The Michigan Daily - /eue4u., e4e. - Thursday, March 28, 1996- 11
A weekly listing of who's where,
what's happening and why you need
to be there .
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First-Run Films
All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 "But not YOUR dog." Tell that to the
kid you babysit for and watch him cry. At Briarwood: 1:00, 3:15,
5:10, 7:05; at Showcase: 12:30, 2:35, 4:45, 7:00.
A Family Thing See last week's episode of Jerry Springer . At
Showcase: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00, 12:30.
Flirting with Disaster Hey, Disaster, your place or mine? At
Showcase: 1:15, 3:15, 5:20, 7:40, 9:45, 11:45.
Oliver & Company Animals, animals, animals. AHHH! At
Showcase: 12:00, 1:50, 3:40, 5:25, 7:10, 9:00, 11:00.
Primal Fear Richard Gere tries to resurrect his career after
"Intersection." Now, THAT'S scary. At Showcase: 7:30.
Sgt. Bilko Steve Martin is "in the army now." At Briarwood: 12:45,
3:00, 5:15, 7:40, 10:20; at Showcase: 1:00, 1:30,.3:05, 3:35, 5:10,
5:35, 7:20,7:45, 9:30,10:00,11:35.
Shanghai Triad Not to be confused with "Shanghai Surprise"
starring Sean Penn. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:30 and 2:40 (Saturday,
Sunday and Tuesday only), 5:00, 7:25, 9:45.
Films Holding
Angels and Insects What kind of combination is that? At Ann
Arbor 1 & 2: 12:00 and 2:20 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only),
4:45, 7:10 (excluding Wednesday), 9:30.
The Birdcage Robin Williams and Nathan Lane "ham it up" in
this hilarious comedy. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 10:00; at
Showcase: 12:45, 4:00, 4:30, 7:05, 7:25, 9:40, 10:15,12:15.
Broken Arrow Christian Slater takes a break from his "Bed of
Roses." At Briarwood: 3:40, 7:30 (excluding Saturday), 9:50.
Dead Man Walking Like, Sean Penn has, like, COOL hair. At
Showcase: 9:15, 11:50.
Diabolique Sharon Stone reveals all - AGAIN. At Briarwood:
1 60, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; at Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 5:00, 7:25 (exclud-
ing Saturday), 9:55, 12:15.
Down Periscope Kelsey Grammer makes the leap from televi-
sion to the big screen. Lucky for us ... NOT! At Briarwood: 9:10.
Executive Decision Kurt Russell. Steven Seagal. An endan-
gered 747. At Briarwood: 1:10, 4:00, 7:20, 10:15; at Showcase:
1:10, 4:00, 7:15, 9:15, 10:05,.12:00,.12:30.
Fargo The latest from Joel and Ethan Coen. At Briarwood: 1:40,
4:30, 7:15, 9:30; at Showcase: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:15,.9:35, 11:50.
Girl 6 Theresa Randle stars as a phone-sex operator in the latest
from Spike Lee. At Showcase: 12:30, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:10, 12:30.
Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco Enough with
the animals already! At Showcase: 12:10,.2:20,4:30, 7:00.
Leaving Las Vegas No - not the song by Sheryl Crow. At
Satte: 9:30, 11:30.
Little Indian, Big City One little, two little, three ... Everybody
now! At Showcase: 12:00.
Mr. Holland's Opus Richard Dreyfuss stars in this feel-good
movie about music. At State: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00.
The Postman Special delivery, coming your way! At State: 1:30,
4:30, 7:00.
Race the Sun Or "Dangerous Minds 2." At Briarwood: 1:20; at
Showcase: 2:50.
Rumble In The Bronx Hiiyyyyy-yahl Jackie Chan's at it again.
At State: 9:45, 11:30.
Up Close And Personal Oooh, la-la! Let's watch Robert
Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer get it on in an ocean for two hours. At
Showcase: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:35, 10:15, 12:30.
Phone numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 769-8780
Note: Showtimes for Briarwood are through April 2. Please call theater
forshowtimes on April 3-5; Fox Village: 994-8080; Michigan: 668-8397;
Showcase: 973-8380; State: 994-4024. Late shows are Fri. and Sat.
only. Ann Arbor 1 & 2 matinees are weekends and Tues. State matinees
are Sat. and Sun. only.
Campus Cinema
T H U R S D A Y
II Bidone (1955). Federico Felilin's story of three crooks. Mich 5:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). Ang Lee's adaptation of Jane
Austen's novel, nominated for seven Academy Awards. Mich 7:00.
Camera Buff (1979). One of the late Krzysztof Kieslowski's early
tales. Nat Sci 7:30. Free.
The Silent Touch (1991). This installment in the Polish film
series focuses on a Holocaust-surviving composer. Mich 9:30
F R I D A Y
The Nights of Cabiria (1957). Fellini's film that was the basis
for the musical "Sweet Charity." Mich 5:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Mich 7:10.
King of the Children (1987). The Michael Jackson story. Aud A
8:00. Free.
The White Balloon (1995). Acclaimed Iranian film previously
unreleased in America. Mich 9:50.
S A T U R D A Y
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Mich 3:30.
Danny Boy (1982). Potatoe! Nat Sci 7:00 & 10:20.
The Third Man (1949). Carol Reed's classic thriller starring
Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles. Nat Sci 8:40.
S U N D A Y
King of Kings (1927). DeMille's classic silent film documenting
the life of Christ. Sheraton 3:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Mich 5:30.
The White Balloon (1995). See Friday. Mich 8:10.
La Dolce Vita (1960). Federico Fellini's satire about "The Sweet
Life" of a Roman tabloid journalist. Mich 9:50.
M O N D A Y
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Stanley Kubrick's tale of the dawn
of man, a flight to Jupiter and a journey beyond the infinite. Mich 4:15.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Mich 6:50.
8 1/2. Federico Fellini's most famous picture. Mich 9:20.
T U E S D A Y
May Fools. Finally, a movie about people who voluntarily elect
to stay in good old A-squared over the summer. Mich 4:45.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Nich 6:50.
The Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996). Free sneak
preview! Nat Sci 9:00. Free.
Juliet of the Spirits. So where's Romeo? Mich 9:20.
W E D N E S D A Y
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). You'd be a fool to miss it on
the big screen. Mich 7:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1995). See Thursday. Mich 9:45.
SHE A T ER
T H U R S D A Y
1i Campanello di notte/Gianni Schicchi Two one-act comic
operas, Donizetti's "II Campanello" and Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi"
performed by the School of Music Opera Theater. Lots of "low-brow
fun," says conductor Joshua Major. 8 p.m., Mendelssohn Theater,
$16-$12 ($6 students). Call 764-0450.
Here Allison Tkac directs Michael Frayn's dark comedy about a
couple with major communication problems. Entertaining and'
substantially cheaper than certified counseling. 5 p.m., Arena
Theater (basement of Frieze Building), FREE.
Beauty and the Beast Tale as old as time ... National tour of the
Broadway hit musical adapted from the Disney animated film. Go
just for the costumes. 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple Theater (Detroit),
$16-$60. Call 832-2232 or (810) 645-6666.
Shear Madness You solve the murder in this interactive mys-
tery 7:30 p.m .,Gem Theater (Detroit), $16-$24. Call 963-9800.
F R I D A Y
Guys and Dolls MUSKET presents Frank Loesser's rousing
classic musical comedy. (See story, page 1B). 8 p.m., Power
Center, $9 ($6 students). Call 764-0450.
ii Campanello di notte/Gianni Schicchi See Thursday, 8
p.m.
Here See .Thursday, 5 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
Ii Campanello di notte/Giannl Schicchi See Thursday, 8
p.m.
Here See Thursday, 5 p.m.
Guys and Dolls See Friday, 8 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 2 and 8 p.m.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 6 and 9 p.m.
S U N D A Y
II Campanello di notte/Gianni Schicchi See Thursday, 2
p.m.
Guys and Dolls See Friday, 2 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 2 and 6 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
W E D N E S D A Y
Without a Net It's improv comedy like you've never seen before.
9 p.m., University Club (Michigan Union), $3 at the door.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
They point and laugh as if to say, "Ben Stiller, you're flirting with disaster."
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T H U R S D A Y
ACIDC On a highway to the nursing home, these guys still have the
"biggest balls of them all." Don't miss 'em before they die. Appearing
at the Palace of Auburn Hills for the second of two shows with The
Poor. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. $25.
Vince Nell The former blonde lead singer for Motley Crue makes a
solo appearance to play his great solo hits "You're Invited But Your
Friend Can't Come" and "Sister of Pain." Sure to play some Crue, this
will be one show you surely don't want to miss! Vince plays the
Palladium in Roseville (it will always be The Ritz) with 7th Sign and
Heavens Wish. (810) 778-8151.
Frank Black Ex-Pixie keeps on struggling through his solo career
and has come to entertain you. St. Andrew's doors open at 7:30 p.m.
and Jonny Polonsky opens. It's an all ages thing. 961-MELT.
Songwriter Night Four local singer/songwriters in-the-round.
Featuring Audrey Becker, Ann Doyle, Angela Head and Lisa Hunter.
8:30 p.m. at the Six String Coffee House in the Michigan League. FREE.
Tyrone's Power Wheel Plays the Blind Pig with Slide Off Saturn.
996-8555.
FR I D A Y
Ann Arbor Tenants' Union Fundraiser Drive Train, The
Attractions and Big Willie & the Flaming Debutants play at the
Halfway Inn. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are only $4.
Women's Glee Club Hill, 8 p.m. There are too many glee clubs.
It's probably your fault for going to their shows. $4, $7.
Whirling Road Ann Arbor rockers final show. 19 Wheels and The
Implants will open. The Blind Pig, 996-8555.
The Scofflaws Oi! Oil Oil Ska-greats hit The Shelter with Pie
Tasters and The Exceptions. Doors at 6 p.m. and the show is all
ages. 961-MELT.
SATURDAY
The Canadian Brass Hill, 8 p.m. $16-$28. Insert offensive
Canadian comment here.
Another Benefit Another fundraiser at the Halfway Inn with
Mtltov, Nadsat Nation and Chore. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and
tickets are $4.
Charm Farm Detroit scenesters will do their thing with lndrama at
the Blind Pig. 996-8555.
WAR The low-ri-der is a little higher. Yeah! Go see this awesome
live band at the Magic Bag to hear "Low Rider," "Cisco Kid" and all
their greats in this rare club performance. $22.50 in advance, 7:30
p.m. and 10p.m.
Trouble Metal-madness hits The Shelter with Cathedral. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. and it's all ages. 961-MELT.
Clutch Come see these wackos with Pist-On and Core. The
Palladium's doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is all ages. (810)
778-8151.
Immature These pre-pubescent little children will be gone
tomorrow, so see them today! With Monifa and Smooth. Two
wonderful shows for a pre-pubescent audience - 11:30 a.m. and 3
p.m. at the Fox Theatre. $26.
God Lives Underwater Sure he does. But he's playing with
Mog and Forge tonight, so there. St. Andrew's. Doors at 8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet Overblown. Fox Theatre, 1 and 5
p.m.
Digital Music Ensemble Directed by Stephen Rush.
Pretensious global village posturing. McIntosh Theatre, 8 p.m.
The Michigan Pops Orchestra The 65-member student-run
group, made up of music and non-music majors, will perform selec-
tions including Phantom of the Opera and Jurassic Park at the Michi-
gan Theater at 2 p.m. Go see them so they'll stop bothering me. $6
gen, $4 students/seniors at the Michigan Union Ticket Office.
Bach's b-Minor Mass UMS Choral and the Toledo Symphony
Orchestra. 2 p.m., Hill.
Chesapeake Light vocal harmonies, dazzling instrumental
virtuosity and soulful lead singing make this Washington, D.C.
based act a sure hit. The Ark, 8 p.m., $12.50 at the door.
Quiet Riot Now this is a band worth crossing international
boundaries for. "Come on feel the noise, girls grab your boys" and
go to California's in Windsor, Ontario. (519) 258-1152.
MO N D A Y
Early Music Ensemble 8 p.m. at "the acoustically splendid
Blanche Anderson Moore Hall." How snotty.
Balloon Guy Yeah, him. At the Shelter. 7:30 p.m. doors, only $6
in advance. But at least he's better than Bush.
T U E S D A Y
University Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestra There
are too many classical musicians in this bloody town. They always
play at Hill, 8 p.m.
Six-String Sanity Acoustic duo playing covers at Mitch's on S.
University. Only a $2 cover charge, 9:30 p.m.
Rosalie Sorrels Singer/songwriter at the Ark, $10.
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown 7th House in Pontiac. Doors at
7:30 p.m., $12.50.
The Rugburns Wacky rockers play the Magic Stick with
Sleepyhead and Lazy. Doors at 9 p.m. 833-9700.
W E D N E S D A Y
Julio Iglesias Charms you and your grandma at the Fox Theatre.
Be there. He's cooler than Bush. 8 p.m., $15-$50.
Ominous Seapods will play the Blind Pig with Enchanted Iris. It's
only $5, doors at 9:30 p.m.
New Bomb Turks Ohio punkers play St. Andrew's with Flat Duo
Jets and Rocket 455. It's all ages with 7:30 p.m. doors. 961-MELT.
AC/DC may be old, but at least they've got Angus Young. Nice shorts, guy.
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