Carolyn! I'm glad you joined us. So you like SB also? Great minds think alike :) I watched FK again tonight. I'm starting to really get hooked on the show. Thanks Lorie and Carolyn for enlightening me about the show. So I guess in every episode Nick has flashbacks that parallel the present? And I figured out tonight while watching the show that the coroner lady knows Nick is a vampire. Is she a vampire also? And I guess the guy who brought him over is the guy who appears in his flashbacks and enjoys tormenting him. Poor Nick! Doesn't he wish to be a mortal? A vampire with a heart of g ld, think of that! There's going to be a FK marathon this Saturday. Perfect timing. Lorie, I don't know if the actors in SB are big in Australia. I know that PM is considered one of the top dancers and choreographers but someone told me that he's a bit over the hill now. And Tina Morice doesn't seem to be in a lot of movies. Maybe she's doing better in the music industry. She sang Time after Time in the soundtrack. Or maybe she's more into theater. She played Fran in the stge version of SB before doing the film. I wish I can be a dancer now. Maybe I should take up ballroom dancing lessons or tap lessons. Alicia

I guess in every episode Nick has flashbacks that parallel the present? Yes, and quite interestingly too. And I figured out tonight while watching the show that the coroner lady knows Nick is a vampire. Is she a vampire also? No, but there is a female vampire, the bar owner, Nicole, I think her name is. And I guess the guy who brought him over is the guy who appears in his flashbacks and enjoys tormenting him. I not sure who brought him over. I think it was the female vampire (bar owner)in cohoots with LaCroix. LaCroix gets some of the best lines in the series, too. Poor Nick! Doesn't he wish to be a mortal? A vampire with a heart of gold, think of that! And a cute one at that. Did you know the original movie-of the week that they based the series on starred Rick Springfield as Nick Knight

And a cute one at that. Did you know the original movie-of the week that they based the series on starred Rick Springfield as Nick Knight I didn't know FK was based on a tv movie. Did it air in Canada first or on some channel in the U.S.? Didn't USA use to air FK?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!!!!! I just found out the most exciting thing!!!!!!! I was planning to go see a play called Gross Indecency. I almost went on Friday but tickets were nearly sold out. About a few minutes ago, I just found out that Geraint Wyn Davies is in the play!!!!!!! I cannot believe this. Now I really MUST see this play. Today, I spent nearly all day watching the FK marathon. I'm a brand new fan and I already get the opportunity to meet the star of the show. This is all too much to contain. Alicia

Hi Alicia, and welcome Carolyn! Well, this is what I get for being away for a week or so. I was painting my kitchen, but I would have watched some of the FK marathon if I'd known about it. Which channel was it on? Did you learn more about it than I knew? Wish I could see some of the early, more expository episodes! Listening to you guys talk about SB makes me want to see it again. I, too, love the "Time after Time" music, but can't pick a favorite dance. They were all lovely, and I have to admit a hokey love for the ending, with "Love is in the Air" and everyone pairing off. (Do I sound too insane if I tell you I've been singing that song to my cat, and that he purrs when I do so?) It's very exciting that Geriant W-D will be performing live in your neck of the woods, Alicia. Having seen him at Stratford several times (best was as D'Artagnan in "The Three Musketeers"), I know you won't be disappointed. He's a lovely actor. Of course, when I was seeing him it was a good 8-10 years ago, so he's a little older now...Alas, so am I. Probably won't be checking in much this weekend, either, so you both have a good one and enjoy yourselves! I'll be painting in my TV room....sigh. Lorie

Lorie, The FK marathon was on the Sci-Fi channel. Currently, the third season is being aired on Sci-Fi and I must say that I like seasons 1 & 2 better than season 3. The FK marathon was great! It was hosted by GWD. He introduced each ep. So you sing Love is in the Air to your cat? I have that song in my head all the time. It's a catchy tune. I've been watching a lovely miniseries on Masterpiece Theater called "The Wingless Bird." It's very entertaining. Sadly, the conclusion is this Sunday. All good things must come to an end, I guess. Have fun painting your TV room! Alicia

Hi Alicia: STill painting, still not having any fun. I'm really sorry I missed that Sci-Fi FK marathon. It would have been neat to catch up a little on the earlier seasons. I did catch a Quantum Leap marathon night on Sci-Fi recently, but who has time to watch (particularly with the TV room torn to pieces)? My body is covered in peach paint (dark, cantaloupe peach, not light peach) because I hugged a can of paint to my chest rather than spilling it on the floor. Yuch. And it's not washing off very well for latex paint, either. Tonight should finish the job, tho, and then I can concentrate on important things like good tv, surfing the net, and talking to you. Hope everything is well by you (and that you're having nice weather, not the rain that my friends in Palm Springs have been complaining about so much). Take care, Lorie

Hey, Terry, what are you doing here? Haven't heard from you for a while, and then when you do post, you don't say anything! Alicia, the painting is finally done (sound track of Halleluiah Chorus plays) and now I can get back to important things like renting videos and watching romantic TV. Have a good weekend and I'll talk to you next week! Lorie

And does he have a platonic relationship with his partner like Mulder and Scully in X-files? I just watched it last night, for the first time in awhile (olympics instead), when lo and behold, skanky was gone and Nick had a new partner. What ever I told you before was wrong, since this woman is completely new to me.

Yep, Schanke is gone. He died in an airplane crash along with Cohen in the first ep of the 3rd season. Tomorrow, I'm going to try to catch Gerain Wyn Davies in his play. The show is doing very well now and it's hard to get hold of tickets so tomorrow with LUCK i'll be able to finally see it. And Lorie, we've been having terrible weather here. But yesterday it finally cleared up and we'll have a beautiful weekend until Monday - when the rains come down again. Yech. Alicia

Hello to Carolyn, Terry, Alicia, and any other lurkers out there, and happy March to you all. I'm only in such an enlightened mood because it's a short work week for me WITHOUT a painting project to fill the time. What a nice feeling. Of course, there are some little things to do like clean my house, recover a chair, etc. But still, compared to emptying and painting a room, it's nothing! Forever Knight is becoming clearer all the time, listening to you guys. Now if I can only start catching the shows again! I used to see it late night on a network. Now I gather it's on Sci-Fi, but I haven't figured out when exactly. best to you all, Lorie

Now I gather it's on Sci-Fi, but I haven't figured out when exactly. Lorie, On the East coast of the US it seems to be on Mon-Thurs at 9pm.

Hello, Hello, Hello Over the weekend I saw Geraint Wyn Davies perform in the play, "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde." He played Wilde's lawyer, Clarke. The play was excellent. GWD gave an excellent performance. I didn't see a trace of Nick Knight in him. (I thought I would confuse the two roles since I've only seen him in FK). He disappeared into his character. The play is based on manuscripts, books, and letters. It barely has any original dialogue. The play was well directed. Very subtle directing. The play didn't even seem like a play but like a real trial. More real than our "trial of the century." (ahem, OJ) It dealt with lots of issues that we still debate over today like the press/tabloid/media, homosexuality, artistic freedom, morality/immorality, and a slew of other topics. The production was seamless. The cast was very dynamic. Everyone complemented each other well. The actor who played Wilde delivered his lines as he were born to say them. I never was a fan of Wilde. In fact, I detested "The Picture of Dorian Gray." However, this play (which is very sympathetic towards Wilde) made me have second thoughts on Wilde. I can identify with his infatuation with beauty, art - the aesthetics. Everything seems to be Wilde now. There are two movies on Wilde coming out and another play by David Hare opening in NY this April with Liam Neeson. Also, FK is aired Tue-Thu at 6pm and 10pm pacific. Season 3 is currently being aired. Check out www.scifi.com Cheers, Alicia

Hi! Thanks, Carolyn, for the info. And wow, Wilde does seem to be hot right now, doesn't he? (Kind of like Jane Austen was hot a year ago, eh?) Alicia, how soon in the next century do you think we'll have a "trial of the century?" I'm betting by 2002 someone will be calling something by that name. I'm glad you liked GWD in the stage show! I do miss having him available to do Stratford, altho I'm all for talented people making real money by doing TV. From what I can tell, even a minor-league TV show is good for more money than years of stage acting. See you! Lorie

Hi Lorie! It's been a long time. I enjoyed the play so much the first time that I couldn't resist and had to to see it again last Tuesday. I even have a copy of the play that was just published last month. Hot off the press! There's another production of Gross Indecency in San Francisco and I'm very curious about it. I'd love to see it if I had the chance. And Oscar Wilde does seem like the next Jane Austen. Except the only difference is that the movies are about him rather than his books. I'd say that his life is more interesting than his books. Tonight I watched my first episode of "The Practice." My friend kept telling me how great the show is so I finally gave it a chance and I really liked it. John Larroquet was the guest star. Remeber him from "Nighcourt"? I used to watch that show all the time. It had a great ensemble of actors. The cast really hit it off together. The most exciting thing that happened to me this month was meeting Yo-Yo Ma in person. I recently became a fan of his and I was so lucky to actually meet him. He was at the museum promoting his new Bach album. I waited in line for 3 hours to get front row seats in the auditorium. Afterward, he signed CDs. Thank God I brought my CD! I told him how much I loved his tango album and that I was from Buenos Aires, Argentina and that whenever I listen to his tango music it takes me back there. He said that it's ery important to go back and forth from where you're from (or something to that effect, I don't quite remembered because I was just too stunned that I was actually speaking to him). I agreed with him and told him that I'm trying to visit there soon. Anyway, he shook my hand and wished me luck. He was VERY kind and generous. No prima donna. I'm planning to go to a concert of his at the Hollywood Bowl in September. Very exited! Until next time, Alicia

Hi Alicia! Nice to hear from you. Sorry I'm a sporadic cyberfriend now, but it's harder and harder lately to find time to come on-line. How thrilling to meet Yo-Yo Ma in person and be able to actually carry on a conversation with him! I'm quite impressed, since when I've actually met anyone in person I clam up like the shy thing I thought I'd grown out of. After all, when you're five years old and shy, it's cute. When you're pushing 40 and still tongue-tied, it's just pathetic. Wilde: I'd say that his life is more interesting than his books. Amen to that, I honestly don't like OW's writing much. But what a fascinating person. I'll have to try to catch The Practice, I haven't been watching much tv lately (or doing anything else exciting). Always up for a new show if it's worthwhile. I'm still doing home improvements and trying to get my life back on an even keel. Work has been very weird, too, so I'm at sea much of the time. Hope everything is going well for you. And about those plans to go home for a visit..when? Let me know details. Take care, Lorie

Hi Lorie! How's it hanging? I'm quite impressed, since when I've actually met anyone in person I clam up like the shy thing I thought I'd grown out of. After all, when you're five years old and shy, it's cute. When you're pushing 40 and still tongue-tied, it's just pathetic. Don't worry. I think the Yo-Yo Ma thing was a one time deal because yesterday when I met Esa-Pekka Salonen (music director of the L.A. Philharmonic) during a cd signing I just froze. Couldn't say anything except for "thank you" after he signed my cd. I had it all planned, what I was going to say and everything, but when I went up to him I just couldn't open my mouth. But he was nice nevertheless. I want to visit Argentina within this year if I'm lucky. Perhaps during the holidays. That would be nice since it'd be summer there. I miss having Christmas during the summer. Everything all right in Chicago? The L.A. Marathon is going on today. How can those people torture themselves like that? Alicia

I'm posting this at all the most frequently used topics, so forgive my redundance but it has to be done... By the end of this week, the domain name for Spring will be changed to spring.net (instead of the current, spring.com) please change your bookmarks after the change takes place.

Hi Alicia: Things in Chicago are hunky-dory, tho the weather is schizophrenic. At home, hubby Rich was just given a new, nicely powerful computer for his birthday. And I came here just in time to read about the name change (thanks nan) which should keep me from panic when I try to come back. I'll bet it is weird to be used to a holiday coming at a particular season, and then to have it be just the opposite. For instance, Easter and Spring are so tied up in my mind I wouldn't know what to do with myself if it came in the autumn instead. Life is dull, tv is re-runs, and my enthusiasm for home improvement work is thin (tho there's still lots to be done). That's the update. Hope things are going better for you. Boy, you've been out to lots of cultural affairs lately (at least, compared to me). We did see a theatrical production called "Loose Knit," story of five women in a knitting group and two men in all their lives. Good ensemble cast, no stars. Also found a magazine called "In Theatre" which is all about NY theater. Very fun read. Try to stay awake! Lorie

Dear Lorie, The weather in LA is schizo also. One day it's 90 degrees and the next it's raining cats and dogs in freezing temperatures. Currently it's been raining everyday. Rain, rain, and more rain. I'm very sick of it. I need a bit of sunshine. Yesterday, though, the sun did peek out for a couple minutes and I saw the most beautiful rainbow. Then it got all dark and the rainbow disappeared. Life is dull indeed. But I decided that instead of complaining about it and just waiting for something to happen to me, I'd go out there and do something about it. Trying to be optimistic for the first time in a real long time. TV is in re-runs but I barely watch regular tv so it doesn't concern me as much. I watch shows that are cancelled and are in re-runs like Forever Knight and The Kids in the Hall. But they're new episodes to me. Due South and The Practice are the only shows that are "live." And soon Due South will have no more new episodes since it wrapped up last month and I doubt there's going to be a 4th season. But the loss is made up by Remember WENN whose new season should start by the time DS ends. Home Improvements I'm too lazy to start but I've been meaning to for a long time. First of all I need to clean out stuff. Yes that's it. I'll just clean out all the junk I've collected. That'll make things look a lot better and it'll look like I've just redecorated the entire place. In the LA times, James Cameron and the senior film critic, Kenneth Turan, of the Times have been in a little tiff lately. Turan has been making negative comments on Titanic since day one. And Cameron finally spoke up and wrote this huge letter to the Times defending his film and calling Turan names and saying that Turan should be fired for his lack of love for films. It was a ridiculous letter and it just made Cameron's hubris and overblown ego more evident. Today's paper printed some of the letters that readers responded. So far Turan has received more than two hundred letters siding with him and Cameron received 63 I belie e. It's a fun feud to observe. Usually Saturday's issue is quite dull but lately it's been spiced up by this episode. I'm on Turan's side of course. I've been reading his reviews for a couple years now and I tend to agree with him. The magazine "In Theater" sounds interesting. I read "Opera News" which is put out by the Metropolitan Opera. That's fun to read also. I hope you don't feel too bored. Alicia

Hi again Alicia: Things are dull, but I'm keeping my head up. I hate the time change, it just makes me wide awake at night and VERY sleepy all day long. The Titanic battle in the LA Times does sound like fun. How stupid for Cameron to be so petty when he's making beaucoup money AND got all that Oscar recognition. Of course, I'll agree with your critic -- I still haven't seen Titanic and I have no desire to do so. I don't like Leonardo (I know young women everywhere are waking up screaming) and I don't particularly think it sounds like a good movie. Saw "The Man in the Iron Mask" because I'm a Dumas fan and love the full, sad story of the 3 musketeers. Leonardo was the worst thing in that movie, not at all my idea of a king or a hero. The grownups in the film were good, thank heavens, so it wasn't a waste of money. The saddest thing for me, as a fan of the literature, was that many critics I read blamed anything they didn't like on the script for adhering too closely to the books -- which it didn't do at all. The books are completely different an probably unfilmable as written. It was a credible adaptation, a bit loose and Hollywood-esque with facts and national identities (I think if I were French I'd bomb theaters where it was showing). But good testosterone entertainment, meaning my husband liked it. I think I'm rambling, but I did want to mention one more thing to you -- I found a web site for searching out used books. It's called the Advanced Book Exchange, and the address is www.abebooks.com. Sorry, I'm not proficient enough to make a hyperlink. If TV is letting you down, why not get some good books? I love old books myself, I've been having a ball searching out hardcover editions of books I love. Take care, keep your head up despite the rains, and have a good week, Lorie

P.S. Alicia: Life is dull indeed. But I decided that instead of complaining about it and just waiting for something to happen to me, I'd go out there and do something about it. Trying to be optimistic for the first time in a real long time. Tell me more! I'd love to know what you are doing and what you are aiming for, too. First of all I need to clean out stuff. Yes that's it. I'll just clean out all the junk I've collected. That'll make things look a lot better and it'll look like I've just redecorated the entire place. Hope you don't think my book-buying suggestion was just another way to junk up the place! Cleaning is amazing, isn't it? But why is it always so hard to get started? For me, I think it's the endless repetitiousness of it all...no matter how nice it looks today, you'll just have to do it again tom rrow (or in my case, next month!). Good night.

Dear Lorie, Finally I was able to get to Spring! The URL change was a real problem for me. Thanks for sharing the used books URL. I just started getting into used books. I rarely buy books because I usually borrow them from the library. But it's nice to own a book so a cheap way is to buy them used! I just discovered that. I mean I always knew that used books existed but I never realized their resourcefulness until just recently. Anyway, about Titanic: I doubt I'll ever see it. Unless someone ties me down and forces me to watch it. I just don't have the interest or the time to see it. I was a bit interested in watching the Man in the Iron Mask because of all the older actors like Jeremy Irons and Gabriel Byrnes. Leonardo DiCaprio has absolutely no appeal to me at all. The only time I enjoyed his performances were in "What's eating Gilbert Grape" and "Marvin's Room." I wonder if his future performances will ever be as good as it was in those films. Today was a beautiful day! Thank God it was sunny for Easter Sunday. It was raining all day on Saturday. I just hate it when it rains during the weekend. I've been watching A&E's "Tom Jones" and I like it. It's hilarious and over the top at times. The actor who plays Tom Jones is very attractive. But he looks too boyish at times. I saw the musical "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk" last week. And I enjoyed it. I don't enjoy watching musicals despite that I do enjoy the music . I don't get it. I hate watching it on stage but enjoy movie musicals. This was my 3rd musical. The first 2 were "Miss Saigon" and "Phantom of the Opera" and I didn't like those at all. I thought both productions were mediocre esp. Phantom. I'm planning to see "Chicago." Cleaning out stuff was very futile. Everything's a mess again. Maybe except for my closet. But that'll change soon :) Cheers, Alicia

Dear Alicia: Hi! Good to hear from you. Sorry about the futility of cleaning -- I know how it goes. Our new computer was supposed to help my hubbie organize, but it has turned our office room into a nightmare of stuff that he won't put away and I can't put away. Sigh. You said Leonardo DiCaprio has absolutely no appeal to me at all Amen to that one, I don't find him attractive at all tho I suppose he's a good actor. But not a sex symbol unless you're only 11 years old. Gabriel Byrne was wonderful in Man in the Iron Mask, and so was John Malkovich, who I usually don't like. I've actually seen the movie twice now; it made more sense the second time around and I could get away from the books and be looking for things in the movie plot, not the book plot (if t at makes any sense to anyone but me). And the second time around was when I appreciated Malkovich, because the first time I was too upset at the casting choice to notice that he's actually very good. I've been watching A&E's "Tom Jones" and I like it. It's hilarious and over the top at times. The actor who plays Tom Jones is very attractive. But he looks too boyish at times. I only saw Part 3 of Tom and enjoyed it very much, but want to see it in its entirety. Even my husband got interested (probably because the protagonist is a man for a change). How did you like the female lead (whose name escapes me)? This is the third role I've seen her in (Emma as Harriet and starring in Jane Eyre), a d she's a chameleon with these roles. I wonder if there are no other actresses looking for work in Great Britian right now? I saw the musical "Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk" last week. And I enjoyed it. I don't enjoy watching musicals despite that I do enjoy the music . I don't get it. I hate watching it on stage but enjoy movie musicals At home or in a movie theater, in the dark, you can probably accept the fantasy easier than in a crowded theater. Besides, the fantasy is more complete -- in movies no one sweats or spits when they sing like they do live on stage. ... "Miss Saigon" and "Phantom of the Opera" and I didn't like those at all. I thought both productions were mediocre esp. Phantom. I too hate Phantom, at least the Andrew Webber version. There is a musical Phantom of the Opera with a better book (one that has a plot and makes sense, thank you) and a less repetitious score. I can't remember who it's by, tho. As far as disliking stage musicals, maybe you're just seeing ones that are too big. Most modern musicals are staged in large touring houses and you can't see the actors sing or feel close to the action. Perhaps seeing revivals in smaller houses would be more enjoyable. I know, above I said they'll spit on you when they sing. But when I'm at a show in a smaller theater, I usually get more emotionally involved than when I saw King & I at Chicago's Arie Crown, a theater the size of an airport. I was wat hing the actors with binoculars to see their lips move; from my seat they looked like ants. Same with Phantom, which in Chicago was staged with much of the music pre-recorded (not sung live) and with several doubles for Christine and the Phantom -- I didn't like it at all. Enough blather for tonight. Have a good weekend and I'll talk to yousoon. Lorie

Dear Lorie, Regarding the actress, whose name also escapes me, in the lead role in Tom Jones: personally, I think she was miscasted. She's a wonderful actress but I just felt she was a bit wee young for the part. I imagined Sophia as someone not more worldly and cosmopolitan. I think in May I might see a smaller production of Phantom. I don't know if it's the Andrew L. Weber one. All I know is that I'm volunteering for that event for a local theater. One of the things that bugs me about musicals is that they're overamplified. That's one of my biggest pet peeves. I'm used to opera where the singers aren't usually miked. I started this new thing that will hopefully help me have a more positive outlook on life. It's called a grateful journal. Each night I write down at least 5 things I'm grateful for from that particular day. The weekend is half gone so I hope you enjoy the last half. We're finally having beautiful weather here! Alicia

Hey people, This place hasn't had any entries for a long time! I suppose its coz they have stopped making CITC but I still think Malcolm Gets is v. fit!!!! I'm glad Caroline and Richard finally got 2gether but they left at such a nasty cliff hanger and didn't make another series!!! Wot will Malcom Gets be in now? If ne1 knows write on t board. Vicky