The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Thursday, March 17, 1994 -- 7
FIL MS OP E NING
MoNKEY TmoustE No one would care about this loser if Harvey Keitel
wasn't in it. Wait, Harvey Keitel? Yeah. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:20, 7:05,
9:15; at Showcase: 12:40, 2:50, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20, 11:30.
NAKED GUN 33 1/3: THE FINAL INSULT Just what will Leslie Nielson do
without this part? Probably start acting again. At Briarwood: 1:20, 4:40,
*7:40, 10:00; at Showcase: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:20, 9:30, 11:40.
THE PAPER A wonderful sneak preview of "Backdraft 2." We hope Michael
Keaton burns up before he can star in the next Batman turkey. At
Showcase: 8:00 on Saturday only.
Harvey Keitel looks as confused as we are. Why is he in "Monkey Trouble"?
F I L M S H O L D I NG
AcE VENTURA: PET DEemcw It's going to take a long time for people to
recover from this one. Remember, there were six Police Academy movies
and two Home Alones. So far. At Showcase: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:35,
11:40.
*ANwE Thelma makes a comeback in a role that originally starred Madonna.
Is Geena Davis taking herself too seriously or are we just tired of her? At
Showcase: 12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10, 12:30.
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 Ferrer doing here? At Showcase: 12:45, 2:40.
BLUE Finally the Ann Arbor 1 & 2 is getting some good stuff. With
damaged Juliette Binoche. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 5:00, 9:45 (Friday), 12:15,
5:00, 9:45 (Saturday & Sunday).
BLUE Cmps The good news is that director William Friedkin actually got
'another job. The bad news is that no one remembers "The French
Connection." At Showcase: 12:50, 3:00.
THE CHAsE Charlie Sheen and Kristy Swanson strive to cancel out any acting
talent Henry Rollins might have At Briarwood: 9:45.
GRvEEn Michael J. Fox just seems to have his sights set on losers lately.
This stars all those rejected from "Once Upon a Crime." At Briarwood:
1:00, 3:45, 7:00, 9:20; at Showcase: 5:15, 7:35, 10:00, 12:20.
GUARMMN TESS "In the Line of Fire," the comedy. Why isn't Nicholas Cage
working with the Coen Brothers anymore? At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:00, 7:20,
49:40; at Showcase: 12:50, 2:50, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40, 11:50.
IN 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: 1:30,4:30, 7:10, 9:50, 12:20.
LIGHTENING JACK After destroying his own career, Crocodile Dundee has set
his sights on Cuba Gooding Jr. Witness the carnage if you dare. At
Briarwood: 1:15, 4:10, 7:30, 9:30; at Showcase: 1:00, 3:00, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50,
12:00.
MRs. DOuTmRE Yet another cross-dressing movie to make over $200
million. Is America's subconscious finally coming out of the closet? At
*Briarwood: 12:45, 3:30, 7:15.
NAKED Believe the hype, folks. This is Mike Leigh at his best and his worst.
Have fun. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 7:20, 9:50 (Friday), 12:00, 2:25, 7:20, 9:50
(Saturday & Sunday).
ON DEADLY GROUND Steven Seagal is back on safe ground with a three-word
title. And it would appear that he knows how to direct. Wow. At Showcase:
12:50, 3:00, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45, 12:00.
THE PINo This film will not go away. It isn't human, it can't be stopped.
And it's going to be little shut out at the Oscars. Yes! At the State: 2:00
(Saturday & Sunday) 4:30, 7:00, 9:30.
*PHADELPHIA No, no, no. Not Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, P.C. At
Briarwood: 1:05,4:15, 7:10, 9:50.
RBAuTY Bums Fantastic, yet another witty comedy about suffering as a
twentynothing. Get ready folks, there are at least twenty of these "new"
comedies on the way. Just think of it as "21 Candles," or "The Brunch
Club." At Showcase: 1:00, 3:15, 5:20, 7:40, 10:00, 12:10.
THE SNAPPER An art film about a turtle? At State: 4:30, 7:00, 9:30.
SCINDLER's LIST Skip the Oscars and watch this masterpiece instead. At
Showcase: 12:45, 4:15, 8:00, 11:40.
SHwowLaDs Huh, huh, huh, C. S. Lewis is still pretty cool. Fire, fire, fire!
*At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 4:50, 7:15 (Friday), 2:10,4:50, 7:15 (Saturday &
Sunday).
SUGAR Ht. Wesley Snipes, rapidly becoming the next Michael Caine, stars
in this mob picture where they just keep pulling him back in! At Showcase:
4:35,7:00,9:40, 12:10.
WHAT'S EATING GILERT GRAPE Johnny Depp in yet another art film. Thank
god this isn't another Burton film. At Showcase: 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:30,
11:50.
THURSDAY
32ND ANN ARBOR Fun. FESTVAL G
see what the next Lucas and
Spielbergs are up to. Mich Th 7:0
& 9:30.
PARTISANS OF VILNA (1985) A
documentary about Jewish
resistance in the second world wa
Yet another companion piece to
"Schindler's List." 1210 Chemistr
Aud 7:30.
F R I D A Y
STAND AND DEUVER (1987) Befor
"American Me" Edward James
Olmos did something cool outside
of Miami Vice. Chrysler 5:00 Fre
32ND ANN ARBOR Ft. FESTIVAL S
Thursday. Mich 7:00 & 9:30.
KNoW YOUR ENEMY (1943) Franl
Capra, folks. Yeah, and it's about
war. Yeah! Lorch 7:00 Free.
THE EXoRCisT (1973) Not talking
heads - spinning heads. The dev
made them show it. State Theater
11:00.
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
Stanley Kubrick at his violent
weirdest. State Theater, 11:30.
S A T U R D A Y
32ND ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL S
Thursday. Mich Th 7:00 & 9:30.
THE ExORCIST See Friday. State
Theater, 11:30.
A CLOCKwORK ORANGE See Friday.
State Theater, 11:30.
S U N D A Y
32ND ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL S
Thursday. Mich Th 7:00 & 9:30.
THE ORGANIR (1963) A powerfu
film about workers on strike. No
happy endings here folks, just goo
cinema. Nat Sci 7:00 Free.
M O N D A Y
SHOAH - PART 11 (1985) If the
first four hours of depression
weren't enough, here's another bi
dose for you. Mich Th 3:30.
T U E S D A Y
BARAKA (1992) A wonderful vis
film. Go if you're tired of listenin
to stupid film critics rant about
pretentious art films. Mich 8:00
W E D N E S D A Y
HARVEsT MOON (1994) Local
filmmaker hopefully makes good.
Check it out. Mich Th 7:00.
PUMP UP THE VOLUME (1990)
Before Christian Slater was cool,
was cool. This pop "Talk Radio"
actually isn't half bad. Hillel
Lounge 9:00. Free.
BARAC (1992) See Tuesday. Mi
Th 9:15.
You live in
Ann Arbor.
You party in
Ann Arbor.
You rent movies in
Ann Arbor.
T H U R S D A Y
o FRANK ALusON Odd Sock Allison plays with drummer Rob Hejna at Cava Java.
GROOVESPOON Apearing at Rick's from 5-9 p.m.
0 STEVE SOMERS & LADY SUNSHINE Bluesy guitar and vocal duo that heads up the
Somers blues band; at Heidelberg.
DAVE MATHEws BAND Tickets are $5 in advance and will do you no good if
you're not 19 or over. See article, page 3.
r. JOhN ZEDD plays the guitar and he sings. At Espresso Royale on State.
DAVID GOLDFINGER, JULIA GARDNER & CARL CAcHONAGRETE Goldfinger's
y "Follow Your Lucky Star," Gardner's folk melodies and Cacho-Negrete's
unique vocal presentation were three highlights of the Ark's Open Stage this
past year. Experience the magic once again, tonight at 8 p.m. Admission is $5
for students and senior citizens and members, $6 for the less fortunate.
e FRIDAY
AuooD At Rick's. See article, page 5.
e. B CinEF Big deal rock 'n' roll band plays the Pig. Either you are 19 or over,
ee or you are nothing but a problem to be dealt with by a few husky bouncers.
SUSAN CHASTAIN & GENE JONES The dynamic duo of piano & vocal performance
k will be stirring it up at Espresso Royale on Main.
COcrEAu TwINS & THE VELDT There's dreamy nonsense at the State Theater in
Detroit. Call 996-MELT for details.
SALLY FrNuERTT If you are familiar with the "Life According to Four Bitchin'
it Babes" tour, then you know that Current means serious business when they
r, refer to Sally as "One of today's most sensitive, intelligent, & endearing singer/
songwriters."
GIL SHAHAM ANDTH Moscow PH WARMONic ORcESWTA This Shaham character-
he's somethin' else! A virtuoso at 23, the violinist will be joining the Moscow
Philharmonic, conducted by Vassily Sinaisky, for one bang-up rendition of
Stratavisky's "The Rite of Spring," as well as Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
Tickets are going for $16, $27, $35 and $45 and it all goes down at 8 p.m. at the
Hill Auditorium.
EMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sure, they're no Moscow Philharmonic, but
ee they're doing their best. Ypsi wasn't built in a day, you know. Give them a
chance and you'll see them blossom into something special. Kevin Miller
conducts at the Ypsi High Auditorium, 2095 Packard. The performance is free,
but that doesn't mean you can waltz in at any old time - showtime's at 8 p.m.
THE POOUES & SHowERs At St. Andrews Hall. Tickets available at all
TicketMaster locations, Off the Record in Royal Oak, and if you're charging,
by phone at 645-6666. For details about the show, call 996-MELT.
TEN HIGH Just because Ten High are showing their sensitive side in an acoustic
performance at PJ's Used Records doesn't mean they've gone soft. They're the
same tough, hell-bent rock stars they've always been. Be there at 7 p.m. - if
ee you have the guts.
TRINIDAD TRIPOL STEEL BAND The semi-legendary reggae outfit at Heidelberg.
al WHIRUNG ROAD Cava Java hosts the local favorite along with opening act James
Balayut of the Melba. The free show begins at 9:30 p.m.
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S A T U R D A Y
BIaG DAVE & THE ULTRAsONICs The blues begin to wail at 9:30 p.m.
FIsHBONE, BmwIAzARD & KYuss Doors open at 9 p.m. for this show at St.
Andrew's Hall. Tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, or if you're
charging, by phone at 645-6666. 18 and over only, please.
g THE HARMONETTEs With special guests Parallel Motion, this Spring Concert is
chock-full of familiar show tunes, oldies and other songs delivered in a style
that those of us who are familiar with musical jargon like to call "a capella." For
$5, get silly and nostalgic. At 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium.
BILL MILLER Miller combines Native American culture with pop music in a
presentation of songs and chants that are certain to transcend the ordinary. At
the Ark. Admission is $12.50.
OUR LADY MADu.AL 51N$ E They sing madrigals ... in English ... and Italian
ual ... and Spanish ... and it's free ... SKR Classical ... 539 E. Liberty ... 8 p.m.
g THE PROmDowAs They're coming to Cava Java. Kill the fatted calf.
THE SRuEs Having just released their new album, "Public Enema #1," there is
no telling what these wacky fellows will be up to tonight. Ah, but those who are
21 or over, and who don't mind laboring through sets by the Hentchmen, The
Luxurians & Loose Stools, may find out. The craziness begins at 10 p.m. at the
Heidelberg for $4, or for students, $3 before 10.
S U N D A Y
PEARL JAM & GRANT LEE BUFFALO It's at Crisler Arena at 8 p.m. Tickets are
around $500 from scalpers. Just you, Eddie, and the music ... oh, and his ego.
he
M O N D A Y
Ch GUITAR SUMMIT Imagine if you will, what it would be like if Joe Pass, Leo
Kottke, Paco Pena and Pepe Romero all came together in one common thought
of musical virtuosity, and appeared together, in all their majesty, on stage. What
luck! They're going to, and the stage happens to be in Rackham Auditorium.
Tickets are $18, $24, $27 and $29. Fantasy is made reality at 8 p.m.
U-M MICHIGAN Yom ENSEMBis Hill Auditorium, 7 p.m., free. Be there or be
one heck of a square.
T UESDA
FLAPJACK PROPUCTIoNS Performers are to be announced. We're afraid though,
that you'll have to pay $5 to get in. At the Performance Network, 408 West
Washington at 8 p.m.
FoUR HANDS An acoustic set, and it's uh ... uh ... whataya call it when there's
no words? Oh, oh, an instrumental. At Espresso Royale on State Street.
RIsING RocK Now At Rick's, where the rock rises and that which rises is rock.
UNIVER SYmPomyONH OclEsmtA Free show! With the University Philharmonia-
Orchestra playing Brahms, Mozart and Rachmaninoff. At Hill. At 8 p.m.
REMEMBER M Basement Arts
presents this original production by
local playwright Ryan Patterson.
The play deals with the relationship
of two male lovers whose lives
change because of AIDS. Arena
Theatre, 5 p.m., free, 996-8466.
UNDER MN.C WooD The National
Theatre of the Deaf brings their
unique style of presentation to
"Under Milk Wood." Power Center,
8 p.m., $0-$16.50, 763-TKTS.
Two SISTERS A village land baron
fixes a card game. Purple Rose
Theatre (137 Park St., Chelsea), 8
p.m., $10-$25, 475-7902.
Lie ToGEm , TEETH APART Two
couples spend the Fourth of July in a
beach house. The show raises many
questions about AIDS awareness,
prejudices that exist between the gay
and straight community and the
importance of acceptance in all
relationships. Attic Theatre (7739
3rd Ave at W. Grand Blvd.,
Detroit), 8 p.m., $14-$24, 875-8284.
THREE SISTERS Not to be confused
with the "Two Sisters," this show
involves three sisters who long for
life outside of their small Russian
town. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre
(2275 Platt Rd.), 8 p.m., $8 (2-for-1
Thursdays), 971-2228
THE SOUND OF MUsic You know the
story. Climb every mountain and all
that crap. This new touring company
features Marie Osmond (Julie
Andrews must have been busy).
Fisher Theatre, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.,
$25-$47.50, 872-1000.
KING LEAR - PART ONE University
Professor John Russell Brown
presents a trimmed down version of
Shakespeare's "King Lear." Tells
the story of Lear and his daughters.
2528 Frieze Bldg., 8 p.m., free, 764-
0450.
PEOpLE DANcING: 10 YEARs An
evening of new works by Whitley
Setrakian combined with a video
biography celebrate her company's
10th anniversary. Performance
Network, 8 p.m., $7-$10, 663-0681.
F R I D A Y
Two SISTERS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Lips ToGETHER, TEETH APART See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
THREE SISTERS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE SOUND OF MUsIC See Thursday,
8 p.m.
KING LEAR - PART ONE See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
REMEMBER ME See Thursday, 5 p.m.
PEOPLE DANciNG: TEN YEARS See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
PARINAYA: A LEGEND Or LOVE Malini
Srirama and the Dances of India
troupe present this original Indian
dance-ballet dealing with separation
and ultimately reunion. Power
Center, 8 p.m., $5-$8, 763-TKTS.
Two SisTERs See Thursday, 8 p.m.
LIPs TOGETHER, TEETH APART See
Thursday, 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.
THREE SisTERS See Thursday, 8 p.m.
THE SoUND OF MUsic See Thursday,
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. -
Kna LEAR -- PART ONE See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
REMEMBER ME See Thursday, 5 p.m.
PEoPLE DANcING: TEN YEARS See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
Two Sws See Thursday, 2 p.m.
& 7 p.m.
Lps TooomuE, Tae APART See
Thursday, 2 p.m.
THE SOUND OP MUsC See Thursday,
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Km LEw - PART ONE See
Thursday, 2 p.m.
PEoPLE DANCiNG: TEN YEARs See
T H U R S D A Y
SECOND RUN Fuls:
BEvmy Hu sES At Fox: 12:20, 2:20 (Saturday & Sunday).
BUwK At Fox: 9:30.
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