The List

Films opening

Bamboozled Hey Spike, thanks for taking the time to talk to us when you were in town last winter. We'll remember that when it comes time to see your next movie. Ha, payback's a bitch Lee. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15, 12 (Fri. & Sat.).

Bedazzled Bed-azz-led. Not to be confused with the entry one above. At Showcase: 12:35, 2:55, 5:25, 7:30, 9:35, 11:50 (Fri. & Sat.).

Legend of Drunken Master Chan Ban. No more Jackie Chan films in the list. Ever. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:40, 4:55, 7:35, 10:05, 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.).

Pay It Forward Poor Jim Caviezel, he's going to have to wait for Terry Malick to direct another movie before he's in something good. At Showcase: 12:45, 1:15, 1:55, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20, 11:55 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:25 (Fri. & Sat.).

Urbania Direct from Sundance to your doors. Quality delivery at a budget price. At State: 2 (Sat. & Sun.), 5 (Sat. & Sun.), 7:15, 9:30.

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Almost Famous If Judi Dench can get an Oscar for 6 minutes of screentime in "Shakespeare in Love," then Phil Seymour Hoffman can damn well get nominated for playing Lester Bangs. At Showcase: 9:05. At State: 1:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 4:30 (Sat. & Sun.), 7, 9:45. B+

Best in Show Precisely. At Showcase: 12:30, 1, 2:30, 3, 4:30, 5, 6:30, 7, 8:30, 9, 11:20 (Fri. & Sat.). A-

The Contender Hey, are you guys hungry, because I can get you a wicked shark-steak sandwich by just hitting this button. At Showcase: 12:55, 1:25, 4:15, 4:45, 6:55, 7:25, 9:30, 10, 12:20 (Fri. & Sat.).

Dr. T and the Women Next week we're flipping this coin for worst movie ever, Dr. T, you get heads and "Autumn in New York," you get tails and Richard Gere you get ... wait, put that away, this is serious stuff. At Showcase: 1:20, 3:30, 4, 6:35, 7:05, 9:55, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:20 (Fri. & Sat). F

The Exorcist Very scary. At Showcase: 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:25, 12:05 (Fri. & Sat.). A-

Get Carter Dump Piazza and get Gary Carter behind home plate for the Amazins. At Showcase: 12:25, 10:30, 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.).

The Ladies Man Enjoy it folks, because Congress just passed an amendment that no more movies based on "Saturday Night Live" characters can ever be released. At Showcase: 1:10, 1:40, 3:10, 3:40, 5:05, 5:35, 7:40, 8:10, 9:40, 10:10, 11:40 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.). F

Lost Souls After a year of waiting to be released, this piece of garbage should be out of theaters by Halloween. At Showcase: 12:20, 2:45, 5:20, 8, 10:25, 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.). D

Meet The Parents Rumor has it that a hilarious scene of the fam playing scrabble ended up on the cutting room floor. Maybe they can throw it in the sequel. At Showcase: 12:10, 12:40, 2:35, 3:05, 5, 5:30, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15, 12 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.). B-

Remember the Titans Julius, one of the most talented players on the team, plays defense player when the other team has the ball. At Showcase: 1:05, 1:35, 3:50, 4:20, 6:40, 7:10, 9:10, 9:40, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.). C+

Courtesy of Acoustic Productions

Ekoostik Hookah brings its hippie style to the Michigan Theater Friday night.

Thursday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark (2000) Bruce Springsteen stars as a mid-level rock star, struggling with his own identity. Michigan Theater. 7:30 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

4th Annual Allen Ginsberg Memorial Concert Patti Smith and Phillip Glass pay musical tribute to poet. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $15. 668-8463.

The Drovers Celtic psychedelic meets alternative. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $12.50 ($8 w/student ID). 761-1818.

THEATER

Control Freaks Basement Arts presents this Beth Henley play. Arena Theater, Frieze building. 7 pm. Free. 764-6800.

ALTERNATIVES

Elizabeth McCracken In the latest installment of the Visiting Writers Series, McCracken reads from her books. 3222 Angell Hall. 5 p.m. Free. 647-6471.

Jas Obrecht Author reads from his book on the blues. Borders Books & Music. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Portre Shreve Reads University faculty member discusses his novel "The Obituary Writer." AADL Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth. 7:30 p.m. Free. 996-3180.

Anca Vlasopolos Author reads from his memoir, "No Return Address." Shaman Drum Bookshop. 8 p.m. Free. 662-7407.

Leo Dufor Canadian comic pokes fun at U.S./Canada cultural differences. Mainstreet Comedy Showcase 314 E. Liberty. 8 p.m. $10. 996-9080.

Arthur Miller at Work Photographs of playwright and University alumnus Arthur Miller show both the private and public aspects of this man. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse These

paintings, executed in 60-40 B.C., show women practicing rituals that may have related to the cult of Dionysus. West Gallery, Museum of Art.

764-0395.

Friday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 6:30 & 9:15 p.m. $5.50.

The Four Corners of Nowhere (1995) Also known as Columbus, South Bend, East Lansing and State College. Michigan Theater. Midnight. $5.50.

Kagemusha (1980) Yet another one of Kurosawa's mad films. Lorch, 7 p.m. $5.50.

Not One Less (1999) Start chanting this title in class and maybe you can convince your teacher to take a field trip to this. Angell Hall Aud. A. 8 p.m. Free.

Some Like it Hot (1959) Maximum respect to Billy Wilder and this movie, although between you, me and C.C. it can't hold a candle to "The Apartment." Nat Sci Aud. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $3.

MUSIC

The Phoenix Ensemble Sutherland's Mail: Daphne and Apollo remade is premiered with Annunziata Tomaro conducting. Rackham Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.

The Flow The group brings island rock to Ann Arbor, Liquid opens, and Chelsea's South Normal follows. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St.10 p.m. $5. 996-8555.

Ekoostik Hookah Columbus, Ohio natives bring neo-jam hippie tunes northward for evening. Michigan Theater. 7:30 p.m. $15. 668-8463.

The Ghettobellies Country funk honky tonks its way into Ann Arbor via the Speakeasy. T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $3. 483-4470.

Baritone Josi van Dam Bass Josi van Dam and pianist Maciej Pikulski will show off their talents this weekend. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater. 8 p.m. $35-45. 764-2538.

THEATER

Control Freaks See Thursday. Arena Theater, Frieze building. 7 pm. Free. 764-6800.

ALTERNATIVES

Charles Baxter Local author reads from "The Feast of Love," his latest work. AADL Loving Branch, 3042 Creek Branch. 7 p.m. Free. 994-2353.

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Saturday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:40 & 7:30 p.m. $5.50.

The Four Corners of Nowhere See Friday. Michigan Theater. 2 p.m. & Midnight. $5.50.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) Re-released in a select group of theaters as part of the push to get Mara Wilson her first Oscar nomination. (She feels kind of ashamed when compared to live-in love and Oscar nominee Haley Joel Osment). Quality 16. 10 & 11 a.m. Free.

MUSIC

Cloud 9 Soul driven hip-hop, with special guests Ubiquitous and alt-rock band Left Undone. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $5. 996-8555.

Immunity Detroit grown reggae rock act. Cavern Club 210 S 1st St. 10 p.m. $7. 332-9900.

Ruby Falls, Saturday Looks Good, Control Panel Ruby Falls brings melodic punk, Saturday Looks Good plays only live show ever, and My name is Alive's Warn Defever leads Control Panel. Elbow Room, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $3. 483-6374.

The Motor City Sheiks Smooth cool blues band swings hips at the Tap Room. Tap Room, Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.m. $3. 482-5320.

THEATER

Control Freaks See Thursday. Arena Theater, Frieze building. 7 pm. Free. 764-6800.

The King Stag American Repertory Theater presents an exotic mix of Japanese bunraku, Indonesian shadow puppetry, Balinese temple dancing and Italian Renaissance commedia dell'arte. Power Center. 2 & 8 p.m. $18-36. 764-2538.

ALTERNATIVES

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Sunday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:40 & 7:30 p.m. $5.50.

Madcat Women's International Film Festival - Interior Worlds (2000) Lots of films, little cost. Michigan Theater. 5 p.m. Free.

Rebels with a Cause (2000) No James Dean, no David Lean. No homemade cookies for Pookie. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $5.50.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad See Saturday. Quality 16. 10 & 11 a.m. Free.

MUSIC

Patricia Barber Saucy jazz chanteuse will beguile you. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley. 7 p.m. 665-9090.

Rosalie Sorrels Slick vocalist blends jazz and country. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 7:30 p.m. $12.50. 761-1818.

Michael Gould & Michael Gould Japanese bamboo flute player joins percussionist to perform original tunes and traditional Japanese music. Britton Recital Hall, Moore Building, North Campus. Free.

THEATER

The King Stag See Saturday. Power Center. 2 & 7 p.m. $18-36. 764-2538.

ALTERNATIVES

Professor Lectures University English and Theater Professor Enoch Brater discusses the exhibit "Arthur Miller at Work: Photographs by Inge Morath." University Museum of Art. 3 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Monday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 p.m. $5.50.

Rebels with a Cause See Sunday. Michigan Theater. 7 & 9:15 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

John Hiatt Grassroots rock from a powerful vocalist and fast fingered guitarist. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 761-1818.

Acoustic Open Mic Bring an acoustic guitar and step under the bright light to play a tune or three. Tap Room, Ypsilanti 9:30 p.m. Free. 482-5320.

ALTERNATIVES

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Tuesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7:15 p.m. $5.50

Radio Days (1987) Woody Allen's film was released the same year as the Tigers' last division title. Kind of a bummer. Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. $5.50.

You're a Big Boy Now (1966) Francis Ford Coppola so I'm going to give it to you straight. Lately your films have been downright awful, and that editing job you did on "Supernova" didn't quite save the picture. Your daughter directs better movies than you. Her husband directs better movies than you. Your nephew's onscreen alter-ego directs better than you, and he only does plays. His little one-act on Watergate was 10 times better than whichever Grisham book you adapted. Go into a hole and don't come out until you can give us the FFC of old (read "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls" if needed to jog your memory) and start directing good movies. Michigan Theater. 4:10 p.m. $5.50.

Rebels with a Cause See Sunday. Michigan Theater. 9 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Facing East, Ed Sarath's Timescape Indian music improv from Facing East. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N 4th Ave. 8 p.m. $10 ($5 w/student ID). 769-2999.

University Chamber Choir Theodore Morrison conducts in a program featuring contemporary works by Sandler, Sheng and Petersson. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. Free.

WCBN Presents: Damien Jurado, Julie Doiron, Flashpapr Indie rock on parade. Hosted by WCBN. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. Free. 996-8555.

THEATER

Some Natural History-Chris Doyle See Thursday. Media Union. 12-6 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

ALTERNATIVES

Suzanne Clores Author reads from "Memoirs of a Spiritual Outsider." Borders Books & Music. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Wednesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Dancer in the Dark See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 7 & 9:50 p.m. $5.50.

MUSIC

Bryn Terfel University Musical Society brings Welsh bass baritone wonder to Hill. Hill Auditorium. 8 p.m. $20-$55. 764-2538.

THEATER

Some Natural History - Chris Doyle See Thursday. Media Union. 12-6 p.m. Free. 764-0395.

ALTERNATIVES

Barbara Kingsolver Renowned author reads from her latest book, "Prodigal Summer." Rackham Auditorium. 5 p.m. Call for ticket info, 662-7407.

David Sedaris NPR commentator brings dry wit commentary to town. Michigan Theater. 8 p.m. $20. 668-8463.

Arthur Miller at Work See Thursday. Works on Paper Gallery, Museum of Art. 764-0395.

The Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii: Ancient Ritual, Modern Muse See Thursday. Museum of Art. Free. 764-0395.

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

Winona Ryder levitates in "Lost Souls."