- -u U -- v -u w - V VT___ __ " w The Michigan Daily - Weekend faga2 2B -- The Michigan Daily - Weekend !a aime - Thursday, April 4, 2002 Random won't date Daily staffer Every year at this time, when my portfolios and papers are piling up, undone, due the same day as my exams, T think the pressure's going to be tooj much, and I'm not going to make it... .-. .and in longest shadow in the' valley of despair, I look up on my way home, and Dominick'sI i.en, so I stop in for an Oberon, and I know somehow o life will work out. .1y - .. t- -. . . 7 The drinking makes it easier to forget my obligations until the end, when I cram a t semester's worth of work into a week, and take my C with a smile2 f b~n '/ That still doesnt 1 explain the other day. By Manish RaW Daily Arts Writer -Eu..--- u-E --BE Remember, I ran into you there at four in _ i the afternoon with 1 a pitcher of Sangria Remind me. My and a couple of last few weeks Community High are hazy School girls at l your table... " / {Oh, yes, those two. I met them Oh, Community . at Espresso Royale where the citys and asked if they ;gifted go to get wanted real drinks corrupted - ...... . rJ Hey! That's my alma mater you're knocking. Case in SSocrates. ' - The Michigan Daily: Hello, is Michelle in? Random: This is. Who are you? TMD: This is Manish, I'm with The Michigan Daily and you've been chosen for Weekend Magazine's random student interview. RS: Do I get paid? TMD: In good conversation. RS: That means shit to me, I'm broke. Why is the Michigan Daily interviewing me? TMD: It's for Weekend Magazine. Do you know what that is? RS: Ummm ... it's Saturday and Sun- day. TMD: No, no. Weekend Magazine. It's a magazine. RS: Oh. That's the thing in the middle on Thursdays, right? TMD: Exactly. It's better than Newsweek. RS: That's not saying much at all ... Weekend is always scattered all over the floors of Angell. People just pull it out. TMD: That's what they do to -------- - -- Newsweek, too. RS: I'm reading Vogue right now. It's the first ever Shape issue. TMD: What's that all about? RS: Female body types. Kate Dillon to Eva Kubatova. Fat, skinny, all beauti- ful. TMD: This would be fascinating if it weren't for that pesky heterosexuality of mine. RS: (Laughter) You need to touch your feminine side. TMD: What would you do if, at a bar, you said that to a guy and he said back "You should touch my masculine side?" RS: (Laughter) I'd go home with him. TMD: No you wouldn't. That line never works. Ever. RS: Yeah, I don't know anyone who would fall for that. TMD: Say, do you want to finish this interview in person? Maybe grab a cup of coffee, catch a movie? RS: Are you trying to pick me up? TMD: Absolutely not! Strictly profes- sional. RS: Do you really work for the Daily? TMD: Are you really reading the Shape issue of Vogue? RS: Are you a communist? TMD: Why do you ask? RS: Everyone who works at the Daily is a communist, right? TMD: Hey, I ask the questions around here. RS: You're defensive. Are you mad because I won't go out on a date with you? TMD: Stop it. What are you doing this summer? RS: Anything but go on a date with you. TMD: Sarcasm, I've heard, is a cover for feelings of inferiority and hatred. Who do you hate the most in the world? RS: I'm not angry, I'm joking around. I am sarcastic. And I hate homeless peo- ple and communists. And oral sex. TMD: Giving or receiving? RS: Giving. TMD: Do you think it's weird that some guys find it sexy watching a girl eating an ice cream cone or a posicle or a hotdog or a lollipop? RS: It's kind of desperate, definitely weird. But I get why guys like that. TMD: What about watching a girl eat a taco? RS: (Laughter) Hard or soft? TMD: Punny! Either one. RS: If a guy gets off watching a girl eat a taco, he's got issues. Do you have issues? TMD: Yes, but none related to tacos. RS: Mine are all related to tacos. Are you short? TMD: No. Actually, I'm kind of tall. RS: Oh. You seem like you have a Napolean Complex. TMD: Thank you. Why are you so scatter-brained? RS: Are you calling me dumb? TMD: Indirectly, yes. RS: That's not going to help you get a date with me. TMD: I think I've got enough materi- al. Thank you for allowing this interview RS: I'll be sure to shake it out of the Daily tomorrow Cavafy's World See Thursday. Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 1500-1650 See Thursday. Saturday BOOKS Rose Martin Reads Martin reads from her book "One Rose Blooming: Hard-Earned Lessons About Kids, Race and Life in America." 2 p.m., Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson, free; 662-4110. Memorial Reading Friends and admirers of the late Agha Shahid Ali reminisce about the Kashmiri-American poet and read favorite selections from his verse. 7 p.m., Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State St., free; 662-7407. CAMPUS CINEMA Gosford Park See Thursday. State Theater, 4 & 9:15 p.m. Iris See Thursday. State Theater, 2 & 7:15 p.m. Kandahar An Iranian drama set in Afghanistan and full of beautiful imagery. State Theater, 2:30 p.m. Kissing Jessica Stein See Thursday. State Theater, 4:30, 7, 9 & 11:30 p.m. Monsoon Wedding See Friday. Michigan Theater, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Up In Smoke A comedy featuring that guy who used to be in "Nash Bridges" and the other guy who is now in "That 70s Show." State Theater, Midnight. MUSIC Hash Bash Party: Smokestack Its after Hash Bash, does it even matter what the band is playing? The Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St., 10 p.m. $7 ($9 under 21) 996-8555. Lowdown Windsor rock band, no really. Elbow Room, Ypsilanti, 9:30 p.m. $4 483-6374. Sugarbuzz On the day of Hash Bash I'm serisouly doubting that's a "sugar buzz". T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti 10:30 p.m. $3 483-4470. Afro-Cuban Dance Party Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz and Cuban songstress Albita light up the EMU Convocation Center with Latin music. The floor is open for dancing. 9 p.m., EMU Convocation Center, 799 North Hewitt, Ypsilanti, $35 general admis- sion; 764-2538. THEATER The Balcony See Thursday, 8 p.m. The White Rose See Thursday, 8 p.m., $25. A LTERNA TIVES Cavafy's World See Thursday. Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 1500-1650 See Thursday. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA Gosford Park See Thursday. State Theater, 4 & 9:15 p.m. Iris See Thursday. State Theater, 2 & 7:15 p.m. Kandahar See Saturday. State Theater, 2:30 p.m. Kissing Jessica Stein See Thursday. State Theater, 4:30, 7 & 9 p.m. Laurel & Hardy The Ann Arbor Silent Film Society presents the two legends on film. Michigan Theater, 2 p.m. Lianna The John Sayles Retrospective continues with another indie classic. Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. Monsoon Wedding See Friday. Michigan Theater, 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. Vengo That's right, it means "I come" in espanol. Michigan Theater, 5:30 &. 8 p.m. MUSIC Bobby Few Jazz pianist breaks it down. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St. 8:30 p.m. $8 665-9090. Phil Ogilvie's Rhythm Kings Fit for a king. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St. 5 p.m. $7 665-9090. Bird Jazz Jam Session Open Mic. Waiting for your jazz talents. Bird of Paradise 312 S. Main St., 9 p:m. $3 662-8310. THEA TER The Balcony See Thursday, 8 p.m. The White Rose See Thursday, 8 p.m., $25. Cavafy's World See Thursday. Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 1500-1650 See Thursday. Monday BOOKS Marc Nesbitt and Ben Marcus Read Nesbitt reads from his book "Gigantic," Marcus reads from his book "Notable American Women." 8 p.n., Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State, free; 662-7407. CAMPUS CINEMA Dark Blue World A Czech film about WWII fighter pilots returning home after battling Hitler's army. Michigan Theater, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Gosford Park See Thursday. State Theater, 9:15 p.m. Heavenly Creatures Yes, Peter Jackson made films before "LOTR," and they were just as amazing. Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. Iris See Thursday. State Theater, 7:15 p.m. Kissing Jessica Stein See Thursday. State Theater, 7 & 9 p.m. Monsoon Wedding See Friday. Michigan Theater, 9:15 p.m. Mark Kiesweter & Ron Brooks Ron Brooks is a legend. Bird of Paradise 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $5 662-8310. The Paul Keller Orchestra I want an orchestra'for my birthday! C'mon Mom! Paul got one. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St. 8 p.m. $5 665-9090. Mason Jennings Pop song party. The Blind Pig, 2085S. 1st St., 10 p.m. $8 996-8555. ALTERNATIVES Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 15001650 See Thursday. Tuesday i I In the critically acclaimed chase scene from "Big Trouble," Tim Allen attempts to out MUSIC - -- - - -- -- -F- N -- - ---------- -------------- In Saigon Gar en. Dine-In & Carry -Out Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine 1220 S. University (at the corner of Forest) Happy Birthday! Charley's would like to be the first to congratulate you with a free meal ,Just bring along a friend and proper ID, and select your favorite entree from our famous menu. It's just our way of saying T l Con ratulations CIWjI and thanks for q S celebrating with us. QT05 98 MEXICAN CAFE Ann Arbor's Finest Mexican Style Food! Michigan's Largest Selection of Gourmet Hot Sauces & Salsas! A LTERNA TIVES BOOKS Booked for Lunch This series features a dif- ferent local author each month. This month will feature Police Sergeant Michael Logghe and his new book "True Crimes and the History of the Ann Arbor Police Department 12:10 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave, free; 327-4200. Spencer Short Reads Short reads from his book "Tremolo." 4, p.m., Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State, free; 662-7407. Gregory Stock Reads Stock reads from his book "Redesigning Humans." 8 p.m., Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State, free; 662-7407. CAMPUS CINEMA The Brother From Another Planet "The John Sayles Retrospective" concludes with one of his wider-known films. Michigan Theater, 7 p.m. Dark Blue World See Monday. Michigan Theater, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Gosford Park See Thursday. State Theater, 9:15 p.m. Iris See Thursday. State Theater, 7:15 p.m. Kissing Jessica Stein See Thursday. State Theater, 7 & 9 p.m. Monsoon Wedding See Friday. Michigan Theater, 9:15 p.m. MUSIC The Ron Brooks Trio Ron Brooks ladies and gentleman. Bird of Paradise 312 S. Main St., 8 p.m. $5 662-8310. Hot Ice I swear these guys played my friends bar mitzvah, really. Habitat Lounge, i i 1 r The new Line Chinese Cuisine 1 , ,a . .. ^ Sun-Thur. 11 any to 11 pm Fri 1 am to 11 pm Sat 11:30 am to 11 pm 734 747-7006 Kzii Garden (313) 995-1786 116 S.Main St. (Bewteen W. Huron and washtenaw) Carryout and reservations accepted. Open 7 Days 11 a in Haong Kong Hunw &f ic m-11pm J WE DELIVER! 'til 1 a.m. Sun. - Tues. 'til 3 a.m. wed. - Sat. Call 761-6650 333 E. Huron Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Jodie Foster looks for UB40 in "Panic Room."