The Michigan Daily - Friday, May 17, 1985 - Page 9
pany/Kreative Improvisational amateur play, written and put on by a high school
Drama Studio/Young People's clan that has just finished reading a Eugene
O'Neill play. Very nincere, bat not particatarly
Theatre thoughtful. At the State Theater, 231 S. State St.;
The dream runs again, 8 p.m. See 662-6264.
Friday's list for more details. THE CARE BEARS MOVIE
Animatedfantasy basedon the hugely successful
line of teddy bears. At the Movies at Briarwood,
Campus Cinema Briarwood Mall, 769-8780.
CODE OF SILENCE
Chuck Norris vehicle. Lots of gunshots, lots of
quasi-martial arts ass-kicking. At the Fox Village
Deliverance (John Boorman, 1972) Theater, 375N. Maple; 7694-S7.
CG DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN
Canoeists run into crazed hillbillies, Well received contemporary comedy about a
boredhousewife who attempts to lead an alternate
and a pleasant ride down the rapids lifestyle. At the Fox Village, 375 N. Maple, 769-1300.
turns into a fight for survival. John THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY
Voight and Burt Reynolds star. MLB A marvelously imaginative comedy about an
3.7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $2.50. African bushman who mistakes a Coke bottle that
falls from an airplane as a dropped trinket of the
The River (Mark Rydell, 1984) MTF gods, and decides totry toreturnit. The laughs are
pure slapstick, but ingenious and relentless. The
Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek battle newest cult classic in town and deservedly so. At
big business and Mother Nature in the Movies at Briarwood, Briarwood Mall; 769-
this heartland semi-epic. Mich. 7 and 8780-
9:20 p.m. $2.50. LOST IN AMERICA
Sublime absurdist comedy about a married yup-
pie couple ina cross-country seach for something
more meaningful than the prepackaged American
Dream. At the Campus, 1214 S. University; 668-
Furthermore 646.
MOVING VIOLATIONS
Yet another Airplane-inspired comedy, this one
set at a driver-education school. At the Movies at
National Heritage Night-Michigan Briarwood, Briarwood Mall; 769-8700.
League NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
Tonight, the featured cuisine is Return of last year's highly successful, low-
from the great State of Michigan. 5- budget cult horror film. At thelState Theater, 231S.
7:15 in the Michigan League. Meals Slate; 662-6264.
costabot $ avrag. Cll 64-446 PARIS, TEXAS
cost about $7 average. Call 784-0448 Soul-searching in a small Texas town. Directed
for more information, by Wim Wenders from a piece by Sam Shephard.
Atlthe State Theater, 231S. State; 662.6264.
- Compiled by Beth Fertig A PASSAGE TO INDIA
ReturnoftDavid Lean'shighly praised drama. At
and John L ogie the Ann Arbor Theater, 210 S. Fifth Ave.; 761-9700.
POLICE ACADEMYUI
Sequel to last years lowbrow comedic romp.
Police Academy. At the Fox Village, 375N. Maple,
769-1300.
A PRIVATE FUNCTION
First Run Film s British omedyosciul manners, stars Maggie
Ann Arbor Theater, 210 S. Fifth Ave.; 761-9700.
THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO
ALAMO BAY Woofy Allen's latest film, a romantic fantasyc
ALs Matte's dramatizatian at tbe clasb bat- about a Depression-age housewife (Mia Farrow)
Loui Male' drmatzatin o th clsh et-whine only respite tram the bitterness at ile is ts
ween fisherman and South Vietnamese refugees escape isle the lcal movie houe and live onut thin
in Southern Texas. At the Movies at Briarwood, weeks musical or adventure. One day a character
Briarwood Mall; 769-8780. inone of the films (Jeff Daniels) looks down into
BEVERLY HILLS COP her eyes, and decides to jumpout of the screen into
Eddie Murphy goes through his usual fastjiving, her life. Somewhat gimmicky, and sentimentally
smart ass routines in this moderately amusing manipulativebut it has more than a few moments
thriller/comedy about a streetwise Detroit cop of truly enchanting sweetness and wit. Definitely
who goes to California to investigate a friend's worthwhile. At the Fox Villge, 375 N. Maple; 769-
murder. The script is just a sketchy outline, 1300.
existing solely for Murphy to improvise around. RUSTLER'SRHAPSODY
Murphy's antics are cute even if they're strictly Cowboy camp comedy by the director of Police
lowbrow. The laughs are fast and plentiful, but Academy. At the State Theater, 231 S. State; 662-
lightweight, and you're always aware of just how 6264.
shabbily slappedtogether the wholefilm is. At the WITNESS
MoviesatBriarwood Mall; 769-8780. Harrison Ford plays a Philadelphia detective
THE BREAKFAST CLUB who uncovers an extensive narcotics network
Writer-director John Hughes (last of Sixteen operated from within the agency, and his life is in
Candles) takes a bleak look at coming of age in danger, flees into the Pennsylvania countryside
modern suburbia. The film centers on five kids, of taking refuge in an Amish farming community.
diverse background locked up together in the high Australian director Peter Weir successfully takes
school library for a saturday afternoon detention. a second rate script and elevates it to absolute
As the day progresses, the kids drop their guards sublimity. This film is one of the richest in mood
and feel each othqr out, sharing their mutual and texture I've ever seen. Very highly recom-
frustrations and fears. A curiously bitter script, mended. At the Movies at Briarwood, Briarwood
flawed by melodramatic hyperbole and Mall; 769-8780.
stereotypically stiff characters who act tortured --Compiled by Byron L. Bull
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It's raining, creators of the critically acclaimed 'Radioland' EP storm into The Blind Pig Tuesday night.
Rick's American Cafe (996- The Blind Pig (996-8555)-Reggae The Blind Pig (996-8555)-Surreal
2747)-Former SLK vocalist Art Dance Party time! Estate plays a date.
Brownell leads 66Spys. The Earle (004-0211)-Pianoforte The Earle (994-0211)-Larry Man-
U-Club (763-2236)-Yah, mon. master Larry Manderville. derville on the 88.
Reggae Dance Party. Main Street Comedy Showcase (996- Main Street Comedy Showcase (996-
Windows (769-9500)-The Rosewood 9080)-Dennis Wolfberg is on the 9080)-Dennis Wolfberg in sheep's
Vocal Express chugs along. prowl. clothing.
Mr. Flood's Party (995-2132)-Al Mr. Flood's Party (995-
Hill and the Headlites cruise. 2132)-Beam over to Flood's for the
Performances Mountain Jack's (665-1133)-Jim Rock Aliens.
Hawley handles the guitar. Mountain Jack's (665-1133)-Jim
The Nectarine Ballroom (994- Hawley and his guitar.
To Life & What Do You Want To Be 5436)-Alliance cranks out the tunes. The Nectarine Ballroom (994-
When You Grow Old?-University In- Rick's American Cafe (99- 5436)-Ann Arbor for Africa benefit.
stitute on Gerontology/The Univer- 2747)-George Bedard and the Rick's American Cafe (99-
sity Affirmative Action Office Kingpins will bowl you over. 2747)-Newt and the Salamanders
Free Street Too, the nation's first U-Club (763-2236)-Laugh Track. slither.
professional theatrical group of older Windows (769-9500)-The Rosewood U-Club (763-2236)-Soundstage.
adults, will present two plays that Vocal Express rolls your way. Windows (769-9500)-Ride with the
focus on the emotions of aging from a Rosewood Vocal Express.
real-life perspective. "To Life" will
be at 2:30 p.m., Washtenaw Com- Campus Cinema Performances
munity College Theatre Building.
"What Do You Want to Be..." is at
7:30 p.m. at the Residential College Mrs. Soffel (Gillian Armstrong, nut are devoid o any real
Theatre, East Quad. Free. For more 1984) MTF Ann Arbor for Africa
information, call 764-7260. Diane Keaton and Mel Gibson star A "Festival of Wine, Food, and
in this story of prison love and escape. Music" from 7-10 p.m. will feature
Mich. 7:10 and 9:15p.m. $2.50. food from the Gandy Dancer and
Zingerman's among others, and
CampusRebecca (Alfred Hitchcock, 1940) music by Ars Musica and Paul Vor-
AAFC nahagen's All-Star Jazz Ensemble.
Hitchcock's first American film Tickets are available for donations of
A Star is Born (George Cukor, 1954) features Laurence Olivier and Joan $25.00 or more from the Michigan
MTF Fontaine in a tale of obsession and Theater Box Office, the Gandy Dan-
One of the all-time great musicals evil. MLB 3. 7:30 and 9:40 p.m. $2.00. cer, and the Renaissance. The festival
with Judy Garland and James Mason. will be followed by a benefit dance
Judy is on the way up, James is on the party from 10-2 a.m. The dance party
way down. Mich. 7 and 9:45 p.m. $2.50. THURSDAY will be free to ticket holders for the
festival, or $5.00 at the door. All this
W EDNESDAY takes place in The Nectarine .
Bars and Clubs Ballroom. Proceeds go towards
relieving the food shortage in Africa.
Bars and Clubs The Apartment (769-4060)-Jazz Call665-4755 for more information.
and Jam Session.
The Ark (761-1451)-Talent Night The Ark (761-1451)-California duo A Midsummer Night's xy
strikes again. Reilly & Maloney. nExpect Motown and a whole lot more from Domino when they play The
stries aain.Reily &Maloey.Nectarine Ballroom Friday night.