Word: lucases
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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WRITER: CRAIG LUCAS
Fairy tales are for children; adults usually have to settle for metaphors. But Craig Lucas knows that for grownups a fable can have the impact of a first kiss -- every bit as beautiful, seductive, haunting.
The works of this wonderful writer (the plays Reckless and Blue Window, the screenplay Longtime Companion) pirouette impishly on themes as deep as the earth. His pieces begin as modern sophisticated comedies with the brisk banter of naturalism; then they spiral into tragedy and, finally, liberation from fears of madness...
ABC -- which has been relatively young, and sometimes fun, for several years -- has added such shows as Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (a junior high teacher with two female roommates) and Camp Bicknell (a multi-kid household that is a hangout for neighborhood teens). Meanwhile, it is moving The Young Indiana...
There wasn't much suspense in the Visual Effects category at last week's ^ Oscars. The nominees were Hook, for its twinkly, shrinkly Tinkerbell (created by a team at producer George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic shop), Backdraft, for its nifty fire rampage (Industrial Light & Magic) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day...