The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Thursday, November 18, 1993 - 9 FILM S 0 P E NIN G: ADmAms FAMILY VAUEs Michael Jackson was going to do the title song for this second film from everyone's favorite ooky, cooky family. Good thing he dropped out. He would have upstaged them big time. At Showcase: 12:20, 1:00, 2:35, 3:15, 5:00, 5:30, 7:10, 7:50, 9:30, 10:05, 11:45, 12:15; at State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30, 11:30. JOSH AND S.A.M. "OK,~I got this idea. It's 'Thelma & Louise,' only we got 'two kids starring. And since Perot's making Mexico look bad, we'll drive 'em from Texas to Canada." Sounds good to us. Scheduled for November 24. MAN'S BEsr FRIEND There are sure to be no women in this film - they only put up with us for their own amusement, not out of friendship. At Show- case: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50, 12:15. Ms. DouswRE Dressing as a woman didn't hurt Dustin's career. And with last year's "Toys," Robin Williams already has his "Billy Bathgate" behind him. Scheduled for November 24. NUtCRACKER We see all those ballerinas who've practiced everyday for years just lining up to see a kid with a million dollar contract do the most famous of ballets. Scheduled for November 24. A PEumCT Woma Finally, a movie about a place where Coke machines dispense beer for 45 cents and we all have time for significant others. At State beginning November 24: 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45, 11:45. WE'RE BACK: A DINoSAUR's SToRY First he directed "Jurassic Park," now Spielberg's producing this. Any guess what he's going to ask Santa for? Scheduled for November 24. T H U R S D A Y DEUTSCHLAND, BLEICHE MUTTER (1979) Woman cares for her daughter while her husband fights in World War II. German with English subtitles. Nat Sci 7:00. Free. F R I D A Y THE PIANo (1993) Holly Hunter plays a mute Scotswoman who travels to New Zealand for an arranged marriage. When she falls in love with her intended's neigh- bor, Harvey Keitel, passion ensues. Winner of Best Picture at Cannes and touted as one of the year's greatest. Mich Th 5:00, 7:30 & 10:00. BURRouwis (1984) Documentary about the son of Satan and granddaddy of punk, William S. Burroughs. Revealing interviews with the likes of Patti Smith and Allen Ginsberg. MLB 3 7:00 & 9:00. DRUGSToRE CowsoY (1989) Matt Dillon and his band of aimless junkies rob drugstores to support their filthy habits. Nat Sci 7:00 & 9:00. TioNE o BtooD (1957) Black and white adaptation of "Macbeth" set during the 16th century civil war in Japan. Japanese with English subtitles. Lorch 7:00. Free. S A T U R D A Y DRUGsORE CowBOY (1989) See Friday. Nat Sci 7:00 & 9:00. DRAGON INN (1992) Love triangle between the proprietor of a brothel, a handsome traveler and his disguised companion. Set during the Ming Dynasty; Cantonese with English subtitles. Lorch 8:00. Free. S U N D A Y 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) Kubrick flick about a space journey, a yellow planet and a computer named HAL. Mich Th 2:00. THE PANo (1993) See Friday. Mich Th 4:45, 7:15 & 9:45. INsIDE DAISY CWOVER (1965) Natalie Wood and Robert Redford star in this musical about a teenage star in the 1930s. Nat Sci 7:00. Free. M O N D A Y THE PIANO (1993) See Friday. Mich Th 7:00. 2001: A SPACE ODYssEY(1968) See Sunday. Mich Th 9:30. T U E S D A Y 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) See Sunday. Mich Th 7:00. THE PuaNo (1993) See Friday. Mich Th 9:45. WEDNESDAY THE PIANo (1993) See Friday. Mich Th 7:00 & 9:30. T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y Why pay $60 at the ballet when you can see Macauley dance for $7? F I L M S H O L D I N 0: TuE BEVELY HiuswwEs Jim Varney Fan Club Alert! Watch this back to -back with "Earnest Rides Again" to get your full dose of the "Hey, Vern!" guy. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:15,5:20,7:40 (not on Saturday), 10:00, 12:10. CAmuro's WAY It's Al. What can we say? It's Al! And he looks good here. You'd be a fool to miss it! At Showcase: 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 8:00, 10:05, 10:45 (Friday & Saturday only), 12:40. CooL RUNNINGs Documentary on public image in politics as Fonzie, the coolest cat alive, tries to get elected to Gopher's seat. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:20, 11:30. Diuowmon MAN Sly Stallone plays the title character in this moving film about the trials and tribulations of professional wrestling. Featuring Wesley "Willy Mays Hayes" Snipes. At Showcase: 1:20, 7:15. ERNEsT RIDES AeAIN Ernest is proving to be the greatest movie series hero since Bond, James Bond. Only problem is that when Goldfinger says "No, Mr. Ernest, I want you to die," we're rooting for Goldfinger. At Showcase: 12:10,2:20,4:40. Fuzrn. AND BONE Meg Ryan and the ruggedly handsome 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, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15, ""12:40. GETTrssuRe So what if it is four hours long - so is the Rose Bowl. And this one's got blood, guts, explosions and local hero Jeff Daniels in a really funky mustache. At Showcase: 2:20, 8:00. LooK Wuo's TALKING 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: 11:50. MAULCE With his "I AM God!" line, Alec Baldwin may have found the role he was born for. If only he'd pluck his damn back. At Showcase: 4:10, 9:40, 12:00. MY Liu Film version of the famous theme song from "Bosom Buddies," with Michael Keaton as Billy Joel and Nicole Kidman as Christie. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35; at Showcase: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, :10:00, 12:20. Tim BURmoN's TuE N Arm BENoRE CNRisTMAS In the sequel to "A Christmas Story," Ralphie finally manages to shoot his eye out during an 0-attack by the Bumpass' dogs. At Showcase: 11:50, 1:40, 3:30, 5:10, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00. REAIS oF Tno DAY In the near future, Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins and Merchant-Ivory will be worshipped as gods, though we wonder what communion will be. Fava beans and a nice Chianti? At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; at Showcase: 12:40, 3:40, 7:00, 9:55, 12:30. TuN TREE MusKEwws Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland and Chris -O'Donnell star in this dramatic adaptation of the lives of Annette, Tubby and Mulva. At Showcase: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50, 12:15. SEcOND RUN Fiums: CoNEmnADs At Fox: 12:30, 2:45 (Saturday & Sunday only), 5:00, 7:00. DAED AND CoNUmE At Fox: 7:10, 9:30. FuE WILLY At Fox: 12:10, 2:20 (Saturday & Sunday only), 4:30. Tiuan mw At Ctate. 2.00 4-3 '70-. .00910 11 -A5 (thrngh Tnerav) MEAT LoAF The one and only. At 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. $22.50, or sit in style for $35. TAD With Therapy? and Barkmarket at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's. A bargain at $8.50. CHARLEs ENRINEER Pianist at Main Street Espresso Royale. 8 p.m. FERRoN Two shows by the folk singer at the Ark, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Susi WooD Folk, blues and country from the former Kentucky-an at Cava Java, 9:30 p.m. Cover $3.00. KIRn MACCoL At the Blind Pig, 10 p.m., with David Gray. Tickets only $7.50. Kin TE KANAWA & THE DETROwT SYMPHoNY ORCHESTRA Dreary Kiri, the most boring of superstar singers, will assault well-known opera arias, accompanied by the DSO and conductor Stephen Barlow, Orchestra Hall (Detroit), 8 p.m., $20-$100, 833-3700. F R I D A Y BRUCE HORNssY According to his press release, "always a favorite!" Hear this Grammy-winning piano player for $19.50 at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre. That is, if the stage is still standing after Meat Loaf! MATTHEW SwEET Inspirational pop singer, with Atlanta rock band Hollyfaith at St. Andrew's. Tickets are $14.50; 9 p.m. THE IMPATIENTs Acoustic set with Ann Arbor's own powerpop band at PJ's Used Records, 7-8 p.m. Free! GERA.D Ross Jazz guitarist at Main Street Espresso Royale, 9 p.m. THE DEADBEAT Sociry Bluegrass and more from a band with a cool name. 9:30 p.m. at Cava Java, $3. THE INDIANS They're cool. Catch them at Rick's. THE RFD BoYs Midwest bluegrass band at the Ark. $8.75 DEmor SYMPONY ORCHESTRA A pops concert with the Kingston Trio, con- ducted by Erich Kunzel, Orchestra Hall (Detroit), 8:30 p.m., $15-$50, 833- 3700. WIND ENsEMBLE H. Robert Reynolds, Gary Lewis & Dennis Glocke conduct, 8 p.m., free, 763-4726. RoBINsON CRUSOE Offenbach's opera will be presented by the Comic Opera, Guild, Tappan Auditorium, 7:30 p.m., $4-$9, 973-3264. MARIN MARAIS CONCERT Viola da gamba music by the composer whose life was depicted in the recent French film hit, "Tous les Matins du Monde." Enid Sutherland and Bradley Lehman perform at the Kerrytown Concert House, 8 p.m., $10-$15, 769-2999. S A T U R D A Y .EMoNHEADs Quirky alternative band with Redd Kross and Magna Pop, 6 p.m. at the State Theatre. Get your tickets now for only $10.50. INXS With new alternative band Catherine Wheel, 8p.m. at the Palace. Tickets $22.50. THE DEADBEAT SoCIETy See Friday. STEvE RUsH Jazz pianist at Main Street Espresso Royale, 9 p.m. MARK HYNEs Sax player at Cava Java, 9:30 p.m. Cover is $3. JOEL MAsUs Dance music self-described as "folk-a-billy." Now how could you miss that? At the Ark, $9. BIG HEAD Too AND THE MONSTERS With SUN 60 at the Michigan Theater, 8p.m. They're the greatest! And if you miss this concert you need to just re-evaluate you life. Tickets only $15.50. INNER CIRCLE With Rise Robots Rise at the Majestic, 8p.m. Tickets are $14.50. DEmo SYMPHoNY ORCHESTRA See Thursday, 8:30 p.m. MEN'S GLEE CLus One of Ann Arbor's most popular choral groups is joined by OSU's Men's Glee Club and the Novelaires. 220 men all dressed up and singing. What more do you need? And the Friars will be there too. Hill Auditorium, 8 p.m., $3-$10, 764-1448. FLUTE CONCERT Nina Perlove, a U student, will be joined by pianist Dan Latterne, guitarist Michael Bryce and soprano Christina Clark, Kerrytown Concert House, 8 p.m., $5-$10, 769-2999. RoBINSON CRUsoE See Friday. S U N D A Y SoNG SISTERS CHILDREN'S SHow At the Ark, 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are only $5 and it beats doing homework. VENus ENsEMBLE Classical violin duo at Main Street Espresso Royale, 12 p.m. Tom RUSH Crooner of love songs, fresh from semi-retirement. At the Ark, $16.75. PERCUSSioN ENsEMBLE Directed by Michael Udow, McIntosh Theatre, School of Music, 4 p.m., free, 763-4726. DETRO SYMPHoNY ORCHEsTRA See Thursday, 3:30 p.m. RoBINSON CRusoE See Friday, 2 p.m. T U E S D A Y GEoRGE THOROGOOD With Larry McCray at the State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Call TicketMaster. PAw With Flop at St. Andrew's at 8 p.m. Tickets only $5. CAMPUS SYMPHONY & PHUARMONIA ORCHESTRAS Gustav Meier and graduate student conductors lead an all-Rachmaninov program, Hill Auditorium, 8p.m., free, 763-4726.. OPERA WoRKsHoP Joshua Major directs scenes from Mozart, Debussy, Puccini & Strauss, McIntosh Theatre, School of Music, 12:30 p.m., free, 763-4726. DETRT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA An educational concert with a truly incompre- hensible program and title. "Human Courage: The Story in Music and Art" includes Dvorak, Rossini, and excerpts from Star Wars. Go figure this mish- mash, with no musical or stylistic unity, Orchestra Hall (Detroit), 10:45 & 11:30' a.m., free student admission, 833-3700. THE BALTIMORE WALTz Performance Network presents this absurd play in which a woman and her brother set off on a flight across the Atlantic Ocean to search for the cure to a fatal disease that she may have caught from a toilet seat. Perfor- mance Network, 8 p.m., $7-$10, 663-0681. CAT ON A HOT TINROOP The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's performance of Tennessee Williams' classic tale of family strife. You just havelo love the fact that there is a character named "Big Daddy." AACT's Theatre Arts Complex, 8 p.m., $8, Two-for-one Thursday, 971-AACT. THE LION AND THE JEWEL New ideas: clash with old traditions in this scheming comedy, featuring African dance, mime and music. The University Department of Theatre and Drama present this play written by Nobel prize-winning playwright Wole Soyinka. Mendelssohn Theatre, 8 p.m., $14, $10 ($6 - students), 764-0450. 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. Does this mean he actually stops and asks for directions? Purple Rose Theatre of Chelsea, 8 p.m., $10-$25, 475-7902. F R I D A Y A MIDSUMMER Nw's DREAM Under the auspices of the University Musical Society, this Shakespeare classic is the second show from Stratford to hit Ann Arbor this month. While the King and Queen of fairies are at war and the human world is running amuck, a quartet of lovers wander through the forest in confusion. Power Center, 8 p.m., $34-$42, 764-2538. (12 p.m. youti performance; $10 for students.) BALTIMORE WALTZ See Thursday, 8 p.m. CAT ON A HoT TIN Roor See Thurs- day, 8 p.m. THE LIoN AND THE JEWEL See Thurs- day, 8 p.m. THE VAST DImRENCE See Thursday, 8 p.m. S A T U R D A Y BEYOND WooDs Michael Lee and Rebecca Surmont expand the imagination through the use of mime and movement. Performance Network, 2 p.m., $4-$6, 663-0681. THE BALTIMORE WALTZ See Thursday, 8 p.m. CAT ON A HOT TIN RooF See Thurs- day, 8 p.m. THE LION AND THE JawL See Thurs- day, 8 p.m. A MIDsumMER NNm's DREM See Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. THE VAsT DIFFERENCE See Thursday, 8 p.m. S U N D A Y THE DYBBUK's REVENGE A Musical comedy about a demon spirit who attempts to foil the wedding of hism estranged love. Rodgers and Hammerstein sure missed out on this one! AACT's Theatre Arts Complex, 8 p.m., $8-$12, 769-0500. THE BALTIMoRE WALTZ See Thursday, 6:30 p.m. THE LION AND THE Jum.. See Thurs- day, 2 p.m. Tir VAST DIFFERENCE See Thursday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. M O N DAY THE DYBUK's R vEnof See Sunday 8 p.m. ommeno