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...joys and dangers of sexual obsession. It is a parable of generational conflict in Director Huston's most sardonic (or Asphalt Jungle) vein. Its basic irony derives from the fact that the Prizzi hoods, colorfully impersonated by such welcome old pros as William Hickey, Robert Loggia and Lee Richardson, represent, despite their line of work, traditional values. They take the long, institutional view of their enterprise, understanding that its greatest asset is its reputation for squaring accounts with rigorous fairness. To preserve it, they are willing to sacrifice short-term advantage. Irene, in contrast, represents the M.B.A. mentality, feminist division...
...picaresque ramblings of Huck (Daniel Jenkins), who runs away from the enslavements of civilization, and his friend Jim (Ron Richardson), a literal runaway slave, have been pared into a purposeful narrative without diminishing the aura of spontaneity. William Hauptman's book also sustains Twain's deeper exploration of how a society could view slavery as normal and regard assisting a runaway as a crime against property. The story starts slowly and wobbles in tone, but achieves the original's deft mix of social comment, slapstick farce, heartrending melodrama and boy's own tale of danger. Big River, which started...
Past Godkin speakers include former Attorney General Elliot I., Richardson '41 and noted conservative columnist George F. Will...
...industry executives are as tough on Pickens as he is on them. "He's only after the almighty buck," says G.C. Richardson, a retired executive of Cities Service. He's nothing but a pirate." Gulf Chairman James Lee accuses Pickens of "hit-and-run tactics." Says Chevron Chairman George Keller: "Pickens does not break any laws doing what he does. But he breaks tradition." Many oilmen are reluctant to discuss Pickens publicly for fear of drawing his attention to their companies. Says one executive: "They want to let sleeping dogs...
Sever Hall, designed by H. H. Richardson, was voted one of the 10 best works of architecture in 1885, Sanks says. He added that the varied architecture in the Yard sometimes will play a large part in the tour...