EDtv A lame Truman-like movie about a man who has a TV crew following him 24-hours a day. At Briarwood: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:40. At Showcase: 1:10, 2:30, 4, 5, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15, 12:15.
The Mod Squad HHH Yet another TV-show turned movie comes to theaters this weekend. This film is about three kids who become cops to avoid going to jail and end up tangled in a police corruption scandal. At Briarwood: 12:50, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:50. At Showcase: 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:30, 11:50.
Never Been Kissed A sneak preview of Drew Barrymore's new comedy about a newspaper reporter who goes back to high school to go undercover. Afterwards stay for a free showing of "Ravenous." At Briarwood: 8 (Fri. only).
Baby Geniuses Just what we needed, a movie about smart babies! At Showcase: 12:05, 2:10, 4:15, 6:20, 8:15.
The Corrupter HHH Marky Mark and Chow Yun-Fat battle gangs and corruption in Chinatown. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:25, 6:15, 10:30, 12:30.
Cruel Intentions HHH A guilty pleasure update of "Dangerous Liaisons." At Briarwood: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20. At Showcase: 1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 8, 10:10, 12:20.
Deep End Of The Ocean HH A weepy about a kidnapped boy who returns to his family after 10 years. At Briarwood: 9:30.
Elizabeth HHH Though it only won an Oscar for it's make up, this is a solid drama about the rise of Elizabeth I. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 9:45.
Forces Of Nature H A romantic comedy about a man who starts to fall in love with his travelling companion on his way to his wedding. At Showcase: 12:20, 12:50, 2:40, 3:10, 4:55, 5:25, 7:20, 7:50, 9:35, 10:05, 11:40, 12:10.
The King And I HHH A tepid animation film inspired by the musical about a governess and ruler who bump heads. At Briarwood: 12:40, 3:10, 5:15, 7:20. At Showcase: 12, 1:45, 4:20, 6:45.
Life Is Beautiful HHHH After winning Oscars for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor, this film about a father trying to spare his son from the horrors of the Holocaust should be on everyone's must see list. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 12:15 (Sat., Sun., Tues.), 2:30 (Sat., Sun., Tues.), 4:45, 7, 9:20. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:45, 5:20, 7:45, 10, 12:15.
Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels HH Despite it's bad review, this British crime comedy is quite funny and entertaining. At State: 4 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:15.
The Other Sister H A sorry excuse for a movie, this film tells the story of two mentally challenged people who fall in love. At Showcase: 12 noon.
The Rage: Carrie 2 HH An awful follow up to the horror classic. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:15, 8:30, 10:25, 12:25.
Ravenous HH A dark comedy about a group of soldiers on the frontier who turn to cannibalism. At Briarwood: 10:10.
Rushmore HHHH One of the best films of 1998 showcases a millionaire and a 15-year old competing for the love of a first grade teacher. At State: 12:15 a.m. (Fri. & Sat.).
Saving Private Ryan HHHH After having the Best Picture Oscar stolen from it, this WWII film bows its head in Ann Arbor again. At Showcase: 3:30, 6:40, 9:55.
Shakespeare In Love HHHH After Sunday's Oscars there is finally evidence that the Academy Award for Best Picture is for sale. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4 (Sat. & Sun.), 7, 9:30, 12 (Fri. only). At Showcase: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25, 11:45.
True Crime HHH Clint Eastwood directs this entertaining thriller about a journalist trying to save a man from the death penalty. At Ann Arbor 1&2: 11:50 (Sat., Sun., Tues.), 2:15 (Sat., Sun., Tues.) 4:45, 7:20, 9:45 (Fri.-Wed.), 9:55 (Thurs.). At Showcase: 1:15, 3:50, 4:30, 6:30, 7, 9:10, 9:40, 11:35, 12:05.
Wing Commander (No Stars) A sci-fi action pic only worth seeing because it has the "Star Wars" trailer before it. Leave after the trailer - you'll be glad you did. At Briarwood: 12:15, 2:45, 5, 7:15.
03-25-99
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