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...were the measure of U.S. economic success in the world. Today culture may be the country's most important product, the real source of both its economic power and its political influence in the world. "It's not about a number, though the number is unexpectedly huge," says Merrill Lynch's Harold Vogel, author of the 1990 book Entertainment Industry Economics. "It is about an economic state of mind that today is dominated by entertainment...
...Supreme Court decision of Lynch v. Donnelly carried this nitpicking to extremes, declaring that Christmas trees, being secular holiday symbols, are acceptable holiday decorations on public property, while nativity scenes are impermissible. Presumably, a nativity scene that included a few reindeer and Stars of David would also pass muster...
...laid to rest two weeks ago, as Laura's father (animated by the evil spirit known as Bob) stepped forward and took the rap. Is there life after Laura for Peaks freaks? This season's inert, slowly paced premiere (directed with an uncharacteristic lack of flair by creator David Lynch) almost sank the ship before it left port. But things have picked up since then. Among the high points: Lynch himself in a hilarious cameo as Agent Cooper's half-deaf boss; Nadine, Big Ed's one-eyed wife, emerging from a coma with the mind of a 16- year...
...Eagle Has Two Heads also resembles Lynch's masterpiece, Twin Peaks, in its cast of eccentric and absorbing characters; a deaf-mute, a pathological count, and a crazy queen only head the list...
...mendacious count in The Eagle Has Two Heads warns Stanislas that "We are not living in a fairy tale." As always, the count is lying. These character are living in a fairy tale, albeit it a twisted one. Just as Lynch perverts the myth pf small-town America, Cocteau turns the myth of European aristocracy on its head. This production is not perfect, but thanks to Benjamin's riveting performance, Hamel's subtle direction and some competent supporting actors, The Eagle Has Two Heads is compelling. And like any fairy tale or David Lynch movie, it is not easily forgotten...