The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Thursday, Februay 16, 1995 - 7
FIL-MS OPENING: TNHURSDAY
T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y
THE BRADY BuNCH This updated version-of the TV classic features a drug-
dealing Greg, a pimping Peter, a stoned Marcia, a Republican Jan, a
pregnant Cindy and an e-mailing Bobby, who goes by the name "Jake
Baker." At Briarwood: 12:45, 3:00, 5:10, 7:15, 9:30. At Showcase: 12:40,
2:50, 5:05, 7:10, 9:25, 11:35.
HEAVYWEIGHTS This musical comedy about fat kids at a fat camp is sure to
enlighten the insensitive viewer. With John Goodman, Dom DeLuise and
Phyllis Diller as "The Temptress." At Showcase: 12:00, 2:10, 4:30, 7:20,
9:40, 11:50.
JusT CAUSE Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know. Nicole was abusing you, right
O.J? At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:15, 7:30, 10:05. At Showcase: 12:30, 3:00,
5:20, 7:45, 10:10, 12:20.
F I L M S H O L D I NG:
BRuuy MAmnoN Want to touch the heinie? At Briarwood: 12:20, 2:30, 4:50,
7:00, 9:10. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:20, 4:40, 7:30, 9:45, 12:00.
BOYs ON THE Smi The shocking, true story of the man behind the morals:
Dick Armey uncovered at last. To be showed as a double bill with "John
Wayne Bobbit: Uncut." At Briarwood: 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50. At Show-
*case: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15, 12:30.
Dums AND DUMBER Dumbest. At Showcase: 12:05, 2:30, 4:50, 7:40, 10:05,
12:20.
HIGHER LEARNING Adam "canteen boy" Sandler returns to school and asks
the question that has plagued mankind since the dawn of time: Want to
touch the heinie? At Showcase: 2:00. 4:40, 7:35, 10:15, 12:30.
HIGHLANDER 3 Not to be confused with the earlier tour-de-forces "High-
lander" or "Highlander 2: The Mighty Ducks," this "Highlander," about a
shy, conscientious U.P. shepherd whose three favorite goats just don't
, understand the meaning of community will be shown as a double bill with
"Lassie 2: The Secret of the Ooze." At Showcase: 12:00.
IN THE Moum of MAmEs Geraldo Rivera, a man who will do anything for
a good story, has managed to install both himself and a small camera inside
Newt's mouth and will be recording the results for a hot new book. Look
out Jerry Springer. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:10, 5:25, 7:45, 9:55, 12:00.
THE JERmc BOys In this sequel to "Spanking the Monkey," Conrad Baines
and Jack Palance drop their drawers and self-satisfy themselves muttering
something about how the elderly need love too. Confidence is sexy, don't
you think? At Showcase: 12:30, 2:40.
*THE JuNGLE BooK The latest in onetime East Quad resident Madonna's
visual fantasies, "Jungle Book" features her getting it off with various
Disney characters, including all of the seven dwarves at once. Rumor has it
that Dopey has a lot more going for him than anyone ever suspected. At
Showcase: 12:00, 2:30, 4:50.
LEGENDS OF THE FAu. Brad Pitt's ass! At Briarwood: 1:10, 4:00, 6:50, 9:40.
At Showcase: 1:20, 4:15, 7:00, 9:50, 12:25.
THE MADNEss OF Kmi Gaom Finally, the Bush bio-pic we've all been
waiting for. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:00, 2:15, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20.
MAMI RHAPsODY In this goofy spring break flick, Chad, Brad and Tad,
three wacky U-M seniors go down to Florida for what they hope will be
one giant PAR-TEEE! However, their plans are changed when a resentful
hotel concierge puts them in the same room with Humphry and Doris, a
retiring couple from New Jersey. Watch out for the hilarious "Can you turn
your music down, sonny?" scene. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 2:50, 9:35.
MURDER IN THE FEST Pissed off about being passed over as "People"
magazine's sexiest man alive, again, Al Molinaro of TV's "Happy Days,"
goes on a mad rampage which, when the carnage is finally over, leaves 28
dead. See Robert Shapiro, F. Lee Bailey and Johnnie Cochran Jr, attempt
to clear his name in this seering courtroom drama. At Showcase: 4:30,
750, 10:20, 12:30.
Puu' FiwnoN Big-screen version of O.J.'s "I Want to Tell You." At State:
1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 8:00, 11:00. At Showcase: 7:20, 10:20.
THE QUICK AND une DwAo Sharon Stone, in a tour-de-force performance
which combines all the best scenes from her previous blockbuster flicks,
masturbates under the glare of some damned Baldwin with her icepick and
winds up dead real fuckin' quick. At Briarwood: 1:00, 4:20, 7:40, 10:00.
At Showcase: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:35, 9:50, 12:10.
NOBODY's FooL Jessica Tandy and Paul Newman play Bingo, tell war
stories and show off pictures of their grandkids (all while having sex). Not
for the faint of heart. First 50 viewers get free prunes. At Briarwood: 1:20,
4:10, 6:40, 9:20. At Showcase: 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40, 12:05.
VANYA ON 42ND STREET Suzy Polqanipski, a.k.a "Vanya" is a recent U-M
graduate who arrives in big bad New York City only to discover that she
has learned absolutely nothing, has no marketable skills and is forced to
resort to prostitution in order to pay the rent on her one-room, rat-infested
4uole in the East Village. Among her clients are Jessica Tandy, Jesse Helms
and Paul Newman. Based on a collection of testimonies from last year's
graduating class. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:30, 4:55, 7:15.
SEcOND RUN FumIs
BuuTsTs oVER lBl WA At Fox: 9:30.
FORREsT Gump At Showcase: 12:50, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00, 12:30.
06w.m.. n~aumm At Rnw. Q.A4
WOMEN & DFFERENCE FIm SERnS
Two short films about the practice
of clitoral circumcisions and other
mutilations. Mmmm, nothing but
good wholesome American fun!
Nat Sci 7:00. Free.
F R I DAY
GLORY (1989) Desperately trying
to escape that pretty boy Ferris
Beuller image that has so character-
ized him ever since the mid-'80s,
Matthew Broderick stars with
Morgan Freeman and Academy
Award winner Denzel Washington
in this saga of an all-black infantry
unit that fought in the Civil War.
Chrysler 5:00. Free.
RED (1994) Academy Award
nominated director Krzysztof
Kieslowski's third film in the
"Three Colors" suspense trilogy.
Mich 7:30.
WoMEN FROM THE LAKE OF SCENTED
Sou (1992) Finally the Tonya
and Nancy story hits the big screen!
Look for Jeff Gilooly in a cameo
playing the Loch Ness Monster.
Mich 9:30.
WOMEN FROM THE LAKE OF SCENTED
Souus (1992) See it ... if you can
stand the stench. Mich 5:30.
RED (1994) The third film directed
by Duke basketball coach Mike
Krsy, Ksh, Kzyr ... Coach K's long
lost twin brother. Mich 7:30 &
9:30.
S U N D A Y
WOMEN FROM THE LAKE OF SCENTED
SOuls (1992) Donna Shalala (...
you got me on my knees, Shalala
...), Janet Reno, that Rodham girl
and someone named Ronelle spend
summers at beautiful lake Huron,
talking about the simple things in
life. Mich 5:00.
RED (1994) Originally entitled
"Rzykewed." Mich 7:15.
M O N D A Y
RED (1994) The title says it all.
Mich 7:00.
WOMEN FROM THE LAKE OF SCENTED
Souls (1992) A 100-minute
commercial for "Lady's Secret" -
strong enough for a man, but P.H.
balanced for a woman. Mich 9:00.
T U E S D A Y
RED (1994) Existential O.J. bio-
pic starring Mandy Patinkin as
Bobby Shapiro and Tom "Mr.
Versatility" Hanks as Lance Ito.
Mich 7:00.
WOMEN FROM THE LAKE OF SCENTED
SOuls (1992) Out for another
Oscar, Jodie Foster stars in this
sequel to "Nell." Watch and
discover that the true "ga-inja" is
not Liam "You made out during
'Schindler's List!' Neeson, but
Malcom "Singin' in the rain"
McDowell. Mich 9:00.
WEDNESDAY
RED (1994) The joke is getting
old. Mich 7:30.
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Arts
SOME PEOE's CHILDREN Playing with India Green and Jason McCuley Berry
at the Blind Pig. Call 996-8555 for details.
ALLEN GINSBERG AND PArn Smm Local poet /rock singer Smith joins beat poet
Ginsberg for a festival of music and poetry. 7:30 p.m., Hill Aud. Tickets $5,
$7, $10; 763-TKTS.
BOssy MCFERRIN & eAs Zoom Mastermind behind the prozack anthem
"Don't Worry, Be Happy," Mc Ferrin and co. play an 8 p.m. show at the
Michigan Theater. Tickets $22.50 in advance at Michigan Union box Office.
JERRY SPRAGUE AND THE REMAINDERS College rock straight out of East Lansing
at Rick's.
MUSICAL THEATER REvIEw These talented U-M students present some of their
all-time favorites at 12:30 p.m. in the first floor lobby of the University
Hospital.
F R I D A Y
RFD BOys Come check out some blue grass and country jams from the
boys. Yee-Haw! 8 p.m., the Ark. $8.75 at the door.
DADDY LoNe LEs Former members of Bop (harvey) wow Rick's with their
unique ska / world beat sound.
THE BuCKET This local band is really making a splash. They're no drop in
the pail, so before you kick the bucket, you better come see this brassy,
funky band rock the Blind Pig. 996-8555 for more info.
THE LowuPoP GuiLD Acoustic performance by this modern pop band. In the
basement of Cava Java. Call 741-5282 for more information.
BROTHER's GRIMM Modern rock quartet from Chelsea plays Theo's in
Ypsilanti. Call 485-6720 for details.
HNEAD It's pronounced "head" folks, but it means "rock." Excellent college
pop/ rock artist Jes Gru, and band with weird name Wakajawaka open. The
Ritz; 465-6833.
SATURDAY
TOM RUSH Veteran of Boston's '60s folk revival gives and exciting and
intense performance at The Ark. Tickets $16.25 in advance at Schoolkids'
or call 763-8587.
OVERKILL Exciting metal band sizzles at Harpos in Detroit. Doors open at 9
p.m., Call 824-1700 for details.
HARM's WAY Urban thrash band combines rap and speed metal for a gritty
"mosh till you die" sound. Throw on some combat boots and help them
celebrate their demo release party. Blind Pig.,
WALK ON WATER It's a religious experience, man. Local pop / rock at St.
Andrews. 18 and over. Call 961-MELT for more information.
BIG DAVE AND THE ULTRASONICS It may sound like an '80s b-movie about a
man named Dave who uses his heroic power to concer the ultra-sonic
mutants ... but it's not. Come see this local blues band rock Rick's.
BLUE VINYL Trio of locals plays blues at Cava Java. Call 741-5282 for
more information.
To LIVE AND SHAVE w L.A. If you've never experienced "modern experi-
mental rock-jazz for international spies," now is the time. Featuring the
stylings of Miami beach headliners, Columbus based Bassholes and local
band The Many Moods of MarIon Magus. 8:45 p.m., Green Room.
NEXUS West Virgina based band trips out with late 1960s classic rock.
Heidelberg.
TESLA Everyone's favorite metal band joins Bloodline, Slick Lilly and
Detroit's own Skeleton Crew for a good, wholesome night of family entertain-
ment. The Ritz; 778-8150.
SUNDAY
JAN KRIsT Local Folk artist performs at the Ark. 8 p.m., tickets $8.75 at the
door.
LAUREL FEDERBusn Amazing harpist plays instrumentals while accompanying
herself with spoken word. (Yeah, but can she eat crackers and whistle at the
same time?) 1 p.m., Borders, 612 E. Liberty, free.
I1-V-I ORCHESTRA Dance along with this big band entourage at the Heidelberg.
The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.
BAcH OPEN FAMILY For FSvmAL Fundraiser featuring Madcat & Caine, Five
Guys Named Moe, The Raisin Pickers, StoryTellers and more. Tapan Middle
School Aud. 2551 E. Stadium. Tickets Schoolkids' or at door. 665-0848 for
more info.
ANN ARBOR BuESTAGE Don't be shy, come on out to open mic blues night!
Hosted by Jerry Mack and The Terraplanes. 9 p.m., Blind Pig.
MONDAY
THE LONDON SuEDE With Catherine. Come see them! Come see them! That's
all you need to know. Doors 8 p.m., tickets only $8.50 in advance.18 and over.
THE VARDS College cover band plays pop / rock at Rick's.
Wmsee A NET You write the
comedy with this improvisational
troupe, and they're here every
Thursday night. And it's not
Comedy Company, so you're safe.
10 p.m., U Club (Michigan Union),
$3 (entree plus it!), 763-1107.
DETROIr DANoE C ""o ev The
artistic vision of Dance Collective
founding/present artistic directors,
Barbara Selinger and Paula Kramer,
produces a night of repertory works.
Poet Lynn Swanson, composer
Joseph LoDuca and other Michigan
artists contribute. 8 p.m., Perfor-
mance Network (418 W. Washing-
ton), $12 ($9 students/seniors), 663-
0681.
Las MIStRA.AS It's long, it's
French and it's a musical sensation.
See it or live to regret it. 8 p.m.,
Fisher Theatre, $27.50-$50, (313)
872-1000 for info, (810) 645-6666
for tickets.
ONLY M AND You A young actress
gets more than she bargained for
when researching a role. 8 p.m.,
Purple Rose Theatre (137 Park St.,
Chelsea), $10-$25, (313) 475-7902.
FRIDAY
Siummea Our Nine women and one
man (ouch, what a ratio) get
together to tap, tap, tap their
troubles away. It's not a musical,
but it's not quite a play. Hmm. See
it and solve the mystery. 8 p.m.,
Croswell Opera House (129 E.
Maumee St., Adrian), $1012,
(517) 264-SHOW.
Nun SCOOL DRAMA CoMPsTlON
The state finals of all the best high
school drama teams, judged by the
Michigan Interscholastic Forensic
Association. A great place to look
for a date. All day, Power Center,
FREE, 764-1131.
DEtRowT DAmNCaoumtew See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Las M fA as See Thursday, 8
p.m.
ONLY Ms At You See Thursday, 8
P.m.
SATURDAY.
Demom DANC Coeuwonva See
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Lsd Mm See Thursday, 2 &
8 p.m. Last performances.
ONLY M AND You See Thursday, 8
p.m.
SUNDAY
ONLY ME AND You See Thursday, 2
& 7 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y
THE MWmas Woua If you're
around during Spring Break, you
won't want to miss Ann Arbor
Civic Theatre's production of "The
Miracle Worker," Helen Keller's
life story as interpreted by play-
wright William Gibson. Witness the
poignant struggle between Annie
Sullivan, the inspired and devoted
teacher, and her pupil, the bitter,
violent and spoiled blind and mute
girl. Performances are Wednesday
through Saturday, February 18-22 at
8 p.m. with an additional Saturday
matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets range
from $14-$16, students 18-and-
under are $10. Call 971-AACT for
information.
T U E S D A Y
J "m " Post punk quartet from deep uderg;round AmArborperfm at Rick's.
Lansing' based band Down opens. Doors 8p m.
Roeoau AMBAsSAA Hey, mon, don' miss de local reggae show. Come to de
Blind Pig, mon. It will be irie.
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