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...Strawberry and Chocolate" bodes well for the future of the Cuban film industry. Diego says that in spite of all the troubles Cuba has suffered and despite the fact many Cuban artists have been persecuted or exiled, art, which he considers an essential part of the Cuban soul, has man aged to survive and even to thrive. Gutierrez Alea certainly demonstrates the tenacity of the Cuban artist, and if the state of Cuba's economy ever improves, he will reign again in the Cuban film industry...
...spite of the delicate treatment of the dark side of life, Original Sin is less murky in tone than earlier novels, and as a result, the heavy ending seems a little out of place. What is essentially a mystery acquires a thriller denouement, and Daniel Aaron's awkward character must carry the weight of it. Equally ungainly are a few of the bows to contemporary issues, which James usually handles so well. But this will only become faintly evident after the first shock of the novel's punch fades away. The value of James' efforts on the Pure Novel Scale...
...spite of the glaring inconsistencies in her speech, Ms. Streisand concluded to a standing ovation from students and faculty . While individuals should certainly applaud out of courtesy, they should not lower their standards simply because the speaker is a celebrity. The acclaim that Ms. Streisand received for her speech at Harvard is a major indication that this University has fallen under the same spell that has long captivated America...
...spite of their wealth of talent, the going certainly won't be a walk in the park. The volleyballers face a difficult schedule which includes formidable opponents such as Princeton and Rutgers Newark, th premier threat of the season...
...city councillors deserve the highest commendation from all of us. They kept rent control in place for years in spite of the anti-tenant situation at the highest level of the Cambridge "Tenants" Union (CTU). Those city councillors are to be commended and cherished for their accomplishment...