA
See Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
NECESSITIES See Thursday, 8 p.m.
DANCE To THE WORLD BEAT
See Thursday, 2 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
T H U R S D A Y
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Can an enormous budget overcome
an utter lack of substance? Pay 60
bucks and find out. If you miss it
don't worry - another Lloyd
Webber musical, "Cats," hits Detroit
in March. The New Masonic Temple
Theatre, 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, 8
p.m., $22.50-$60, 832-2232 or 645-
6666.
NECESSITIES The Purple Rose
Theatre presents this new play by
Velina Hasu which captures the
emotional problems a rich, infertile
woman suffers when she decides to
buy a baby through the newspaper.
Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St.,
Chelsea, 8 p.m., $10-$18, 475-7902.
DANCE To THE WoRLD BEAT
The University Dance Company
presents a dazzling kaleidoscope of
dances set to the rhythms of world
music. Tap, modern dance, and hip-
hop combine to form a sampler of
styles and forms. Power Center, 8
p.m., $6-$14, 764-0450.
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