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First-Run Films

The City of Lost Children Red-eyed University students tell
their story at the Hash Bash on Saturday. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:20
and 2:40 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 7:25, 9:45.
Faithful Cher again? Didn't she sink with "Mermaids?" At Show-
case: 12:45. 3:10, 5:20, 7:40, 9:45, 11:55.
Primal Fear Richard Gere tries to resurrect his career after
"intersection." Now, THAT'S scary. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3:45, 6:50,
945; at Showcase: 1:15, 4:00, 7:20, 10:00, 12:25.
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate Hey - is it like
opposite day or something? At Showcase: 1:00, 1:30, 3:15, 4:15,
5:30, 7:25, 8:00, 9:50, 10:25, 12:10.
Films Holding
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: 12:00, 1:50, 3:45, 5:40.
Angels and Insects What kind of combination is that? At Ann
Arbor 1 & 2: 2:20 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 5:00, 9:25.
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, 7:35, 9:40, 10:15,12:15.
Broken Arrow Christian Slater takes a break from his "Bed of
Poses." At Briarwood: 9:00.
Diabolique Sharon Stone reveals all-- AGAIN. At Briarwood:
1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; at Showcase: 4:30, 7:10, 9:40, 12:10.
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, 10:05, 12:30.
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.
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.
Flirting with Disaster Hey, Disaster, your place or mine? At
Showcase: 1:15, 3:15, 5:20, 7:40,9:45, 11:45.
Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco Enough with
the animals already! At Showcase: 12:10, 2:20.
Leaving Las Vegas No - not the song by Sheryl Crow. At
}State. 9:30, 11:30.
Mr. Holland's Opus Richard Dreyfuss stars in this feel-good
movie about music. At State: 7:00.
Oliver & Company Animals, animals, animals. AHHH! At
Showcase: 12:00, 1:50, 3:35, 5:20, 7:00.
The Postman Special delivery, coming your way! At State: 1:30,
430,7:00.
'The Rocky Horror Picture Show Awww yeah! Bust out that
leopard skin attire just one more time. At State: 11:30 (Friday and
Saturday only).
Rumble in The Bronx Hiiyyyyy-yah! Jackie Chan's at it again.
At State: 1:30, 4:30, 9:30.
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: 12:00 (Saturday, Sunday
,d Tuesday only), 4:45, 7:10.
Rtp 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: 9:00,11:45.
Phone numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 769-8780; Fox
Village: 994-8080; Michigan: 668-8397; Showcase: 973-8380; State:
994-4024. Late shows are Friday and Saturday only. Ann Arbor 1 & 2
matinees are weekends and Tuesday State matinees are Saturday and
Sunday only.

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Campus Cinema
T H U R S D A Y
The Temptations of Dr. Antonio (1962). A short film by
Federico Fellini. Mich 5:30.
'Round Midnight (1986). Immortal saxophonist Dexter Gordon
gives an amazing performance in this film about expatriate Ameri-
can jazz musicians in Europe. Mich 7:00.
Sense and Sensibility (1996). Director Ang Lee's beautiful
adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel won actress Emma
Thompson an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Mich 9:45.
FRI DAY
The White Hell of Pitz Palu (1929). A spectacular early
adventure flick. Nat Sci 7:00.
The Clowns (1970). Fellini's look at the wild world of circuses
and clowns. Mich 7:10.
War and Peace (1956). King Vidor's classic adaptation of
Tolstoy's epic novel. Nat Sci 8:15.
Satyricon (1969). Fellini's sublime look into a Roman student's
sexual adventures. Mich 9:00.
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 11:15.
S A T U R D A Y
The Star Maker (1995). Academy Award-nominated Italian
picture from the director of "Cinema Paradiso." Mich 2:00.
Amarcord (1973). Fellini's semi-autobiographical look at fascism
and small town Italian life. Mich 4:30.
Roma (1970). Fellini's "meditation" on Rome. Mich 7:00.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). A must-see in 70 mm. Mich 9:30.
S U N D A Y
Fellini's Casanova (1976). Fellini's first English-spoken film stars
Donald Sutherland. Mich 1:30.
City of Women (1980). Marcello Mastroianni is a man who falls
into a feminist convention and is nearly castrated. Mich 4:40.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). See Friday. Mich 7:30.
MMONDAY
Blade Runner (1982). Harrison Ford stars in Ridley Scott's compel-
ling futuristic saga about an android bounty hunter. Mich 4:15.
And the Ship Sails On (1983). Fellini's film about an ocean
funeral for a deceased opera star. Mich 6:45.
Afrique, Je Te Plumeral (1992). Et, j'espere que ce film est avec
les sous-titres. 1210 Chem 7:00. Free.
The Star Maker (1995). See Saturday. Mich 9:15.
T U E S D A Y
Orchestra Rehearsal (1979). Fellini's made-for-TV study of an
orchestra as a microcosm of the whole world. Mich 5:30.
Ginger and Fred (1985). Fellini's satire of two entertainers who
imitate Rogers and Astaire. Mich 7:00.
The Star Maker (1995). See Saturday. Mich 9:20.
WEDNESDAY
Intervista (1987). Fellini's pseudo-documentary about the
making of a documentary film about Fellini. Got that? Mich 5:00.
Blade Runner (1982). See Monday. Mich 7:00.
Young Soul Rebels (1985). A gripping look into late-1970s British
culture about two friends who run a pirate black radio station in London.
1300 Chem 7:00. Free.
The Star Maker (1995). See Saturday. Mich 9:20.

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The Tooth of Crime Betty Jean Jones directs Sam Shepard's
chilling vision of America at the turn of the 21st century; a presenta-
tion by the Department of Theater and Drama. Trueblood Theater,
$6 stu, $12-$16. 764-0450.
The Lesson Jennifer Kuhn directs Eugene lonesco's drama of
alienation, the tale of a student and her first encounter with a
professor. 5 p.m., Arena Theater (basement of Frieze Building).
Free.
Down the Plughole A man in his bathroom. Just what you've
been waiting for. Surely it's more glamorous than it sounds, as..
performed and written by Malcolm Tulip of the Prospero Theater
Company. 8 p.m., Performance Network (408 W. Washington), $9
stu, pay-what-you-can Thursdays, $12. 663-0681.
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. 832-2232 or (810) 645-6666.
Shear Madness You solve the murder in this interactive mystery.
7:30 p.m., Gem Theater (Detroit), $16-$24. 963-9800.
Nyidrasmdri Translated as "Stolen Love," this Javanese (yes,
that's Javanese), dance drama will be at Hill. 8 p.m. Free.
F R I D A Y
Ballad of the Monkey's Keeper Music, dance, song, ro-
mance, suspense and history combine in this presentation by this
renowned Asian American acting troupe. 8 p.m., Lydia
Mendelssohn Theater, $3. 764-4926.
The Tooth of Crime See Thursday, 8 p.m.
The Lesson See Thursday, 5 p.m.
Down the Plughole See Thursday, 8 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
The Tooth of Crime See Thursday, 8 p.m.
The Lesson See Thursday, 5 p.m.
Down the Plughole See Thursday, 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
The Tooth of Crime See Thursday, 2 p.m.
Down the Plughole See Thursday, 7 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 2 and 6 p.m.
M O N D A Y
Playfest A series of readings - one each night Monday through
Friday - of new plays by students in OyamO's Theater 420 class.
All are followed by post-performance discussions. Monday: "The
Ticket" by Josh Leichter. 5 p.m., Arena Theater (basement of Frieze
Building) Free. 764-0450.
T U E S D A Y
Playfest "Smoke in the Dark" by Amanda Schade. See Monday, 5
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.
Playfest "A Beginning Again" by Susan Burden. See Monday, 5
p.m.
Shear Madness See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast See Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

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Sara Grey Contemporary folk from this North Carolina native. The
Ark. 8 p.m. $10 at door.
Thanks to Gravity These guys are guaranteed to not fly off the
stage or your money back. Rick's.
Scrawl Barely legible, but yet an indie pop/rock trio from Ohio,
Viola Peacock opens. Blind Pig.
Cherry Poppin' Daddies The name rocks, the band rocks,
everything about these guys rocks. If you miss them, you'll be way
sorry. The Magic Stick. 9 p.m.
Jawbreaker If you ever wished you were a fireman, you'd want to
see this band. With guests Smoking Popes, who put lounge music
back in style. St. Andrew's Hall. 7:30 p.m. $7 in advance.
Del Amitri I have heard bad things about this band in concert. But
don't let THAT stop YOU from going. Everyone might be wrong.
Industry. Doors 7:30 p.m. 18+.
Combustible Edison Sure to implode right before your eyes, this
is quirky music not to be denied. 7th House. Doors at 9 p.m. $8. 18+.
FRIDAY
Harms Way Perhaps the coolest thing about Harms Way is that
they have a band opening for them with a really cool name.
Bitchcraft. Top that, babycakes. Blind Pig.
Tradicion Latina Take a trip to Mexico without even leaving the
comfort of beautiful Ann Arbor with this salsa and merengue dance
band. Rick's.
Love and Rockets A truly excellent combination, you probably
remember these folks from the late '80s. With mondo mod Dandy
Warhols. St. Andrew's Hall. 6 p.m. All ages.
Dambuilders The epitome of one-hit wonders, they'll be at the
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Decision? All Long ... Who knows? To find out, head to St. Andrew's
at 7:30 p.m. $7. All ages.
S U N D A Y
Battlefield Band Traditional Celtic music for Easter. And I bet
they all look just like Mel Gibson in Braveheart. The Ark. 8 p.m.
$13.50 in advance or call 763-8587.
Leftover Salmon With some cream cheese, this band might
actually be pretty tasty. But is lox a traditional Easter food? Doors at
9:30 p.m. Blind Pig. $8 in advance or call (810) 645-6666.
MONDAY
Nick Strange and the Bare Naked Like Nick Cave and the
Bad Seeds ... but totally different. Eclectic party tunes! YES! Rick's.
Unplugged Open Mic Even if you have no talent, you'll probably
still get a round of applause. 9:30 p.m. Tap Room. Free is a very
good price to see new talent.
Dirt Merchants Though one probably doesn't get a great price
for dirt these days, they'll be playing at the 7th House anyway. Doors
at 8 p.m. Tickets $6. All ages.
T U E S D A Y
The Neilds Hailing from beautiful Washington, these guys are a
hot young acoustic outfit, 8 p.m. The Ark. $9 at door.
Open Mic If you couldn't get to the Tap Room, here's your
second chance to strut your stuff. But this ain't free. Blind Pig.
9:30 p.m. $2.
Shrimati Aruna Sarangi Internationally known Hindu string
instruments. Rackham. 7:30 p.m. Free.
U-M Chamber Choir Theodore Morrison conducts. 8 p.m. Hill.