The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 11, 1999 - 11A
A weekly guide to who's
where, what's happening and
why you need to be there ...
The
List
Thursday, March 11
through
Wednesday, March 17
Films opening
Baby Geniuses A story about really smart kids. Don't worry, you don't want to see this. At
Showcase: 12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9, 11.
The Corrupter *** Chow Yun-Fat and Marky Mark star in this new crime thriller about two
cops battling gangs and corruption in Chinatown. At Showcase: 12, 12:30, 2:25, 2:55, 4:50,
5:20, 7:15, 7:45, 9:40, 10:10, 12, 12:30.
Deep End Of Ocean **A The story of a woman who losses her son only to have him return
10 years later. At Briarwood: 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40. At Showcase: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10,
7:30, 9:50, 12:15.
EDtv A sneak preview of this new Truman-like movie about a man who has his life taped 24-
hours a day. Playing with "October Sky." At Showcase: 7:15 (Sat. only)
Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels A new British crime comedy washes up on our shores.
At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:15, 9:45, 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.).
The Rage: Carrie 2 To paraphrase a line from "8mm," I want to know that this atrocity is
false. At Briarwood: 12:10, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50. At Showcase: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:40,
9:55, 12:15.
Wing Commander A new sc-fi flick with the new "Star Wars" trailer on it. We aren't exact-
ly saying that's the only reason to go see it, but we won't be surprised if the public figures
that out on their own. At Briarwood: 12:15, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:35,
4:45, 7, 9:15, 11:30.
**** Excellent ,
*** Good
** Fair
* Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money
8mm *1 A lame thriller about a detec-
tive in search of the makers of a snuff
film. At Briarwood: 1:10, 4:30, 7:20,
10:10. At Showcase: 1:15, 4:15, 7:35,
10:05, 12:25.
200 Cigarettes I A very not funny
comedy about several couples in
search of love in NYC on New Year's
Eve 1981. At Showcase: 9:35 (Fri,
Sun.-Wed.), 11:45.
Analyze This **f A funny and enter-
taining movie about a mobster and his
psychiatrist. At Briarwood: 12:20,
2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 10. At Showcase:
12:20, 12:50, 2:40, 3:10, 5, 5:30,
7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, 12:05, 12:35.
Cruel intentions *** A new take on
"Dangerous Liasons," setting it
amongst rich NYC high schoolers. At
Briarwood: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:20.
At Showcase: 12:15, 12:55, 2:10, 3,
4:35, 5:15, 8, 8:30, 10, 10:30, 11:55,
12:25.
Elizabeth *** An Oscar nominee for
Best Picture, this film recounts the
youth of the Virgin Queen. At State: 12
mid. (Fri. & Sat. only).
Life Is Beautiful **** Armed with 7
Oscar nominations and a Screen Actors
Guild Award for star, co-writer and
director Roberto Benigni, this film is
one of 1998's best and brightest. At
Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:15 (Sat., Sun.,
Tues.), 2:30 (Sat., Sun., Tues.) 4:45, 7
(Thurs.-Tues.), 7:20 (Wed.), 9:15.
Message in A Bottle ** A romance
about a lonely widow who sends out
messages in a bottle (!) and woos a
Chicago reporter. At Showcase: 7:55.
My Favorite Martian A prime example
of why old TV shows rarely make good
movies. At Showcase: 12:05, 2:05,
4:05, 6.
October Sky **i A "based on a true
story" film about a boy trying to escape
from a life as a coal miner to become
an astronaut. At Showcase: 12:10,
2:30, 5:05, 7:25 (Fri., Sun.-Wed.),
9:35.
The Other Sister i Juliette Lewis plays
a mentally challenged woman who falls
in love, creating tension with her moth-
er. At Showcase: 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:25,
12:10.
Payback ** Mel Gibson gives a solid
performance in this lame action thriller
remake of "Point Blank." At Showcase:
12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20, 11:35.
Rushmore **** Snubbed by the
Academy, this is still one of 1998's
best, as a millionaire and 15-year old
fall in love with a first grade teacher. At
Ann Arbor 1&2: 1(Sat., Sun., Tues.), 3
(Sat., Sun., Tues.), 4:45 (Wed.), 5
(Thurs.-Tues.), 7:20 (Thurs.-Mon.),
9:30 (Thurs.-Mon.), 9:35 (Wed.).
Shakespeare In Love **** With 13
Oscar nominations under its belt, this
romantic comedy is one of the most
charming films of the year. At State:
1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4 (Sat. & Sun.), 7
(Fri.-Mon., Thurs.), 9:30 (Fri.-Tues.,
Thurs.), 9:45 (Wed.). At Showcase: 12,
2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30, 11:50.
She's All That ***i Pygmalion set in
high school complete with a really hip
soundtrack. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3,
5:15, 7:40, 9:45. At Showcase: 6:30,
10:20, 12:20.
Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Woza Albert (1982) Excerpts from the hit
play of the same name are intercut with
actual visits by the actors/authors to the
people, places and events in South Africa
that inspired the play. G127 Angell. 7 p.m.
Free.
MUSIC
Knee Deep Shag The fact that Golden
Grahams makes an appearance is reason
enough to see "Austin Powers: The Spy
Who Shagged Me." Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st
St., 996-8555. 10 p.m. $4.
Margaret Smith Repeat after me: Anyone
named Smith must be cool. Even
Michigan Basketball's Brandon Smith
may attend, if he can tear himself away
from March Madness on CBS. Mainstreet
Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St.,
996-9080. 8:30 p.m. $10.
Open Mic Man, Mike's too prime to be
left open. The Drowsy Parrot, 105 N. Ann
Arbor Rd., Saline, (734) 429-8595.8 p.m.
Free.
Propeller They've powered your fishing
boats for years, now hear them sing.
Cross Street, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti,
485-5050. 10:30 p.m. $4.
Sun Messengers Tear yourself away from
March Madness' night-cap games and
enjoy the warmth, cause the sun don't
shine forever. Cavern Club, 210 S. 1st St.,
332-9900. 10 p.m. $5.
THEATER
Theater of Memory: Two Short Plays
about the Holocaust Program features
two powerful dramas about the greatest
tragedy known to mankind. Works by
University Professor Hank Greenspan and
Brecht will be performed. R.C Auditorium,
East Quad. 936-1998. 8 p.m.
Squirrels Basement Arts presents David
Mamet's play about the dreaded writer's
block. Rodents are in the title, we are
pretty sure they are not in the play itself.
Arena Theater, Frieze Building. 764-6800.
7 p.m.
Vincent: Harkening to Divine Whispers,
Theatrical Fragments from the Life of
Vincent Van Gogh A multi-media presen-
tation based on the letters and told
through the eyes of Van Gogh's sister-in-
law Johanna. Michigan League. 764-TKTS.
7 p.m. $5.
ALTERNATIVES
ArtVideos "Blue" examines Derek
Jarman's dreamlike exploration of his
encroaching, AIDS-related blindness.
University Museum of Art Media Room,
525 S. State St., 764-0395. 7:30 p.m.
The Animal Lovers Project Jesse Richards
informs about animal rights with her new
musical performed by the Hundredth
Monkey ensemble. Performance Network,
408 W. Washington St., 663-0681.8 p.m.
Pay-what-you-can.
Sharon Dilworth Author reads from her
short story collections. Shaman Drum, 315
S. State, 622-7407. 8 p.m.
Brenda Flannigan Hopwood winner and
former Eastern Michigan University pro-
fessor gives a lecture called "In Praise of
Older Women and other Crimes." Business
School Hale Aud, 701 Tappan. 8 p.m.
The Mindless Crowd Various works
inspired by Magdalena Abakanowicz's
sculptures including dance, theater and
video presentations. University Museum
of Art 20th Century Gallery, 525 S. State
St., 647-0521. 7:30 p.m.
Gloria Steinem Feminist activist and
noted author, editor and lecturer will be
singing copies of her book. Borders, 612
E. Liberty, 668-7652. 4:30 p.m.
Gloria Steinem Lecture "Ms. Magazine"
co-founder and all-around great gal will
lecture on feminism. A question and
answer session will follow so come ready.
Call for tickets. Michigan Theater, 603 E.
Liberty, 769-0500. 7:30 p.m.
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Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
The Animal Lovers Project See Thursday.
8 p.m. $15, $12 for students.
Country Teachers (1993) An idealist
teacher finds her first assignment in the
country an eye opener. Angell Aud. A. 8
p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Five Guys Named Moe Mo moe, mo prob-
lems. Espresso Royale Cafe, 214 S. Main
St., 668-1838. 9 p.m. Free.
Ghetto Billies A word to the wise- when
attending a G.B. concert: come strong or
don't come at all. Attendance is mandato-
ry as all of this material will be on the
final. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 996-8555.
10 p.m. $5.
RFD Boys Come see why RFD is too hot
to handle and too cold to hold. The Ark,
316 S. Main St., 761-1451.8 p.m. $9-10.
Spittin' Boogle Wow. I guess the only
thing I can say is that a hearty thanks
are in order to P.T. Anderson. Look it
up, folks. Tap Room, 201 W. Michigan
Ave., Ypsilanti, 482-5320. 9:30 p.m.
$3.
Courtesy of United Artists
Amy Irving (left), the former Mrs. Steven Spielberg, replays the role of Sue In "The Rage: Carrie 2." This time the telekinetic
freak is known as Rachel, played by Emily Bergi (right), and she'll still make ashtrays and spoons jump - among other things.
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village; 994-8080;
Michigan Theater: 668-8397; Showcase: 9738380; State: 9944024.
Showtimes are effective Friday through Thursday. Late shows at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 and State
are for Friday and Saturday only. Noon and mid-day matinees at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 are for
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only; matinees at State are for Saturday and Sunday only.
THE 37TH ANNUAL ANN
ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL
Vincent Van Gogh See Thursday. 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Alvin Alley American Dance Theater The
modern dance legend brings his troupe to
Ann Arbor, showcasing their dynamic
style. Power Center, 764-2538. 8 p.m.
$18-38.
The Animal Lovers Project See Thursday.
8 p.m. $15, $12 for students.
The First Annual Zinnfest This nationally
renowned road show makes its first stop
ever in the Ann Arbor area. Those who
have witnessed previous parties can
attest to the fact that this event never
leaves visitors quite the same. Midnight.
Free. Call 761-1670 for ticket and loca-
tion information.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
A Question Of Faith (1995) A Bolivian
road picture about Domingo, a mancom-
missioned by a mobster to carve a life-
;Jized statue of the Virgin Mary for a holi-
day celebration. Michigan Theater, 603 E.
Liberty St. 7 p.m. $5.50.
Affliction (1998) Nick Nolte and James
Coburn give Oscar nominated perfor-
mances in one of 1998's most searing
films. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St.
9:30 p.m. $5.50.
Free Tibet (1998) Adam Yauch of the
Bestie Boys has his Tibetan Freedom
Concert documented in this musical
protest against the Chinese occupation of
Tibet. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty
St. $5.50.
Les Diaboliques (1955) The French film
that inspired the Sharon Stone remake
atrocity, about a wife and mistress who
team up to murder the man they share.
Nat. Sci. 9 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
Rear Window (1954) One of Hitchcock's
best films involves a photographer who
takes to spying on his neighbors when he
becomes wheelchair bound. His peeping
gets his entangled in a murder mystery.
Nat. Sci. 7 p.m. $4, $5 dbl.
MUSIC
Dan Bern If you yearn for Bern, then Dan
is your man with the plan. The Ark, 316 S.
Main St., 761-1451. 8 p.m. $11.
Deep Space Six Come along with DS6
and journey to a wonderful land where iD4
is the only movie on television and Y2K is
but a myth. Bring a helmet and watch your
back - the ongoing war with Deep Space
Nine still rages. Heidelberg, 215 N. Main
St., 663-7758. 10 p.m. $5.
Electronic Music Concert Apparently this
whole electronics thing is quite the rage
these days. Apple doesn't make disk dri-
ves anymore, but they still have time to
produce rock 'n' roll-spitting super funk-
tabulous machines. Some PCs may be
involved too - if only for politically cor-
rect reasons. Rackham Auditorium, 915
E. Washington St., 764-8572.8 p.m. Free.
Freebase When a free base is open, an
intentional walk is always a solid call.
Cross Street, 511 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti,
485-5050. 10:30 p.m. $4.
Guest Recital Percussionist Payton
McDonald and flutist Jessica Johnson will
perform at the School of Music. Britton
Recital Hall, E.V. Moore Bldg. 2 p.m.
Lisa Hunter Listen to good music; hunt for
good will. Espresso Royale Cafe, 214 S.
Main St., 668-1838. 8 p.m. Free.
Poignant Plecostomus Raisethe roof as
the P. Plecostomus jam Ann Arbor into a
new week. No, they really don't ever get
tired of being the center of attention.
Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 996-8555. 10
p.m. $5.
SAI American Music Concert American
music will be featured at this vocal and
instrumental concert of the UM chapter
and Ann Arbor alumnae chapter of Sigma
Alnha Ita Rrittn Reital Hall. E.V.
Theatrical Fragments from the Life of
Vincent van Gogh See Thursday. 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Tony Horwitz Pulitzer Prize-winning jour-
nalist signs copies of and discusses his
book "Confederate in the Attic." Borders,
612 E. Liberty, 668-7652. 6 p.m.
Robert Edward Levin Lawyer and author
reads from his book "The Lizard and the
Fly." Barnes & Noble, 3245 Washtenaw,
677-6475. 2 p.m.
Alvin Alley American Dance Theater See
Friday. 8 p.m.
The Animal Lovers Project See Thursday.
8 p.m.
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Sunday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Affliction See Saturday. 4:30 & 7 p.m.
Free Tibet See Saturday. 9:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Paul Finkbeiner's Jazz Jam Session P.F.'s
jams make all other dunks look like lay-
ups. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, 662-
8310. 9 p.m. Free.
The Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra if
it's Johnny's favorite, then it's got to be
solid rock. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 996-
8555. 8 p.m. $8.
Michael Gould Read a book, down a hot
beverage and find out why Mike is the real
deal. Borders, 612 E. Liberty, 668-7652. 1
p.m. Free.
Great American Blues Jam Come any-
where close and see the cause for com-
motion, it's God's gift to us and he named
it the ocean. T.C.'s Speakeasy, 207 W.
Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, 483-4470. 9:30
p.m. $2.
Raisin Pickers These are the folks that
you have to thank if you enjoy raisins on
your cereal in the morning, as a nutritious
snack in the afternoon or as a full-course
meal for dinner. The Ark, 316 S. Main St.,
761-1451. 7:30 p.m. $11.
St. Patrick's Day Feast Very, very rarely
are bad things associated with something
named feast. Women's City Club, 1830
Washtenaw, 761-1440. 4 p.m. $65.
THEATER
House Blend Series Line-up includes pre-
sentations of original works by Ann Arbor
playwrights. Gypsy Cafe, 214 N. Fourth
Ave, (248) 967-2372. 6pm. $2 donation.
Vincent: Harkening to Divine Whispers,
Theatrical Fragments from the Life of
Vincent Van Gogh See Thursday. 7 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Alvin Alley American Dance Theater See
Friday. 4 p.m.
The Animal Lovers Project See Thursday.
7 p.m.
Museum Tour Docents will conduct a tour
of "Arts of Africa." University Museum of
Art, 525 S. State St., 764-0395. 2 p.m.
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Monday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Breathless (1959) Jean-Luc Godard's
French New Wave film about a French
Mobster and his affair with an American
expatriate. Michigan Theater, 603 E.
Liberty St. 4:10 p.m. $5.50.
Free Tibet See Saturday. 7 p.m.
Affliction See Saturday. 9 p.m.
MUSIC
fruits - tangerines are grand, but peach-
es rule the land. Arbor Brewing Co., 114
E. Washington St., 213-1393. 9 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Phoebe Eng Founder of "A. Magazine," a
national magazine for Asian Americans,
signs copies of and reads from her first
book, "Warrior Lessons." Borders, 612 E.
Liberty, 668-7652. 7 p.m.
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Tuesday
CAMPUS CINEMA
37th Ann Arbor Film Festival (1999)
Open-to-the-public reception with the
Peter Sparling Dance Co. opening thefes-
tival with Julianne O'Brian/Pedersen's
"Port." Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty
St. 7 p.m. $6, $10/2 shows, $13/3
shows, $45 week.
The Apartment (1960) Billy Wilder's film
starring Jack Lemmon as a junior execu-
tive who tries to get ahead by loaning his
apartment to his superiors for clandestine
affairs. State, 233 S. State St. 7 p.m.
$5.50.
Goldwidows: Women In Lesotho (1990)
Interviews with women in Lesotho, a
small country surrounded by South Africa,
who live as virtual widows as most of their
husbands work in South African gold
mines. 1400 Chem. 7 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Kuz Why should you come to this show?
Kuz it will help prevent the dirty bird from
catching on anymore than it already has.
Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley, 662-
8310. 9 p.m. $5.
Nomos When thinking of the great Nomos
of the world, only Hideo and this band
come to mind. The Ark, 316 S. Main St.,
761-1451. 8 p.m. $13.50.
Open Mic Blues Jam Come jam with your
fam. You'll be a better person when you
leave. Tap Room, 201 W. Michigan Ave.,
Ypsilanti, 482-5320. 9:30 p.m. Free.
ALTERNATIVES
Sarah Zettel Local author reads from and
discusses her science fiction novel
"Playing God." Shaman Drum, 315 S.
State, 662-7407.8 p.m.
Wednesday
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Courtesy of Nicole Cattell
Tyree Guyton, the artist behind and creator of the now-condemned
Heidelberg Project, stands in front of what was his masterpiece of socially aware
construction. His story is told in the documentary "Come Unto Me: The Faces of
CAMPUS CINEMA
37th Ann Arbor Film Festival
Film program follows a live
mance. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $6,
shows, $13/3 shows, $45.
(1999)
perfor-
$10/2
Tyree Guyton," directed by Nicole Cattell-
Well, folks, it's back. The 37th
annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
starts its six-day run Tuesday at the
Michigan Theater. The oldest event
of its kind in the country, this year's
festival includes everything from
narrative shorts, to animation, to
documentaries and feature-length
films. The lineup is guaranteed to be
entertaining and interesting.
One of the biggest titles in this
year's festival is Barbara
Sonneborn's "Regret to Inform," a
documentary about Vietnam. The
72-minute piece is also a nominee
for this year's Academy Award for
feature documentary.
But it is experimental films of all
lengths that make the Ann Arbor fest
what it has become. Small films by
many directors still waiting for their
"big break" will show on screen, and
in many unusual forms with some
strange subject matter. The films and
directors come from all across the
country and world - from as nearby
as Iowa City to as far off as Vienna,
Austria and Christ Church, New
Zealand.
Some local flavor can be tasted in
the form of "Come Unto Me: The
Faces of Tyree Guyton." The 30-
minute documentary, by Nicole
Cattell of Ann Arbor, tells the story
of the Heidelberg Project artist and
creator.
The 37th Ann Arbor Film
Festival is sure to excite, inspire,
calm and, if we're lucky, incite
and offend.
Ann Arbor Film Festival Awards Juror
Screening (1999) Lynne Sachs presents
her documentary films. Michigan Theater,
603 E. Liberty St. 3 p.m. Free.
A MIdwife's Tale (1997) A documentary
film about the non-fiction book "A
Midwife's Tale: The Life Of Martha
Ballard." MLB 3. 7 p.m. Free.
Moonstruck (1987) Cher, who won an
Oscars for the role, plays a woman who
falls in love with her fiance's brother.
Screenwriter John Patrick Shanley will
discuss the film afterwards. State, 233
S. State St. 7:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Could
be cool, but going will definitely impress
the parents. Plus, we've it got from a cou-
ple of excellent sources that watching high
school bands makes chicks think you've
got culture. Hill Auditorium, 825 N.
University Ave., 764-8350. 8 p.m. Free..
Open Mic Acoustic and Electric
Acoustic and electric come together
for one killer oper mic. Hold on tight
and keep your eye on the ball. Tap
Room, 201 W. Michigan Ave.,
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