8- The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1993 F I L M S o P E N I N 0: T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y FATAL INSTINCT Of course a lot of people want to rip off the success of Abrahams and the Zucker boys, but Carl Reiner? Carl Reiner ? Oh, how the mighty have fallen. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 4:45, 7:20, 9:30, 12:10. Okay, take a guess which multi-Oscar-winning film this photo spoofs. DIE PATRIOTIN (1977) Unconven- tional narrative filmmaking is used to portray Gabi Teichart as a history teacher out to uncover the truth about Germany. Nat Sci 7:00. Free. F R I D A Y THE MISTRESS (1953) A beautiful woman's hopes for marriage are crushed when she learns that her lover's wife is still alive. Lorch 7 p.m. Free. ESPECIALLY ON SUNDAY (1993) Acclaimed screenwriter Tonino Guerra offers three sexy love stories by three of Italy's up- and-coming directors. Mich Th 7:30. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOw (1975) This cult favorite is augmented by the performance troupe "Velvet Darkness Revue." Can you all do the time warp? State Th 9 p.m. and 12 midnight. TOKYO DECADENCE (1991) The Tokyo subculture provides the setting for a call-girl locked into its drugs and decadence. Mich Th 9:30. SURML ANIMATION (1933-59) The old stand-by cartoon characters, including Popeye, Mighty Mouse and Betty Boop are set in their wildest dreams. Mich Th 11:45. SATURDAY EL CID (1961) Charles Heston, as Cid, drives the Moors from Spain. Mich Th. 6 p.m. ARSENIC AND OD LACE (1944) An excellent cast, including Cary Grant and Priscilla Lane, tells the story of two unsuspecting old ladies who murder their gentleman callers. Nat Sci 7 p.m. GASuGHT (1944) Ingrid Bergman earned an Oscar as a woman whose husband seeks to drive her insane. Nat Sci 9 p.m. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOw (1975) See Friday. State Th 9 p.m. and 12 p.m. TOKYO DECADENCE (1991) See Friday. Mich Th 9:30. SURREAL ANIMATION (1933.59) See Friday. Mich Th 11:45. S U N D A Y THE 5000 FINGERS OF DR. T (1953) Kidnapped children are forced to play the piano in this Dr. Seuss tale. Mich Th 2 p.m. MIDNIGHT FACES AND NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD "Midnight Faces" is a glimpse into the early history of the haunted house genre. "Night of the Living Dead" may be less gory than comparable flicks of today, but its ability to thrill lives on. A Hallow- een movie-lover's dream come true! Sheraton Inn 3 p.m. EL CID (1961) See Saturday. Mich Th 4 p.m. SPELLBOUND (1945) Psychiatrist Ingrid Bergman tries to unleash Gregory Peck's true identity. Nat Sci 7p.m. Free. ROCKY HORROR PiCTURE SHOw (1975) See Friday. State Th 9 p.m. TOKYO DECADENCE (1991) See Friday. Mich Th 9:45. SURREAL ANIMATION (1933.59) See Friday. Mich Th 7:30. F I L M S H O L D I N G: AGE OF INNOCENCE Book-to-movie tales of the 1800s upper class are in vogue for the moment, but Martin Scorsese never goes out of style. At Showcase: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50, 12:30. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50. THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES First an allergic reaction forced him off of "Wizard of Oz," now.Buddy Epson doesn't get the lead in this? At least give him "Barnaby Jones - the Movie." At Showcase: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:30, 9:40, 11:50. COOL RUNNINGS This documentary from NORML, about the 1988 Jamai- can Bobsled team, is meant to show what a little imagination and determi- nation, as well as a lot of ganja, can do. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 7:00,9:20, 11:30. DAZED AND CONFUSED Set in 1976, this movie looks at the drugs and attitudes of that era. All we remember from that year is Mrs. Tucker's Montessori class. At Showcase: 1:10, 3:25, 5:35, 7:50, 10:15, 12:25. DEoioToN MAN Earlier this year, there was "Cliffhanger." Now Stallone is being cryogenically frozen. Soon, we'll probably be seeing Sly on "North- ern Exposure." At Showcase: 12:30, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20, 12:40. GETTYSBuRG So what if it is four hours long - so is a World Series game. And this one's got blood, guts, explosions and local hero Jeff Daniels in a really funky mustache. At Showcase: 1:20, 8:00. GOOD SON We'll pay $6 for this movie if we actually get to see Macauley die. Hell, We'll pay $10. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:15, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30, 11:25. THE JOY LUCK CLUB This film is based on Amy Tan's novel and should not be confused with the X-rated "Lick Joy Club." At Showcase: 12:40, 3:40, 7:10, 10:00, 12:35. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05. JuDeMENT NIGHT I've got two words for Denis Leary: Marisa Tomei. If she can go from "A Different World" to an Oscar, there's hope for you, buddy- boy. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:20, 5:35, 8:00, 10:20, 12:40. MAUCE With his "I AM God!" line, Alec Baldwin may have found the role he was born for. If only he'd find a bottle of Nair. At Showcase: 12:00, 2:20, 4:45, 7:40, 10:00, 12:15. TIM BunoN'S THE NIwmmuAuE BEFoRE CHRISThAS In the sequel to "A Christmas Story," Ralphie wakes up in a cold sweat after dreaming of that damn pink bunny suit. At Showcase: 11:50, 1:40, 3:30, 5:20, 7:15, 9:10, 11:10. RuDY First the book on Holtz, now this. Those Notre Dame coaches get no respect. But we still love them, right guys? Right? Anyone? At Showcase: 12:10, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10, 12:30. SHORTCUTS These nine short stories directed by Robert Altman are the hippest thing to be a part of in Hollywood since "Loaded Weapon 1." At Showcase: 12:40, 4:25, 8:15, 11:45. AwLz Sure to be a fantastic show at the Heidelberg. With guests The Kabal and Batterie Acid. BLACK MAL AND WHIPTAIL Two fast-paced rockin' bands at the Blind Pig. FAIR GAME Sure to be a great show at Cross Street. RANDY NAPOLEON Jazz guitar from Community High student. Cava Java. NEVER BY 12 Sure to be an excellent show at Rick's. But honestly, how many of you go to Rick's for the music? VERVE Drown yourself in a wash of ambient noise at St. Andrews Hall. With special guests Acetone and The Music of the Spheres and 700 Miles. Sure to be a knee slappin' good time. Tickets are only $6.50 in advance! Doors open at 8 p.m. BowroN MUSICA VIVA The distinguished new music ensemble presents the world premiere of School of Music faculty composer Michael Daugherty's "Dead Elvis," as well as a narration of Stravinski's "L'histoire du Soldat" by award- winning actress Claire Bloom, Rackham, 8 p.m., $14-24, 764-2538. DETROn SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Doc Severinsen, formerly of the Tonight Show, conducts and plays trumpet with the DSO in the infinitely fun Pops series, Orchestra hall, 8 p.m., call for prices, 833-3700. F R I D A Y HANNIBALS Join this rock band at the Blind Pig for a great evening of music and mayhem. THE MATRIES Catch this local rock band at PJ's Used Records for a free show from 7-8 p.m, then go to Cross Street and see them again! MILTON HILL'SSwAMP-o-RAMA CONSERVATORY ORCHESTRA Piano player Hill leads his band in some "New Orleans groove swamp funk boogie." Curious? Check it out at 9 p.m. at Cava Java. NIRVANA Smells like a good show. Nirvana hit unexpected success two years ago with their multi-platinum "Nevermind." They followed their success with "In Utero." The Michigan State Fair Coliseum, 8 p.m. PAUL VORNHAGEN QUARTET Jazz at the Bird of Paradise. Cover is $5 and show is at 9:30 p.m. RFD BOYS These bluegrass faves from Ann Arbor have been together since 1969 and are considered one of the best bluegrass groups in the midwest. Catch them at The Ark at 8 p.m. STEEL WOOL Sick of grunge? Then don't go to this show at the Heidelberg. LEIPZIG GEWANDHAUS ORCHESTRA World-renowned conductor Kurt Masur leads the 250-year-old German orchestra in performances of Mendelssohn, Schumann and, notably, Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," Hill Auditorium, 8:00 p.m., $16-45, 764-2538. BARBER OF SEVm.E Rossini's famous, funny opera, as performed by Detroit's Michigan Opera Theatre. Season Opener with an all-star cast, Michigan Opera Theatre, 8 p.m., call for prices, (313) 874-SING. HARPSICHORD RECITAL Edward Parmentier, harpsichordist and Director of the Early Music Ensemble at the School of Music, will perform some Bach and various funky Italian pieces, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, 8:00 p.m., free, 763-4726. DEmorr SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 8:30 p.m. SA T U R D A Y BAD BRAINS A Devil's Night spectacular at St. Andrews Hall. Special guests include Prong, Barkmarket, and For Love Not Lisa. Sure to be a rockin' show. LOU AND PETER BERRYMAN Comic songs at The Ark. Show starts at 8 p.m. FREDDY JONES BAND Catch this college cult phenomenon from Chicago at the Blind Pig. Advance tickets are only $5. Show starts at 10 p.m. MILTON HILL'S SWAMPORAMA CONSERVATORY ORCHESTRA See Friday. SKAVOOVIE: THE ULTIMATE SKA TRAIN A six-hour Ska Marathon! Skasters scheduled to perform include Special Beat, Skatalites, Selecter, The Toasters and King Apparatus. Only $15.50. Doors open at 7 p.m. at The Majestic. PAUL VORNHAGEN QUARTET See Friday. VUDu HIIPPIES Great rock show with popular local band at Rick's. Special guests include other local faves Dig and the Restroom Poets. BANDORAMA The ever-popular (?) School of Music extravaganza, Hill, 7:30 p.m., $6-7, 763-2556. BARBER OF SEVILLE See Friday, 8 p.m. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Leslie 8. Dunner conducts the DSO in a program of Halloween Magic. Delightful pieces for children of all ages, DSO Hall,11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., $7-21, 962-1000. DETROT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 8:30 p.m. S U N D A Y BUFFALO TOM AND BETTIE SERVEERT Forget about trick or treating and catch this Halloween spectacular at St. Andrews Hall! With special guests The Verlaines and Ann Arbor's Laughing Hyenas. Tickets are only $10! Doors open at 7 p.m. DEADBEAT Soc y Join this progressive bluegrass group at The Ark for a knee- stompin' good time. Show at 8 p.m. CATHY FINK AND MARCY MARXER A kids show that will be fun for all ages. This duo holds singalongs and gives humorous lessons on how to make peanut butter sandwiches and how to yodel. Hilarious! 1 p.m. at The Ark. Tickets are only $5. FRANK ALLISON AND THE ODD Sox Halloween party at the Blind Pig with local rock darlings. GHOST OF AN AMERICAN AIRMAN Modern rock band from Ireland perform at Brass Ring in Detroit. BARBER OF SEVILE See Friday, 6:30 p.m. DETROrr SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 3:30 p.m. HALOWEEN CONCERT Gustav Meier directs the University Symphony and Philharmonia Orchestras in the ever-popular annual Halloween Concert. Come in costumes! Hill Auditorium, 5 & 8:30 p.m., $4-6, 763-4726. T U E S D A Y M.E. JONSON AND JOHN SELENIS Catch this folk and blues guitar-vocal duo at the Main St. Espresso Royale at 8 p.m. GRAHAM PARKER He traveled all the way from England to play at the Blind Pig. Advance tickets are $10.50. Show starts at 8 p.m. LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III Humorous acoustic performer at The Ark. With guest Erica Wheeler. Tickets are $13.50 and the show starts at 8 p.m. RICHEs Basement Arts presentation- of the Lee Blessing intense/dark comedy/drama that was the uncred- ited basis for the movie "War of the Roses." Directed by Jamie Dawson. Arena Theater, 6 p.m., free. THE COMEDY COMPANY'S BIG SHOW The UAC sponsors yet another year of laughs through their student comedy show. Mendelssohn Theater, 8 p.m., $5, 741-0598. SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE The Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine award-winning modernist musical about the fictitious life and love of post-impressionist painter George Seurat, set to the back- ground of his masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte." The best musical Sondheim every wrote. Michigan Theater, 8 p.m., $29.50 and $23.50; 668-8397. QUARTET Brought to you by the same director as "Yankee Dawg You Die," the Performance Network in conjunction with Ned's Book- stores presents a Heiner Nuller play set after the Third World War. The. play includes two actors (Mary L. Pettit and Mark Randemacher) who trade roles. Performance Network, 8 p.m., Thursdays are Pay-What-You- Can days, 663-0696. THE VAST DIFFERENCE Written by Jeff Daniels, a male flight attendant goes through an identity crisis in this comedic look at the changing roles of the American Male. Purple Rose0 Theatre of Chelsea, 8 p.m., $10-$25 475-7902. F R I D A Y RICHES See Thursday. 6 p.m. THE COMEDY COMPANY'S BIG SHOW See Thursday. 8 p.m. QUARTET See Thursday. Admission $10 general admission, $7 students/ seniors. THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday, 8 p.m. S A T U R D A Y RICHES See Thursday. 5 p.m. THE COMEDY COMPANY'S BIG SHOW See Thursday. 8 p.m. QUARTET See Thursday, 8 p.m. THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday, 8 p.M. S U N D A Y QUARTET See Thursday, 2 p.m. THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. M O N D A Y "SHORTS" FESTIVAL The Playwriting Workshop of English 227 proudly pre- sents 13 10- minute plays over two nights. Sixth annual presentation. Trueblood Theater, 7:05 p.m., free. T U E S D A Y "SHORTS" FESTIVAL See Monday. 7:05 p.m. Do you have ... ... a penchant for plays? ... ardor for acting? .. a soft spot for stage singing? C""I-timr.3 i~r ra M O N D A Y SECOND RUN FIlms: A BRONx TALE At State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 10:45. DENNIS THE MENACE At Fox: 12:45, 2:50 (Saturday & Sunday, children under 14 free). THE FIRM At Fox: 7:00, 9:50. FREE WiuY At Fox: 12:30, 2:45 (Saturday & Sunday), 5:00. MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY At State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 (Monday- Thursday). MAN Wmwom A FACE At Fox: 12:00, 2:15 (Saturday & Sunday), 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 MR. NANNY At Fox: 1:00, 3:00 (Saturday & Sunday), 5:00. TOKYO DECADENCE (1991) See Friday. Mich Th 8:30. T U ES D A Y PATHS OF GLORY (1957) Kubrick's pre"Spartacus" smash. Stunning WWI court martial drama. Mich Th 7:00.