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The Gift Oooh, it's just wonderful. Yeah, just what I wanted. I'd just like to see the receipt. No, of course I'm not going to take it back. At Showcase: 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05, 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.).

The Pledge Did someone really say "No, Jack, you'll look great if you spike up your hair and row a mustache. Just like Dick Butkis." At Quality 16: 11:30, 2:00, 4:25, 6:50, 9:20, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:30, 12:15 (Fri. & Sat.).

Snatch The sequel to Guy Ritchie's acclaimed "Wang." At Quality 16: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:25, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05, 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.).

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A An Instant Classic

B Very Good

C Fair

D Not recommended

F Not Worth Your Time, or Your Money

Antitrust All I got in this world is my word, and my balls, and I don't break 'em for nobody. At Showcase: 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:35, 10, 12:25 (Fri. & Sat.). C-

Castaway Yeah, Tom Hanks lost a lot of weight really fast, but not as fast as my buddy whose arm got cut off. He had a big arm. At Quality 16: 11 (Fri.- Sun.), 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:10. At Showcase:1, 4, 7, 9:55, 12:30 (Fri. & Sat.). B+

Chocolat If you don't stop fooling around and tell me where the Dragon is, you'll have hell to pay, my friend. At Showcase: 1:20, 1:50, 4:20, 4:50, 7:10, 7:40, 9:45, 10:15, 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:40 (Fri. & Sat.). A-

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Do you remember that episode of "The Simpson's" where Bart became an exchange student in France? At Quality 16: 11:15 (Fri.- Sun.), 1:40, 4, 6:25, 9:05, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 12:20, 2:50, 5:25, 7:55, 10:30, 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.). A+

Double Take What's the difference between me and you? You talk a good one, but you don't do what yer supposed to do! At Showcase: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:15, 11:15 (Fri. & Sat.). B+

Dracula 2000 Can we have it quiet in here? People, there is blood to be sucked and t-shirts to sell! At Showcase: 11:35 (Fri. & Sat. late shows only).

Emperor's New Groove You got that from Stella, didn't you. Give it back or Taye Diggs is gonna whup yer ass. Seriously. At Quality 16:11:35, , 1:15, 3, 5, 7. At Showcase: 1:30, 3:20, 5:10, 7:00.

Family Man Nick Cage and John Travolta switch faces with Kirk Cameron and Dudley Moore, only to learn that they were better off before they switched. At Quality 16: 9:00, 10:00 (Thurs.), 11:25 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 12:55, 3:35, 6:40, 9:20, 11:45 (Fri. & Sat.).

Finding Forrester I don't want you to talk, Mr. Forrester, I want you to die. At Showcase: 12:50, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25, 12 (Fri. & Sat). A-

Miss Congeniality Miss Sunshine and Miss Congeniality need to borrow money from Mr. Bump to get Mr. Tickle out of jail. At Quality 16: 12:10, 2:25, 4:55, 7:30, 9:40 11:50 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 1:40, 4:25, 6:50, 9:10, 11:30 (Fri. & Sat). B+

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? George, go back to the "Attack of the Killer Tomato" series. Sure they weren't as artistic, but at least you made the green! At Showcase: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:40, 11:55 (Fri. & Sat.). B

Save the Last Dance I remember when dancing meant cutting a rug and not having sex with your clothes on! Kids today don't have the discipline to Charleston. At Showcase: 12:40, 1:10, 3:10, 4:30, 5:30, 7:20, 7:50, 9:50, 10:20, 12:05 (Fri. & Sat.), 12:35 (Fri. & Sat.). B+

Thirteen Days Yeah, like the Kennedys would have allowed a gill man to know the inner working of the country. Ha! At Showcase: 12:45, 3:40, 6:30, 9:35, 12:20 (Fri. & Sat.). B

Traffic Finally, Guzman may win his Oscar. At Showcase: 1:15, 2:15, 4:15, 5:15, 7:15, 8:15, 10:10, 11:10 (Fri. & Sat.).

Vertical Limit With the Dew, there is no telling how vertical you may get. At Quality 16: 4:45, 10:10, 11:05 (Fri. & Sat.). At Showcase: 9 p.m. B-

What Women Want Well, c'mon, that's easy! Women want to dominate me and tell me what a bad boy I've been. Right? Guys? Hello? At Quality 16: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05. At Showcase: 1:25, 4:05, 6:55, 9:35, 12:10 (Fri. & Sat.). B+

Thursday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) The live action film version of "Masters of the Universe" character Ninjitsu. You know, the guy with the golden kung-fu grip. Don't judge me. Michigan Theater. 4:30 & 7:00 p.m. $6.25.

State and Main (2000) I spent all night at the theater telling other patrons how good "S&M" was, and everyone asked me to stop. Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Alex De Grassi Fingerpicking guitar virtuouso blends ethnic influences and musical styles. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $15. 761-1818.

A Gospel Celebration Gospel performers from Highest Praise sing spiritual songs. University Hospital, Lobby, Floor 1. 12:10 p.m. Free.

THEATER

Fireside Festival of New York Performance Network showcases brand new plays in a series of staged readings, including "The Leaning Tower of Babel." Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. 8 p.m. Pay what you can. 663-0696.

ALTERNATIVES

James Porter Professor of Classical Studies celebrates publication of his newest work at Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State. 4 p.m. Free. 662-7407.

Plant Life This exhibit examines the use of plant forms in art history. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 Through his use of figures, Rothko analyzes the human spirit. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows Faculty member Edward West's photographic images of South Africa are featured. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Friday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30, 7 p.m. & midnight. $6.25.

State & Main (2000) See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Fred Eaglesmith Adorned Canuck singer is likened to the Boss and Dwight Yoakam. The Ark, 316 S. Main. 8 p.m. $13.50. 761-1818.

Soul 360 Oh sweet Gods of soul spin me right round, like a record baby right round. T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $4. 483-4470.

Lady Sunshine & the X Band Cover band rooted in blues, funk and oldies. The X Band has some horns in it. Rad. Cavern Club, 210 S 1st St. 10 p.m. $8. 332-9900.

THEATER

Encompass Multicultural entertainment show featuring a jazz tap ensemble, Korean drumming and dances from around the world. Michigan Theater. 7:30 p.m. $9, $7 for students. 668-8397.

Fireside Festival of New York See Thursday. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. 8 p.m. $15. 663-0696.

ALTERNATIVES

Slam It! The first 10 people to sign up at Leonardo's in Pierpont Commons will be eligible to compete in a poetry slam, beginning at 8 p.m. Free. 647-6838.

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Saturday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m. & midnight. $6.25.

State & Main See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 5, 7:30, 9:45 p.m. & 12:15 a.m. $6.25.

Animania Everybody will be kung-fu fighting and having illicit sex and speaking Japanese (with English subtitles). MLB Auditorium 3. 5 p.m. Free.

MUSIC

Paradime The mad motor cd MC busts his flava' on crowds at the Pig. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $6. 996-8555.

Joce'lyn B & the Detroit Street Players Detroit Diva leads an ensemble of playa's players. Cavern Club, 210 S 1st St. 10 p.m. $8. 332-9900.

The Brothers Groove I always thought it was the brothers Grimm. Funk, blues and jazz. Oh I see, it's a pun. T.C.'s Speakeasy, Ypsilanti. 10:30 p.m. $4. 483-4470.

THEATER

Fireside Festival of New York See Thursday. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. 8 p.m. $15. 663-0696.

ALTERNATIVES

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Sunday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

State & Main See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 5, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Sons of the Never Wrong Geez, is it even a question. You can't go wrong with these quirky folksters. The Ark, 316 S. Main.

8 p.m. $11. 761-1818.

Michigan Chamber Players Faculty members of the School of Music perform works of Beethoven, Roussel, Britten and Tchaikovsky. Rackham Auditorium. 4 p.m. Free. 764-2538.

THEATER

Fireside Festival of New York See Thursday. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. 8 p.m. $15. 663-0696.

ALTERNATIVES

Poetry Readings at the Del The Del Rio is known for it's tasty food, alcoholic beverages, and ... apparently it's poetry readings. Open mic, as well as a featured performer (TBA). 122 W. Washington. 1:30 p.m. Free. 761-2530.

Art Video "Arshile Gorky" explores the life of the Armenian-American artist who influenced Mark Rothko and inspired Abstract Expressionism. Museum of Art, Media Room. Free. 764-0395.

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Monday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

State & Main See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:15, 6:45 & 9:15 p.m. $6.25.

Cabin in the Sky (1943) A musical about a CABIN in the SKY? Call me a prude, but I like my cabins down on the ground where they belong, by cracky. Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Jazz Jam Session It's at Leonardo's and if you don't know what it is, you obviously aren't going to be going. Pierpont Commons. 8 p.m. Free.

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.

THEATER

Spinning into Butter The RC faculty and students present a staged reading of Rebecca Gilman's drama about racism in college. RC Auditorium, East Quad. 7:30 p.m. Free. 763-0176.

ALTERNATIVES

Comedian Richard Lewis If you like his comedy (or even if you don't), come to Border's to hear Richard Lewis read from his new books of essays, "The Other Great Depression." Books signing will follow. Borders Books and Music, 612 E. Liberty. 7 p.m. Free. 668-7652.

Poetry Slam Hear Steve Marsh, his wife Deb and friend Esther Hurwitz slam poetry at the Guild House, with open mic and discussion afterwards. The Daily Books Editor will probably be there, since Steve Marsh is a really cool guy and her former high school English teacher. Guild House, 802 Monroe. 8 p.m. Free, 995-1956.

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Tuesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

State & Main See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:15, 6:45 & 9:15 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Blind Pig Showcase Night Advance booked not-so-open mic. This week's booked acts include Professor Marvel, Hundred Days, and Water Sign Rising. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. Free. 996-8555.

Blues Jam Take your instrument, your band, or your better half. Hosted by The Terraplanes. Tap Room, Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.m. Free. 482-5320.

ALTERNATIVES

Poetry of Everyday Life Come on out for a youth poetry slam and readings by local high school students. Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 7 p.m. Free. 327-4200.

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Wednesday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 4:30 & 7 p.m. $6.25.

State & Main See Thursday. Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. $6.25.

MUSIC

Mock Rock Your favorite Michigan Athletes lip sync for local library. Rob & Fab will judge. Michigan Theater 7:30 p.m. $8.

The Codependents Their name says you need their support, go out and show these ska-machines that they can count on you. Blind Pig, 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $3. 996-8555.

ALTERNATIVES

Former Secretary of Labor Reads Robert Reich, Clinton's former Secretary of Labor, reads from his latest work, "The Future of Success." U of M Business School, Room 1276, 8 p.m. Free. 662-7407

Jazz It Up Richard Terrill reads from his latest work about jazz. Shaman Drum Bookshop, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.

Art Video See Sunday. Museum of Art, Media Room. Free. 764-0395.

Plant Life See Thursday. Museum of Art, Works on Paper Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Mark Rothko and the Lure of the Figure: Paintings 1933-46 See Thursday. Museum of Art, Apse Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Casting Shadows See Thursday. Museum of Art, West Gallery. Free. 764-0395.

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

Robert and John F. Kennedy, played by Steven Culp and Bruce Greenwood, wait out the crisis with Kevin Costner in "13 Days."