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...most part, as usual, it was summarily dismissed. Most talking heads would close the book with something to the effect of, “This is not a race issue; it’s an issue of right and wrong.” Columnists were no more amenable to the race discussion. John Feinstein of The Washington Post declared, “Those who want to make excuses for him…entirely miss the point. So do those who want to play the race card and claim that Vick would have been treated differently if he had been white...
...disproportionate attention that Radcliffe’s skill and his star status draw, as well as by the lack of character development elsewhere. The delicate poignancy of the film has a familiarity that most audience members will appreciate; the scattered characters and narration, unfortunately, have a distancing effect that makes it harder to sit through cloying moments. Still, Radcliffe fans and viewers willing to indulge in youthful awe will appreciate this sentimental venture. —Staff writer Erin F. Riley can be reached at eriley@fas.harvard.edu...
...vision of wilderness, which he uses as a way to escape the constant annoyance of his parents and society. His journey is illuminated through the characters he meets along the way, and although his own hybrid mountain-man philosophy comes off as juvenile and preachy at times, the spiritual effect of the movie is strong. Emile Hirsch, popularized by teen movies like “The Girl Next Door” and “Alpha Dog,” gives an amazing performance as the lead in this substantially more serious film. A dead-on match for McCandless...
...that’s a lot of money in your coursepack,” said Hochschild. The proposal will now come before the full faculty for a vote. Ryan said she expected it to be addressed at a Faculty meeting this term. The measure will immediately take effect if passed, according to Ryan, and the publishers will have little recourse. “It is pretty certain that other universities would follow,” she said, “And that is crucial because it would put pressure on big publishers.” —Staff writer...
...dramedy fare that, for all the screenplay’s faults, delivers an enjoyable movie. Despite the film’s clichés, one has to admire the filmmakers for telling a story that attempts to avoid the easy laughs or tears that most modern-day cinematic romances effect. “Book Club” brings together an impressive roster of actresses, including Maria Bello (“A History of Violence”), Emily Blunt (“The Devil Wears Prada”) and Amy Brenneman (TV’s “Private Practice?...