148 - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, February 11, 1999
A weekly uide to who's Thursday, Feb. 11
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The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. I

THE LEADERS AND

BEST

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Films opening
Blast From The Past ** In the past, Alicia Silverstone had a career; in
the present, well ... no. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10. At Showcase:
12:25, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30, 11:40.
Message in A Bottle Kevin Costner tries to resurrect his career and loses
the label of box office poison in this new romance with Robin Wright Penn
and Paul Newman. At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50. At Showcase:
1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 4:45, 7, 7:30, 9:40, 10:10, 12:10.
My Favorite Martian Another TV show turned cra film. With Jeff
Daniels and Christopher Lloyd. At Briarwood: 12:30, :40 film, W, Jeff
12:35, 1:05, 2:45, 3:15, 4:55, 5:25, 7:10, 7:40, 9:15, 9:45, 11:15.9
October Sky A sneak preview of a film about a boy who rebels against his
coal miner father and grows up to be an astronaut. Based on a true story.
At Showcase: (Sun. only) 6:15 p.m.

Films holding

***** A Classic
**** Excellent
*** Good
- ** Fair
* Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money
A Civil Action ** Robert Duvall
got an Oscar nomination for playing
second fiddle to John Travolta in
this legal thriller. At Ann Arbor 1&2:
(Thurs. only) 4:45, 7, 9:20. At'
Showcase: 6:25, 10:25, 12:30.
Gods and Monsters *** Ian
McKellen, Lynn Redgrave and
writer/director Bill Condon all got
Oscar nominations for this film that
chronicles the last days of gay
director James Whale. At State: (Fri
& Sat) 11:30 p.m.
Life Is Beautiful **** , Academy
Award nominated for both Best
Picture and Best Foreign Language
Film, one of the best films of 1998
returns to theaters. At Showcase:
12:05, 2:35, 7:15, 9:35, 11:50.
Little Voice *** Brenda Blethyn
earned an Oscar nomination for her
role as the boozy mother of singing
?sensation Jane Horrocks. Michael
Caine also stars in this British flick.
At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:45 (Sat, Sun,
Tues), 2:45 (Sat, Sun, Tues), 4:45,
7, 9:10, 11:10 (Fri & Sat).
Patch Adams * If only this medical
melodrama had died on the table.
At Briarwood: 1:15, 3:50, 6:50,
9:40. At Showcase: 1:55, 4:05,
6:10 (except Sun), 8:20, 11.
Payback ** Mel Gibson stars in
this disaster of a crime film that
underwent massive reshoots. At
Briarwood: 12:40, 2:50, 5:10,
7:40, 10:10. At Showcase: 12:15,
12:45, 2:30, 3, 4:30, 5:15, 6:15,
7:25, 8:35, 9:50, 10:30, 11:10,
11:55, 12:25.
Prince Of Egypt ** A disappoint..
ing, animated look at the Bible. At
Showcase: 12, 4:50.
Rushmore **** A hysterical
comedy that. is one of the best films
of 1998. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 1 (Sat,
Sun, Tues), 3 (Sat, Sun, Tues), 5,
7:20, 9:30, 11:20 (Fri & Sat). At

Showcase: 12:10,
6:45, 9:10 11:20,

2:20, 4:25,

Saving Private Ryan **** The
best film of 1998 returns to the-
aters on a wave of Oscar nomina-
tions. At Showcase: 12:25, 3:45,
7:05, 10:25.
Shakespeare in Love **** This
romantic comedy scored 13 Oscar
nominations, including Best
Picture, Director and Screenplay. At
State: 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 4 (Sat &
Sun), 7, 9:30, 11:45 (Fri & Sat). At
Showcase: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20,
7:50, 10:15, 12:30.
She's All That ***i Rachael
Leigh Cook's career heats up with a
Pygmalion tale set in high school.
At Briarwood: 12:50, 3:10, 5:20,
7:30, 9:45. At Showcase: 12:40,
2:55, 5:10, 7:35, 9:55, 12.
A Simple Plan **** Billy Bob
Thorton and screenwriter Scott
Smith both picked up Oscar nomi-
nations for this intense crime
thriller. At Showcase: 1:40, 4:10,
6;35, 9.
Simply irresistible (No Stars) You
resisted this cheesy romance last
weekend, and you're going to do
the same this weekend. At
Briarwood: 4, 10:15.
Stepmom ** A maudlin melodra-
ma about a woman dying of cancer
and trying to stave off her kid's
soon-to-be stepmom. At Briarwood:
1, 7:15.
The Thin Red Line *** Terrance
Malick's WWII film picked up many
Oscar nominations including Best
Picture, director and screenplay. At
Showcase: 12, 3:10, 8:15, 11:30.
Varsity Blues ** Cross Dawson with
football and what do you get? A really
lousy movie. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:15,
4:20, 6:30, 8:30, 11:45.
Waking Ned Devine ***4 A
charming Irish comedy about a win-
ning lottery ticket and a dead win-
ner. At State: 1:30 (Sat & Sun), 4
(Sat & Sun), 7:15, 9:15 (Sun-
Thurs), 9:45 (Fri & Sat).

Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Central Station (1998) This touch-
ing story of a retired teacher and a
young boy who set off in search of
the boy's father is one of the best
films of 1998. Michigan Theater,
603 E. Liberty St. 7 & 9:30 p.m.
$5.50
MUSIC
Ann Arbor Tenants Union Fundraiser
It's all about the benjamins. What?
What? Yeah, stop by and help raise
some benjis at a benefit for the
AATU. St. Andrews Episcopal
Church, 936-3076. 8 p.m. $5.
Big Dave & the Ultrasonics Is Big
Dave a gentle giant or a ferocious,
fire-breathing dragon? Maybe the
Ultrasonics can take this one?
Karl's, 9779 Gotfredson, 455-8450.
9:30 p.m. Free.
The Element Simply put, some have
it and some do not. Buck, Reed,
Kurt, The Colonel and the rest of the
crew do, and anyone who roots for
Ohio State does not. Blind Pig, 208
S. 1st St., 9968555. 10 p.m.
Jazz Combos Stockton and Malone,
Eaton and Bailey. And even Dr.
Dunkenstein and Adrian Dantley
back in the day. Rackham
Auditorium, 764-8572. 8 p.m. Free.
Open Mic Music & Poetry Do you
own the mic or does it own you?
Espresso Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main
St., 668-1838. 8:30 p.m. Free.
Redline Could it be a thin line? Could it
be "The Thin Red Line?" It
could. Cross Street, 511 W. Cross St.,
Ypsilanti, 485-5050. 10:30p.m. $4.
Wayne Cotter Welcome Wyane
Cotter. Mainstreet Comedy
Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St., 996.
9080. 8:30 p.m. $10.
THEA TER
Our Country's Good The department
of theatre and drama presents a
show about convicts and guards who
perform a play in 1787 Australia.
Mendelssohn Theatre. 8 p.m. 764-
0450. $7-18.
Egyptian Rat Screw it's not cards, but
it's a lot of fun. An investigator meets
his match in this Basement Arts produc-
tion. Arena Theatre, Frieze Building. 7
p.m. 764-6800. Free.
The Hole The Purple Rose Theatre
Co. performs this play about a cou-
ple in the American West. Purple
Rose Theatre, 137 Park, Chelsea 8
p.m. 475-7902. $15-25.
Making Porn Gay porn star Vince
Rockland stars in this controversial
theatrical presentation. The Scottish
Rite Theater at the Masonic Temple,
Detroit. 8 p.m. $30. Call (248) 645-
6666 for ticket information.
Private Eyes The characters practice
deception in this play that explores infi-
delity. it is directed by Malcolm Tulip.
Performance Network, 408 W..
Washington. 8 p.m. 663-0681. $12-15.
A LTERNA TIVES
ArtVideos "David Smith, Steel in
Sculpture," will show sculptures from
all periods of the artist's career and

Couresy o f1Vince clad
Adult films star Vince Rockland stars "Making Porn," a play about the gay porn
Industry that runs Thursday through Sunday at the Masonic Theater in Detroit.

Many U students willing to transcend se

scenes of the artist at work. Media
Room, University Museum of Art, 525
S. State St. 7:30 p.m. 764-0395.
Suzanne Vega Singer/songwriter
performs songs and reads from her
new collection of poetry, lyrics,
stores and memoirs, "The
Passionate Eye." Borders, 612 E.
Liberty St., 668-7652. 7 p.m.
Jimmy Santia#o Baca Author reads
from a selection of his poetry collec-
tions. Shaman Drum, 313 S. State
St., 662-7407. 8 p.m.
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Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Central Station See Thursday. 7 &
9:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Another Round is what to tell the
waitress if you're thirsty and want
seconds of what everybody's drink-
ing. Elbow Room, 6. S. Washington
St., Ypsilanti, 483-6374. Free.
Chamber Choir, Wind Ensembles and
Symphony Band Party a little hard
on Thursday night? This will help
calm the nerves. The three groups
will perform music by Peter Menin,
Leslie Bassett and Paul Hindemith.
Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University
Ave., 764-8350. 8 p.m.
Corndaddy Come see the band that
was named after former Nebraska foot-
ball coach Tom Osborne. Gypsy Cafe,
214 N. 4th Ave., 994-3940. 9:30 p.m.
$4.
Daddy Longlegs Longlegs and
Littlejeans, two powers for the new
millennium. Cross Street, 511 W.
Cross St., Ypsilanti, 485-5050.
10:30 p.m. $4.
Rattle Box What's in the rattle box?
Sounds like it would make a nice
Valentine's gift for that special someone.

T.C.'s Speakeasy, 207 W. Michigan Ave.,
Ypsilanti, 483-4470. 9:30 p.m.$3.
Steve Somers Band Isn't this the
guy who directed "Deep
Rising?"Now he's got his own band,
Tap Room, 201 W. Michigan Ave.,
Ypsilanti, 482-5320. 9:30 p.m. $3.
Wayne Cotter Welcome back, Cotter.
Mainstreet Comedy Showcase, 314 E.
Liberty St., 996-9080. 8:00 & 10:30
p.m. $12.
THEATER
ImMERCEslnn: The Merce
Dance Company This famous m
dance company performs a different show
each night, so the fun should not stop for
long. Power Center. 8 p.m. 764-2538.
$18-34.
Our Country's Good See Thursday. 8 p.m.
Egyptian Rat Screw See Thursday. 11
p.m.
Making Porn See Thursday, 8 p.m.
Private Eyes See Thursday. 8 p.m.
The Hole See Thursday. 8 p.m._
ALTERNATIVES
Jake Lamar Author reads from his
novel "Close to the Bone," a novel
about the 0. J. Simpson Trial.
Shaman Drum, 313 S. State St.,
662-7407. 8 p.m.,
Swing of Hearts Ball This swing night, in
honor of Valentine's Day, will feature one of
the main proponents of the Detroit swing
scene, The Atomic Fireballs. Michigan
League Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. 763-TKTS. $8,
$5 for students.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Last Emperor (Mq87) ghis Oscar win-

By Cortney Dueweke
Daily Arts Writer
Sex. Once upon a time, it was a touchy
topic. In elementary school, the mere
mention of sex brought forth a flurry of
giggles. Those who didn't know the
details were quickly informed by their
more worldly friends. In middle school,
sex was no longer quite as taboo; it was,
however, enough to cause the cheeks of
pre-adolescents to flush as they listened to
teachers lecture about anatomy in text-
book detail. In high school, students whis-
pered about who they thought was a vir-
gin versus who was actually having sex.
In college, suddenly people are willing
to admit that they masturbate, and sex can
be a topic of casual conversation without
prompting blushing or giggles. Students
pass in and out of the Safe Sex Store
unfazed, and pick up their five-free-con-
doms-a-day from UHS without a second
thought. In short, we grew up.
"A lot of my friends were conservative
in high school," said Jen, a Nursing stu-
dent who didn't want her real name used.
"They got to Michigan and they were all
like, 'everyone's having sex."'
Well, not everyone's having sex, as it
turns out. In fact, according to a recent
survey published in U. Magazine, 29 per-
cent of university students are virgins. But
the combination of increased freedom
and the lack of adult supervision causes
college campuses to become a potential
hot bed of sexual activity.
Sexy Mythology
On a typical afternoon, the Diag is
bustling with activity. As they walk, some
students avoid the M.
"I know it'sjust a myth,"LSA first-year
student Brittany, who also did not want to
use her real name, said sheepishly. "But I
avoid it anyway"
That myth is just one of many that is
told at summer orientation to incoming
first-year students. Most of the others,
however, are sexual in nature.
"We used to tell our incoming students
that the pumas that guard the University's
Natural Science Museum roared when we
beat Ohio State, and also when a virgin
walked by after he or she graduated," said
LSA junior and former orientation leader
Lee Ann Benkert.
Referring to the Dental School's "tooth
fairy" statue, Benkert added, "Some of us
used to spread the one that it was a good
luck charm, and if you rubbed it, you'd get
lucky during orientation."
"They told us the myth at orientation
that if you had sex in the Law Quad at

midnight you wouldn't get pregnant"
recalled Brittany. "And that if you kissed
someone undef" the Engineering Arch
before you turned 21, that was the person
you'd end up marrying."
History Prof. Nicholas Steneck said
these myths originated in the '60s. Up
until that time, the Central Campus resi-
dence halls (West Quad, East Quad and
South Quad) were all-male halls, while
the Hill halls (Stockwell, Mosher-Jordan,
Couzens, Lloyd and Markley) were strict-
ly female. There was a large amount of
regulation on students' social lives.
But in the late '60s, these residence
halls went co-ed- with the exception of
Stockwell, which remained all-female
and earned the sexually-toned nickname
"the Virgin Vault." Due to the heightened
interaction between the sexes at this point
in time, these myths began to come about.
Sex In Public Places
For the remaining 71 percent of
University students who are sexually
active, the dilemma is where to have sex.
Often a 11 by 12-foot dorm room- fre-
quently occupied by a roommate - isn't
the choice location. So many students
have improvised with the wide variety of
buildings around campus.
The Harlen Hatcher Graduate library
seems to be one of the favorites. "I always
warned first-year students about the dan-
gers of studying late in the grad library -
for more than just studying goes on in
those carrels!" Benkert said.
"I know one guy who claims to have
masturbated in every library on campus,
said LSA sophomore Lara Grenn. "And
two people I know admitted to doing it in
the stacks" at the Grad Library.
But for those who think the grad is
tired, there are many other places around
campus that are popular.
"I heard the two best places to have sex
are in the Natural Science Building and
the Media Union, because they have pri-
vate study rooms" said Jen, an LSA
junior who did not want her last name
published. "I know people who have had
sex in the Diag at night too."
Not everyone has had sex in a public
place on campus, though, but that doesn't
mean that they haven't thought about it.
"I'd really like to have sex in the law
quad," Brittany admitted.
"I'd like to take that myth about kissing
the person you're going to marry in the
Engin Arch just a little bit farther," con-
fessed LSA first-year student Rachel,
who did not want her last name printed.
As a word of caution, though: If plan-

Thouh sex can sometimes complicate thftgs, UnIversity students are often wil

ning to embark on a "sexcapade" on the
University campus, be aware that the
Department of Public Safety follows the
strict state law if they come across people
having sex in public places. "Depending
on who was involved, where it was and
where it was taking place, it could be a
90-day misdemeanor to a 10-year felony,'
said Steve Hiller, deputy chief assistant to
the county prosecutor.
University students have dissenting
opinions about sex on campus. While to
some it seems as if sex around them has
sky-rocketed since high school, others say
that there really is no change.
"There's a lot more casual sex at
Michigan" Jen said.
Grenn disagreed. "The ones that had
sex before college are having sex now,"
she said. "Those people I know that are
having sex are in pretty serious relation-
ships. The amount of sexual activity is a
lot tamer on campus than I thought it
would be?'
But there's no denying that the atmos-
phere of college life definitely contributes
to sexual activity. With students "growing
up," living on their own, and without the
restraints they previously had when living
with their parents, people take advantage
of the many opportunities to "get busy."

"From my experience, the gii
who have become the most pro
were the most sheltered in hig
said Sam, an Engineering sei
wished to have his name withhe
parents wouldn't let them really
out late or anything. I think tl
shock of freedom led to some c
"I would never have sex at
fearofgetting caught,"'Brittany
here ... it's easier and more tei-
Homosexuality
Campus
For some students, sexual pro
deeper than finding places for s
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexu
Transgender students perhaps
most difficult time in this sexu
environment. While resources f
sexual students are abundani
always the case for LGBT stude
"It's more difficult to find inl
about LGBT sex issues wheth
problems, safe sex, or exploring
ty;" said Music sophomore M
Frounfelter. "However, there
great resources on campus, like
UHS, the Safe Sex Store and U
"The biggest concern I see iE
of acceptance of the homosexua

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WeekCend
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Editors: Aaron Rich, Will Weissert
Writers: Cortney Dueweke, Bryan Lark, Elena Lipson, Kristin Long, Asn
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Arts Editors: Jessica Eaton and Christopher Tkaczyk
Editor in Chief: Heather Kamins