Word: devoid
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...became more aware—and more condemning—of my own privileged existence. Kaplan himself sees his work as “content-loaded,” using it more as a form of criticism than as aesthetic expression. While the contemporary art scene is largely devoid of political content, his pieces are inspired by the time he has spent living and working as an activist in Mexico...
...quietly moving, sensed in the hush of the Lincoln Memorial; and sometimes it's just plain fun, a raucous combination of a marching band, a parade and the smell of hot dogs on Memorial Day. I know of nowhere else where love of country comes so easily and devoid of complication. In many other places, patriotism is best kept hidden or trotted out only on trivial occasions like soccer games. In Britain members of the intelligentsia would not be seen dead, my dear, with a Union Jack--unless it were some campy '60s relic of Carnaby Street. In France...
...York, London and Japan. Theater has always been a side-passion of Zinn’s; his wife and son, who directed Emma in its New York run, are both heavily involved in the dramatic world. Theater, Zinn said, is unlike academia because it is collective and honest, devoid of the “extraneous considerations” that pervade university life. In some sense, he turns history into drama with his vivid descriptions: the tale of the past is ultimately more about the characters that shape it than about the dates, facts and events...
...pity Johar didn't spend some spare change on a decent scriptwriter: he wrote the movie himself, and evidently in a hurry because Kabhie Khushi is a tired old tale devoid of surprises. A rich couple (the Bachchans) have two sons and a little secret: the older (Khan) is adopted. This is not a problem for anybody until the boy falls for an unsuitable girl (Mukherjee). The boy's father, who has already arranged a bride, instantly accuses his much-loved son of lacking in filial duty. Cue to a clash between generations, forcing the adopted son to leave home...
...stood quietly before the judge, answering politely when asked if he understood the charges against him.) "John is innocent," his father told the assembled press. "My love for John is unconditional and absolute," his mother choked through her tears. It was a bracingly normal display of parental love - utterly devoid of politics or blame. Walker will remain in custody at least until his detention hearing, scheduled for February...