Convergence Zone
It seems not a question of if, but of when, Hollywood will see fit to remake this classic, with Brad Pitt in the title role and computer-generated imagery (CGI) technology to “improve upon” the actual North African desert. I can’t stop that from happening. But I can urge you to bring a cushion, have an extra jolt of caffeine and let "Lawrence of Arabia" wash over you like a hot, pure desert breeze. “Masterpiece” is a word that, through careless overuse, has lost much of its meaning – but if this film hasn’t earned the distinction, I’d like to know who a critic has to kiss to get the standards changed.
By Sheri Quirt | August 16, 2006
It's go time! Time to pry yourself away from that marathon "World of Warcraft" session, mini-"Lost" marathon or dark, cool coffeehouse where you're hammering out your dissertation, and get out to enjoy the kind of weather that actually makes us want to live here. And you don't need to spend a fortune entertaining yourself, either - for summer is when Seattle truly becomes the land of the free (or exceedingly cheap).
By Geoff Carter | May 15, 2006
