From The L.A. Times: Soderbergh vs. Shyamalan: two top film storytellers square-off over the future of distribution. Soderbergh is planning six new movies for simultaneous release in theatres and on DVD. Shymalan calls DVDs "souvenirs" of the real thing, and warns that if big-screens disappear, the collective experience of movie-going will too. (Registration may be required. If you like, you can use ours: E-mail: escript@singlelane.com. Password: escript)

 

From The Mercury News: Seven years after Corpus Christi brought him controversy and death threats, playwright Terrence McNally returns to religious matters in Crucifixion. He hasn't mellowed on the subject. (Registration . If you like, use ours: E-mail: escript@singlelane.com. Password: escript)