A famous artist visits an old girlfriend, now living in the boonies of England with her archeologist husband. Donald Margulies' 1992 relationship drama is perhaps his best play, and the Manhattan Theater Club's revival provided a great showcase for Laura Linney, an actress so achingly alive in every moment that you can't take your eyes off her.
Come fly with us, and Leo, through the best (and worst) of 2004. Tops in the cinema this year include Scorsese's Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator. Elsewhere, Deadwood was good TV, and a Strange tale fascinated readers.