Letters from our readers
Jack Attack
''You can't kill Jack!'' I have been saying that since rumors started that
it was a possibility. 24 is my favorite show, and the main reason is
Kiefer Sutherland. He has always been great, but last season his
versatility really came through, as he showed so much vulnerability,
even through his tough exterior. He is a talented actor who does not get
enough recognition, and he's sexy, too. The picture of him in the tux
with the gun captured his mysterious confidence perfectly. I hope they
don't kill Jack. That would be a sad day for me as a fan and for the
future success of 24 as well. For now, I am just thrilled that Jack is
back!
RACHEL SCALZO
Mushele78@netscape.net
Oceanport, N.J.
Thanks for the great article on 24 (''Midseason TV Preview''). Every time
I see a commercial for the new season, my heart skips a few beats and I
gasp for air and let out a girly scream in excitement. Nothing gets the
adrenaline flowing like the sound of that clock every Monday perpetually
ticking off the minutes to the top of the hour.
SAM KIRKLAND
s_kirkland@comcast.net
Columbus, Ind.
'Mountain' Woman
I have followed Michelle Williams' accomplished work since her role on
the teen soap Dawson's Creek. Ms. Williams gave a heart-wrenching, gutsy
portrayal of an adolescent who was actually a complex individual, giving
that show a sense of realism it otherwise lacked. Since her stint on the
series, Williams has gone on to do commendable work in films as varied
as Dick, The Baxter, and Me Without You. Thank you, EW, for recognizing
this formidable young starlet (''Even Cowboys' Wives Get the Blues''), and
for not letting her male costars in Brokeback Mountain unfairly receive
all of the acclaim for the film's great success.
MATTHEW HELFRICH
mjhelfrich@usfca.edu
San Francisco
Toast to the Host
Your critique of New Year's Rockin' Eve was disgraceful (News & Notes).
My family and I did not find Dick Clark to be ''cringe-inducing''; we
applauded him for exuding a richness of spirit, strength, and courage
that extended far beyond mere physical presence, and we look forward to
ringing in many more years with him.
JOHN J. LARSEN
JL9496@aol.com
New York City
Club Med
Thank you, Gillian Flynn, for your on-the-money assessment of Scrubs (Television). The unique hilarity of the show is that it can make me
laugh so hard while I simultaneously wonder why it is so funny. What
sounds stupid on paper (J.D. gets chest hands!) is magic on screen. I
too was worried that Zach Braff would not be able to pull off the
innocent goofiness of J.D. anymore, but that vanished with the episode
where he tries to finish a triathlon before turning 30! I am a bit torn,
though: While I enjoy NBC currently giving us a weekly double shot of
Scrubs, what will I do when the season runs out in half the time?
AMY DERES
aderes@uwaterloo.ca
Cambridge, Ontario
'Girls' Gone Wild
I was delighted to see Gilmore Girls, my favorite show, included in your
''Frustration-o-Meter'' (Television) because, let's face it, this season
has been a roller-coaster ride. However, I was disappointed to see you
left out the show's one major frustration: Luke Danes has a long-lost
daughter?! That came out of nowhere. I'm frustrated! And I'm sure his
fiancée Lorelai will be too when she finds out.
KATIE BOTTNER
viewfanatic@hotmail.com
Honeybrook, Pa.
CORRECTIONS: Unpredictable is not Jamie Foxx's debut album. He debuted with 1994's Peep This (Music). The photograph accompanying the review of Yellowcard's new album does not reflect the band's current lineup, which is: Ryan Key, Sean Mackin, Ryan Mendez, Pete Mosely, and Longineu Parsons III (#860, Music).
