‘Parlour Song’ preserves human element of despair

By John Lavanga / A&E Editor

November 7, 2013

“Everything is disappearing.”The succinct, disturbing statement escapes Ned’s mouth in a hushed tone  — part panicked confession, part plea for help — as Dale, Ned’s longtime friend and neighbor, prepares to turn in after an innocuous evening of swilling beers that verges on becoming far too...