Dec 16th, 2005 · A Revealing 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' December 16, 2005 · It's World War II, the Germans are bombing London and the widowed Mrs. Laura Henderson opens The Windmill Theater, a burlesque club. That's the gist of Dame Judi Dench's latest film, the quirky Mrs. Henderson Presents.
Nov 15th, 2005 · Disney is poised to release The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a film based on the fantastical children's books by C.S. Lewis. Kim Masters reports on the journey from book to film and the quirky family behind it.
Nov 14th, 2005 · The video game industry is home to a cast of characters as quirky, rebellious and diverse as the world they create. In her new book, Smart Bomb, author Heather Chaplin provides a behind-the-scenes look at the world of game developers.
Nov 8th, 2005 · The unique sound of the band Drink Me consists of guitars, ukuleles and the rhythmic rubbing of a Fanta soda bottle. Its songs explore topics from singing clams and sleeping accordions to heart attacks and Grant's Tomb. Producer Trey Kay reports on the quirky, poetic duo that plays music billed as "the quietest rock 'n' roll ever made."
Nov 3rd, 2005 · Actor Peter Sarsgaard is known for his strong supporting performances in a list of quirky, independent films, such as Kinsey, Garden State, Boys Don't Cry and Shattered Glass. But in his latest film, The Dying Gaul, he takes center stage.
Oct 11th, 2005 · Laura Veirs' New CD a Quirky 'Year of Meteors' October 11, 2005 · Although she has released five albums since 1999, singer-songwriter Laura Veirs remains largely unknown in the United States. Critic Tom Moon believes her new CD, Year of Meteors, will change that.
Aug 19th, 2005 · Last Rites for HBO's 'Six Feet Under' August 19, 2005 · Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein looks back at the legacy of the acclaimed HBO series Six Feet Under. After a five-year run, the final episode of the series, charting the quirky and tragic lives of a family that owns a funeral home, airs this Sunday night.
Apr 7th, 2005 · The band the Shins have a quirky but compelling sound of ringing guitars and piercing vocals. Their smart and intense lyrics have made them darlings of the alternative rock scene. But after two albums and songs on TV's The O.C. and the film Garden State, the band is spending the spring doing a low-key tour of mid-sized venues.