The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Thursday, Febuary 10, 1994-9

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T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y

BLANK CHECK Just when you thought "Iron Will" was too much, this turkey
is thrown in your face. Only two questions: where's Mac and what the hell
is Miguel Ferrur doing here? At Briarwood: 1:50, 4:00, 7:10, 9:10; at
Showcase: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:05, 9:15, 11:20.
THE GETAwAY Kim Basinger and husband Alec Baldwin attempt to steal
money and (huh, huh) get away with it. The original was bad with m
Peckinpah behind the wheel so how can this possibly be good? At
Briarwood: 1:10, 4:20,7:20, 10:00; at Showcase:12:40, 3:05,5:30,8:00,
@10:20,12:35.
MY GIRL 2 Even though Mac's character was killed by a bee, none of the
executives were susceptible to stings or common sense so they green lighted
the dumbest idea for a sequel since "Texasville." Dan, we hardly knew you.
At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:45, 7:30, 9:40; at Showcase: 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:25,
9:45, 12:00

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F I L M S H O L D I N G:
AcE VENTURA : PET DETECivE Unfortunately the lame turnout at the sneak
preview didn't stop the wide release for this turkey. At Showcase: 1:30,
3:30, 5:30, 7:40, 9:40,11:40; at State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30.
BUNK Actress extraordinare Madeleine Stowe lights up the screen with the
same brilliant intensity she demonstrated in "The Two Jakes." With Aidan
Quinn. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:30, 9:55, 12:10.
BEETHOVEN'S 2ND While we personally prefer Beethoven's 9th, lord help us
Of this dog of a series makes it that far. At Showcase: 12:40.
FARwEU. MY CONCUBINE Back by popular demand, this butt burner must be
pretty good. At State: 2:00, 5:00, 8:00.
THE FuamvE So cool that they just had to bring it back. Okay, okay, maybe
it does have a little something to do with the Oscars, but who cares? At
Briarwood: 4:05 (Sunday only), 9:20.
GRUMPY OLD MEN Great! Two hours of Nixon and Goldwater sitting
around, bitching about what they did wrong. At Briarwood: 1:45, 4:10,
7:05, 9:20; at Showcase: 12:50, 5:10, 7:30.
*GUNMEN Super actors Denis Leary and Mario Van Peebles are determined to
show you that "Posse" and "Judgment Night" were hardly flukes - these
guys really are that untalented. At Showcase: 3:10, 9:50, 11:45.
I'LL Do ANYTHING Somehow, some way, this ex-musical survived after the
first week. Nick Nolte hasn't been the sexiest man alive for a couple of
years now so what could possibly be happening. It can't possibly be good,,
can it? At Showcase: 1:20,4:10, 7:05.
INTERSECTION Sharon Stone, Richard Gere and Lolita Davidovitch star in a
film confronting the difficulties of extramarital affairs. Who cares? Is there
an ice pick in it or what? At Showcase: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:40, 9:45.
SN THE NAME OF THE FATHER The Son and Holy Ghost couldn't make it, so
they got Emma Thompson and Daniel Day-Lewis instead. Amen. At
Showcase: 2:15, 4:50, 7:35, 10:15, 12:35.
MRs. DouBsmu Yet another cross-dressing movie to make over $100
million. Is America's subconscious finally coming out of the closet? At
Briarwood: 12:45, 3:30, 7:15, 9:45; at Showcase: 1:00, 3:50, 7:45, 10:20,
12:35.
MY FATHER THE HERO Gerard Depardieu stars as a father who must deal with
his daughter's wacky antics. Yet another piece of proof that Gerard is being
wasted in American films. At Showcase: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:25, 9:30, 11:35.
HILADELPHIA No, no, no. Not Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia, P.C. At
Briarwood: 1:05, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15; at Showcase: 1:10, 4:00, 7:20, 10:05,
12:30.
THE PIANO Yeah, yeah, the film's a masterpiece, but what's up with Anna
Paquin (the 10-year old daughter) doing MCI commercials? At Ann Arbor
1&2: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:25, 9:45.
ROMEO IS BLEEDING Gary Oldman stars as a cop who gets thrown around by
a wild hitwoman. Cool, Dracula gets a taste of his own medicine. At
Showcase: 1:00, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:15, 12:30.
SCINDLER's LisT It's awesome. Accept it. See it. At Showcase: (Friday and
_OSaturday)12:15, 3:40, 7:10, 10:50; (Sunday through Thursday): 1:00, 4:45,
8:30.
SADOwLANDs Huh, huh, huh, C. S. Lewis is still pretty cool. Fire, fire, fire!
At Briarwood: 1:15, 4:05 (except Sunday), 7:00, 9:50.
Six DEGREEs OF SEPARATION John Guare's fascinating play about deception
and a bankrupt culture will probably be destroyed in the hands of autuer
supreme Fred Schepisi. Remember Mr. Baseball? At Ann Arbor 1& 2:
12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35.
SECOND RUN FiLms:
ADDAMs FAMILY VALUES At Fox: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40.
CABIN BOY At Fox: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50.
GETTYsBURG At Fox: 7:00 (9:00 intermission).
SECRET GARDEN At Fox: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 (Saturday & Sunday only; kids 14
& under are free).

TO WAUL oN FRE (1991) The
Turkish film festival continues with
this film about a dance troupe
rehearsing a show about Turkish
history. Mich Th 7:00.
BATMAN: MASK OF THE PAWnASM
(1993) It would seem that Michael
Keaton wanted just too much money
for this film so they decided to draw
him instead. The acting is equal or
better. Mich Th 9:10.
F R I D A Y
TamIMA AND LouiE (1991) A fun
little movie about two women who
pretend that they are Butch Cassidy
and the Sundance kid. It may have
been revolutionary, but it was hardly
original. Chrysler 5:00.
FROM TSAR TO LENIN (1937) Get up
close and personal with the Russian
Revolution. More fun than you can
shake a stick at. Mich Union
Anderson Room 6:30.
TRUE ROMANCE (1993) As if Ann
Arbor hadn't had enough of that
wacky Quentin Tarantino. Really,
folks, it's awesome. Nat Sci 7:00 &
9:00.
DARK HABITs (1984) A bizarre twist
on the "Sister Act" idea. This time
the nuns are drug dealers and insane.
No, we're not kidding. MLB 3 7:30
& 9:30.
RocaY HoRRoR PICTURE SHOw In this
real musical, you can swing with
that sweet transvestite from Trans-
sexual. At State 11:30.
OUTRAGEOUs ANIMATION FEsTIvAL If
Bugs Bunny isn't enough for you
then check out these alternative
wild, witty and wacky cartoons. At
State 11:30.
S A T U R D A Y
BREATHLESS (1959) This is the
definitive Godard film. Jump cut
city. Aud A 7:00 & 10:20.
TRUE ROMANCE (1993) See Friday.
Nat Sci 7:00 & 9:00.
DARK HABITS (1984) See Friday.
MLB 7:30 & 9:30.
AIPHAVILE (1965) Half of Godard
is god, but it's the ard half that
counts. Aud A 8:40.
RocKy HORROR PICTURE SHOw See
Friday. At State 11:30.
OUTRAGEOUs ANMATION FESTIVAL See
Friday. At State 11:30.
S U N D A Y
I LOVE YOU ROSA (1991) The
Turkish film festival isn't human, it
can't be stopped. The final film
features a woman trying to come to
grips with her life and experiences.
Mich Th 7:00.
THE MIRROR (1976) Director
Andrei Tarkovsky's autobiographi-
cal film about growing up in Russia
during World War II. Nat Sci 7:00.
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE (1992)
Some of us thought it was brilliant
while some of us forgot to see it.
Mich Th 9:05.

M O N D A Y
THE BAD-SEED (1956) Before there
was "The Good Son" or even Mac,
there was this little gem of evil.
Mich Th. 4:10.
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE (1992)
See Sunday. Mich Th 6:30 & 8:30.
T U E S D A Y
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE (1992)
See Sunday. Mich Th 7:00.
THE BAD SEED (1956) See Mon-
day. Mich Th 9:20.
W E D N E S D A Y

PAw wmm THE DouemBoYs & STABBING WEsTwARD Alternative grunge and
Melodic metal have been used to describe Paw. Check 'em out and draw your
own conclusions. At the Blind Pig, 9:30 p.m., $5 adv.
"ON A WINTER'S NIGHT" wrm JOHN GORKA, PATTY LARKIN, CHERYL WHEELER &
CuFF EBERHARDT Patty Lakin's guitar work will be creatively embellished upon
by this eclectic group of talented vocalists. Tix are $15. There'll be two shows
at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the Ark. See article, page 5.
JOHN ZmD Go kick back a few double espresso and stare bleary eyed at John's
acoustic guitar stylings at Espresso Royale (on State).
MIGHTY MIGHTY BOssTONEs Skank to the beat with one the best live bands you'll
ever see! A guaranteed good time will be had by all at St. Andrews.
SAMARITANS They rock so hard that you may have to hold your pants to keep
them on. At Cross Street. Call for info.
KEN CORMIER He's a poet, he's a writer, he's a musician! Can he fly like
Superman? At Cava Java.
F RI D A Y
FIRST LIGHT They have a pretty cool name. Go and tell me if they have any
substance. At Rick's.
DEADBEAT SOCIETY They razzle, they dazzle, they play bluegrass. Seriously, this
is really worth checking out from a purely musical standpoint. Excellent
musicianship and songwriting. At the Ark. Tix are $7.75 members, students,
seniors; $8.75 others.
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR Tos You know who these guys are. Now that
you're in college, you can appreciate your parents' music and brag when you
go home. Fox Theater at 8 p.m. Tix are $32.50 / $27.50.
RAGING SLAB AND STICK Gary Coleman's association with Raging Slab is a real
blemish on their reputation. They're a really fun live band and Stick is a rising
star on the scene. Check it out y'all. Only $5.00! doors open at 9 p.m. at St.
Andrew's Hall.
HUNGARIAN STATE FouL ENSEMBLE If you missed the Ann Arbor folk festival, then
you may want to make up for it by checking this out. 8p.m. at the Power Center.
Tix are $26, $24, $20 and $18.
VERVE PIPE They've played here many times before, but this time it'll be
different. At the Blind Pig.
MICK VRANICH AND WORDBAN'D A poet/guitarist, a bassist and a percussionist
make for an interesting combination. At Cava Java.
BICHINIs Bi CONGO It's South African dance. Lots of drums. At the Ark, 8p.m.,
$7.75, 761-1451.
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY BAND & CONCERT BAND Sure to be a good show. Hill
Auditorium 8 p.m., free, 763-4726.
MUSEUM CHAMBER STRINGs Among other selections, you'll be able to hear
"Spring," from Vivaldi's "Four Seasons." Is that just to tease us? U Museum
of Art, 8 p.m., $15 ($7 students), 747-0521.
S A T U R D A Y
BIG DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS You can't go wrong with these guys. It's always
a fun night of blues. At Rick's.
TERRANCE SIMIEN AND THE MALLET PLAYBOYS Rhythm & Blues, Zydeco, Cajun
music. It's all that and then some. At the Blind Pig. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Tix are
$7.50 in advance.
TEENAGE FANCLUB & Yo LA TENGO There definitely are a lot of people waiting
for this one. Sure to be a fine night of music. If you don't know who these bands
are, take alternative 101 next term. At St. Andrews. Call (313)961-MELT for
more info.
THE MAYTRICKs They rule in a psychedelic, acoustic sort of way. Cava Java.
REGINA BEuLE/KEITH WASHINGTON/PHYus HYMAN If you like this sort of thing,
this is quite a collection of superstars. Fox Theater at 8 p.m. $50, $27.50.
LUNAR OCTET It's part of the Java and Jazz series. You know the U wouldn't hire
a bad jazz ensemble. It's free at the Michigan Union Tap Room.
PILAR RIOJA AND COMPANY Ole! This fabulous flamenco dancer will entrance
you with her colorful costumes and her clattering castanets. How often do you
get to see traditional flamenco? Power Center, 8 p.m., $20-$29, 764-2538.
S U N D A Y
VIKKI APPiLTON This folk singer will perform ballads, sing-a-longs, rounds and
humor songs. It should be heartfelt and you'll probably leave feeling pretty
good about yourself. At the barn at Gretchen's house. 2625 Traver. Tix are $6.
Call 769-1052.
ANN ARBOR BLUESTAGE If you like blues, it's a cheap way to fill that urge. Only
$2 at the Blind Pig.
BENEm FOR ENACT-UM Furious George and Clockwhys are gonna play the
Blind Pig to help yet another local bleeding heart group. Stop the madness. $4
at 9 p.m. Or go burn the rain forests.
JOHNNY SACKO At Rick's. When did they start having bands play?
IsHANGi FAMILY DANCERS Part of the Michigan Theater's "Not Just for Kids"
series, ancient dances and legends come together to play out inspiring lessons
that will delight your toddler or your Baba. Michigan Theater, 1:30 p.m., $8.50
and $6, 668-8397.
JAMES GALwAY Thanks to University Musical Society, the world-renowned

flutist will delight you with his charisma and showmanship. Honestly, you've
never heard a solo flute sound this good. Hill Auditorium, 4p.m., $20-$29,764-
2538.
Los ANGELES PIANO QUARTET Music of Dvorak, Schumann and Brahms.
Kerrytown Concert House (415 North 4th), 4 p.m., $15-$10 ($5 students), 769-
2999.
MICHIGAN CHAMBER PLAYERS Featuring Ellwood Derr's song cycle "I Never Saw
Another Butterfly," based on children's poetry. School of Music Recital Hall,
8 p.m., free, 763-4726.
T U E S D A Y
LoLUPOP GUQITwmm VoiuY WINE For those of you who are whining that there
is never anything to do on a Tuesday night, here it is. Support your local bands.
At the Blind Pig.
JAKE REICHBART TRwo Well, admittedly they're playing a coffee shop, but-
everybody has to start somewhere. At Espresso Royale (State).
LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHEsTRA UMS has brought these folks in straight from
New York, so be prepared for an awesome evening of jazz. Hill Auditorium, 8
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MAOR BARBARA The University
Department of Theatre and Drama
presents George Bernard Shaw's
Victorian comedy about Barbara,
whose only goal is to help the poor.
Unfortunately, her family's morals
are a little short of her cause.
Mendelssohn Theatre, 8 p.m., $14,
$10 ($6 students), 764-0450.
THE COLORED MUsEUM This produc-
tion of George C. Wolfe's Award-
winning play is surrounded by a
weekend of events sponsored by
The Colored Museum Project. The
production is comprised of a series
of vignettes that explore the history
of African Americans. Trueblood
Theatre, 8 p.m., $6-$12 (Benefit
$25), 763-9713. See article, page 1.
PRELUDE TO A Kiss Ann Arbor Civic
Theatre presents this misdirected,
romantic fantasy about a young
couple. AACT,8 p.m., $8 (2-for-1
Thursdays), 971-AACT.
Two SisTERs A village land baron
fixes a card game so he can win
Katya and Sasha's farm, but they
gain the upper hand in a rematch.
Purple Rose Theatre'(Chelsea), 8
p.m., $10-$25, 475-7902.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Shakespeare's classic comedy
concerns a broken bond between a
merchant and a Jewish money
lender. Strand Theatre (Pontiac), 8
p.m., $14-$24, 335-8100.
ANIMAL FARw The Ann Arbor Young
Actors Guild presents an adaptation
of George Orwell's classic novel
combining farm life with politics.
Performance Network, 8 p.m., $4-
$6, 663-0681.
FRIDAY
Smum VALENINE Loretta Swit stars
as a housewife whose outlook on life
changes when she wins a free trip to
Greece. Michigan Theatre, 8 p.m.,
$23.50-$29.50, 668-8397.
MAJoR BARBARA See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE COwoRD MusEw See Thursday,
7 p.m. (Benefit) & 10:30 p.m.
PRELUDE TO A Kiss See Thursday, 8
p.m.
Two SisTERs See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE MERCHANw OF VENICE See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
ANiMAL FARM See Thursday, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
MAmOR BARBARA See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE CoLowRED MUsEUM See Thursday,
8 p.m.
PREWDE-TO A Kiss See Thursday, 8
p.m.
Two Sismiw See Thursday, 2 p.m. &
7 p.m.
ROMANC COMEDY See Thursday, 2
p.m.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE See
Thursday, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
AwnwA FARM See Friday, 3 p.m. & 8
p.m.
S U N D A Y
MAoR BARBARA See Thursday, 2
p.m.
THE CLoRED M usEUm See Thursday,
4 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Two SISTERS See Thursday, 2 p.m. &

7 p.m.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE See
Thursday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
ANIMAL FARM See Friday, 3 p.m.
M O N D A Y
THE COLORED MUsEUM See Thursday,
8 p.m.
TUESDAY
THE COLORED MUsEUM See Thursday,
8 p.m.
W ED N ES D A Y
THE REAL LIVE BRADY BUNCH Run to
the Michigan to see recreations of