Television
UPN’s edgy “7 Days” is essentially an old-fashioned time-travel yarn that also borrows a bit from “Quantum Leap,” affirming that in some cases, good execution can make up for lack of originality.
Oct. 7, 1998
Movies
Anthony LaPaglia likes playing angst-ridden souls, so it seems as if he was made for the film ‘Lantana.’
Dec. 15, 2001
When Marie, the ravenously hungry heroine of “Innocent Blood” (citywide), John Landis’ vampire comedy, says to herself while reading a newspaper “I think I’ll have Italian” she’s not thinking of pasta (or sex, for that matter) but of one of the in-the-news hoods who hangs out at a spaghetti joint in downtown Pittsburgh.
Sept. 25, 1992
Entertainment & Arts
Repressed desires come to the forefront in Mike Leigh’s empathetic 1977 play, ‘Abigail’s Party.’
Aug. 29, 2008
As the networks unveil their new series this month, several returning shows will be adding cast members and plot lines.
Sept. 15, 1996
An episode presents the funeral of the character played by Lynne Thigpen, who died in March. It’s a sad development that has struck many shows.
May 10, 2003
The Commitments (Beacon Communications). Shooting in Dublin.
Aug. 26, 1990
Ghostly whodunit ‘The Dead Will Tell’ covers familiar territory, but the TV movie should please fans of supernatural thrillers.
Oct. 22, 2004
TONIGHT on CBS’ “Without a Trace,” the suit comes off, and Anthony LaPaglia’s Agent Jack Malone looks grateful and drained, as if he’d just crossed a desert for the privilege.
Nov. 12, 2006