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SEREDUP ON A SILVER SCREEN I
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Films opening
Gun Shy QuitGon Jinr tries to get int
Sandra Bulock' pants. Bad Jedi! At
Quality 16: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30. 9:45,
11:5(Fr. & at.).At At Showase:
12:30, 2:5. 0, 7,:20, 9:35, 11:50
(Fri. & Sat ).
Scream 3 Who's the kiler ths timee
Persona~y I hniits the Iadyier
Fr.& St+A Shoc~ase: 12:15
12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:45. 3:15, 4, 4:30,
5:15, 5:47, 6:45. 7:1, 7:45, 8:15,
9:15. 9:45, 10:15, 10:45 (Fn. & Sat.),
11:40 (Fri. & Sat.). 12:10 (Fri, & Sat.),
12:40 (Fri. & Sat.). At Briarwood:
12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:40, 10.15.
Sweet and Lowdown Wod fe
diet San Penn as aazmn. At
Films holding
A+ A Classic
A Excellent
B Good
C Fair
D Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money
Angela's Ashes C- Ashes to ashes,
dust to dust, don't see this film unless
you must. At Quality 16: 12:30, 3:25,
6:30, 9:25. At Showcase: 1:05, 4:05,
7, 9:55, 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.).
. any Given Sunday B+ Meatheads
rejoice as Olive Stone gives us this
frenzied football flick. At Showcase:
9:00, 12 (Fri. & Sat.).
Boys Don't Cry A- Hilary Swank plays a
manly man in this powerful film. At
State: 2 (Sat. & Sun.), 4:30 (Sat. &
Sun), 9:45.
Cider House Rules C If you break
these rules, Old Man Cider House will
come out of his shanty and shake his
cane at you. At Quality 16: 11, 1:30,
4:10, 6:55, 9:30, 11:55 (Fri. & Sat.).
At Showcase: 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10,
11:45 (Fri. & Sat.).
Cradle Will Rock C- Tim Robbins' high-
paid troupe plays underpaid theater
employees. Now they know how dis-
gusting it is to clean a theater after a
show. At Quality 16: 9:15 (Thurs.). At
State: 7.
Down to You D What? This movie
deserves an A+, if only for Freddie
Prinze Jr.'s performance! He's dreamy.
At Quality 16: 12:50, 2:55, 5:10, 7:35.
9:20, 11:20 (Fri. & Sat.). At
Showcase: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:35,
9:30,11:20 (Fri. & Sat.). At Briarwood:
1:10, 3:50, 5:20, 7:20, 9:30.
The End of the Affair B+ Let me get
this straight ... it's spelled "Ralph" but
pronounced "Rayph." It's damn sexy,
though. At Showcase: 1 (not Tues. &
Wed.), 3:10, 5:25, 7:50 (not Tues. &
Wed.), 10:05.
Eye of the Beholder C- Ewan "Obi-Wan"
McGregor tries to be a tough detective,
but that sissy British accent doesn't
r.take him anywhere. At Quality 16:
11:35, 12:55, 1:40, 3:05, 3:40, 5:10,
5:45, 7:15, 7:50, 9:20, 10. At
Showcase: 12:05, 12:35, 2:35, 3:05,
5:00, 5:30, 7:25, 7:55, 10, 10:30,
12:10 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:40 (Fri. & Sat.).
At Briarwood: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30,
10.
Galaxy Quest B- By Grapthnar's
Hammer, what a savings. At Quality 16:
12:50, 2:55, 5:05, 7:20, 9:25, 11:30
(Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 12:20,
2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25, 11:35 (Fri. &
Sat.).
Girl, interrupted D+ Depressed girls
kick the crap out of each other and act
sullen. At Quality 16: 11:10, 1:30,
4:20, 7, 9:35. At Showcase: 1:30,
4:15, 7:05, 9:40, 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.).
At Briarwood: 1, 4, 7, 9:40.
The Green Mile B I'd rather see
Shawshank again than a blubbery,
porky Tom Hanks. But the mouse is
cute as a button. At Quality 16: 9:15.
At Showcase: 12:10, 4:10, 8,11:30
(Fri. & Sat.). At Briarwood: 9:10.
The Hurricane C Denzel is wrongly
imprisoned and fights for his freedom.
Come for the drama, stay for the pan-
cakes. At Quality 16: 1, 3:55, 6:45,
9:30. At Showcase: 12:40, 3:40, 6:50,
9:50. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50,
9:50.
Isn't She Great D Bette Midler is mar-
ried to Nathan Lane in this movie. No
wonder she spends all her energy on
herself. At Quality 16: 5:25, 9:40,
11:40 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 12,
10:10, 11:55 (Fri. & Sat.).
Magnolia A 171 uses of the F-word
make this film "cuss-a-licious." To hear
more, call 1-877-TAME-HER. At Quality
16: 11:55, 3:35, 7:25, 10:55 (Fri. &
Sat.). At Showcase: 12, 3:45, 7:30,
11:15 (Fri. & Sat.).
Next Friday F Without the Tuck, this
film's outta luck. Ice Cube alone can't
save this one. At Quality 16: 1:05,
3:10, 5:15, 7:40, 9:45, 11:45 (Fri. &
Sat.). At Showcase: 1:25, 3:30, 5:40,
8:10, 10:20, 12:25 (Fri. & Sat.).
Play it to the Bone C Needs more box-
ing, less breasts and talking. Is it just
me, or is Lucy Liu 17 years old? At
Quality 16: 11 (Fri. & Sat.). At
Showcase: (Fri. & Sat.) 12:20 a.m.
Stuart Little B+ Tom and Jerry could
kick his furry little ass around the
house any day. At Quality 16: 1, 3, 5,
7:05, 9. At Showcase: 12:55, 2:55,
4:45, 6:40, 8:30.
The Talented Mr. Ripley B- Where's
Ben Affleck? Oh yeah, he's starring in
a movie about the exact same thing
called "Reindeer Games," coming soon.
At Quality 16: 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:10,
9:50. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:35, 6:35,
9:20, 12:05 (Fri. & Sat.). At Briarwood:
1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10.
Toy Story 2 A- Those Barbie dolls were
H-0-T. So was that floppy cowboy girl
and that Bo-Peep chick, too. I'm seri-
ous, really. At Quality 16: 11:15, 1:15,
3:15, 5:15, 7:15. At Showcase: 12:25,
2:30, 4:40, 7. At Briarwood: 12:40,
2:45, 4:50, 7:10.
Thursday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Cradle Will Rock (1999) Tim Robbins
drects lots and lots of actors during
the Depression involved in the
Federal Theater Project. Michigan
Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7:30 p.m.
$5.50.
Topsy Turvy (1999) Enough dry
British humor and Gilbert and Sullivan
to make you puke. Michigan Theater,
603 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. $5.50.
MUSiC
Beck Defies sexxlaws. Get up off
that thing with the Funk Soul Brother.
Hill Auditorium 825 S.University. 7:30
p.m. $22.50. 248-645-666.
Beck After-Party w/ DJ Swamp
Beck's DJ heads over to the Pig for
an aftershow set. The Blind Pig. 208
S.First St. 10:00 p.m.
$8.00. 996-8555.
THEA TER
The Lady's Not for Burning MorrisCo
Theatre performs this gripping play
about a young 15th-century soldier
ready to give up on life. Ann Arbor
Civic Theatre, 2275 Platt Rd. 8 p.m.
996-2549. $15, $12 students/
seniors.
Kollege This Basement Arts show
written and directed by Steve Best
demonstrates the reality of college
life and how it appears to be at face
value. Arena Theater, lower level,
Frieze Building, corner of State and
Huron. Times TBA. 764-6800. Free.
Cosi Fan Tutte The Michigan Opera
Works demonstrates the genius of
Mozart through his opera sung in
Italian with English subtitles. R.C.
Auditorium, East Quad, corner of E.
University and Hill. 8 p.m. 763-TKTS.
$12, $10.
ALTERNA TIVES
Orchid Pavilion Gathering Spanning
nearly 900 years, this collection of
Chinese paintings features exquisite
landscapes, still lives, and portraits.
U-M Museum of Art, 525 S. State.
Gallery open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 764-
0395. Free.
Collective Memories Led by Paula
Kramer and Barbara Selinger, the
Detroit Dance Collective performs
dances influenced by the "Collective
Memories" exhibition photos. Ann
Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty.
7:30 p.m. 994-8004. Free.
Worldwide Rhythms The University
Dance Company presents Donald
McKayle's "Rainbow Suite." Set in
the American South, this semi-narra-
tive depicts the yearnings of chain
gang prisoners. Power Center, 121
Fletcher Street. 8 p.m. 764-0450.
$18, $14, $7 student w/ID.
U-M Visiting Writers Series David
Baker, poetry editor of "Kenyon
Review" delivers his lecture, "Heresy
and the Ideal: Hummer, Bloom, and
the Critique of the Romantic.
Roundtable on publishing and editing
to follow on Friday, February 4, at
noon in the Hopwood Room (3222
Angell Hall). Rackham. 4 p.m. Free.
By David Victor
Daily Arts W~ritrr
Spring mov ies have always been a
motley bunch. Some are there sim-
ply because they aren't good enough
to compete in the "blockbuster"
summer season. Others are leftovers
and delayed pictures intended for the
holidays that were pushed back a
couple months. There is also always
a surprise or two that catches every-
one off guard ("The Matrix," any-
one?)
The 2000 spring season is no dif-
ferent, with a wide offering of possi-
ble hits. guaranteed losers, and the
just plain unpredictable. Whether
you crave Wes Craven, yearn to trav-
el to Mars or just want to spend
some toasty warm time in the great
indoors, there ought to be a movie
for you not far in the distance.
Here's a rundown, month by month,
of what to look for soon in a theater
near you. Remember, as always, al
release dates are subject to
c ha ie.
cbruarv seems to be a month of
returning faces, characters and plots.
"Scream 3" opens on Feb. 4. offering
more, well, screams. David
Arquette, Neve Campbell and the
bunch get scared all over again as
some nut puts on that mask and kills
people. "Gun Shy," starring Sandra
Bullock and Liam "Jedi Wanna-Be"
Neeson, is about a tough detective,
steeped in a world of criminals, who
undergoes therapy and falls in love.
Think "Analyze This" meets "Forces
of Nature." Now banish that image
from your mind forever, lest it kill
more brain cells.
The second week of February fea-
tures the troubled Leonardo
DiCaprio "comeback" pic, "The
Beach." From problems on the set to
Courtesy of Dimension Films
From left, Parker Posey, Courtney Cox and David Arquette get ready to "Scream 3."
bell hooks Social critic signs copies
of her new book "All About Love," a
meditation on romantic love, and
holds a discussion on it. Borders
Books & Music on Liberty. 7 p.m.
Free.
Kathleen Valchuk Valchuk holds a
signing and discussion of her book,
"Unmarried, Not Unloved." Borders
Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw. 7 p.m.
Free.
Baker, Townshend Reading David
Baker and Ann Townshend read from
their poetry, followed by a reception.
Shaman Drum Bookshop. 8 p.m. Free
Friday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Being John Malkovich (1999)
pies are at attention, General
Malkovich. Michigan Theater.E
Liberty. 12 a.m. $5.50.
My nip-
603 E.
Ron Brooks Trio Local jazz, as opposed
to imported jazz. Bird of Paradise. 11
p.m and 12:30 p.m. $7.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Sextet Talented
musicians from the Lincoln Center Jazz
Orchestra perform popular jazz reper-
toire and their original compositi.ons.
Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty.
8 p.m. 764-2538. $36, $34, $24,
$18.
THEA TER
Picasso at the Lapin Agile Directed
by Malcolm Tulip and starring
writer/actor Steve Maitin, this play
describes what it would have been
like had Picasso and Einstein met in
a Parisian caf6. Performance
Network, 408 W. Washington. 8 p.m.
663-0681. $18.
An Evening of Scenes The R.C.
Players direct and act in a series of
one-act skits in the second of their
bi-annual student showcases. R.C.
Auditorium, East Quad, corner of E.
University and Hill. 8 p.m. For info
email rcpboard@umich.edu. Donations
at door.
The Lady's Not for Burning See
Thursday.
Kollege See Thursday.
A LTERNA TIVES
Orchid Pavilion Gathering See
Thursday.
Worldwide Rhythms See Thursday.
Writers Living and Alive Will
Alexander and Michael Palmer give a
reading of their work. EMU West
Lecture Hall, Porter Building. Free.
487-4220.
Saturday
CAMPUS CINEMA
Being John Malkovich (1999) See
Thurs. 12 a.m. $5.50.
numerous pos-production delays,
The Beach" has a hy smell to it,
so dn't say ot haen't been
warned. Kids son ofthem college-
age) will also have a bla wh two
yo unger-themed movies now
Day" and "The Tigger Movie.
{Snow Day" isa teena;e rompon a
school day called off because of too
much snow, and "Tiager" is an ani-
mated story cnterng around every-
one's favorite spring-tailed stuffed
tiger. Of the two, the smart money's
on the Tig.
The next week turns a little darker
when "Boiler Room" opens. The
film is a corporate drama about a
young college dropout (Giovanni
Ribisi) trying to claw his way to the
top. Also that week, Diane Keaton,
Meg Ryan, and Lisa Kudrow star in
"Hanging Up," the tale of three sis-
ters facing their father's death. With
all this serious stuff going on, what's
needed to cap off the week is a
wacky comedy, which "The Whole
Nine Yards" hopes to provide.
Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis star
as neighbors who are both the target
of a hitman and must work together
to come out alive.
February closes with a wider vari-
ety of genres in its last week.
"Screwed" features Norm
MacDonald, who is involved in kid-
napping his boss's dog. Ben Affleck
is an ex-con who takes on his dead
cellmate's identity in "Reindeer
Games." Word has it this big-budget
action flick was delayed from a
Christmas release because of an
eerily similar movie by Affleck's
best buddy, The Talented Mr.
Damon, that debuted in that time-
frame.
"Simpatico" is a tense drama set
in the world of horse racing, starring
Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges and Sharon
Stone. "Deterrence," a political
thriller starring Kevin Pollak as the
President, takes place on election
eve, 2008. Sci-fi fans disappointed
by the nauseatingly awful
"Supernova" may feel redeemed
when they see "Pitch Black," in
which a group of space explorers are
marooned on a seemingly lifeless
planet. Observe the word "seeming-
ly," because you know something
spooky is going to happen, and when
spooky things go down, people die.
Finally, "Wonder Boys" is about a
philandering, writer's-blocked col-
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An appropriate theme
March lineup seems to t
ideas." Garry Shandling
horny alien looking for
"What Planet Are You
"Drowning Mona" is a bh
dy about a small town tha
the attention they receive
murder investigation.
Campbell, Jamie Lee Cur
DeVito, Bette Midler a
Affleck star.
"Agnes Brown" is a tou
(read: plodding chick
which a woman (Anjelic
who also directs) copes
father's death. Yawn. In
film since "Evita," Madon
"The Next Best Thing."
music diva is accidentall
nated by her gay friend,
Rupert Everett. Yeah, sure
an "accident."
Recently, without fail, tv
with the same premise cc
box office dollars ea
"Dante's Peak" and "
"Deep Impact" and "Arm
"Saving Private Ryan"
Thin Red Line" are all ex
this reliable tradition. Thi:
Higher Learning (1995) John
Singleton's take on racism in college.
Ice Cube makes a big splash. N.
Campus Chrysler Center Auditorium,
2121 Bonisteel. 7 p.m. Free.
Topsy Turvy (1999) See Thurs. 6:30
& 9:40 p.m. $5.50.
Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl (1999)
Famed actress Joan Chen makes her
directorial debut. Angell Hall, Aud A.
8 p.m. Free.
MUSIC
Cro-Mags Hardcore straight from the
caves. St. Andrews Hall. Detroit. 6:00
p.m. $10.00. 248-645-6666.
Global Beach Party w/ DJ Scribble
TRL comes to Detroit. I love you,
Carson! La Boom. Walled Lake.
Six Feet Under If it's at Harpo's it
must be good. Harpo's. Detroit. 7 p.m.
$12.50. 248-645-6666.
U-Ziq Electronic, like Microsoft or
something. The Shelter. Detroit. 8
p.m. $12.00. 248-645-6666.
courtesy of Paramount Pictures
Meg Ryan gets slightly more serious in the family ensemble flick "Hanging Up." Walter
Matthau costars as her father, despite lacking the DNA to produce Meg on his best day.
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Writers: Jason Birchmeier, Nick Broughton, Jeff Druchniak, Chris Kul
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Cover: "Cabin Fever" by Sam Hollenshead.
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