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Next on the list is "My Fair Lady," one of the most beloved musicals to emerge from the '60s--certainly one of the loveliest and wittiest. And finally, Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Last Emperor," which may come close to "Lawrence of Arabia" for benefits from big-screen presentation: few can match Bertolucci for sheer richness of visual style. One can also look for Peter O'Toole again, this time in a supporting role, and alas, much older, but still retaining terrific poise and those deep blue eyes...
...aware, we are in the midst of an Austen revival, with movie versions of Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion currently in theaters and an Emma on the way (and already in video stores in the tarty guise of Clueless). Next on the list is Pride and Prejudice, Austen's wittiest tribute to hanging out and hooking up. It airs as a six-hour adaptation for TV on the Arts & Entertainment cable network over three consecutive nights beginning this Sunday...
GELL: I haven't yet had a chance to criticize the pseudo-romantic thing between Bennett and Dr. Alan Champion (Dennis Miller), a seldane-popping ("It's the antihistamine of champions," he remarks in one of the film's wittiest moments) psychiatrist who resembles the comedian Yakov Smirnoff, not the host of Weekend Update. Miller appeared uncomfortable in his $4,000 suits and often-forced lines. Also, I was hoping to see more of Miller's character, given the high billing he had in advertisements. Essentially, his role was a glorified cameo appearance. Indeed, every actor in this film--save...
...wait for these luminaries? Right now Manhattan playgoers will find this year's Pulitzer drama winner (Edward Albee's Three Tall Women) and a likely candidate for next year's prize (Terrence McNally's Love! Valour! Compassion!). Walk down 42nd Street to find the wittiest evening in town (David Ives' All in the Timing). And if you wonder what Kenneth Branagh does when he's not doing everything else, check out the U.S. premiere of his 1987 play Public Enemy...
...Little Night Music. Spend a weekend inthe country with a band of delightfully mismatchedlovers in turn-of-the century Sweden as theycavort to Sondheim's wittiest lyrics and mostbeatutiful music. A bittersweet comedy filled withpassion, romance and foolish shenanigans. LoebMainstage, 8 p.m. $5 for students...