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| THE Thresher 's recommendations for events around Houston through April 17, 1997. |
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THIS WEEKEND
`LAMERICA' The end of communism does not necessarily mean a better way of life for Albanians in Lamerica , premiering at the Rice Media Center this weekend. The movie presents an eye-opening look at a modern-day crisis. It is in Italian with English subtitles. A young Italian con man trying to steal relief money hires an Albanian war hero to chair a non-existant company. Through a series of misadventures, the Italian begins to understand the Albanians' situation. Rice Media Center Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., Sun. at 7:30 p.m. only $5, $4 with Rice ID (713) 527-4853 FRIDAY & SATURDAY STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE Eastman Kodak sponsors screenings of award-winning short and student films this weekend. Many of the filmmakers will attend the screenings to represent their films. The films show in blocks of four or five, with each presen-tation running approximately two hours. Anderson Hall University of Saint Thomas Fri. at 5:30, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m., Sat. at 1, 3, 5, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Free admission (713) 965-9955 OPENING FRIDAY `GROSSE POINTE BLANK' If you want to forget temporarily about looming finals, see Grosse Pointe Blank (starring John Cusack as a romantic hit-man). Though the movie will never win any Oscars, it is funny, romantic and action- packed. Local theaters
This item appeared in the Arts & Entertainment section of the April 11, 1997 issue. |
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