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...director so perfectly and so closely reproduced a novel on the screen as Tony Richardson did in 1963 with Tom Jones. It may be misleading to say that Richardson merely copied the essential details of Henry Fielding's novel, for not only did he remain utterly faithful to the text but he translated and reinterpreted it into the language of film...
...book's text indicates the colors of stems and foliage. If kids remain faithful to these instructions, they'll end up mostly using unthrilling "goldenrod" and "olive green." And they'll quit after three minutes to go watch...
Other coloring books might seem more interesting at first. Mythical Beasts Coloring Book contains drawings of monsters, always a popular subject for the pre-pre-pubescent set. The author seems knowledgable about his subject; perhaps he's even spent one too many years researching mythical beasts, judging from his text concerning the dragon-like "Wyvern." "To see one," he says earnestly, "is a frightful experience...
With revivals, the text is virtually an afterthought save as a star vehicle. Says producer Charles Duggan of Private Lives: "There are two ways to compete for audiences against films and videotapes. One is with spectacle, and the other is with star power." Even so, Duggan concedes, there can be too much of a good thing. He booked Collins at a time when he expected to be offering audiences a unique touch of glamour. But a jumble of long-discussed projects from various producers all came to pass at about the same time, and suddenly rival stars were everywhere...
...created is still not clear. According to one scenario gaining currency, Parliament could amend the present constitution to transfer power from the all-white Cabinet to a government of national unity. De Klerk, however, has said he must retain control of the government until agreement is reached on the text of a new constitution...