14B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, November 30, 2000 0 0 -W A weekly guide to who's Thursday, Nov. 30 where, what's hppening and thg why you need to be there ... T h e L ist Wednesday, Dec. 6 Films holding A An Instant Classic B Very Good C Fair i D Not recommended F Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money 9 The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. M AWToy, K®cm Thne next generation ofhldyhtcm '' 102 Dalmatians Soon to be followed by the direct to video release of "103 Dalmatians." At Showcase: 10:20 (Sat. & Sun.). 10:50 (Sat. & Sun.), 12, 12:30. 1, 2:10, 2:45, 3:15, 4:30, 5, 5:30. 6:50. 7:20, 9. 9:30, 11 (Fri. & Sat.). 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.). D- The 6th Day And on the sixth day, God made Arnold. At Showcase: 10:50 (Sat. & Sun.), 11:20 (Sat. & Sun.), 1:25, 1:55, 4:25, 4:55, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15. 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:40 (Fri. & Sat.). D+ Billy Elliot Billy Wilder and Spurs for- ward Sean Elliott morph into one person for your viewing pleasure. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:25, 4:35, 6:55, 9:15, 11:25 (Fri. & Sat.). B Bounce Gwyneth has Ben so whipped it's pathetic. You had an Oscar first dude, grow some stones. At Showcase: 11:25 (Sat. & Sun.), 1:50, 4:05, 6:30, 9:05, 11:20 (Fri. Sat.). C- Broken Hearts Club Dean "like Peter Pan or Superman" Cain stars. At State: 2 (Sat. & Sun.), 5 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:15. 9:30. Charlie's Angels Mr.'Bojangles and his band of three babes do it boombastic style and fight the forces of evil. Don't worry. they're all signed for a sequel. At Showcase: 10:35 (Sat. & Sun.), 12:45, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 7:55, 9:35, 10:05, 11:40 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.). B Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ronnie, you dropped the ball big time on this one brother. Why Care Bears Carrey was cast we'll never know but here's hoping that the Seuss estate keeps your stinking paws off of "Green Eggs and Ham." At Showcase: 10:45' (Sat. & Sun.), 11:15 (Sat. & Sun.), 11:45 (Sat. & Sun.). 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 3:45, 4:15. 4:45. 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:10, 9:40. 10:10, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.). 12 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.). A- The Legend of Bagger Vance For five bucks Will Smith will gladly carry your bags for you. But when he asks you whether you want the five or the ten, it is imperative that you request theten, because it is so worth the extra five bucks to see Will get jiggy with it. At Showcase: 10:55 (Sat. & Sun.), 1:30, 4:10. 6:50, 9:25, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.). C- Little Nicky Adam Sandler blew rule number one (do not make friends with rock stars) by including the Oz Man in his movie. At Showcase: 11:05 (Sat. & Sun.), 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 8:15, 10:25, 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.). D Meet the Parents Bob De Niro and Benjamin Stiller star as a priest and a rabbi with eyes for the same girl. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:50, 10, 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.). B- Men of Honor Few men are worthy of the title man of honor and Cuba Gooding and his buddy Rod Tidwell are on the outside looking in on this one. At Showcase: 10:40 (Sat. & Sun.), 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9:20, 11:50 (Fri. & Sat.). B- Red Planet Also known as "Mars: The Movie" to the sci-fi players out there. At Showcase: 10:30, 12:35 (Fri. &uSat.). Remember the Titans Keep your eyes peeled for star defense player Julius in this one. He goes by Dr. J in the film just fyi. At Showcase: 7:35, 9:55, 12:20 (Fri. & Sat.). C Requiem for a Dream Hakeem Olajuwon's life story, including the day that he taught Dikembe Mutumbo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean Jacques Wamutumbo the dream shake. Powerful. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4:30 (Sat. & Sun.). 7. 9:15. 11:30 (Sat.). B Rugrats in Paris Come for the women, stay for the booze. At Showcase: 10:40 (Sat. & Sun.), 11:10 (Sat. & Sun.), 11:40 (Sat. & Sun.). 12:40, 1:10. 1:40, 2:30. 3. 3:30, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 7:05, 8:45. Unbreakable Don't know much about the movie but Samuel L. Jackson needs to get that mop braided up ASAP. The film is set in Philadelphia so he should be able to hook up with Iverson's styl- ist. At Showcase: 10:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 11 (Sat. & Sun.), 12:35, 1:05, 1:35, 2:50. 3:20, 4:40. 5:10, 5:40, 7, 7:30, 8, 9:20. 9:50. 10:20. 11:35 (Fri. & Sat.). 12:05 (Fri. & Sat.). 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.). B+ By Meredith Keller Daily arts writer From the Cabbage Patch craze to the Furby frenzy to the Playstation 2 pandemonium - each year it seems that one toy emerges as the toy de force of the holiday season. Causing long lines and lingering headaches, these toys not only define holiday wish lists, but childhood memories as well. And with the shopping season running full speed ahead, the hunt for this year's it-gift has already begun. Paul Kadrovach, a Supervisor at FAO Schwarz in Somerset Mall, said perhaps one of the hottest toys this vear is the Playstation 2 by Sony. An upgraded version of Sony's previous super seller, the Plavstation, Kadrovach attributes much of the system's high demand and popularity to its multifunc- tional capabilities. This includes an ability to play games from the older system, as well as an ability to double as a DVD player. Despite its vast appeal, however, th Playstation 2 lacks one critical detail -- avai ability Kadrovach's colleague, Kris Rivar said this pattern of "low supply, hig demand" is very typical for gaming systen launched around the holiday season. However, Rivard also indicates that this hardly a coup de toy as there are several iter topping wish lists this year. As th Merchandise Manager at FAO Schwar Somerset, Rivard indicates that unlike prev ous years, there isn't just one particular toy c the season. Along with Playstation 2, which is onl available at larger FAO Schwarz outpost: popular and highly available sellers includ Poo-Chi, the interactive dog by Tige Electronics, and the Razor Scooter, whic now comes in a deluxe model featuring add ons such as a strap, as well as tail lights! For the wee ones, there is also th hit this Christmas. Luke Skwaiker vs Darth Vader: Ebay feels the 'fT Luke Smith DailY Arts Writcr Jimmy Stewart stars in the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life," playing at the Michigan Theater this week. WANT TO SEE YOUR EVENT IN THE LIST? CALL ELIZABETH AND JENNI AT -163-0379 FOR MORE INFORMATION Thursday CAMPUS CINEMA Billy Elliot (2000) I.A.L. Diamond and Billy Wilder both give this film a healthy thumbs up. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Kung Fu Diesel CD Release Party Kung Fu Diesel rock-a-doodledo's the release party for their third CD. 9:30 p.m. Karl's, 9779 Gotfredson, Plymouth. $3. 455-8450. Batt Burns Irish Storyteller woos and wows audience with quick wit and green beer jokes. 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. $12.50. 761-1451. UMHS GospelsExtravaganza II University Hospital staff staff singing beneath the waving arms of Debra Blannon-Cobb. 12:10 p.m. University Hospital, Lobby, Floor 1. Free. Night Funk Lil' Sknrilla, Transit, Snake Eyes and Taboo bring their funk to the Pig. 10 p.m. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. $10. 996-8555. THEA TER The Sorcerer The Gilbert & Sullivan Society present a musical comic opera about a bridegroom who hires a sorcerer to concoct a love potion at the wedding. Mendelssohn Theatre. 8 p.m. $7-16. 764-0450. ALTERNATIVES Seeing is Healing? The Visual Arts of Medicine This exhibit examines the relationship between medicine and its appeal as an art. Museum of Art, Box Gallery and Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395. William Kentridge, Weighing and Wanting South African artist William Kentridge explores figures, land- scapes and cross sections of the brain in his charcoal drawings. Museum of Art, Twentieth Century Gallery. Free. 764-0395. Plant Life: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection Botanicalrforms show their place in the visual arts. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 763-0395. Friday CAMPUS CINEMA Billy Elliot See Thursday. Michigan Theater: 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. It's a Wonderful Life (1939) Required viewing. You'll go and you'll enjoy it. And you'll beat up anyone who says that Tom Hanks is our Jimmy Stewart because J.S. could act circles around Hanks and J.S. would never spend a year growing out his beard for some weak movie with Helen Hunt. Michigan Theater. 5 p.m. Free. MUSIC Larval, Cornish in a Turtleneck Orchestral and loud. Lo-fi punk band with a mix of psychedelia. 9 p.m. Elbow Room, 6 S. Washington St. Ypsilanti. $5 483-6374. Live Lyrics 5 Hip-hop butt shaking fea- tures S.U.N., Juice and 0-Type. Total Disregard opens. 10 p.m. Blind Pig. 208 S. 1st St. $6. 996-8555. 58 Greene A cappella ensemble bring their "A Cappella for the People"i show to the Michigan Theater. Hip-hop dance troupe FunKtion is also on the bill. 8 p.m. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. $7. 668-8463. THEA TER The Sorcerer See Thursday. Mendelssohn Theatre. 8 p.m. $7-16. 764-0450. A LTERNA TIVES Elliot Branch BET and Fox TV star brings anecdotes and jokes. 8 & 10:30 p.m., Mainstreet Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St. $10. 996-9080. Opera Workshop Scenes Enjoy selec- tions by Handel and Mozart sung by students in the Opera Workshop. School of Music, Macintosh Theatre. 7 p.m. Free. 764-0594. Day Without Art The Museum of Art will veil all of its art in order to call attention to the devastation caused by the AIDS virus and its impact on the artist community. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395. Luke Sky walker Tatooine Fatigues w1ith Telescoping Lihtsaber Loose --- S137. Boba Fett %Missle Launcher (less than 20 in exis- tence) S7,500. .labba the Hutt including Slime Bucket -- 5O. Rc-enacting the Flight fi'om Tatooine before your neighbor's doe decides to be the Sarlaac mon- ster and eat your 'iCures. Priceless. This scene would bring any man to tears. Nothine left of' his Star Wars scene but a discarded Rocket and a few gobs of slime that didn't digest so easily. The collecting world and market has been fueled by the demand for action figures in recent years. Sports Cards is feeling rejuvenated again with "Jer'sev" chase cards becoming all the rage. Anything that evokes nostalgia in people young and old is collected. Items ranging from Exclusive JC Penney early bird Star Wars packages to early edition classic Milton Bradley games. low does one go about visiting this land of nos- talgia'? How can youth really be reclaimed? The macie of the Internet and Ebav.com have made collectibles thousands of times more accessi- ble than in the days of yore (pre-internet). AnythinLg, and evervthing, desirable can be found on cybe'- auctiol site Ebay. With absolutely everything available at one point or another, collecting trainspotters will be more than able to fill their ultimate wishlists. For the not so savvy there are a few rules to know about this comme'cial superhighway. Ebav.con prides itself on dependability estab- lished through transaction rapports left in the form of feedback. Buyers are encouraged to buy from sellers with a high feedback rating, as the transaction is almost assured by the positive feedback of the seller's rat- inc. Consequently, Ebav can be difficult to break into. Sellers (although not often) will cancel bids from users w%%ith low or negative feedback. Because it is done in auction format vinning items on Ebav can be tricky at times. but those who persevere generally prevail. The winning bidder sends money to the seller, and upon receiving pay- ment the seller ships the item. Ebav distances itself from the sale after the auc- tion closes sending notification emails to both par- ties and then essentially washes their corporate hands of the transaction. Buvers can bid on an unlimited amount of items at Ebay, and the listings change everyday. Upon listin an item it will most likely appear on search- es within three or four hours. Jeffrey Pickell, owner of Kaleidoscope in Ann Arbor, maintains that collecting is "very much rooted in age criteria" The items that are popular are generally coveting by people of a certain age group. Within that age group the collectibles are instilling similar feelings of nostalgia, and bringing back memories. With the twenty-somethings of the world right now, the hottest collectibles are of the Star Wars toys. That may be an exception; howev- er, with Star Wars remaining one of the most pop- ular collectibles in all age groups. Pickell said some of the contrastingly cooling goods are Beanie Babies, which were all the rage two years ago, and the seermingly age-less Cabbage Jeffrey Pickell stands in front of his State Street sto Patch dolls. Both products have experienced a suf- ficient decrease in demand. Ideally collectibles would transcend demand and supply, and champion the heart rather than eco- nomic profit. However, such is not the case as col- lecting is often done for profit, the sole reason for buying a good to wait until its value increases and resell it at a premium. It's not the way it should be. I never once sat down to play with Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow and Quick Kick thinking, "Wow, if I keep the joints stiff on these figures, someday I will be able to resell Weekend Magazine Weekend, Etc. Editors: Jenni Glenn, Elizabeth Writers: Gautam Baksi, Christopher Cousino, Jeff Dickerson, Caitlin Frieden Meredith Keller, Chris Kula, Luke Smith, John. Uhl Photo Editors: Louis Brown, Jessica Johnson Weekend Photo Editor: Peter Cornue Photographers: Rachel Feieman, Jessica Johnson, Norman Ng, Alex Wolk Cover: Rachel Feierman Arts Editors: Gabe Fajuri, Chris Kula, Managing Editors. Ben Goldstein, Ass Editor in Chief: -Mike Spahn , - 4 ", I'5, Phone Numbers: Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village; 994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668-' 8397; Quality 16: 827-2837; Showcase: 973-8380; State: 761-8667. Showtimes are effective Friday through Thursday. Matinee times at State Theater are effective for Saturday and Sunday only.