The Candy mailbag: Answering your questions
Good afternoon, inquisitive readers. I have some time to take your questions, so send 'em my way. Afterward, I need to start packing for my aunt's wedding in Smithfield, Va. -- I must look dainty while I'm scarfing down dozens of ham biscuits.
Let's begin:
I know I'm probably way late for this, but I ran across something referencing the cancelled ABC series Day Break and realized I forgot to go online to see the last few episodes, and now they predictably aren't posted anymore on abc.com. Anyway, can I at least find out what the big twist was, maybe in a recap? I was kind of invested and would like some closure. -- Kiley M., Odessa, Fla.
Yeah, the website couldn't feature those eps forever, so you missed the boat on that one. You can find some details about the finale in the comments thread on this post and via Wikipedia, but I guarantee there's a Pop reader who can give you a quick recap via the comments here. I used to get questions about this show all the time, but I never got into it myself.
I saw the best performance in recent memory over Thanksgiving: Sting covering a James Taylor song on a lute. You know anywhere I can get a copy? -- Drew H.
I'm betting you saw PBS' Great Performances: A Tribute to James Taylor. The show is available on DVD, so you may want to add that to your holiday wish list. (You can buy it through PBS' website.) I can't help you out with an MP3 or a CD, though.
I have seen a small handful of trailers and videos online for Persepolis. Everything I have seen, even the stuff that clearly seems to be marketing the American relase, is in French with subtitles. I'm okay with it, but I thought the movie was going to be re-dubbed into English for its American release, with a cast including Sean Penn and Gena Rowlands. Did Sony Pictures Classics change their minds? Also, I just moved to DC and am bitter that missed the meetup. Do Another!! Please! -Mark
I was reading your post on the Jones Sodas, and I’m wondering what stores actually sell these? I haven’t seen them in any of the local Wal-Marts or grocery stores. I’d rather go to a store to pick them up instead of ordering online. -- Robert A.
Here's a store locator. You can find them at several places, including World Market, which is where I buy them.
I have seen a small handful of trailers and videos online for Persepolis. Everything I have seen, even the stuff that clearly seems to be marketing the American relase, is in French with subtitles. I'm OK with it, but I thought the movie was going to be re-dubbed into English for its American release, with a cast including Sean Penn and Gena Rowlands. Did Sony Pictures Classics change their minds? -- Mark
I just called Sony Pictures Classics for confirmation, and they told me the original version (in French) is what will be released Dec. 25. They may release the star-studded English-language version "down the line," but you'll see the film with subtitles if you go over the holidays. Though I love Sean and Iggy Pop (he's in the dubbed version, too!), I prefer to see the French version, so I definitely don't have a problem with their decision.