The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc, - Thursday, November 4, 1993 -7
I L MS O P E N I N G T H U R S D A Y
T HU R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y
FARLmEss Jeff Bridges and Lena Olin survive a plane crash. The moral to
the story? When that seat belt light goes on, you better damn well do it. At
Showcase: 1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55, 12:30.
FLESH AND BONE Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid are featured in this sequel to
"Alive," moving the location from the Andes to some place that looks really
dusty. At Showcase: 1:10, 4:00, 7:30, 10:10, 12:40.
A HoME of OuR OwN Kathy Bates is a mother of four in this drama. Forget
etting the strap, worry about the sledgehammer. At Showcase: 12:00, 2:20,
4:40, 7:20, 9:40, 12:00.
Loow WiO's TALKINe Now The Woody-Mia thing affected more than just
the children - Diane Keaton passed the time providing the voice for a
French Poodle in this three-quel. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 4:45, 7:20,
9:30, 12:10.
MY LIE A Double Scoop of Nicole Kidman! Sneak preview of the new
Kidman/Michael Keaton drama, shown with Kidman's other film, "Mal-
ice." At Showcase: 7:30 (Saturday only).
RosocoP 3 Officer Murphy is arrested for police brutality after crushing a
2oke machine that stole his change. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 8:00,
10:20, 12:30.
REDuPERs: DIE Au..sm. REDuzwERTE
PERSONUCHKEIT (1977) Feminist
look into the decay of Berlin. Nat
Sci 7:00. Free.
STEPPING RAzoR RED X (1993)
New documentary about reggae
singer Peter Tosh. Reveals his
adamant advocacy of civil rights in
the face of governmental pressure.
Mich Th 7:20.
TOKYO DECADENCE (1991) The
Tokyo subculture provides the
setting for a call-girl locked into its
drugs and decadence. Mich Th 9:30.
F R I D A Y
THE LIVING END (1992) The first
installment in the film coop's
Lesbian & Gay Film Month.
Confronts the metamorphosis of the
gay community in the wake of the
post-AIDS era. Angell A 7:00 &
9:00.
TWENTY FoUR EYES (1954) Japa-
nese film about an elementary
teacher who refuses to conform to
school tradition. Lorch 7:00. Free.
S A T U R D A Y
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES (1992)
University alum Andrew Frank
directed this award-winning feature
which chronicles the lives of four
friends who critically injure an
innocent man during a bar brawl.
Will be shown with the 32-minute
short "Seduction Story," which was
directed by two current MSU
students. Mich Th 7:00. '
THE LIVINa END (1992) See Friday.
Angell A 7:00 & 9:00.
TAu (1931) Silent film classic
about two young lovers forced to
separate. Nat Sci 7:00, 8:30, 10:00.
INsIDE MONKEY ZETTERLAND (1992)
Struggling screenwriter Monkey
Zetterland gets caught up with a
pack of eccentrics that includes
Sandra Bernhard and Sofia Coppola.
Mich Th 9:40.
STEPPme RAzoR RED X (1993) See
Thursday. Mich Th 11:40.
S U N D A Y
WiLY WONKA & THE CHCOLATE
FACTORY (1971) Charlie Babbit's
dreams come true in this delicious
treat courtesy of Gene Wilder. Mich
Th 2 p.m.
FRIENDS AND ENEMIES (1992) See
Saturday. Mich Th 4:10.
INSIDE MONKEY ZETTERLAND (1992)
See Saturday. Mich Th 6:45.
EVERY MAN FoR HIMSELF (1980)
Goddard's cynical analysis of
modern relationships. Nat Sci 7:00.
Free.
STEPPING RAzoR RED X (1993) See
Thursday. Mich Th 8:45.
M O N D A Y
INsIDE MONKEY ZETTERLAND (1992)
See Saturday. Mich Th 7:30.
STEPPING RAzoR RED X (1993) See
Thursday. Mich Th 9:30.
TUE S D A Y
INSIDE MONKEY ZETERLAND (1992)
See Saturday. Mich Th 5:00.
LOUTA (1962) Kubrick's flawed
interpretation of Nabokov's
pedophilia leaves a sour taste. Still,
Shelley Winters is sublime. Mich Th
7:00.
STEPPNe RAZOR RED X (1993) See
Thursday. Mich Th 9:50.
IL
Meg Ryan in "Flesh and Bone." Look at the bags under her eyes!
I L M S H 0 L D I N G:
AeE 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 Ann
Arbor 1&2: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50.
THE BEVERLY HILLBIUJEs 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.
OooL RUNNINGS This documentary from NORML, about the 1988 Jamai-
can Bobsled team, is meant to show what a little imagination and determi-
ation, as well as a lot of ganja, can do. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:25, 4:40,
7:20, 9:30, 11:30.
6EMIIoumN MAN Earlier this year, there was "Cliffhanger." Now Stallone is
byeing cryogenically frozen. Soon, we'll probably be seeing Sly on "North-
ern Exposure," putting the moves on Shelly. At Showcase: 12:30, 3:00,
5:25, 7:50, 10:20, 12:40.
FATAL INSTincT Of course a lot of people want to rip off the success of Leslie
Nielson, but Armand Assante? The Mambo King ? At Showcase: 12:25,
2:45, 4:45, 7:45, 9:55, 12:00.
SBURe So what if it is four hours long - so is the Super Bowl 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.
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 Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:15,
4:15, 7:15, 10:05.
MAuCE With his "I AM God!" line, Alec Baldwin may have found the role
he was born for. If only he'd find a body wax. At Showcase: 12:00, 2:20,
4:45, 7:40, 10:00, 12:15.
Tm Bumo's THE Nw wumRE BEoE CHRISTMAS In the sequel to "A
4hristmas 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, 7:10, 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.
Sowrcuns 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.
SCOND RIN FILMS:
THE FIRM At Fox: 9:30.
THE FurnwE At State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:45.
IN THE LINE OF FmE At Fox: 1:00 (Saturday & Sunday), 4:30, 7:10, 9:45.
GREG APPLEGATE Singer/songwriter will shake his gritty mix of folk and blues
at Cava Java at 9:30 p.m..
BG CoUNTRY You may remember B.G.'s hit "In a Big Country" and if so, you
also might wish to catch this show at St. Andrews Hall. 700 Miles is along for
the ride, 8 p.m., $8.50 in advance, 18 and over only.
BLACK MAU Cutting-edge rock from the Motor City. With Jason McCauley
Berry at Cross Street.
AL & EMILY CAN1RELL An "all-acoustic country-western-jazz-swing sound." At
The Ark at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $9 for members, $10 all others.
DEAD MILKMEN Those witty authors of "Bitchin' Camaro" have a new album
out and a tour to boot. You can see them at the Majestic. Doors open at 8 p.m.
and advance tickets are a mere $7.50.
HECKLE & JIVE At Rick's.
JAa Comeos 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. Free.-
THE JES GRU It's that ever-popular alternative rock thang. At the Blind Pig.
YOUNG PERFORMERS SERIES U-M School of Music students present a classical
recital. 12:30 p.m., U-M Hospital Lobby, Floor 1, free.
F R I D A Y
Bic DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS At Cross Street.
CENTENNIAL CoNCERT The Museum of Art presents an evening of chamber music
by Dohnanyi, Chausson, and Dvorak in conjunction with their exhibition
marking the centenary of the World's Columbian Exposition, Museum of Art,
8 p.m., $15 ($7 students), 747-0521. A public tour will precede the event.
COUNTRY BoB AND THE BLooD FARMERS Farming for blood at the Heidelberg.
GRoOVE SPOON At Rick's.
RFD BOys See Ann Arbor's favorite bluegrass outfit at The Ark at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $7.75-$8.75.
THE VoLEBATs Rockabilly with flair, at Cava Java at 9:30 p.m.
WCBN BENEFIT BASH PJ's Used Records presents a benefit concert for 88.3 Fm
Radio Free Ann Arbor. Support commercial-free radio and hear The Restroom
Poets, India Green, The Deterrants and JMSA (featuring Slot member Jimmy
Mac). Doors open at 9 p.m. at the Blind Pig and tickets are a mere, mere $5.
KEIKO ABE Japanese virtuoso marimbist Keiko Abe has single-handedly made
the marimba an art form. Come see her perform three premieres, accompanied
by the Michigan Chamber Players, Michigan Theater, 8 p.m., $16, 668-8397.
BARBER OF SEVIU.E Rossini's famous comic 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.
S A T U R D A Y
GOD STREET WINE The doors of the Blind Pig will open at 9:30 p.m. for this show
and advance tickets are only $7.
HOLY Cows Garage rockers take a ride on the unplugged tide at Cava Java at
9:30 p.m.
MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL Ku. KULT On tour to support their latest offering "13
Above the Night," MLWTTKK is appearing at St. Andrews Hall along with
special guest Machines of Loving Grace. Doors open at 9 p.m. and advance
tickets are $12.50. 18 and over only.
JIM PoST Listen in wonder as this noted Midwest folkie delights with his
beautiful tenor voice and catches you off balance with his outrageous humor.
At The Ark. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10 for members and $9 for
others.
SoME PEOPLES CHILDREN At Cross Street.
SUN MESSENGERs A 10-piece jazz dance machine from Detroit. At Rick's.
WOMEN'S GLEE CluB FALL CONCERT Jonathan Hirsch and Professor Theodore
Morrison conduct the 80-member choir in the music of Mendelssohn, Schumann,
Schubert and Cole Porter. Also featuring selections from the Harmonettes.
Rackham Auditorium, 8 p.m., $7 ($4 for students), 763-4726.
BARBER OF SEVILLE See Friday, 8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
ROBBEN FORD It's a blues guitar party as special guests Roy Rogers and the Delta
Rhythm Kings open. Doors open at 7 p.m. and advance tickets are $10.
MusTARDs RETREAT KIDS Show Show at 1 p.m. at The Ark and tickets are $5.
ToPP TwINs The two of them come-a from the land Down Under, namely New
Zealand, and they blend country, folk, blues, love and politics into an engaging
mix, topped off by some of the finest yodeling you'll ever hear. 8 p.m. at The
Ark. Tickets are $9 for members and $10 for others.
TNoMAS HAMPSON, BARITONE BAD-ASS This fabulous American baritone per-
forms some fabulous pieces by some fabulous famous dead guys in what is sure
to be a fantabulous performance, Hill, 4:00 p.m., $10-35, 764-2538. A free
Philips@ Educational Presentation TM will precede the event, with Hampson
speaking on various aspects of being a Baritone. See story, page 1.
M 0 N D A Y
MARY BLACK Fabulously popular Irish singer graces Ann Arbor with her
majestic vocal presence, Rackham, 8:00 p.m., $17.50, 763-TKTS.
T U E S D A Y
BREECH At the Blind Pig.
DAviD BRozA He calls New Jersey home, but Broza has lived in Israel and
Madrid, where he picked up a love for Spanish guitar, and his music reflects his
experience as he turns varied sounds into a style all his own. At The Ark.
Tickets are $11 and the show starts at 8 p.m.
FLOUNDER MARKET All ages show at the Heidelberg.
ARTS CHORALE Jonathan Hirsch leads the choir in a magnificent variety of music,
including popular spirituals and a tribute to Duke Ellington, Hill, 8 p.m,, free.
W E D N E S D A Y
BLUE SUN String quartet that plays everything from classical to jazz. 8 p.m.
CAT ON A HOT TIN RooF The Ann
Arbors Civic Theater's performance
of Tennessee Williams's classic tale
of family strife. You just have to
love the fact that there is a character
named "Big Daddy." AACT's
Theatre Arts Complex, 8 p.m., $8,
Thursday is two-for-one night, 971-
AACT.
42ND STREET The student organiza-
tion MUSKET presents this
Cinderella tale of life in the theater.
Mendelssohn Theater, 8 p.m., $8
general admission ($7 students),
764-0450; See article, page 3.
SCENES FROM A WOMAN'S BODY
Jesse Richards and her new dance
troupe Sister Earth illuminate the
relationship that women have with
their bodies from different, interest-
ing perspectives. Performance
Network, 8 p.m., $10 general
admission, ($7 students/seniors),
663-0681.
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
Rose Theatre of Chelsea, 8 p.m.,
$10-$25, 475-7902.
F R I D A Y
WAITING FOR GODOT R.C. Players
stirs up a little chaos with their
performance of Samuel Beckett's
comedy. Directed by Peter
Campbell. Residential College
Auditorium, East Quad, 8 p.m., $5
real people ($3 students), 665-6827.
GARRIsON KEILLOR'S "GUY'S SHOW"
"It's time for women to take over
the world so that guys can pursue
their destiny as adventurers, lovers,
humorists and backup singers," says
Garrison Keillor. Go see him live,
I'm sure he has a lot more to say,
too. Hill Auditorium, 8 p.m.,
$28.50, $24.50 and $18.50, 763-
TKTS.
CAT ON A HOT TIN RooF See Thurs-
day, 8 p.m.
42ND STREET See Thursday, 8 p.m.,
SOLD OUT.
SCENEs FROM A WOMAN'S BODY See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday,
8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
WAITING FOR GODOT See Friday, 8
p.m.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF See Thurs-
day, 8 p.m.
42ND STREET See Thursday, 8 p.m.,
SOLD OUT.
SCENES FROM A WOMAN'S BODY See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday,
8 p.m.
S UN D A
Y
ANN ARBOR PLAYWRIGHTS Discussion
on sketch writing from local
playwright Teddy Ostrow. 320 S.
Main, 7 p.m., free, 663-7065.
WAING FOR GODOT See Friday, 2
p.m.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF See Thurs-
day, 2 p.m.
42ND STREET See Thursday, 2 p.m.
THE VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday,
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y
CHAIM POTOK Playwright, rabbi,
philosopher and author of "The
Chosen" speaks. Green Auditorium,
Hillel, 7:30 p.m., $10 general
admission ($5 students), 769-0500.
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