A Little Remedy for the Anguish of Finals...

From Beau Travail directed by Claire Denis, cinema poet.

You MUST stay until 2:20. You can thank me later.

When Did PBS Get So Damn Cool?

PBS' "Great Performances" series has purchased the film Spike Lee shot of the short-lived Broadway phenom Passing Strange during its all too brief 5 month run. The show, based on the life of composer and star Stew, tells the story of a middle-class black teenager exploring Europe and coming to terms with his self-identity, complete with a very rocking score and one of the most imaginative productions ever on Broadway stage. The film will air in 2010 with a slight chance of a theatrical run in later Summer/early Fall.

For the record, I did try to find a YouTube video that demonstrates the show's awesomeness but none of the existing ones do it nearly enough justice. I'm a little worried that the show can't be properly enjoyed if you don't feel the roof raising, seat shaking goodness of "Keys" live and in person (Seriously, it's like a drug you can't help but go back to). Hopefully the Lee film will catch that energy. Hopefully.