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A weekly listing of who's where,
what's happening, and why you need
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Campus Cinema
T H U R S D A Y
Jeffrey (1995). Fearing the possibility of contracting AIDS, a man
'becomes celibate until he finally meets Mr. Right. Mich 7:00.
Seven (1995). A free sneak preview of the new movie starring Brad
Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives trying to track down a serial
killer who bases his crimes on the seven deadly sins. Lorch 8:00.
.,Who Do You Think You're Fooling? (1995). U of M alumnus Mike
'White shocks the world by being the first person to ever criticize demi-
God Quentin Tarantino, in this expose on how "Reservoir Dogs" was
stolen from Ringo Lam's "City on Fire." MLB Aud 3 8:00.
City on Fire (1987). Otherwise known as the first "Reservoir Dogs,"
this movie features a cop going undercover to solve the death of
another undercover agent. Mich 9:00.
F R I D A Y
The Maltese Falcon (1941). Humphrey Bogart smokes a million
cigarettes, has a million drinks, and uses the word "sweetheart" a
million times in this all-time classic detective story. "The stuff dreams
are made of." Nat Sci 7:00.
Touch of Evil (1958). Orson Welles's last Hollywood movie features
Charlton Heston as a cop who meets his match in Welles. N.Sci 9:00.
S A T U R D A Y
Shakes the Clown (1991). Bobcat Goldthwait wrote and directed
this cult classic about clowns, fighting mimes, burning chairs, and
doing other stuff in a satire about the world of stand-up comedy. Nat
Sci 7:30 & 9:15.
S U N D A Y
Generic Metal Titan (1994). Come to a free screening of this film
shot in good ol' A-squared. Mich 4:00.
Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935). Before "Showgirls" there was
"Gold Diggers." This elaborate musical production features some of
Hollywood's most famous dance scenes. Mich 5:00.
City on Fire (1987). See Thursday. Mich 7:00.
Sister My Sister (1994). A true story about sexual desire and its
consequences during repressed time. Mich 9:15.
MONDAY
Sister My Sister (1994). See Sunday. Mich 7:30.
T U E S D A Y
Top Hat (1935). Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musical about a
remarkable piece of headgear. The fikn also features some dancing,
music, romance and all that stuff. Mich 7:00.
Sister My Sister (1994). See Sunday. Mich 9:00.
W E D N E S D A Y
The Story of Xhingua (1995). The movie based on the.Chinese
legend of treasures located in the Great Wall. Mich 7:00.
Smoke (1995). The "Wolf" (a.k.a. Harvey Keitel) stars in this movie
about the lives of Brooklyn people and their cigars. Mich 9:00.
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First-Run Films
FILMS OPENING:
Clockers Harvey Keitel and John Turturro chase down the bad
guys. At Showcase: 1:00, 1:30, 4:00, 4:30, 7:10, 7:30,9:55, 10:15,
12:25, 12:30.
Hackers A bunch of guys stand in a circle for two hours kicking a
bean-bag. What fun. At Briarwood: 1:10, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50; at Show-
case: 12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05, 12:20.
Angus Just another movie about some fat kid whom we are
supposed to laugh at. Ha Ha! You're obese! You have no friends!
You have no legs...and three chins! Ha Ha Ha! At Briarwood: 1:50,
4:00, 7:15, 9:30; at Showcase: 12:15, 2:20, 4:25, 7:05, 9:15, 11:20.
Living in Oblivion Mr. Pink. Where is he now? At Ann Arbor 1 &
2: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20, 9:15.
FILMS HOLDING:
Apollo 13 All the footage of Forrest Gump in space that was cut
from last summer's Tom Hanks nostalgic sap-fest. Have a nice day.
At Briarwood: 6:50, 9:45; at Showcase: 12:00, 5:00, 7:40.
Babe A children's movie about a charming pig - and he's not
that Arnold on "Green Acres" either. Personality goes along way. At
Briarwood: 1:20, 3:45; at Showcase: 12:15,2:10, 5:00.
Braveheart Mel Gibson's period epic is being re-released to
include more butt shots. At Briarwood: 1:00, 4:30, 8:00; at Show-
case: 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:30.
The Brothers McMullen Now playing at the theater State. At
State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00, 9:00.
Burnt By the Sun One long Coppertone commercial. At Ann
Arbor 1 & 2: 1:30, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35.
Dangerous Minds Achtung! Dangerous movie! At Showcase:
12:50, 3:05, 5:25, 7:40, 9:50, 12:00.
Desperado Film about a disgruntled Espresso Royale employee
who is required by edict to take out his nose ring. At Showcase:
9:30, -11:50.
Kids I have no legs! I have no legs! At State: 9:30, 11:30.
Lord of Illusions No matter how it might try, this film will never
trick you into thinking that its actually good. At Showcase: 12:15,
2:50, 9:50,12:10.
Mortal Kombat (sic). Put down your Sega Genesis and go see it.
Stop playing! Now! At Showcase: 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 7:20.
National Lampoon's Senior Trip After all the "Animal House,"
"Vacation" and "Loaded Weapon !" ideas were used up, producers
were left to decide between this fine piece of cinema or a test
project called "National Lampoon's Espresso Royale."
Pulp Fiction Now and forever ... Awww yeah, Boy! At State: 11:00.
The Prophecy I predict that this movie will be total crap. And in a
hundred years it will still be total crap. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:10,
5:20, 7:35, 9:40, 11:50.
Smoke Oh yeah? Well smoke this, bub! At State: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00.
The Tie That Binds The movie that sucks. At Showcase: 12:00,
2:20, 4:35, 7:20, 9:35, 11:45.
To Wong Foo Thanks for changing the dress code at Espresso
Royale! Julie Newmar. At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00; at
Showcase: 12:05, 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40, 12:00.
The Usual Suspects Unusually wild! Hold me back, baby! Hold
me back! At Briarwood: 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40: at Showcase: 12:10,
2:30, 4:45, 7:25, 9:50, 12:10.
A Walk in the Clouds Keanu Reeves, well on his way to becom-
ing the next Laurence Olivier. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:20; at
Showcase: 4:55, 7:10.
Waterworld GlugGlug Glug Glug Glug Glug. At Showcase: 7:00,
9:40, 12:15.
SECOND-RUN FILMS:
Nine Months At Fox: 1:15, 4:20, 7:30, 9:50.
Free Willy 2 At Fox: 12:40, 2:45, 4:50, 6:50.
Species At Fox: 9:15.
Casper At Fox: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00.
Crimson Tide At Fox: 7:15, 9:30.
Batman Forever At Fox: 1:45, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40.
T H E A TR E
T H U R S D A Y
Shooting Simone A feminist documentary filmmaker's examina-
tion of the life of Simone de Beauvoir ("The Second Sex") and her
50-year relationship with philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. 8 p.m.,
Performance Network (418 W. Washington), $12 ($9 stu/sen), pay-
what-you-can Thursdays, 663-0681.
West Side Story Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim's musical
retelling of the Romeo-and-Juliet story launches a Broadway-bound
national tour in Detroit. Marcy Harriel and H.E. Greer play the star-
crossed lovers. 8 p.m., $60-$25,(313) 872-1000.
F R I D AY
FRIDAY
Shooting Simone See Thursday, 8 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 8 p.m.
S A T U R D A Y
Shooting Simone See Thursday, 8 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 2 & 8 p.m.
S U N D A Y
Shooting Simone See Thursday, 7 p.m.
West Side Story See Thursday, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
West Side Story See Thursday, 8 p.m.
WED N ES D A Y
West Side Story See Thursday, 8 p.m.
LEFT: Marcy Harriel stars as
Maria opposite H.E. Greer'r
Tony in the national tour of
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Playing Thursday through
Sunday evenings at the
Fischer Theater in Detroit.
Tickets are $25 - $60. Call
(313) 872-100 for more
Information.
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"Whoooa Angus, you're fat!"- Petey
"Yes, Petey. I am Angus and I am chubbo. I have no friends. I have no legs.
But I have three chins and I am not alone."
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T H U R S D A Y
Emanuel Ax If you couldn't get enough of his February perfor-
mance at Hill (and if you have a car), head to Detroit's Orchestra
Hall to hear prime piano. 8 p.m. 833-3700 for ticket information.
Parka Kings Ska beat at Cross Street Station in Ypsilanti.
Sleepyhead Support the U-Club and check out these contem-
porary rockers. 9 p.m. Cover $3.
Al Hill and the Love Butlers R&B/blues blend at Rick's.
Botfly East Lansing rock with a dash of funk. Blind Pig, 8 p.m.
F R I D A Y
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival It wouldn't be A2 if we
didn't open the new school year year with a jazzy, bluesy blow-
out. Dr. John and John Mooney and Bluesiana open the festivi-
ties at the Michigan Theatre. 8 p.m.
Matt "Guitar" Murphy This original member of the Blues
Brothers plays tonight at Rick's.
Speedball Up-an-coming Detroit rock outfit struts their stuff at
Cross Street Station.
Restroom Poets Local faves play the Blind Pig. Tyrone's Power
Wheel opens.
Emanuel Ax See Thursday. At 8 p.m.
Metro Grass This bluegrass troupe plays the Ark at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $8.75 at the door.
SATURDAY
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival Day two begins with Booker
T. and the MGs. Also Lonnie Mack, Poncho Sanchez, Tinsley Ellis,
Little Sonny and Shawn, "Thunder" Wallace, Mimi Harris and the
Snakes. Noon to 8 p.m. at Gallup Park. Cassandra Wilson and Kathy
Kosins continue the party at the Michigan Theatre at 8 p.m.
Margie Adams Singer/songwriter plays the Ark at 8 p.m. Tickets
are $12.50 in advance at Schoolkids' Records.
Big Dave'and the Ultrasonics Local beat-laden blues at Rick's.
Frank Allison plays unplugged at Cava Java at 9:30 p.m.
whirlingRoad Come and celebrate with these omnipresent local
rockers at the release party for their new cd, "Twelve Steps Below
Walnut." Also playing are Kiss Me Screaming and Daddy Stitch.
Check them out at the Blind Pig.
Chinese Moon Festival Celebrate the autumn moon with music
Booker T and the MGs rock Gallup Park on Saturday night as part of the
weekend4ong Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival..
Ann Arbor Bluestage Open mic night at the Blind Pig features
the Terraplanes. 9 p.m., Blind Pig, $2.
Bluegrass & Old-Timey Jam Session Grab a guitar and an
old-timer and go to the Depot Town Freighthouse, Ypsi. 1:30-5:00.
Emanuel Ax See Thursday. At 7 p.m.
Firebird Ensemble of the Balalaika Orchestra of Detroit
Traditional Russian music arranged for balalaikas, domras and string
bass.1 p.m. at Borders on Liberty. Free.
M O N D A Y
Tricky Don't call him trip-hop. With Laika. Spacey, man. Only $6
at St. Andrews Hall. 18+ Doors at 8 p.m..
Rivermen The Grateful Dead meets Phish. They jam. They play
at Rick's.
Geoff Smith is being touted as the emerging classical crossover
artist of the twenty-somethings. Borders, 2 p.m.Free.
Marimba Guest artist Keiko Abe holds a master class at the
School of Music's McIntosh Theater, 8 p.m.
T U E S D A Y
Nick Strange and the Barenaked A melting pot of homespun
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