'Amadeus' amuses despite flaws
During his final soliloquy in William and Mary Theatre's production of Peter Shaffer's "Amadeus," the jealous, vengeful Antonio Salieri (played by junior Tom Bambara) heralds himself as the "patron saint of mediocrities." He couldn't be nearer to the truth if he tried -- in a play every bit as opulent and symphonic as the operas, concertos and sonatas contained within, Salieri is by far its flattest note. He is a man portrayed as so humorless, se ... |
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 Furnaces prove less 'Bitter'
When I heard that the new Fiery Furnaces album “Bitter Tea” was being released in mid-April, I literally giggled in anticipation. However, I have to admit that this excitement was not because of thoughts of new eccentricities and brilliantly odd pop ... more |
 Beyond costumes, ‘Countess’ stumbles
“The White Countess” is a movie capable of keeping the audience interested but, sadly, it is incapable of much more. Dynamic sets and the aura of the period eclipse the plot and the characters -- the heart of any good film. The movie is able to trans ... more
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