28 The Miohigan Daily Weekeit M zi.-mTbersday, Jantary.28, 1999 0 0 0, The Michigan Daily Wee *1 - r The Tangled Web: Websites we think you'll like http:// wweby. Looking for rare movie memorabilia or kitschy refrigerator magnets? Dubbed "your personal trading community," eBay is one of the Web's most popular sites. An online auction house, eBay's products range in nature from computers and books to cars and collectibles. EBay is a place where individuals can auction their products, while the site acts as intermediary between buyer and seller - a sort-of auction house middleman. As of time of publication, the site boasts some 1,300,000 items for sale in more than 1,000 different categories. Odds are, if you want it, eBay's got it. which demonstrates the effects of the Vietnam War. Shaman Drum, 313 S. State St., 662-7407. 8 p.m. Bill Jacobson Opening Artist Bill Jacobson speaks about his photogra- phy exhibit, a collection of figures, portraits and landscapes that embody a transparent and ghostlike aesthetic. Jacobson's work reflects his interpre- tation of life as influenced by his prox- imity to the AIDS epidemic. Exhibit runs though March 28. University Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 764- 0395. 5 p.m. Photo-Active Feminist Lecture Series MacArthur Award winner Wendy Ewald talks about her projects with disadvan- taged children in which they were given cameras to photograph their environments. These photos were later published in books such as "Portraits and Dreams" and "I Dreamed I Had a Girl in My Pocket," among others. School of Art and Design Lecture Hall, Room 2104, 7 p.m. Alan Rafkin Former director of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Murphy Brown" will speak about and sign copies of his autobiography "Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow." Call 668-7652 for location information. 7 p.m. - -- - --- - --- --- Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA The Stranger (1946) Orson Welles film about a war-crimes commissioner in search of an escaped Nazi war crim- inal living as a history professor in a small Connecticut town. Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. $4, $5. Rope (1948) Alfred Hitchcock's experimental film about two killers try- ing to get away with murder at a din- ner party for the victim's father. Nat. Sci. 8:40 p.m. $4 per person, $5 for couples. In A Lonely Place (1950) Nicholas Ray directs this movie about an embit- tered Hollywood scriptwriter suspected of murdering a young woman. Nat. Sci. 10 p.m. $4 per person, $5 per couple. MUSIC 22nd Ann Arbor Folk Festival Double deuce is a solid number, and thisa solid festival. Some of the featured artist include Moxy Fruvous, Emmylou Harris and the Paperboys. Hill Auditorium, 763- TKTS. 6 p.m. $25. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Go to this concert. Mail your parents the program. It'll give them hope. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty, 994- 4801 (for information). 8 p.m. $16-29. Blammo! Which is how you'll feel if you watch a days worth of "Brady Bunch" reruns. Heidelberg, 215 N. Main, 663-7758. 10 p.m. $5. Blue Dog Hey wasn't this the name of a movie with Patrick Swayze and Meat Loaf? Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. 4th Ave., 994-3940. 9:30 p.m. $4. Bugs Beddow Band Say this name fast five times and maybe they'll let you in for free. Or maybe not. Cavern Club, 210 S. 1st St., 332-9900. 10 p.m. $5. Fully Loaded The band name could describe the new look Pistons seeing as they acquired Loy Vaught and Christian Laettner en route to their 1999 championship run. Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti, 483-6374. 9 p.m. Free. Friends of Opera Gala Benefit Concert Past and present winners of the School of Music's Friends of Opera Scholarship celebrate it's 25th anniversary. Perfor-iances inTMd-Fen- ditions of famous arias, as well as vari- ous duets and ensembles. Proceeds go to scholarship fund. Mendelssohn Theater, 911 N. University Ave., 764- 2538. 8 p.m. $10, $5 students. The Royal Jokers R&B quartet weaves laughter into a set of popular, jazz and soul music classics. Part of a continu- ing legacy, the Jokers reflect the early traditions of Count Basie, Dinah Washington, and B.B. King, with whom the original members collaborated. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave., 913-9733. $12. Greg Hollingshead Hollingshead will read from his latest novel "The Healer." A reception will follow. Shaman Drum, 313 S. State St., 662-7407.. 8 p.m. We Shall Overcome Detroit's Mosaic Youth Theater honors Dr. Martin Luther King in a performance of various multi- cultural musical pieces. Residential College Auditorium, East Quad. 1 p.m., Free. INMEDIA 99: Anything Digital Mixed- media presents wide variety of digitally manipulated projects and technologi- cally inspired. Media Union Gallery and Video Studio, 6 p.m., Free. -------------- Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA Marius And Jeannette (1998) A love story set in a working-class area of Marseilles, about a man and a woman in their 40s, both with painful pasts, who find each other and slowly devel- op a profound romance. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 5 & 7:15 p.m. $5.25. MUSIC Hope Orchestra Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane. But never forget: Hope floats. Borders, 515 E. Liberty, 913-1100. 1 p.m. Free. Jazz Jam Session No, Karl Malone and Thurl Bailey will not be there. Nonetheless, this will be a crazy jam blend. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, 662-8310. 9 p.m. Free. Tangerine Trousers Personally I prefer peach pants, but, hey, that's just me. Fruit is a funny thing, ain't it? Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington, 213- 1393. 9 p.m. Free. Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Rules Of The Game Shown as part of the History of World Cinema. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 4:10. $5.50. The Cruise (1998) One of the best reviewed documentaries of the year . t,. ., , -1 3a 1i1 11 Y Al courtesy of MGM For those who miss "21 Jump Street," movie makers have put together a real treat In the form of "The Mod Squad." Rumor has It, the kids are very hip. Stdios be g een ficks, reworked plots wil fly in '99 By Erin Podolsky Daily Arts Writer January is a time to look back on the previous year. When it comes to the movies, however, studios usually hate doing that - seeing only a trail of box office bombs, with blockbusters that are few and far between. To help the studios reflect, the following is a preview pack- age worthy of James Cameron's sizable ego. As a wise Jedi "once said, hold onto your butts." Teen movies are back in full force, with fables and original stories galore. Here's hoping that flicks like "She's All That,' "Cruel Intentions" and "Idle Hands" bring about a renaissance the likes of which hasn't been seen since John Hughes prowled the 1980s. One visible trend with many upcom- ing releases is "too little too late" - where many films attempt to do some- thing different and really only show something lame. Some examples of these are "EDty" "The King and P"- an animated version of the classic - and "The Deep End of the Ocean." But, there should be more than enough coolness to go around with comedies such as "Mystery Men" and "Bowfinger's Big Thing" on the, summer schedule. "The Deep End of the Ocean" (Feb. 26)-This looks suspiciously like a fea- ture-length version of the old TV movie "I Know My First Name is Steven." Michelle Pfeiffer plays a mom who loses her three-year-old son and has to cope with his return nine years later. "Analyze This" (March 5) - Robert De Niro is a man in need of a shrink. This time out, the versatile actor is a mobster with some severe neuroses. Billy Crystal plays the doctor who helps him work through his issues. "Cruel Intentions" (March 5) - Another feature chock-full of coolness. This teen re-visitation of "Dangerous Liaisons" should be able to get past the lack of skill in star Ryan Phillippe by showcasing the many talents of uber- chicks Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair. This will be silly, steamy and a great guilty pleasure. "The King and I" (March 19) - Warner Bros. becomes the next studio to attempt an attack on the Disney anima- tion empire. This will be the same as the film version, save the fact that the King's head won't glisten as much as it did before. "EDty" (March 26) - Matthew McConaughey plays Ed, a guy picked to lead a Truman Burbank-esque existence in front of the camera 24-hours a day. Woody Harrelson and Jenna Elfman are just two of the many skeptics who look on in horror and fascination - but will audiences sit still for a concept that has already be envisioned to perfection last summer? "Go" (March 26)- Doug Liman fol- lows up "Swingers" with this ensemble piece. Katie Holmes tries to free herself from the hell that is "Dawson's Creek;' abetted by the luminous Sarah Polley. "The Mod Squad" (April 2) - Claire Danes, everybody's favorite every-teen, straps on some mod fashion and attitude in this update of the classic camp '70s TV series. Giovanni Ribisi and Omar Epps help her regulate undercover. See FILMS, Page 78 THEA TER The Wide Open Weekend See Friday. Saturday's plays are Robert Rokicki's "Under its Spell" and Daniel Kahn's "Open Up and Bleed." ALTERNATIVES Craig Holden Author will sign copies of his thriller "Four Corners of the Night." Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson Rd. 2 p.m. Mr. Blume (Bill Murra Schwartzman) in Wes takes audiences on a City. Michigan Theate p.m. $5.50 Marius And Jeannette 8:45 p.m. $5.50. Rushmore (1998) 0 off-beat, best comed earned Bill Murray a nomination and mar, Star Jason Schwartz Lorch Hall. 7 p.m. F MUSIC Vocal Arts Lab Voice School of Music perfc C'mon, give 'em a ch< Theatre. 6:45 p.m. Fre Jazz in Leonardo's Th tet plays classic tune hot stuff. Leonardo's, Commons, 8 p.m. Fre A LTERNA TIVES Annual Book Sale See Sunday. Michael Connelly N be signing copies o "Angels Flight." Bor Liberty St., 668-765 Watercolors by Kathlee Ann Arbor resident kic long exhibition. Pierpo Tues CAMPUS CINEMA Stroszek Part of An Michigan Theater, 6 CALL 76 courtesy of Paramount Pictures Hank (Bill Paxton) consoles his slow but steady brother Jacob (Billy Bod Thornton) in Sam Raimi's new "A Simple Plan." Look out for Thornton to win an Academy Award for this performance.