Night At The Roxbury Score! The nasty-freakin' duo of Saturday Night Live fame have their own feature. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:20 At Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 3:15, 3:45, 5:15, 5:45, 7:20, 7:50, 9:20, 9:50, 11:20, 11:50
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| Courtesy of Paramount Pictures In the tradition of "Coneheads," Will Ferrell (left) and Chris Kattan (right) star as the Butabi brothers, Steve and Doug, in "A Night At The Roxbury."
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Strangeland A father searches for his daughter's killer after her brutal slaying in this horror offering. At Showcase: 1:20, 3:25, 5:25, 8:10, 10:30, 12:20
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries The film based on the novel of the same name, by Kaylie Jones. The story of an American family living in Paris in the '60s and '70s. At State: 1:30, 4, 7, 9:30
What Dreams May Come Robin Williams looks to sew up his second Oscar in this drama about a deceased doctor who searches other worlds for his love. At Briarwood: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40 At Showcase: 1:15, 1:45, 4:15, 4:45, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15, 12:10, 12:30
HHHH Excellent
HHH Good
HH Fair
H Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money
Blade H Wesley Snipes rocks! Who cares if he's playing a comic book-based vampire chaser. Hello, Buffy? At Showcase: 10:25, 12:35
One True Thing Renee Zellweger plays a woman who is called home by her mother's terminal illness, and must confront the ghosts of her past. At Briarwood: 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:30 At Showcase: 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:30, 12:05
Ronin HH Robert DeNiro stars in this tortuous conspiracy thriller. At Briarwood: 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 10 At Showcase: 12:30, 1:05, 1:35, 3:25, 4:20, 4:50, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:25, 9:55, 10:20, 11:55, 12:25
Rounders Matt Damon and Edward Norton star in this story of cards and the Russian mob. At Showcase: 12:40, 6:40, 11:35
Rush Hour Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker star in this action comedy. Their witty banter is humorous. At Briarwood: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10 At Showcase: 12:20, 12:50, 1:20, 2:35, 3:05, 3:35, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:55, 7:25, 7:55, 9:10, 9:40, 10:10, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15
Saving Private Ryan HHHH Ed Burns, Tom Hanks and Matt Damon star in this ultra-realistic conception of World War II. At Showcase: 12:15, 12:45, 3:40, 4:10, 7:05, 7:35, 11:10
Simon Birch HH The story of a small boy who believes his life to be something little short of extraordinary. At Showcase; 1:30, 4:05, 6:35, 9:15 At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20
Slums Of Beverly Hills HHH An adolescent girl grows up in '70s Beverly Hills, on the wrong side of the tracks, so to speak. At State: 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9:15
There's Something About Mary HHH It's absolutely impossible to find "Build Me Up Buttercup" on anything but this soundtrack. At Briarwood: 1:10, 3:50, 6:45, 9:15 At Showcase: 12:25, 3:20, 3:55, 6:30, 9:05, 9:35, 11:30, 12
Urban Legend Oh, how Rebecca Gayheart wishes she were something more than just "Noxzema Girl." At Briarwood: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:30, 9:50 At Showcase: 12:55, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 10:05, 12:15
Phone Numbers: Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 761-9700; Briarwood: 480-4555; Fox Village; 994-8080; Michigan Theater: 668-8397; Showcase: 973-8380; State: 761-8667.
Showtimes are effective Friday through Thursday. Late shows at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 and State are for Friday and Saturday only. Noon and mid-day matinees at Ann Arbor 1 & 2 are for Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only; matinees at State are for Saturday and Sunday only.
CAMPUS CINEMA
FDR Part IV (1994) In the early stages of World War II, Franklin Roosevelt is torn between his desires for neutrality and the necessity of involvement. District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. Free.
Slums Of Beverly Hills (1998) Natasha Lyonne stars in this coming-of-age story set in 1970s Beverly Hills. Mich. 7 & 9 p.m.
MUSIC
Kari Newhouse Ann Arbor's songstress brings her siren songs to town. 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St., 761-1451.
Sweep The Leg Johnny We're not so sure about this one, but you can at least come for special guests: Lester King and Propeller. 9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
THEATER
Always for the First Time: An Evening of Surrealist Performance Out of the tradition of surrealist performance, performance artists from the community as well as University students and faculty will provide an evening of dance, drama and poetry. University Museum of Art. 8 p.m. $7. 647-0521.
Avenue X: an a cappella musical Characters in this racially torn 1963 Brooklyn neighborhood find a common language in music. Performance Network, 408 West Washington Ave. 8 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. 663-0681.
On Golden Pond A dramatic rendition of this beloved American film that examines modern-day familial relationships. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Playhouse 2275 Platt Rd. 8 p.m. $14 for students, others $16. 971-AACT.
ALTERNATIVES
Catherine Brown Celebrating the publication of "Contrary Things: Exegesis, Dialectic, and the Poetics of Didacticism." Shaman Drum. 4 p.m.
From Rosie to Roosevelt: A Film history of Americans in World War II Film series is introduced in 20 libraries across the country. As part of the series there is a film about Roosevelt and the wartime presidency. Discussion following film led by Dr. David Fitzpatrick, U of M lecturer. Ann Arbor District Library. 7 p.m.
Stand-Up Comedy Mike "Chainsaw" Hessman, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records record for most jokes told in 24 hours, will perform for a slightly shorter time period at the showcase downtown. Main Street Comedy Showcase. Mains, 314 East Liberty St. 8:30 p.m. $10. 996-9080.
Spike & Mike's Classic Festival Of Animation '98 A compilation of animated shorts. Mich. 7 & 9 p.m.
The Ceremony (1971) The appearances of a formal family saga in post-war Japan are torn to shreds by violence. Japanese with English subtitles. Lorch. 7 p.m.
Pi (1998) A man looking for life's underlying patterns ends up searching for God. Mich. 11 p.m.
MUSIC
Jimmy Cliff Reggae superstar jams into the motor city. 9 p.m. The Majestic Theater, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 3.
Ramona Collins Coming all the way from Toledo, Collins entertains with jazz and swing blues. 9:30 and 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashley St. 662-8310.
Getaway Cruiser Ann Arbor's pride and joy. Rock with girl singer and turntables. 9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
Jewell Heart / Allen Ginsberg Memorial Concert Patti Smith, Phillip Glass, and Michael Stipe come together to pay tribute. 8 p.m. Hill Auditorium. Tickets available at the Union Ticket Office, 994-3387.
Nashville Bluegrass Band Sugar hill recording artist (Remember, we're talking about the bluegrass label, not the rap label). 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 South Main St. 761-1451
The Outfield They were cool in 1990, they couldn't have changed that much. Besides, they're playing Harpos. Do the math. Harpo's, Detroit. (313) 824-1700.
Pianists at Kerrytown Series Arthur Greene, a University School of Music faculty member, has won many prizes and appeared with European and American Orchestras. His performance will include works by Scriabin, Schubert and Rachmaninoff. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. 8 p.m. $25-10. 769-2999.
THEATER
Always for the First Time: An Evening of Surrealist Performance See Thursday. 8 p.m. Free with University student i.d.
Avenue X: an a cappella musical See Thursday. 8 p.m.
On Golden Pond See Thursday. 8 p.m.
ALTERNATIVES
Robert Clark The author of "Mr. White's Confession" reads from his work. Shaman Drum. 8 p.m.
John G. Posa His collection of prints, "Visible Means of Support," will be on display through November. Come and celebrate at the opening. Cafe Zola. 7-9 p.m.
Stand-Up Comedy See Thursday. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Beethoven Festival Part 2 The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Samuel Wong, will perform Beethoven's Romance No. 2 in F, Symphony No. 2 and Leonore Overture No. 3 in this second performance of the Festival. Place? 8 p.m. $16-29, $4 discount for students. (734)-994-4801.
Hootie & the Blowfish Come hold their hands and let them cry. The State Theater, 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 961-5450, ext. 1.
Jazodity everyone's favorite ska band, The Articles, opens for jazz band. 9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 South First St. 996-8555.
Man or Astroman Robots programmed to rock. 9 p.m. The Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 833-9700, ext. 2.
Viktor Ullmann Centennial Celebration A concert version of the chamber orchestra "Der Kaiser von Atlantis" from 1944 will be performed. McIntosh Theatre, E.V. Moore Bldg. School of Music. 8 p.m.
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| Courtesy of Habit Boston native Martin Sexton, one of the few contemporary folk singers not to be called "the next Bob Dylan," struts his stuff. He has been around for years and will make another stop off in Ann Arbor when he fills up the Ark with soft twangy tunes at 7 and 9 p.m. |
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