The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Friday, November 4, 1994 -11 F I L M S 0 P E N I N G: F R I DAY F R I D A Y F R I D A Y MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN A retelling of the classic horror story with Kenneth Branagh as the doctor and Robert DeNiro as the monster. Hope for the best. At Briarwood: 1:00, 2:00, 3:45, 4:45, 7:00, 7:50, 9:40, 10:30. At Showcase: 1:00, 1:30,4:00,4:30,7:15,7:50,10:00,10:30,12:30. Buuiis OVER BROADWAY Woody Allen's latest. You know what you're *etting into. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:35, 9:50. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:25, 9:35, 11:45. THE WAR See Kevin Costner get pelted by two rugrats in a treehouse. At Showcase: 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45, 12:10. DOUBLE DRAGoN Yes! Alyssa Milano is back in action. So she's gained 20 pounds and shaved her head. Make way for the next Nicole Eggert. At Showcase: 12:30,.2:45,.4:0.7:00.9:20. 11:30. LIkTTLE RASCALS FiuN FESTIVAL Yes, it's here and it's better than the recent movie, so come check it out. MLB 3 8:00. OPEN CITY (1945) The last days of the resistance in war-torn Germany. From director Roberto Rossellini. Aud A 7:00. THE THIRD MAN (1949) Classic tale of pulp writer searching for the "third man" who can explain the sudden death of his friend. With Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten. Aud A 9:00. S A T U R D A Y BOMBING L.A., JUSTICEVILLE, AND URBAN LOVE POEMS (1994) Interesting triptych of L.A. life from independent filmmaker Gary Glaser. Includes question and answer period with Glaser between screenings. Nat Sci 6:00. Free. See story, page 10, section A. S U N D A Y WHO IS Vic VEGA? (1994) This is not a film, it's a test. If you can't answer it, then you haven't seen "Pulp Fiction." If you haven't seen "Pulp Fiction," then you suck. You don't want to suck. Find your way to Showcase and all your problems will be solved. Unless you happen to stumble into "The Specialist." M O N D A Y DRUNKEN MASTER (1993) Kung-Fu in Canton. With Jackie Chan. Mich. 9:00. DRUNKEN MASTER 2 (1994) More Kung-Fu. It's safe to assume that you will be able to follow, even without having seen the original. Mich 7:00. ABSCHIED VoM FALScHIEN PARADIES (FAREWELL To FALSE PARADISE, 1989) A Turkish woman kills her husband, goes to jail and likes it. In Turkish and German with English subtitles. Fun Fun Fun. Nat Sci 6:00. Free. T U E S D A Y No cAMPus FHLMS. Bummer, eh? Do your homework. Call your mother. Buy yourself a nice silk shirt. W E D N E S D A Y CLERKS (1994) These two dudes, like, work in a convenience store in, like, New Jersey and do all these wild things, man. Chuck your skepticism and check it out. It's the sleeper hit of the year. Mich. 7:15 and 9:00. Lou REID, TERRY BAUCOM & CAROIuNA No, no the ex-lead of the Velvet Underground. Of the bluegrass vein-real esoteric stuff. They'll be at the Ark for $9 (members) and $10 (the rest of us). 19 WHEELS It's probably rock. They're former Hannibals members if thathelps out. Opening is Milk and Cheese. Rick's. THE CHENILLE SISTERS They're local folk, rich with harmony and humor. Catch them at the Michigan Theater for $37.50, $27.50,$19.50, or $15.50. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. THE FINGERS Ex-members of the Maytricks live again at Wherehouse Records. Part of tehir Backstage Concert Series. It runs from 7:30-8 p.m. for no money. WHIRUNG DERVISHES OF TURKEY This performance is an amalgamation of dancing, poetry and music. Should be delightful. This Hill Auditorium performance starts at 8 p.m. and costs $26, $24, $18, $14. Call 764-2538 for more information. See calendar, page 9, section A. FRANK ALUSON The insufferable accoustic coffee-house champ will be at Cava Java. Runs from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. ANTHONY ELUOT, CELLO AND ANTON NEL, PIANO This free faculty recital is at Recital Hall in the School of Music and begins at 8 p.m. S A T U R D A Y JACKOPIERCE They're a guitar duo from Dallas, so let's hope the cold doesn't retard their virtuosity. The Blind Pig show starts at 9:30 p.m. for $10. STEVE FERGUSON & THE MIDwEST ENSEMBLE This southern rocker started out doing stuff with the eternal NRBQ. See what hee's doing now at the Ark. $11.50 for members, $12.50 for every other person. W.C.B.N BENEFIT BASH Support free-form radio or somewhere, somehow, you will pay. The Navarones, Misbliss and Ethos are playing. The show is 18 and up. Catch them at Rick's for $5. SUGAR This is a rare opportunity to hear the musician who has defined today's rock (the venerable Bob Mould, for those unknowing). An absolute must-see. Opening are Velocity Girl and Magnapop, both delightful indie rock gems who are by themselves well worth the trip to Detroit. Find a way. The doors for this St. Andrews show open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15.50. BABES IN TOYLAND If you're not going to see Sugar, you can at least get out and catch this caustic punk trio, at the Blind Pig. Tickets are $8 in advance. 9:30 p.m. See calendar, page 9, section A. DEEP SPACE They play dead songs, because they never tour, you know? Catch them at the Heidelberg. JEFF BUCKLEY At the Magic Bag at 8. 18+. With Brenda Khan. DINOSAUR JR AND COME The most happening show this weekend. Be there or be, well, you know ... At the State Theater in Detroit. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets are $15.50. Call (810) 645-6666. See story, page 7. FINE. BE THAT WAY Showcasing experimental theater, dance, music, and performance art. 5-8 p.m. People Dancing Studio, 111 Third St. 930-6596. Miss SAIGON Whoa! Watch out for that helicopter. 8 p.m. Masonic Temple Theater, Detroit, $55, $45, $16. 313-832-2232. IcARUS' MOTHER Basement Arts presents this problematic Sam Shepard play. Arena Theatre (Frieze Bldg), 5 p.m., free. See story, page 9, section A. YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARUE BRoWN The Young People's Theater perform in the play based on the Peanut's comic strip. 7:30 p.m. Performance Network, $7, $5 youths, $3 groups. 663-0681 or 663-0690. LovE LETTERS A love story between two people whose only contact is through the postal service. 8 p.m. Ann Arbor Civic Theater, 2275 Platt Road, $8 Call .971-AACT. See story, page 8, section A. THY KINGDoM's CoMING Jeff Daniels' new comedy about Hollywood censorship. 8 p.m. Purple Rose Theater, 137 Park St., Chelsea, $10-$20, 475-7902. S A T U R D A Y LowE El: THE JoURNAL OF Em HIULSUM Based on the book about this writer's life and vision of the Holocaust.7:30 p.m. Mendelssohn Theatre, $3. 769-0500. Miss SAIGoN See Thursday, 8 p.m. To Kiu. A MOCKINGBIRD Go see where the name Boo Radley originated. 8 p.m. Meadowbrook Theater, Oakland University, Rochester, $18-$28.50.810-377- 3300. IcARUm' MoanE See Friday, 5p.m. SHAMAN DRuM GRAND OPENRIG Ann Arbor's oldest independent bookstore celebrates it's expanded new quarters. 6 p.m. - midnight, Shaman Drum, 315 S. State, free.6627407. You'RE A GooD MAN, CHARUE BROWN See Thursday, 2 p.m. LowE LEmTs See Thursday, 8 p.m. TmY KwNoom's COMmG See Thursday, 8 p.m. S U N D A Y ISRAEu DANCING Tom Starks instructs beginners and advance dancers. 8-10 p.m. Hillel, $2.50. 769-0500 You'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARUE BRoWN See Thursday, 2 p.m. Low Lumits See Thursday, 8 p.m. Tmw KNuom's CommG See Thursday, 2 p.m. To KL. A MOCKINGBRD See Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Miss SAIGON See Thursday, 8 p.m. Alyssa Milano is back looking double nasty in "Double Dragon." F I L M S H O L D I N G: uIp FiCeON You still haven't seen it? You must, like, live on North ampus or something. At Briarwood: 1:30,4:30,7:30, 10:00. At Showcase: 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 8:30, 10:15, 11:30. STARGATE The startling story of an astronaut who thinks that he's fallen in love with his shipmate until he discovers ... she's a man! With Kurt "Porky's Revenge" Russell and Jaye "The Crying Game" Davidson. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:00. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15, 12:30. SQUANTO: A WARmoR's TALE Shockingly enough, this early Mandy Patinkin porno has been re-released and billed as a kid's show. At Briarwood: 1:10, "30. At Showcase: 12:55, 3:00, 5:10. RoP SQUAD The disturbing tale of a young girl who manages to escape South Quad without becoming a clone, thus causing her sisters to do whatever is necessary to "bring her back." At Showcase: 7:55, 9:20, 11:15. SILENT FA. Yeah, we know. At Showcase: 12:00, 4:55. See story, page 8, section A. THE ROAD To WELLIu.E Enemas. At Showcase: 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50, 12:15. LovE AFFAIR Annette Bening, intent on ruining her career, stars in yet other lame sapfest with that guy from "Ishtar." At Briarwood: 7:10, 9:20. t Showcase: 12:20, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:40, 12:00. THE ADVocATE Eh? At State: 2:00, 4:30, 7:30. Lnu GIANTS Rick Moranis is the adroit new manager of a little league team. What could Rick Moranis possibly know about good management? "My Blue Heaven" anyone? At Showcase: 1:30, 3:30, 6:15. WES CRAVEN's NEw NIGHIMARE Rosie O'Donnell in a g-string. "Exit to Eden" is gone, but Wes just can't shake the memory. At Showcase: 10:20, 12:30. Ea Woo Johnny Depp plays the cinema's worst filmmaker. A tribute by at wacky "Beetlejuice" director. At State: 2:00, 4:30, 9:30. E SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Originally titled "Hachpui" until advertisers realized that it needed a more marketable title. At Showcase: 2:05, 7:05, 10:00, 12:30. THE SPECIAUST After having been rejected for both "The Terminator" and "The Pulverizor," Sly Stallone accepted the slightly more low-key, but still action-oriented role of an Orthodontic-Hygienist who isn't gonna take it any more. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:10, 5:20, 7:35, 9:55, 12:05. Quiz SHow Robert Redford's intriguing rendering of the quiz show scandals of the 1950's. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 11:15, 1:45, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30. *E RiVER WIL Meryl Streep, in her most challenging role to date, attempts to chase her flailing career down the drain, uh, river. At Showcase: 12:35, 3:05,5:20, 7:45. FORREST GuMP The most over-rated film of the summer. Bring a hankie and a flag. At Briarwood: 1:00, 4:00, 7:05, 9:55. SECOND RUN Fiuws: Babes In Toyland lookin' much better than Alyssa Milano. S U N D A Y DENNIS CYPORYM BAND Banjo-bluegrass bliss, and lots of it. How eclectic is this town again? This Ark show is $7.75 for members, $8.75 for the rest. W.C.B.N. BENEFIT BASH Commence night two of extravaganza. This time it's all ages. Performing this evenin will be the Maitres, Scheme and Chore. Like last night, they'll be at Rick's. A CELEBRATION OF THE SPIRITUAL The UMS Choral Union, conducted by the revered Dr. Jester Hairston, will be performing sorrow songs, spiritual and gospel music of the previous century. The show starts at 4 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. $10 for adults; $5 for children. M O N D A Y M O N D A Y FRENTE! They covered that New Order song. Opening is Letters to Cleo. And get this; the're going to be a "Melrose Place" viewing party before the show; with free stuff. How absolutely kooky! Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. DASH Rip ROCK New Orleans rock at Rick. Lucky Haskins opens. T U E S D A Y 5 CHINESE BROTHERS Not named after the R.E.M. song, although they both draw their names from the same children's story. Opening is Carl Cacho-Negrete. This Ark show is unbelievably free and starts and 8 p.m. PicAsso TRIGGER North Carolina punk. Is it the early blue period, or his later analytical cubist years? Find out at Rick's 18+ show. With Vineland, $5. ATmm CHORALE Johnathan Hirsh conducts performances of Britten's "Festival Te Ineum" and "Te fDnm inr-- " asellmn c mirpll'c "0Dina 1TntrAthe . T -r Ron PASICK READS Local therapist and author of "What Every Man Needs to Know" will discuss the Male Dilemma. 7:30 p.m. Border's Books and Music, free. 668-7652. TUESDAY Miss SAGON See Thursday, 8 p.m. To KILL A MocKwwnam See Thursday, 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY