MEXICO CITY -- Phantoms come, phantoms go. They swirl around Leonora Carrington, a tiny woman of 91 with a tart intellect and a posh British accent, as she sips Earl Grey tea at her kitchen table. They rise like black vapors from the pavement of Avenue Reforma, where a menagerie of Carrington's enigmatic bronzes startle pedestrians and spook passing cars.

Complex African American characters draw her to the part in Zina Camblin's play.

Also reviewed: West Coast Ensemble's 'The Sweetest Swing in Baseball,' 'The Brain From Planet X'

The troupe, based in Montreal, is an energetic blend of hip-hop, ballet and contemporary movement.

Based on a long-running French spy character who actually predates James Bond, "OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies" is a loving spoof of Cold War espionage thrillers, done with a spot-on re-creation of the look, sound and feel of a genuine 1950s Technicolor production. Men wear sharp suits, the women wear slinky dresses and everyone can dance the mambo reasonably well.

The juvenile and confusing vehicle idles too long with all that yak, yak, yak.

The latest adventures of antihero and master criminal Parker

Among the designer shoes and activists, the actress discusses her book about the power fundraising world.

Despite the casting of Eden Espinosa and Manoel Feliciano, Reprise Theatre Company's remount of this 1965 Kander & Ebb show fails to bloom.

The Colombian star reignites his affair with the city that launched his career.

A portrait of Hollywood star Heath Ledger painted weeks before his death has won an Australian art award.

Harmony Korine revives his signature surrealism in 'Mr. Lonely,' starring Diego Luna.

The romantic comedy has a weak premise and most of its humor is based on clichés.

Cy the Cynic says he's going to take a course in time management -- as soon as he can work it into his busy schedule.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Tenderness, respect and attention are nice surprises today.

Barbara Walters appears on 'Good Morning America'

Writer-director David Ross ignores the ickiness of grown men wanting to have sex with teen girls.

NAMIBIA: Bear Grylls on "Man vs. Wild," airing at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel. Discovery Channel

TIPS FOR TODAY

10-11 a.m. -- Morning Masterpieces: Debussy ("Children's Corner Suite," pianist Pascal Rogé), KCSN-FM (88.5).

The film is all dressed up but goes nowhere

What opens as three buddies' hunting-trip reunion veers into a meditation on war and middle age.

Michael Madsen stars as a battered, corrupt officer in an unoriginal, fast-paced cop movie.

First chances, last chances and what not to miss today

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the orchestra in Hindemith's "Mathis der Maler" and Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde." Featuring mezzo-soprano Lilli Paasikivi and tenor Anthony Dean Griffey. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m.; also Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $40 to $142. (323) 850-2000.

Dear Amy: Two years ago, I joined a gym in the next town so I could exercise and not socialize. Now, I am disappointed that I have not formed any friendships. Because I have established myself as a loner, I find it difficult to strike up conversations. Should I join the gym closer to my home and give it a new start? Maybe I should work on changing my loner status, but how?

The Young and the Restless 11:30 a.m. CBS 762002

Rubberbandance Group

Where: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine

'Lady'

Where: Road Theatre at Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood

'And Her Hair Went With Her'

Where: Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., L.A.

Juanes

Where: Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles

Dirty Money

A Parker Novel