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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...same time, Holland acknowledges that "my situation was much easier, because Washington Square is one of the easiest of James's novels." Because "the plot is very, very simple," her source material could withstand a more conservative adaptation than could the more intricate and interior Portrait undertaken by Campion...

Author: By Nicholas K. Davis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Ms. Holland Goes 19th C | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

...plot that somehow has to encompass all of these abstract ideas is scattered and somewhat artificial. Although the story is occasionally gripping, Wenders pressures his unbelievable tale to communicate some very weighty ideas, many of which it just can't support...

Author: By Erwin R. Rosinberg, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Some Technophobia for Everyone | 10/10/1997 | See Source »

There is a lot of potential with this nearby roadrace. Individually, you can plot your progress each time you run and aim for a certain goal (your time is read out to you when your cross the finish line) or the possibility exists of competitions between houses or floors within a house...

Author: By Chris W. Mcevoy, | Title: Fresh Ideas For Your Everyday Workout | 10/8/1997 | See Source »

...thing that is still uncertain is whether the six were serious about their alleged plot, or if it was something they only idly talked about on the banks of the Pearl, never dreaming that one of them might carry out their plans...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Conspiracy Theory in Mississippi | 10/8/1997 | See Source »

...plot of The Jackal may seem familiar (it's a remake of The Day of the Jackal), but the film will bring viewers at least one thing they've never seen before: BRUCE WILLIS as a bad guy. In fact, Willis will be seen in lots of new guises, including a fat-suit, blond and ponytail wigs, fake noses and geeky glasses. And not one of his trademark Die Hard "Yippee-ki-yays" in earshot. According to the director, even the actor seemed thrown by his villainous new persona. "It slightly confused him a couple of times," says Michael Caton...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Oct. 6, 1997 | 10/6/1997 | See Source »

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