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www.TheVLT.com OPENING OR RETURNING: Ashes of Time: Wong Kar- Wai’s untypical martial arts film, set in ancient China, examines a warrior’s con- flicts between duty and home of a warrior. Called “a philosopher’s movie” (NYTimes), it stars Brigitte Lin, Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung Chiu Wai as the blind swordsman. Highly recom- mended. NR. At 4 pm on 5/9 in 115 Pacific Hall, UO campus. Free. Daddy Day Care: Eddie Murphy and Jeff Garlin lose their jobs and can’t afford day care for their sons, so they open their own facility. Comedy directed by Steve Carr also stars Anjelica Huston, Steve Zahn and Regina King. PG. Cinema World. Cinemark. PG. Elements of Adrenaline: Multi-sport film travels the globe to find the best in kayaking, skiing and base- jumping. Scott Lindgren pro- duction. At 7:30 pm on 5/13 in 100 Willamette, UO cam- pus. Free. Hunted, The: Tommy Lee Jones plays a retired special- ops trainer and Benicio Del Toro is his former student, now an ace assassin gone bonkers. Directed by William Friedkin. R. Movies 12. Impassable Canyon: Photographer and river run- ner Matt Leidecker docu- ments the thrill of running the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. At 7 pm on 5/15 in 100 Willamette, UO campus. Free. In-Laws, The: Andrew Fleming directs Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks as the reluctant fathers of the bride and groom. PG-13. Sneak at 7:30 pm on 5/10. Cinemark. Korean Film Fest: Joint Security Area (2000): Park Chan-Wook directs this film, which “captures the every- day ironies and intense humanity of four ordinary people” from both sides of the dividing line between North and South Korea. At noon on 5/10 at Bijou. My Sassy Girl (2001): Directed by Kwak Jae-Young, this gender-bending, romantic comedy will be remade by Hollywood, so see the real thing. At noon on 5/11 at Bijou. Matrix, The: Original futur- istic thriller takes place in virtual reality. Some people see through the takeover by artificial intelligence over- lords and fight for the free- dom of others. Great special effects. Stars Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss. R. LateNite Bijou. Mighty Wind, A: Christopher Guest’s (Best in Show) pseudo-documentary narrative about a folk music reunion show of folk is one of his craftiest satirical offerings, critics say. Stars the usual suspects: Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban. Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Guest himself. PG-13. Cinemark. Missing: Costa Gavras’ 1982 film based on the real-life case of Charles Horman, an American freelance journal- ist missing in Pinochet’s Chile. Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek play his family, in the country to find answers. IMDB has 10/99 story about declassified US intelligence document that implicates US in Horman’s death. At 7 pm on 5/14 in 180 PLC, UO campus. Free. No Man’s Land (Serbo - Croatian, 2001): Written and directed by Danis Tanovic, this brutal anti-war absur- dist film stars Branko Djuric, Rene Bitorajac, Filip Sovagovic, Simon Callow and the late Katrin Cartlidge. At 7 pm on 5/9 in International Lounge, EMU, UO campus. Free. Of Freaks and Men (Russia, 1998): Directed by Aleksei Balabanov, this film’s about “the seamy side of the early 20th century’s upper classes.” At 7:15 on 5/14 in 115 Pacific Hall, UO campus. English subtitles. Free. Pan Tadeusz (Poland, 2000): Polish director Andrzej Wajda’s love letter to Poland, based on an epic poem. At 7:30 pm on 5/13 in 115 Pacific Hall, UO campus. Free. Songs From the Second Floor (1995): Directed by Roy Andersson, this “enter- taining absurdist comedy” (NYTimes) of random anec- dotes seen through a sta- tionary camera won a spe- cial jury prize at Cannes 2000. At 6 pm on 5/13 in International Resource Center, EMU, UO campus. Free. Films open the Friday fol- lowing date of EW publi- cation unless otherwise noted. See archived reviews at www.eugene- weekly.com. CONTINUING: Adaptation: Director Spike Jonze and writer Charlie Kaufman blur boundaries between reality and fictional representation. Nicolas Cage plays Charlie Kaufman, stuck while writ- ing a screenplay of Susan Orlean’s book, The Orchid Thief. Meryl Streep gives a fabulous, comic turn as Orleans, and Chris Cooper’s an avid orchid collector. 2002 Academy Award to Cooper. Very highest recom- mendations. R. LateNite Bijou. Movies 12. Online archives. Anger Management: Adam Sandler plays a man who must undergo anger man- agement. His shrink, played by Jack Nicholson, moves in with him. Also stars Marisa Tomei. PG-13. Cinemark. Cinema World. Bend It Like Beckham: Soccer-crazy girls in London suburb drive their respec- tive families crazy because they’d rather play soccer than think about marriage and shopping. Warm-heart- ed, generous film is likely to be a big hit. Get onboard early and enjoy!. Highly rec- ommended. PG-13. Bijou. Online archives. Better Luck Tomorrow: Asian American high school seniors dabble in criminal activities in this satiric, exciting film directed by Justin Lin on a shoestring budget. Honest performanc- es and relevant subject raise it above the usual teen flick. Highly recommended. R. Cinemark. Online archives. Bullet-Proof Monk: Chow Yun-Fat is a Zen-calm mar- tial arts master who must find a successor to guard a sacred scroll. Seann William Scott is the unlikely choice. PG-13. Cinemark. Catch Me If You Can: Steven Spielberg directs Leonardo DiCaprio in tale of Frank Abagnale Jr., an actu- al ‘60s con man who passed himself off as a pilot, a doc- tor and a college professor and forged millions in checks before he was 21. Christopher Walken plays his father, and Tom Hanks is an F.B.I. agent. 2002 Academy Award noms for John Williams’ music, Walken. Highly recommend- ed. PG-13. Movies 12. Online archives. Chicago: Broadway spec- tacular directed by Rob Marshall stars Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones as killer dames behind bars who compete for tabloid coverage. With Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly and Richard Gere. 2002 Academy Awards for best picture, supporting actress Zeta-Jones, art direction, sound, editing and costumes. PG 13. Cinemark. Cinema World. Online archives. Daredevil: Marvel Comic’s Man Without Fear is direct- ed by Mark Steven Johnson. Stars Ben Affleck as the masked vigilante, Jennifer Graner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Colin Farrell, Joe Pantolliano, Jon Favreau and David Keith. PG-13. Movies 12. Dreamcatcher: Buddy reunion camping trip horror film from Lawrence Kasdan, based on Stephen King’s book, stars Morgan Freeman, Donny Wahlberg, Damian Lewis, Timothy Olyphant, Jason Lee, Thomas Jane and Tom Sizemore. R. Movies 12. Holes: Adventures digging holes at Camp Green Lake for Stanley, who comes from a strange family that’s been cursed for genera- tions. Embarrassingly, Jon Voight, Sigourney Weaver and Tim Blake Nelson co- star. PG. Cinema World. Cinemark. See review this issue. Hours, The: Complex, criti- cally acclaimed film directed by Stephen Daldry stars Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep. Based on Virginia Woolf’s novel, Mrs. Dalloway, and Michael Cunningham’s novel. Inner lives, daily experiences of three strong women. Also stars Ed Harris, Stephen Dillane, Claire Danes, Miranda Richardson and John C. Reilly. Very highest recom- mendations. 2002 Academy Award to Kidman. PG 13. Movies 12. Online archives. Identity: Ten travelers caught in a rip-snorter of a storm seek refuge at a creepy motel in the desert, and sure enough they begin to die. Directed by James Mangold, stars John Cusack, Ray Liotta and lots of screaming women.. R. Cinema World. Cinemark. It Runs in the Family: Fred Schepisi directs Michael Douglas as a father trying to avoid his father’s mistakes. His father, Kirk Douglas, plays his father onscreen. PG-13. Cinemark. Jungle Book 2: Same song, second verse from Disney. Voices include John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Phil Collins. G. Movies 12. Kangaroo Jack: Taking mob money to Australia, two New York doofuses loose it to a kangaroo. Stars Jerry O’Connell, Anthony Anderson, Christopher Walken and Dyan Cannon. David McNally directs. PG. Movies 12. Lizzie McGuire Movie, The: Disney comedy about a girl on a class trip to Italy who is mistaken for an Italian pop star. Stars Hillary Duff, directed by Jim Fall. PG. Cinema World. Cinemark. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Directed and re-imagined by Peter Jackson, part two of J.R.R. Tolkien’s trilogy continues. New characters, a surprise return and great battles. Director Peter Jackson’s second masterpiece. Very highest recommendations. 2002 Academy Awards for sound editing, visual effects. PG-13. Movies 12. Online archives. Malibu’s Most Wanted: Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs and Anthony Anderson in an urban comedy about hip- hop culture. PG-13. Cinemark. National Security: Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn star as LAPD wannabes who end up as security guards, yet still manage somehow to nab the bad guys. PG 13. Movies 12. Phone Booth: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Katie Holmes and Radha Mitchell star in Joel Schumacher’s thriller. R. Movies 12. Online archives. Recruit, The: Al Pacino and Colm Ferrell star in this story about the inner work- ings of the CIA. Also with Bridget Moynahan, and directed by Roger Donaldson. PG 13. Movies 12. Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Works with Time: Splendid documen- tary by Thomas Riedelsheimer about famous Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. He makes site-specific art from found natural objects. Accessible to anyone who has ever been a child. A visual treat, it’s the most beautiful film of the year. NR. Bijou. Online archives. Shanghai Knights: Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are out to settle a score in Victorian London in this comedy directed by David Dobkin. PG-13. Movies 12. Spirited Away: Re-issue 2002 Academy Award-win- ner for best animated fea- ture. Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki fol- lows adventures of 10-year old girl, Chihiro, who discov- ers a secret world and learns to take care of her- self. Not just for kids, and too scary for preschoolers. Very highest recommenda- tions. PG. Movies 12. Online archives. X-Men 2: The next link in the evolutionary chain? Directed by Bryan Singer, stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden and more, lots more. PG-13. Cinemark. Cinema World. The Very Little Theatre STAGE LEFT presents ENDGAME A play by Samuel Beckett Directed by Johnny Ormsbee STARRING David Stuart Bull Dan Pegoda Kim Donahey Mike Hawkins May 2, 3, 4* 9,10 * Sunday Matinee All Seats $10 Gen. Admission Box office open 2:00–5:30 Wed.– Sat., 2350 Hilyard St. 344-7751 W e ’ r e a n y t h i n g b ut . . . n P lai J ane s e h t Clo Dare to be you! Calling All Girlfriends The dancing dress The princess dress The date dress Sexy - Romantic - Hot - Sweet Mon-Sat 10:30-6:00 Marketplace West • 3045 W. 11th Ave. Eugene (541) 684-0585 Bijou Art Cinemas (686-2458) Cinema World 8 (342-6536) Cinemark 17 (746-5202) Movies 12 (741-1231) NEW RELEASES ON VIDEO Releases subject to change. Available the Tuesday following date of EW publication, sometimes sooner. See archived movie reviews at www.eugeneweekly.com Analyze That: Sequel reunites crazy-as-a-fox Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) and Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal), but Sobel’s wife (Lisa Kudrow) is not happy about having Vitto around. Has he really lost his mind, or is it just a ruse to get out of the slammer? Directed by Harold Ramis. R. Borderline: Taut thriller by director Evelyn Purcell about a psychiatrist (Gina Gershon) who works with mentally ill patients. An inmate (Sean Patrick Flannery) threatens to implicate her in a murder. The cop (Michael Biehn), who is also her lover, begins to think she might be guilty. R. Comedian: Documentary about Jerry Seinfeld by Christian Charles is more ethnographic than a revelatory profile of him. The NYTimes reports that Seinfeld “can count on the immediate goodwill of audiences, who are predisposed to laugh even when he freezes, flails or misses his beats.” R. Extreme Ops: Extreme sports athletes accidentally photo- graph a war criminal hiding out in the Austrian Alps and must out- ski and snowboard his avengers. Stars Devon Sawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Rupert Graves and Rufus Sewell. Directed by Christian Duguay. PG-13. Hot Chick: Verbally abusive cheerleader wakes up in the body of Rob Schneider. Yikes! Directed by Tom Brady. PG-13. Next week: Adaptation, Antwone Fisher, Star Trek Nemesis, Twenty-fifth Hour, Max, Pursuit of Happiness, The Sky is Falling and Underground Zero. Travel Globally . . . Immunize Locally T HE T RAVEL C LINIC 1200 Hilyard St., Suite S-560 343-6028 Start preparing for your trip today at www.TravelClinicOregon.com MAY 8, 2003 25
