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Noyce could have pushed the Justice Outraged button; instead he gave both films narrative vigor and quirky humanity. The political messages are noble, but it's the people who will haunt you. --By Richard Corliss
Meyer Gottlieb, Goldwyn's president, knew he was touching a hot button when he acquired the film in the midst of the sex scandals that have lately rocked the church. "But I didn't buy it for the controversy," he says. "It's a universal story, one that repeats itself all the time, in every culture, every religion." Gottlieb is certain, too, that Bernal is an actor on the brink of international stardom, and he wanted to be associated with a revitalized Mexican film industry...
Still, Blackburn has not shied away from tackling big issues. A number of his cartoons have dealt with the proposed war on Iraq. Others, depicting the president wearing a beanie and a button that says ‘W,’ have criticized Bush for his stance on corporate misconduct...
...conditions are poor on this cold and windy Sunday, but spirits remain high. Chivalry is alive and well in this crowd. The gentlemen set up the course while the ladies wait huddled under the protection of an umbrella. Though the men are usually expected to wear sports coats, slacks, button-down shirts and ties, the day’s weather calls for an exception. “In case of poor weather,” explains Black, “overcoats and sweaters can be worn. The sweaters can be draped or worn, though draped is preferred...
...pilgrims who look just like me. This is beyond the coincidence that your roommate looks just like Scarlet O’Hara, because unlike your no-talent ass-clown of a roommate I have a deeper connection. I was born on Thanksgiving. My mother’s belly button popped like a meat-timer and when she was sliced open like a plump turkey, I emerged, a most uncommon stuffing...