In a world of demonic despair, only the strong survive. Whether the strength of a young governess can or cannot save the life of a boy, the world of evil is much stronger than either of them. The same is true within the world of opera, where the strength of a singer's voice can be overpowered by the orchestra.
'Screw' turns in despair
"Rejoice in this moment / and many hereafter / sweet and holy be the sounds of your laughter," sang Victoria Williams this past Thursday at the Ark, setting the tone for the evening by opening with "Let It Be So." She penned the joyful, celebratory song for her sister's wedding; it appears on her new album, "Musings of a Creekdipper" (Atlantic).
Williams muses at Ark show
How can a man compete with nothing? If your girlfriend left you for nothing, what could you do? These are the questions posed in Jonathan Letham's entrancing new novel, "As She Climbed Across the Table." It's the story of a love triangle between a man, a woman and nothingness.
Letham brings life to nothingness
Syndicated programs make it easy for people to get into a show and understand the newer episodes by viewing the older ones, and it also lets longtime fans see some of their favorites. FX is one of Fox's cable networks, and it has built the best primetime lineup by using such syndicated shows. Using reruns of "Miami Vice," "The X-Files," "NYPD Blue" and "In Living Color," FX delves into promising territory making the old new once more.
Reruns thrive on cable's special FX
Featuring an eclectic, attractive cast, an interesting premise and a mesmerizing atmosphere, "Wild Things" has the potential to be a thrilling modern noir aimed primarily at the "Scream" generation. Unfortunately, director John McNaughton is unable to fully balance all the material given to him, resulting in a clumsy, but often intriguing work.
Stars heat up tame 'Things'
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