by CARLOS ANDUJAR       The day I was asked to interview the Faint, I was having a particularly bad day at work. Anyone who deals with customers on a daily basis can attest to the drudgery of existence that one experiences on this particular sort of day. Out of touch, so-very-non-web-savvy people trying to make a “quick buck” with the Internet calling in every few minutes throughout the day can very quickly put a strain on your mental stability. Couple that with the fact that it involves their money and typically very, VERY poor taste in aesthetics and you have …

by Rick Grant A Rated PG-13 110 min The Secret Life of Bees, written and directed by Ms. Gina Prince-Bythewood from Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, involves an embattled marriage that explodes into a tragedy. Set in South Carolina in 1964, the characters orbit this catastrophic event. They are intertwined with each other in an interracial family love, which ultimately saves a 14 year old girl at the center of the storm. Dakota Fanning, now 15 going on 30, deftly portrays Lily Owens as a orphan whose mother leaves her abusive father, but she comes back (presumably for her daughter) and …

by DICK KEREKES Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre opened a two weekend run of Fernandina Beach resident Richard Wolf’s play entitled Rear End. An unusual title for a play that is for sure, but simply explained by the fact it is a spoof of the l954 Jimmy Stewart/Grace Kelly movie Rear Window. In the movie, a photographer is disabled and sees a murder being committed in a window across the courtyard. In this play, a retired geologist who is disabled spends his spare time with binoculars watching the tenant’s windows across his courtyard. The title no doubt refers to the anatomy …

by Tom Weppel TALE OF FOUR CITIES In Major League Baseball, there are a number of franchises who carry a strong heritage of tradition, history, and prowess. Of the four teams still playing the Championship Series, the Dodgers and Red Sox easily carry this mantra. With it comes a feeling of expectation and respect for their teams playing. Boston of course leads the way, having won two World Series in this decade. The Dodgers have also won the title a number of times, and the men who have worn Dodger Blue are legendary. Then you have the Phillies and the …

Thursday, October 16Delta Spirit These Californians have more in common with the dirty haired, dirty fingernailed folk groups of the 60’s than any of their contemporaries. Delta Spirit is a hybrid of Americana rock and Northern Soul with boundless energy. Check them out at Cafe Eleven along with Whisky & Co. at 9 pm. Tickets $8. Info: 904-460-9311. Thursday, October 16The Maine Pop-rock quintet the Maine are known for coupling catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics with their bright energy. After selling 30,000 copies of their debut EP, The Way We Talk, the band climbed their way up to #10 the …

by DICK KEREKES I saw the gala performance of the Elvis Presley inspired musical All Shook Up last Friday night. This was the North Florida premier of this musical and I found to be exhilarating, spirited, truly charming and clever, with a first class cast of wonderful singers and dancers and a plot that seemed to move well in and out of the 24 Elvis songs in the show. If you are an Elvis fan, (they seem to everywhere from age 8 to 80) you will enjoy a story that has heart but doesn’t take itself too seriously. In these …

by Dick Kerekes Players by the Sea opened a two weekend run of John Patrick Shanley’s DOUBT; A Parable. It is in their black box theatre that only seats 70, so if you want to see any of the remaining three performances on October 16, 17, l8, I suggest you call 249-0289. If great acting, an excellent scripts and cutting edge theatre appeal to you, than by all means Doubt is an absolute must see. This was the second time I had seen it and it had even a greater impact on me because of the excellent casting, direction and …

by Rick Grant B-Rated R101 min Compared to the umpteen coming of age movies, this teen-scene comedy fits somewhere in the middle of the group, between There’s Something About Mary and American Pie. Josh Zuckerman, a 23 year old actor who already has an impressive filmography, stars as Ian Lafferty, a shy laid-back senior in high school. Ian is embarrassed to be a virgin but he doesn’t let it interfere with his school work or his social skills. Still, sex occupies much of his brain as he tries to make the transition from being best friend with Felicia (Amanda Crew) …

by DICK KEREKES The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Theatre Department presented Lee Blessing’s play Patient A, in their Black Box Theatre for a four performance run last weekend. This play debuted in l993, but is very infrequently done probably because it concerns the subject of AIDS, which does not generally translate into good box office that most theatres need these days. The play is about the life and death of Kimberly Bergalis. Bergalis was a Florida resident who died in l991 from complications of AIDS, which she contracted from her dentist. She had some molars removed in l989 …

by RICK GRANT At 64, Doyle Lawson is my kind of performing musician. He has been in the business for 45 years and is spiritually entwined with his music. Moreover, he is dedicated to bringing his bluegrass melded with gospel music to the people. Indeed, Doyle and his band Quicksilver make a joyful noise for the Lord and hit records. Doyle is also active in his community. He has hosted the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Festival in Denton, NC for more than 25 years. Doyle comes from deep American roots. His father ran a farm. This salt-of-the-earth upbringing included weekly …