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...Bigotry as Comedy Joel Stein's story on comedian Sasha Baron Cohen's movie Borat stated that "any normal person over 35 is going to find [Baron Cohen's character] Borat horrifying" [Nov. 6]. I disagree; I'm 37, and although I thought the film was as vulgar and far removed from political correctness as you can get, I was not horrified. It is an absolutely brilliant satirical look at global prejudice and unquestionably the funniest movie in years. I seriously doubt you have to be under or over a certain age to know a sharp work of satire...
...while bargain hunters nationwide trampled each other to get their hands on early-bird sales, Harvard Square greeted a much calmer “Black Friday.” From Maine to California, customers fought to get their hands on door buster deals for the latest gadgets, according to Joel Corbett, a manager at the RadioShack in Harvard Square. Some retailers even had to limit the number of shoppers entering a store at one time, he added. But in Harvard Square, the void of students with their parents’ credit cards and lack of adequate parking spaces meant stores...
...that damage - or at least checking the power of those who would inflict more. Brad Jarvis Arvada, Colorado, U.S. Throughout history, great men with vision and courage have stood alone in the face of political opposition. Hurrah for the Lone Ranger! John Wiedersatz Jeffersonville, Indiana, U.S. Bigotry As Comedy Joel Stein's story on comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's movie Borat stated that "Any normal person over 35 is going to find [Baron Cohen's character] Borat horrifying" [Nov. 6]. I disagree; I'm 37, and although I thought the film was as vulgar and far removed from political correctness...
...Joel Stein's story on comedian Sasha Baron Cohen's movie Borat stated that "any normal person over 35 is going to find [Baron Cohen's character] Borat horrifying" [Nov. 6]. I disagree; I'm 37, and although I thought the film was as vulgar and far removed from political correctness as you can get, I was not horrified. It is a brilliant satirical look at global prejudice and without a doubt the funniest movie in years. You don't have to be under or over a certain age to know a sharp work of satire or pure comic genius...
...following for its supposedly mystical way of popping up. During the shoot, cast and crew noticed the number in odd places, like the address of a sushi restaurant that catered the crew's dinner. "I thought, This is my 20th feature--too bad it's not 23," says director Joel Schumacher. "Then as I was shaving one morning, I thought, Wait, you also directed three television movies." Chilling. The film opens in February. On the 23rd, natch...