-, _ -M -W -0 S 14B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magalie - Thursday, October 3, 2002 The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magazin A guide to who's where, what's happening and why you need to be there ... The Weekly List Thursday, Oct. 3 through Wednesday, Oct. 9 MAKEF Films opening .."",r IT FUNE Igby Goes Down Now, that's a title I like. You know, it puts images in my head. At Showcase: 12:55, 2:55, 5:00,7:25,9:40, 11:50 (Fri. and Sat.) Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie You want to know how good we think this film is gonna be, well don't check the paper, because we aren't reviewing it. At Showcase: 12:45, 2:45, 4:45, 6:45, 8:45, 12:35 (Fri. and Sat.) Moonlight Mile As good as Dustin might be in this, it won't match his Robert Evans impersonation at the end of "Kid Stays in the Picture." At Showcase: 1:35, 4:00, 6:30, 9:05, 12:00 (Fri. and Sat.) Red Dragon I recently arrived from a press screening for the new Hannibal film, and if I am able to pay it one com- pliment, it is this: it is better than "Hannibal." At Showcase: 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:20,_3:50, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 6:10, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 8:10, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:40 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:10 (Fri. and Sat.) At Madstone: 1:00, 3:25, 5:50, 8:15, 10:35. Funk telligence aims for musical evolL self-reliance as they prepare to make BY Sc DAILY OTT M u s S E R I L L A IC EDITOR Films holding Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever Just like "The Matrix," only this film sucks. At Showcase: 1:05, 7:45. 2 stars. The Banger Sisters With a little more plastic surgery, Goldie could probably play Kate Hudson's daugh- ter in a movie and real life. At Madstone: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 At Showcase: 12:30, 2:45, 4:55, 7:05, 9:35, 12:00 (Fri. and Sat.). 2 stars. The Barbershop They're talking sequel at the Studio. Let's see, who else can they offend? How about JFK or Gandhi? No, I got it, Mother Theresa. At Showcase: 1:50, 3:10, 4:25, 5:25, 6:50, 9:25, 9:55, 10:30, 11:35 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:05 (Fri. and Sat.). 4 stars. Fast Runner If he is so fast then why the hell can't he run out of our theaters already? At Madstone: 1:05, 4:15, 7:30. 3 stars. The Four Feathers Heath got his big chance and he blew it. Blew it! Time to add another feather to the pile, chump. At Showcase: 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40, 12:30 (Fri. and Sat.). 3 1/2 stars. My Big Fat Greek Wedding I have exhausted every possible funny comment that can be written about this film. Congrats "Greek," you are the champion. At Madstone: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10 At Showcase: 12:35, 2:35, 4:40, 7:15, 9:15, 11:15 (Fri. and Sat.). 3 stars. One Hour Photo Sy is riding the wave of psychopaths who handle our family pictures. Just like the killer in "Red Dragon" who works at the video company in St. Louis. Whoops! Spoiler. At Showcase: 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 7:55, 10:05, 12:20 (Fri. and Sat.). 4 stars. Sex with Strangers The title I dream of, but the movie gives me night- mares. At Madstone: 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45. 0 stars. Signs The next one is about a comic book who befriends an alien that sees dead people. It will make $400 million with a surprise ending. At Showcase: 1:45, 4:15, 6:35, 9:10, 11:30 (Fri. and Sat.). 3 stars. Spy Kids 2 Only one screening! And it's not even at 4:20! And laugh, now! At Showcase: 12:35. 3 1/2 stars. Sunshine State John Sayles visited our campus last year and I got his autograph. If you knew who he was, you'd be jealous. At Madstone: 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15. 4 stars. Sweet Home Alabama Okay Reese, you've made your money. Now go back to making films like "Election" and "Freeway." You know, good ones. At Madstone: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20 At Showcase: 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:50, 3:20, 4:10, 5:10, 5:40, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20, 11:45 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:15 (Fri. and Sat.). 3 stars. The Tuxedo The interview made the front page so on behalf of the Arts staff, we thank you News for push- ing back that piece on asbestos in dorm bathrooms. The kids can wait. At Showcase: 12:50, 1:20, 3:00, 3:30, 5:05, 5:35, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, 11:55 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:25 (Fri. and Sat.). 1 1/2 stars. For almost six years, Funktelligence has been bringing its own brand of alter- native hip-hop to the good folks of Ann Arbor. With their unconventional mix of two rappers, an R&B vocalist and live four-piece band, Funktell has defined itself with an organic eclecticism that veers clear of forced, prefab diversity for diversity's sake. A staple of the Blind Pig and other local clubs around Southeastern Michigan, the group has persevered through constant line-up changes and fickle college crowds to establish themselves as a unique fixture of the Midwest rap scene with their two releases '99's Until Now and '02's Earthtones. A forthcoming live disc recorded in July is due this winter. Courtesy of MGM You know that Hannibal is only in this for a few minutes, right? Thursday BOOKS Ken Alder Reads Associate professor of history at Northwestern University, Alder reads from and signs copies of his latest book "The Measure of All Things: The Seven-Year Odyssey and Hidden Error that Transformed the World." 7 p.m. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652. Aleksandar Hemon Reads Hemon, author of "The Questions of Bruno," reads from his follow-up, "Nowhere Man: The Pronek Fantasies." 8 p.m. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 5. State. Free. 662- 7407. CAMPUS CINEMA Elling It's the last screening so don't be the only one to miss it, although you wouldn't be the only one. Michigan Theater 7 p.m. The Good Girl It wasn't so good of Rachel Green to accept Joey's marriage propos- al, now was it? State Theater 7 & 9 p.m. The Kid Stays in the Picture It is leaving after only a week-long run, shame on you campus cinema. Michigan Theater 9:15 p.m. One Hour Photo Robin Williams is having a pretty good year at the movies, if you don't count "Death to Smoochy" and "Insomnia." State Theater 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. MUSIC The Indigo Girls Femmullets and bland folk for the the low price of $35! Michigan Theatre 603 E. Liberty St., 7:30 p.m. $35. 468-1010. The Ron Brooks Trio Go see the first band to outnumber their fans. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $5. 662-8310. Komposit Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588. THEATER Defying Gravity A space shuttle astro- naut, her daughter, and Claude Monet are intricately woven into this new play by Jane Anderson. "Defying Gravity" is a theatrical look at mankind's heroic attempt to transcend all earthly bounds. 8 p.m. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron, $22.50, $19 for seniors. 663- 0681. Imaginary Invalid This play by Moliere is a brilliant and satirical look at the med- ical profession. Argan is a hypochondriac on the verge of financial ruin who devis- es a scheme of marrying off his daughter to one of his corrupt doctors in exchange for free medical care for life. 8 p.m., Trueblood Theatre, Frieze Bldg, $8-20. 7642538. Molly Sweeny The title character in this play by Brian Friel has been blind since early infancy. Her new husband wants her to have the gift of sight. This riveting play is told from the perspective of Molly, her husband, and the doctor who per- forms the surgery. 6 p.m., Arena Theatre, Frieze Bldg, Free. 764-6800. ALTERNATIVES The New York School: Abstract Expressionism and Beyond This exhibit, located in the Twentieth Century Gallery, focuses on the important American art movement led by a group of New York painters who became known as the abstract expressionists. Museum of Art, 525 S. State, Free. 7640395. music, poetry, stories and performance art. Everyone is welcome! Call 662-2770 and ask for Jessica to sign up for a time slot. 7 p.m. Espresso Royale Caffe, 324 S. State. Free. CAMPUS CINEMA The Good Girl See Thursday. State Theater 7 & 9 p.m. Mostly Martha The sequel to "Ladybugs" finally hits theaters! Michigan Theater 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. One Hour Photo See Thursday. State Theater 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Secretary Maggie Gyllenhal may not appear in as many films as her brother, but an S & M picture like this makes up for a lot. Michigan Theater 7 & 9:15 p.m. MUSIC Domestic Problems Dave Matthews rip- offs at rock bottom prices! Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $7 ($9 under 21). 996- 8588. Chateau Worth your money. Weber's Inn Habitat Lounge, 3050 Jackson Rd., 9pm, free, 21 and over, 665-3636 Joce'lyn B & the Detroit Street Players What ever is that apostrophe hiding? Cavern Club 210 S. First St, 10pm, $8, 332-9900 THEA TER Defying Gravity See Thursday, 8 p.m'., $27.50 for seniors $24. Imaginary Invalid See Thursday. Molly Sweeny See Thursday, 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. ALTERNATIVES The New York School: Abstract Expressionism kand Beyond See Thursday. 'Recently, the band returned from their first West Coast tour, playing dates in Los Angeles and San Francisco and sharing the stage with the likes of Atlanta's Alt-Rap hereos,x A r r e s t e d Development. Based on that suc- cess, Funktell is debating leaving town in pursuit ofa bigger dreams, possible on either coast. The band took time out from their latest recording sessions at 40 oz. Studios to speak with the Daily about their music and their futures. The Michigan Daily: Tell me a bit about the histo- ry of the group. Ian Lawler (guitar): You got about five hours! Quentin Joseph. TMD: Well, the short version then. Jackson Perry (MC Jax): In '96, my senior year in high school, I started (the Editors: TayIIgCaitlin Nish, Weekend MAGAZINE Writers: David Enders, Meg an Murray, Neal Paisnand Scott Serilla Photo Editor: David Katz Photographers: Tony Ding, Emma Fosdic and Frank Payne Cover Photo: Tony Ding Arts Editors: Luke Smith, Managing Editor, Jeff Dickerson, Associate Editor Editor in Chief: Jon Schwartz band) with two other cats. We played our first show April 31 and just went on from there. A couple months into the band, Mike came into the group, like later that summer I believe. And Quentin, our drummer, came in not too long after that. We just got members here and members there. g. TMD: How many members have you had over the years? Lawler: Maybe 27-28 different members. It's like Spinal Tap. Perry: But in the past year, year and half, it's pretty much a new band. TMD: Okay: TONY DING/Daily Ann Arbor hip- hop scene - is it real or just a myth? Perry: There isn't like a regular support- ing audience. There are a few crews that do pretty well, but you put on a hip-hop show and there is no guarantee there's going to be a crowd. We're trying to leave Ann Arbor; let me just put that out there. Michael Demps (MC IX Lives): Well, the lack of a real scene here has developed where we're coming from, let us have our own voice. And it depends on how you define a scene, because talent-wise, there are some insanely talented cats here - guys like Athletic Mic League. The talent is here; there's just not a lot of venues that are open to hip-hop, and the venues that are open to hip-hop are just opening up. Lawler: It's really forced musical explo- ration too, because you're not typecast to a scene necessarily. Members have looked fur- ther and further out for influences, which has really helped, and it is especially going to show on the stuff we're doing right now. TMD: Building on that, let's talk about some of your musical backgrounds. Perry: We all grew up listening to differ- ent music, but now I think there are some Vocalist Melody Betts at 40 oz. Studios. cross pollinations. I grew up listening to hip-hop but also everything else from Stevie Wonder to Steely Dan. I went through my whole Poison, Skid Row, Bon Jovi era and then into the grunge scene, but throughout all of that, I was always listening to hip-hop and funk music. And I know there are some cats that have grown up playing music in the church, and some grew up playing jazz. Melody Betts (vocals): I think I bring jazz and a little bit of gospel. I did some classical train- ing too. All through high school and col- lege I studied classi- cal voice. Lawler: Before I joined Funktell, I really didn't even lis- ten to that much hip- hop at all. I came from like classic rock, The Beatles, Hubert Alexander. Zepplin, Pink Floyd. Then in the end of high school and begin- ning of college, I got really into funk like P- Funk, Sly and lots of Stevie Wonder. I most- ly did lik joined wil on my sid TMD: contrasting young kids 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. Friday BOOKS Espresso Open Mic Come share your