The Pawnbroker News

NO STUNT: Joshua Redman's "double trio" proved to be the real deal. Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorite things from among the people, CDs, and concerts I wrote about this year.

Morgan Freeman portrays Nelson Mandela in a scene from, "Invictus." AP PHOTO Morgan Freeman has no trouble getting respect.

The NEC marks the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht with a performance of Quincy Jones's gripping soundtrack for The Pawnbroker , Sidney Lumet's groundbreaking story of a Holocaust survivor's struggle in a world still in the grips of prejudice and the markers of genocidal violence remain chillingly present.

WOLFMOTHER The latest export of thunder from Down Under, this power trio hits the Hub in support of its brawny and brutal sophomore album, "Cosmic Egg.'' The rhythm section may be new, but the sound is familiar.

Rome, October 28 - American director Sidney Lumet will be the recipient of this year's Fellini Prize, a lifetime achievement award given by Italy's prestigious Federico Fellini Foundation.

23, 2005, Los Angeles, Calif. Main American actor who employed his powerful bass voice and strong presence in portrayals of a wide range of characters, notably in the role of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird .