The Net (substance) The Net (substance) The Net, in alchemy, is an alloy of copper and iron, whose crystal structure induces a network pattern on its surface. It was described in the 17th century by Sir Isaac Newton. Newton produced the substance by following what he regarded as a recipe, encoded in classical mythology, for part of the process of achieving the philosopher's stone. The relevant myth involved the god Vulcan finding his wife Venus (alchemical symbol for copper) in bed with the god Mars (alchemical symbol for iron) Newton's interpretation rested on typical alchemical associations, construing Vulcan as a stand-in for fire,
The Substance of Fire the film version, in which Rifkin and Parker reprised their stage roles. The cast also included Timothy Hutton, Tony Goldwyn, Lee Grant, Elizabeth Franz, Dick Latessa, and Eric Bogosian. The film was released by Miramax in the United States in 1996, after being shown at several film festivals, including the Deauville Festival du Film Americain (August–September 1996), Boston Film Festival (September 1996), and Mill Valley Film Festival (October 1996). Sullivan was nominated for the Grand Special Prize at the Deauville Film Festival. The Substance of Fire The Substance of Fire is a play by Jon Robin Baitz. Isaac Geldhart is