v ! v V w w w w 'W w w MF lqw 14B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, October 18, 2001 A weekly guide to who's Thursda October 18 where, what's hpening and IL LS ItWdesaro berg2 why you need to be there ... Wednesday, October 24 I Films opening The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Maga: Agnostics choose skepticism as part of By Ari Paul Daily Arts Writer From Hell Heather Graham can't act as an American, and now she's British. Fantastic. At Quality 16: 11:50, 1:45, 3:40, 5:30, 7:15, 9:20, 11:20 (Fri. and Sat.). The Last Castle Don't expect any Tony action from Gandolfini. He even refused to smoke a cigar for the movie. At Showcase: 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 4:45, 7:00, 7:30, 9:45, 10:15, 12:20 (Fri. and Sat.). Mulholland Drive Lynch, you are the liv- ing end. At Showcase: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30, 12:15 (Fri. and Sat.). Riding in Cars with Boys Right, I'll see you there, as soon as I stab myself with a dull spoon. At Showcase: 1:20, 1:50, 4:10, 4:40, 7:05, 7:35, 9:50, 10:20, 12:25 (Fri. and Sat.). Films holding Bandits Has more bad wigs than the Republican National Convention. At Showcase: 1:25, 1:55, 4:20, 4:50, 7:10, 7:40, 9:40, 10:10, 12:05 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:35 (Fri. and Sat.). Corky Romano At least Kattan didn't quit SNL to "pursue his movie career." At Showcase: 12:50, 3:10, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35, 11:30 (Fri. and Sat.). Don't Say a Word I'll never tell why I won't see this. At Showcase: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:50, 10:05, 12:10 (Fri. and Sat.). Hardball Enough with the great white hope rubbish already. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:40,h5:00, 8:10,A10:30,s12:30 (Fri. and Sat.). Hearts in Atlantis Atlantis. Hah, that's just as unbelievable as the moon land- ings. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 6:45, 9:10, 11:10 (Fri. and Sat.). Iron Monkey Hmmm, I wonder why they re-released this one. At Showcase: 1:35, 3:35, 5:35, 8:00, 10:00, 11:55 (Fri. and Sat.) Max Keeble's Big Move Hey, I'd like to introduce you to "Glitter." At Showcase: 12:20, 2:30, 4:55, 6:55, 9:00, 11:00 (Fri. and Sat.). The Others This has lasted longer than most of the other movies this Fall put together. At Showcase: 12:10, 6:40. Rush Hour 2 Wipe yourself off man, you're dead. At Showcase: 2:20, 4:25, 8:45, 11:05 (Fri. and Sat.). Serendipity High Fidelity 2 this is not. At Showcase: 12:40, 1:10, 2:50, 3:20, 5:10, 5:40, 7:15, 7:45, 9:20, 9:50, 11:20 (Fri. and Sat.), 11:50 (Fri. and Sat.). Training Day King Kong ain't got noth- ing on Denzel. At Showcase: 1:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30, 6:50, 7:20, 9:25, 9:55, 10:25, 12:00 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:30 (Fri. and Sat.). Zoolander Did the C.I.A. teach you THAT?! At Showcase:12:35, 1:05, 2:45, 5:05, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15, 11:15 (Fri. and Sat.) America was founded on the basis of religious freedom. From this freedom, Americans have been free to believe and practice any faith they wish. This includes the freedom of one to choose not to be reli- gious and to firmly state one's disbelief in any reli- gion or spiritual order. Our campus is sometimes graced with the pres- ence of evangelists holding signs saying "Obey Jesus or Perish," or the weekly Diag lecture, "Intelligent Christianity 101" by Dr. Peter E. Payne were he claimed last Monday that without God, society's "moral system" is destroyed. However, there are many students that do not affiliate them- selves with a religious group (agnostics), and those that firmly believe that no such God or higher being exists (atheists). An observation of this community shows us why and how so many college students drift away from mainstream religion. It's a story we hear a lot, about kids growing up in their family, and then as soon as they get to college and on their own, they do some- thing rebellious, like throw away mom and dad's religion. But lying under that motive is many peo- ple's need to find an answer that religion does not provide. John Freeman, the pastor of the University's New Life Church, a non-denominational Christian orga- nization, admitted. "Religion itself tends to be one of the greatest causes of doubt." He went on to say that as a result of this doubt people "give up on organized religion as a source of answers." Michael Seider, an LSA sophomore, an agnostic who was raised Jewish, backs up Freeman's obser- vation. ie said, "To me, being an agnostic in no way represents confusion on my part about the existence of God. Rather, it is a conscious and deliberate affir- mation. one that I constantly re-assess, that I cannot know if God exists one way or another using logical or experiential evidence. Religion, however, a con- cept I believe to be completely divided from God, is therefore based solely on faith which, rationally, is an illegitimate formn of reason." For many people at college, the intellectual envi- ronment introduces people to new ideas that one might not have seen before. LSA junior David Lempert, who was raised Jewish and now is now and agnostic, said the switch happened for him two years ago in a discussion in Philosophy 232. "I real- ized that I don't believe in a higher power that is involved in our lives," Lempert said. Ile went on to sum up his beliefs with a quote from the French, existentialist philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre, "We are alone, without excuses." Lempert's beliefs might give someone the impression that agnostics like him are in no way spiritual, but this is most definitely not the case. Freeman said, "there exists an invisible spiritual kingdom that each of us can interact with and need not have a belief in God or a higher being to do so, because belief is not a prerequisite for experience." Matt Hannah, an LSA sophomore, grew up in a Christian household and now calls himself an agnostic, but spiritually associates himself with Buddhism. Hiannah said, "I've never been really capable of believing or even possessing the desire to learn what one person or religion seems to believe is the definition of God. Nevertheless, I have a strict personal belief in peace, compassion and the ways in which one can attain happiness:" Of course, there are many in the world and on this campus who get introduced to the atheist ideas and the suggestion that there is not higher being what- soever. But Freeman believes, "that only a small portion of students do not believe in some sort of higher being: but many are not overtly spiritual and prefer to keep their views private or not to practice any specific religion." Freeman says that many people who make up the population of agnostics tend to be people who do LSA sophomore and agnostic Michael Seider is uncertain a not choose to study or practice a certain faith, but have the seeds of spirituality planted inside them. With religion becoming less and less popular among our generation, it isn't clear that today's youth necessarily rejects religion as a whole. It may be more likely that they decided to replace the idea of an organized religious institution with personal spirituality. For example, this Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, many students who would not have normally attended a religious service flocked to the Humanist Jewish service. Jewish humanism is a growing movement, especially among younger peo does niza ince want T stud< Seva with oper and adm stub[ Billy Bob Thorton and Bruce Willis enjoy dress up day in "Bandits." Today BOOKS Award Winner J.M. Coetzee Reads - Don't miss this critically acclaimed South African author at his reading at the University Art and Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel, North Campus. 5 p.m. Free. 615-3710. CAMPUS CINEMA Innocence (2000) Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. Ghost World (2001) We'll see how you like it ... total silence. Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. Tortilla Soup (2000) Y'know, some people have a problem with the whole idea of soup. State Theater. 9:45 p.m. troversial show, "The Cradle Will Rock," against a backdrop of politi- cal upheaval, humor and music. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. 663-0681. ALTERNATIVES "Donald Sultan: The Smoke Rings." Using a variety of materials, American Donald Sultan portrays the artistic side of cigarette smoke rings. University Museum of Art, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. "Albert Kahn: Inspiration for the Modern." Kahn's influence . on Modernism is featured in this exhibit, which includes both his own designs of factories, theaters, and office buildings, and those of other artists such as Diego Rivera. University Museum of Art, 525 S. State. Free. 764-0395. Friday Preston Woodward He plays many instruments and has written many songs and he hopes many'people will come see him. Zou Zou's, Chelsea, 8 p.m. Free 433-4226. Maryellen Hooper Best female come- dian according to the American Comedy Awards.. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $14 996-9080. Free weekend concerts offer unique enter By Rachel Lewis For the Daily THEA TER "It's All True." See Thurs. $25. A LTERNA TIVES "Donald Sultan: The Smoke Rings." See Thurs. "Albert Kahn: Inspiration Modern." See Thurs. for the MUSIC CAMPUS CINEMA Kush Motown meets frat rock. T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti, 10:30 p.m. $3 483-4470.. Moon Boot Lover, The Flow Heavy flow explains the moon boots. The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 10 p.m. $6 996-8555. Soulstice Very clever, summer or win- ter? Habitat Lounge, Weber's Inn 3050 Jackson Road 8:45 p.m. Free 665-3636. THEA TER "It's All True." Performance Network presents this play based on Orson Welles' struggle to present. his con- Mulholland Drive (2001) If this makes as much sense as "Lost Highway," we're in trouble. Michigan Theater. 7 & 10 p.m. Ghost World (2001) See Thursdi. State Theater. 7 & 9:15 p.m. Haiku Tunnel I do this each week/So many unfunny jokes/I get paid for this. State Theater. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. MUSIC Funktelligence Do these guys live at The Pig? The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21) 996- 8555. Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA Mulholland Drive See Friday. Michigan Theater. 7 & 10 p.m. Looking for Langston & Franz Fannon: Black Skin, White Mask Director Julien will answer questions after the films. Michigan Theater. Free. 2 p.m. Ghost World See Friday. State Theater. 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Haiku Tunnel See Friday. State Theater. 2:30, 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. MUSIC Garaj Mahal Jam band aligned with the spirits. The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 10 p.m. $12 996-8555. God Bullies Godsmack's .lesser Weekends in Ann Arbor always seem to drop to sub-zero levels right around the time the temperature does. Those fra- ternity parties miles away have somehow lost their glamour and your hot new out- fit is not looking so sexy bundled under layers of fleece and Gortex. Luckily for music-lovers and caffeine addicts there is one warm, dry and generally sober alter-. native hiding out in the Tea Room of Crazy Wisdom Bookstore on Main Street. On any given Friday or Saturday night from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., a walk up the stairs of this eccentrically soulful shop will lead you to a tearoom alive with music. The popular yet unconventional cafe overlooking the always-bustling Main Street consistently welcomes local, national and international talent to per- form for its customers. As Hobart Taylor. an artist manager who books the free music at the tearoom explains, "Crazy Wisdom Tearoom seeks to fill a local void for acoustic music venues dedicated to the listener." The audience members seem to agree that the tearoom is unique as a concert venue, not only because it's free but also because the range of performers is so vast. Diane and Lynn Morgan, musicians from Brighton, attend the weekend con- certs frequently saying, "It's usually dif- ferent, original music. It's not your typi- cal cover bands" With new performers every Friday and Saturday night, regu- lars have learned to expect the unexpect- ed but because the performers must audition to get a chance to play there, a high-quality show is almost always a guarantee. If you have your doubts about making the trek to Main Street to -see an artist you've never heard before, Taylor ensures, "the local artists are all of national quality." The intimate and personal performing environment serves as a comfortable and stress-free gig for these talented singer- songwriters, who can usually expect a large and diverse crowd of students, musicians, middle-aged professionals and tea enthusiasts. Last friday night's performer, a professional musician from Belleville named Kevin Miesel, has ser- enaded the tearoom listeners with his self-written American folk music six times over the years, saying he enjoys the venue because "the crowds are always receptive." Adding to the tearoom experience is the atmosphere. The low, romantic light- ing compliments the lovingly detailed decorations perfectly. A University grad- -uate student, Laura Citrin, enjoys com- ing in just to sit and talk because, "It's pretty here. It's very relaxing" With the smell of fresh-brewed tea and the sound of acoustic music filling the air, it is no mystery why there are regulars like A Arbor resident, Brett Athey, who says like coming in to such a peaceful a positive place." If Main Street seems like a hike co wintertime, similar concerts are held the closer-to-campus Espresso Roy on State Street. Most weekends, t popular student study and hangout s also offers free concerts from local A Arbor talent. Several Friday nights a Kyle Norris took the stage (or m accurately, corner) to serenade the cro with her soulful and poetic self-writ acoustic set with a few personalized cc ers ranging from Counting Crows Jennifer Lopez. A former University s dent, Kyle finds the coffee shop sce suits her needs perfectly as a place wh she can hone her performing skills in low-pressure environment. In between two of her most men rable songs, Norris told the audien "Every song has a place." In a time wi ape £tdflgt mi Weekend Magazine Weekend, etc. Editors: Matt Grandstaff, Jane Krull Writers: Jeff Dickerson, Lyle Henretty, Sommy Ko, Rachel Lewis, Louie Meizli Fabe, Josh Wickerham. A Photo Editors: Marjorie Marshall Photographer: Emma Fosdick, Yoni Goldstein, David Katz, David Rochkind Cover: Emma Fosdick Arts Editors: Jennifer Fogel, Managing Editor, Robyn Melamed and Lyle Henret Editor in Chief: Geoffrey Gagnon Phone Numbers: 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. I