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"The Sopranos" has been acclaimed for its humorous, unconventional depiction of life in the Mob. The main character, Tony Soprano, kills informers and enjoys long dinners in Italian restaurants. He also visits a psychiatrist who exhorts him to "go beyond anger to the sorrow underneath."
The episode screened yesterday demonstrated some of that psychological complexity, involving the conflict between the main character's conscious and unconscious minds.
As an undecided voter, I relied on your magazine to help me make my final decision. Your impartial, nonpartisan depictions of George W. Bush and Al Gore echoed my frustrations with the candidates [CAMPAIGN 2000, Nov. 6]. Thanks for the overview of the relevant issues and how they would impact...
Which brings us to another Hollywood favorite, the Bigot with a Heart of Gold. In Remember the Titans (a formulaic film that soars on the strength of its performances) Will Patton plays a white football coach who at first resists integration, and then befriends head coach Denzel Washington. And in...
Gore's ruthless ambition impairs his judgment. If he became president, and thus fulfilled his ambition, would his judgment improve? The nation must hope so. On the other hand, if Gore were to lose, would the loss mellow his ambition and deepen his character? Would he stop running up and...