The "Dawson's Creek" freaks are back, and they're about to give those "90210" geezers a run for their ratings.
"Dawson's Weak" ended its first season with a bang last spring as the "tiring subtext," as Joey would say, between Spielberg-disciple Dawson (the large-headed - we're talking Travolta-sized here - James Van der Beek) and tomboy Joey (the not-large-headed, extremely delightful show savior Katie Holmes) was finally sealed with a kiss.
'Creek' soaps up for fall season
Another new TV season and yet another Aaron Spelling series to add to the never-ending list of soap opera-like shows. Premiering tonight is the new drama "Charmed," starring none other than the infamous Shannen Doherty a.k.a. Brenda on "90210." 'Charmed' lacks sparkle
"7 Days." Wait, is that the amount of time UPN spent making a new series or the amount of time this new series will last on network? Maybe it's the seventh day in the week where you sit for hours and catch the latter half hour of shows like "Baywatch" and "Love Boat: The Next Wave" while channel surfing in a futile effort to find something worthwhile to watch.Overused storyline makes '7 Days' feel like forever
One of the oldest themes in Hollywood is true love, and the journey of soulmates who are separated. This idea has been in a great range of movies from "Ghost" to "The Crow." The distinct pleasure of these movies is feeling the pain, longing and desire of the parted lovers, who ultimately rejoin each other in some way.
Williams' 'Dream' of love doesn't waken
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Aliens abound in this heart of darkness: Hearts of Darkness
A question on everyone's mind is, "How can Hollywood possibly make a 90-minute feature film out of a four-minute SNL skit about two hapless losers who freak girls at a nightclub to the tune of 'What is Love?'" Well, the obvious answer is that it can't be done well and the film "A Night at the Roxbury" proves it.
Roxbury should close its doors
Based on the novel of the same name by Kaylie Jones, daughter of author James Jones, "A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries" is the semi-autobiographical story of an eccentric American family living in France in the '60s and '70s. The drama follows two children from their preschool days up until their time in high school with an accuracy and knowing touch that is all too rare for coming-of-age movies.'Soldier' is high in cinema rank
"Its great to be home, guys!" said Getaway Cruiser singer Dina Harrison in the middle of the group's performance at the Blind Pig this past Friday. Playing to a packed house, Ann Arbor's finest rock band gave an electrifying performance of its songs.
Band got away and cruised home
Samuel Beckett is known to most students through high-school English classes, where his famous "Waiting for Godot," often delights, as well as confuses them. Now, students have the opportunity to see Beckett performed in person as the University Department of Theatre and Drama opens its 1998-99 season with Samuel Beckett's play, "Endgame.
Beckett's play takes on power
It's hard to put a finger on what the Promise Ring does right. Too emo to be pop-punk, too pop-punk to be emo, the band has carved itself a unique sound in the cluttered world of indie-rock. That sound was on display this past Thursday night in a spirited performance at Detroit's Magic Stick.Ring fullls its Promise
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