14R* Tfhe MithignDly --- AX,# eA~ t ~Magiine - 1lpsdv. OcTtober 2&,19990 0 The Michigan Miy-- Weekend, etc. A weekly gude to who's Thursday,uOct. 28 where, what's happening andWedsd through why you need to be there ...h eLs Wednesday, Oct. Nov. 3 PRESSING ONWARD: LIFE BEYC Journey across world starts by navigating Films opening Thursday House On Haunted Hill This must be a mistake - this film came out last summer but with Liam Neeson and that bro from Bottle Rocket, right?. At Briarwood 12:25, 2:30, 4:50, 7:30, 9:45. At Showcase: 12:45, 1:15, 2:55, 3:25, 5:10, 5:40, 7:30, 8, 9:40, 10:10, 12 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:30 (Fri. & Music Of The Heart Get ready to rock with Master A (Meryl Streep). Although most aren't aware of it, Meryl picked up her new nickname after being deemed master of the accents by none other than Master P himself. At Briarwood: 1:10, 4, 7:15, 9:50. At Showcase: 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:35, 12:05 (Fri. & Sat.). Thicker Than Water Blood, oil and chocolate syrup are three possibilities for the subject of this film. At Showcase: 12;05, 2:10, 4:20, 7:10, 7:40, 9:15, 9:45, 11:20 (Fri. & Sat.), 11:50 (Fri. & Sat.). Films holding A *****EA Classic ***i* Excellent *** Good it* Fair Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money American Beauty ***' G13. Man, you sunk my battleship. At State: 2 (Sat. & Sun.), 4:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 7, 9:30, 12:00 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10, 11:35 (Fri. & Sat.). Bats * Turn on the lights and get this piece of garbage out of the theaters. Now. At Briarwood: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:30. At Showcase: 12:55, 3, 4:55, 6:55, 8:55, 11 (Fri. & Sat). The Best Man ** I say "Hey," you say "Taye." Alright, ready ... Hey-eyy. At Showcase: 1:20, 1:50, 4:30, 5, 7:20, 7:50, 10, 10:30, 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.). Blue Streak That blue streak that you saw late in the fourth quarter on Saturday was Michigan's football sea- son saying "so long." At Showcase: 2:40, 4:40, 9:25, 11:25 (Fri. & Sat.). Body Shots *** Not to be confused with shots to the body, a legal move in most of the fight clubs around the country. At Showcase: 12, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35. Bringing Out The Dead.*** Suck up Nic Cage and see it for Scorsese. At Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 4:15, 4:45, 7:05, 7:35, 9:55, 10:25, 12:20 (Fri. & Sat.). Crazy in Alabama ** Antonio Banderas directs a film featuring his crazy. nasty, talentless wife. At Showcase: 5:15. Double Jeopardy * I'll take whatever happened to Hammer for $200. At Briarwood: 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:40, 10:15. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:15, 5:30, 7:55, 10:15, 12:25 (Fri. & -Sat.). Elmo In Grouchland Rumor has it that Elmo is leaving show business to pur- sue his dream of playing quarterback for the 49ers. At Showcase: 12:20, 1:55, 3:40, 5:25. Fight Club *** First rule of fight club - do not talk about fight club. Second rule of fight club - no brass knuckles. Third rule of fight club - no more losses by the football team. Fourth rule of fight club - no shoes, no shirts. No service, either. Fifth rule of fight club - Edward Norton is king. No questions. And the last rule of fight club - if it's your first time seeing it, you fight. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3, 5:15, 7:40, 10:15. At Showcase: 12:30, 330, 6:30, 9, 9:30, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.). The Limey ** Steven Soderbergh scores again with this look at a father seeking to avenge his daughter's death. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:30. Random Hearts ** Indiana Jones hooks it up with that gal from "The English Patient" who loves taking baths. At Briarwood: 1, 6:50. At Showcase: 12:10, 6:50. Run Lola Run **** Girl's so fast that Carl Lewis would be chewing on her dust. At State: 9:45 (except Sunday). The Sixth Sense **** One of the powers of the sixth sense is to con- vince people that bad movies are actu- ally good. It seems to be working on this one. At Showcase: 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:45, 10:05, 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.). The Story of Us ** If Bruce doesn't bag an Oscar for this performance, the Academy should reconsider its voting process. At Briarwood: 12:30, 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:10. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 6:45, 9:05, 11:10 (Fri. & Sat.). Superstar Kind of a weird title for a movie that has no superstars in it, only some castoffs from SNL. This title would have been much more appropri- ate had the film starred, say, Brett Favre, Doug Williams, Patrick Ewing, Randy Moss, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael "Air" Jordan or Tom "Don't Poke Me Too Hard, I've Got the Flu" Glavine. At Showcase: 12 (except Tues. & Wed.), 1:45, 3:35, 7:25 (except Tues. & Wed.), 9:50, 11:40 (Fri. & Sat.). Three Kings ***,# Why only three kings? Because Ricky Jay backhanded the fourth. At Briarwood: 4:15, 9:40. At Showcase: 12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05, 10:20, 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.). Three To Tango Anyone stupid enough to pay their hard-earned money for this desperately-w ishing-it-was-retro-c lever piece of garbage deserves to go a few rounds with Tyler and the boys. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:15, 9:20, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.). CAMPUS CINEMA Sugartown (1999) Allison Anders takes a look at the L.A. music scene and the perils of being a semi-talented glam rock band. With Rosanna Arquette. The Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 7 p.m. Bubbeh Lee And Me (1996) An 87- year old Jewish grandmother gives a shout out to all her homies, yo. 8 p.m. Free. Edge of Seventeen (1999) A story about a young man getting in touch with his homosexuality. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 9 p.m. MUSIC Bill Frisell's New Quartet The name itself says its gotta be new. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. 8 p.m. $18- 30. 763-3333. Viperhouse Ten people jamming on their horns; need I say more? Lonley Hearts Club, 211 E. Washington St. 9 p. m. $8. 913-5506 THEA TER Girls We Have Known Basement Arts' one act comedy explores the relation- ship of two young men driving across the country. TBA. Arena Theatre, Frieze Building. Free. Three Days of Rain Playwright Richard Greenberg's sad love story comes to life through Perfomance Network. 8 p.m. Performance Network, 408 W. Washington. 663- 0681. $15-18. Footloose A broadway remake of the 80s hit flick. Fisher Building, Detroit. 313-872-1000 A LTERNA TIVES Phanton Menace to Society Comedy By Natasha Higgins For the Daily Has the melting pot of Ann Arbor awakened your taste for the exotic? Do dinners at Mongolian Barbecue or Gratzi no longer suffice as internation- al experiences? Fear not, there is a solution that will not only satiate your cultural appetites but will also count towards your degree -- just as long as you follow a few guidelines. The study abroad experience is open to all who are interested. One does not have to be a language major or an inter- national business specialist to take advantage of the education other coun- tries have to offer. The only prerequisite is that students do some research into how a program best fits their needs. Early planning is essential, but once students have assessed how study abroad can fit into their financial, edu- cational or linguistic requirements, the world is theirs to explor The guaranteed hassle-free way to study abroad is to go on a University of Michigan-sponsored program. A visit to the Office of International Programs (OIP) in the Union can reveal a pletho- ra of opportunities in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Programs vary in length from six weeks over the summer to a full academic year. All of these programs provide in-residence credit for University students and offer the potential for financial aid awarded through the University. Students apply- ing for these programs are also eligible for various scholarships and fellow- ships through the OIP. By enrolling in one of these programs, students assure themselves that their credits earned will count towards their University degrees, and their financial aid packages will still apply even though they are thou- sands of miles away from Ann Arbor. If the University does not offer a pro- gram in your country or city of choice, or its programs are too long or too short for your liking, there are a multitude of other possibilities. The Overseas Opportunities Office, down the hall from the OIP in the Union, has an extensive selection of information on study abroad programs, international internships, and volunteer opportuni- ties. The hundreds of brochures, books, Courtesy of OctooermFilms Bevery D'Angelo and Michael Des Barres star in the Allison Anders and Kurt Voss film Sugar Town. by the Second City troupe. Second Willy Wonka And The Chocolate City, 2301 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Factory (1971) One of the most 313-965-2222. beloved movies of all time about a young boy who overcomes poverty and -Friday tours a chocolate factory. Nat. Sci. 7 & 9 p.m. $3. CAMPUS CINEMA Yellow Submarine (1968) A re-issue of Gamera: Guardian Of The Universe the animated Beatles classic (not that (1995) Japan falls victim to another it has much competition in that cate- beast from the beyond. Lorch. 7 p.m. gory). Michigan Theater Screening Free. Room, 603 E. Liberty. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Step into your cheesy costumes and MUSIC be prepared to sing your heart out for this much-beloved cult classic. Remember, it's just a jump to your Bambu Can't go wrong with a name like left. State Theater, State & E. Liberty that. Blind Pig, 208 S. First. 10 p. m. 12 a.m. $5.50. $5. 996-8555. Blake Chen Electronic and Acoustic, and videos available to anyone interest- ed ensure that students are bound to find a satisfying program. Students should be forewarned, however: Noi,- University programs require more thought and consideration, as the cred- its earned will be considered transfer credits,' and thus a bit more ambiguous when being applied to concentration and distribution requirements. Students should discuss their intend- ed course work with general academic and concentration advisors to ensure that the non-University program will count towards their degree. Students must complete a statement of intent to study abroad, and it is advised that while studying abroad, they keep copies of all academic work, syllabi, and course descriptions received. In order for the credits to transfer, general requirements must be met: the institu- tion must be degree-granting, the course taken must be parallel to one offered at University and the student must earn a C or better. Enrolling in a program sponsored by another American university is often advantageous to the transfer process. Adam Weinrich, an LSA student, just completed a P'rinceton University pro- gram in Beijing. "Before I left, I was required to fill out some forms which the Registrar then had to look over and decide whether or not to approve the transfer," explained Weinrich. "I guess they decided Princeton in Beijing was legiti- mate and said all was good." James Graham, an LSA junior, par- ticipated in a Semester at Sea program in which he was able to earn credits while sailing around the globe. Graham suggested obtaining class descriptions from the institution prior to leaving and assessing them with concentration and academic advisors. In his case, they assured him he would receive credit. "The transfer of credits was easy," said Graham. Timing is a crucial component to consider, regardless of whether you are going on a University or non-University program. While the majority of students go abroad in theirjunior or senior years, students may select a self-contained program that enables them to study dur- ing sophomore year or during summer. Since the Business School and School of Education have specific requirements that must be fulfilled in a limited amount of time, their students must conduct a more thorough investi- While visiting OIP, Amber Daw kinesiology student, use office gation to determine if goin would conflict with their p Amber Dawkins, a junior Business School, has manage( around the stiff credit require her program. Since all dis requirements in addition to a Business School credits must pleted to graduate, studying often a tricky proposition. "The only time [the Busines encourages you to study abro term of senior year," said "(But) this is the time that the of students will be interviewin time positions." Dawkins was able to inc studies abroad into her educ studying in Germany during mer. She also studied in Engh winter semester of her sophon while applying for the Busines "I filled out- my applic London," said Dawkins. Despite her successful effo around the system, Dawkins that the Business School is rigi requirements. "The Business School puts emphasis on globalization anc I Courtesy of Nicole Pearl Walking through the magnificent Plaza Espana in Sevilla, Spain, visitors can appre- ciate Spanish architecture and history. Weekend Magazine Phone Numbers: Briarwood: 48-4555; Fox Village; 994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668- 839 7; Showcase: 973-8380; State: 761-8667. Showtimes are effective Friday through Thursday. Matinee times at State Theater are effective for Saturday and Sunday only. Editors: Toyin Akinmusuru, Jeff Druchniak, N5 Writers: Cortney Dueweke, Gina Hamadey, Natasha Higgins, Meghan Kt Nicole Pearl, Ed Sholinsky, Jacob Wheeler. Photo Editors: Jessica Johnson, Dana Linnane, David Rochkind. Photographers: Allison Cantor, Sam Hollenshead, Jessica Johnson, David Cover: "Low-caste Indian laborer" by Sam Hollenshead. Arts Editors: Jessica Eaton and Christopher Cousino Editor in Chief: Heather Kamins courtesy Mercury Records Chuck D and the rest of Public Enemy bring their old school rap to St. Andrew's Hall next Monday.