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...coincidental minors are doled out. Clearly, only the Raiders were at fault. But it’s just a passing thought. Moments later, Donato’s focus is back on the ice. He tugs on his tie, turning to wag a finger at a player after a sub-par shift...

Author: By Karan Lodha, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: GET A LODHA THIS: A Test for Ted | 3/1/2008 | See Source »

...racing, figure skating, and now basketball, Ferrell says this is the end of his athletic movie run. However, “Semi-Pro” does manage to give the familiar underdog plot a slight twist. As Moon, Ferrell plays the owner and team captain of the Tropics, a sub-par American Basketball Association (ABA) team from Flint, MI. When the ABA merges with the NBA, Moon tries to take his team to the big league by shooting for a fourth-place finish. The tension comes down to the season’s final game. “It?...

Author: By Rebecca A. Schuetz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Ferrell Shoots for Laughs in 'Semi-Pro' | 2/29/2008 | See Source »

...from people he knew instead of making them up himself. A prime example from Dec. 2: “I prefer the term ‘global weirding,’ coined by Hunter Lovins.” Sure, he did write some of his own, but they were sub-par, to say the least. “People don’t give up land for peace in a deal that comes over the fax,” he wrote on Aug. 19. Hey, I’ll tell you what’s faxed-in: Your metaphors, hombre...

Author: By Abe J. Riesman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Abe J. Riesman | 12/14/2007 | See Source »

...fame) and Outkast’s Benjamin stand out as an unlikely and entertaining crime duo. Pastore, who is tough and sly, and Benjamin, who dresses effeminately and is highly intelligent, have great chemistry and witty banter on screen. Statham is a strong lead as well; however, the sub-par performance of his counterpart, Liotta, undercuts his performance. Liotta’s character is completely one-dimensional and boring. Perhaps to spice up Liotta’s character, Ritchie directs him to walk around nearly naked or showing his bare, 51-year-old derrière, but such sights...

Author: By Edward F. Coleman, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Revolver | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

...match, 9-4, 10-9, 9-5, in the No. 9 position, ensuring that the Crimson came away with the sweep. While the victory was never in doubt once play began, it was important for the team to make a statement after Wednesday’s sub-par outing. While Harvard managed to defeat Dartmouth, the Crimson players did not feel that they have a great showing. “We have bad days like on Wednesday, but we need to make those tough days count for our successes,” head coach Satinder Bajwa said...

Author: By Jay M. Cohen, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Undefeated W. Squash Shuts Out Cornell | 12/2/2007 | See Source »

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