May 15th, 2005 · Some writers create characters who can support a franchise. Lawrence Block has written more than 15 novels featuring Matthew Scudder, James Lee Burke's 14th Dave Robicheaux will be published this summer. These protagonists are growing older and wiser with each case. Martha Woodroof of member station WMRA looks at how authors are able to sustain audience interest over so many years and pages.
Keywords: audience · franchise · fictional · Writer · novel · Martha Woodroof · WMRA · protagonist · Lawrence Block · Matthew Scudder · James Lee Burke · Dave Robicheaux
Feb 11th, 2005 · Turan: 'Head-On' a Bittersweet Love Story
February 11, 2005 ·
Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the German and Turkish film Head-On, a love story that begins with attempted suicides from both protagonists.
Keywords: suicide · critic · Los Angeles Times · 2005 · Bittersweet · Turkish · German · Kenneth Turan · Turan · protagonist · Bittersweet Love Story · Head On
