Sophocles never imagined the funeral of Antigone could be quite like this. African women sing and shake drums, and British soldiers in linen suits give silent salute. This is Greek tragedy? This past weekend, University Productions and the department of theatre and drama breathed enchanting new life into "Antigone," setting the play in 1930s Kenya.
'Antigone' rises from the dead
"Danger, Will Robinson." Yes, the crew from the Jupiter 2 is back in space in a jazzed-up and special effects-laden remake of the popular '60's television program. Although it boasts a fabulous cast and an uneven but funny script, "Lost In Space" is unable to take full advantage of its potential.
Funny 'Space' gets lost in cliché
America's fascination with Olympic athletes has reached an all-time high, especially with the recent Olympic winter games and a certain pint-sized skater named Tara Lipinski. Contributing to the media hype is the new series "Push," which debuts tonight on ABC and follows six athletes aspiring to be the next Mary Lou Retton or Carl Lewis.
'Push' pulls out disappointing debut
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