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In view of the recent tempestuous exchanges and the fact that the original topic of this thread has been exhausted, I'm closing it down. If anyone has further thoughts on crossover they should feel free to start a topic anew. Thanks.

Different night, different audience, plainly.

I second the motion.

Thanks, BW -- that's looking on the bright side, I suppose. As one who's seen virtually all the open space nearby gobbled up by housing, I feel your pain. There's no stopping it.

As a rule Hamilton was second or third in figures to a school figures specialist such as Jean-Christophe Simond or somebody and pulled to victory in the free skate, a generally successful M.O. as Scotty had not lost a competition since 1980. This time he was number one. He wasn’t feeling well in Sarajevo and so he did not shine in the free, finishing second in the short and long programs to Brian Orser. Orser was seventh in the figures as I recall and it’s a credit to his remarkable gifts as a free skater that he was able to haul himself up to the silver.

I'd love to be able to offer the Toll Brothers some of my business, but my pocketbook won't allow it, unfortunately. I don't even get the broadcast in my area any more. Last season I had to listen to it on a distant AM station with terrible reception, but at least I could hear it.

She just doesn’t have the voice. There were several walkouts where I was sitting, with much muttering, but we stuck it out......

This is welcome news, Anthony_NYC. Thank you for the update!

Yes. And quoting Paul Parish from earlier in this thread:

One of the many agreeable aspects of the book, as I noticed during a recent re-read, is that the structure enables you to "dip into" various sections without losing anything in the way of clarity; the reader knows exactly where s/he is. I'm also struck by the stunning amount of reseach and detail worn so lightly. Even as a ballet is examined in the minutest detail, we never lose the forest for the trees.

Actually, I don’t think anyone’s denying the need for change. It’s the nature of the changes and how they’re made.

Things are going to get interesting at the Met under the new regime. Anthony Tommasini in the Times: I really don’t see what Broadway has to offer that opera doesn’t. It’s easy to make jokes about Webber, but I’d not want to see Sondheim at the Met, either – he doesn’t write operas any more than Webber, in spite of the efforts of some to make out that he does.

Thanks to everyone who responded. Sometimes Google doesn't tell us everything.

It's nice to know of all the sources still out there. The helpful NYT article by Anne Midgette posted by Anthony_NYC sounded a very positive note.

I couldn't put it better than Helene did. I also thought this quote from Leigh (it's on the older thread) is worth repeating.

My own choice among these would by The Squid and the Whale or possibly Syriana. I was sorry, incidentally, that Jeff Daniels was completely overlooked. Next time, he should try playing a pimp.

True, grace. Among other things, I found the account of her last years most moving. A very brave lady.

Off topic. Not only does Barry still have fans, but he may rise to the top of the charts shortly, although I am not sure I regard this as a Good Thing. An article on his new album, with a recap of his career, below. http://www.undercover.com.au/news/2006/feb...rrymanilow.html One of the odd things about advancing years is that you develop a certain perverse affection for stuff you used to hate, just because it’s older, like you. I can’t tell you how much I hated Manilow when I was a kid (“Oh, Mandy, you came and you gave without taking,” etc.) Never would I have thought that I’d listen to “Copacabana” with a smile on my face, as I did the other night. But I digress. Back to the show.

Thanks for contributing your thoughts, leonid. Very true.

Hmmm. Very thought provoking post, GWTW. My own comments: I’d suggest that Jack is prepared to take the risk, but he can’t get Ennis to do so, because Ennis’ character and background are such that they won’t permit him even to contemplate it. This picture really isn’t Romeo and Juliet material, and although it was a shrewd move to market it as a "Titanic" style love story -- check out the ads -- it was also misleading. (This wasn’t so much of an issue in the short story for several reasons, but my own feeling was that Proulx wasn’t emphasizing that they can’t get together, but that they don’t. I hope this distinction makes sense.) Perfectly legitimate reaction. I did think that the filmmakers were hedging their bets a bit, going out of their way for example to make the wives unsympathetic lest the audience feel too sorry for them. GWTW, I think you’re referring to this passage in the NYRB review? Other thoughts?

Sure does. I think that even if you don't have great technical knowledge, if you have an eye and an ear you'll notice when the dancing isn't right.

Too bad. One of my favorite sites, and as the article notes, a wonderful resource. Classical Music Website Andante Shuts Down

Ismene Brown on art and ice skating in The Telegraph. Time to recapture that flying feeling

I think Crashmania will die down. People are just looking for something to talk about, I suspect -- it's a long way till March.

Thank you for that link, Anthony_NYC. Very good article.