Word: uptight
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...comedy leads, adding just the right amount of Southern charm and masculinity to his numerous shirtless scenes. Parker, on the other hand, is an odd fit for this film. She was obviously chosen by producers for her star power; however, quirkier, more mature roles—such as her uptight character in “The Family Stone”—are a more interesting performance from her. She’s past 40, and she’s past cute-but-hackneyed material like this as well. It’s why they ended...
...amidst these fish, metaphors, and critiques, “Darwin’s Nightmare” demonstrates the validity of political expression in art today. In recent years, particularly with Michael Moore’s films like “Fahrenheit 9/11,” both casual viewers and uptight critics questioned whether political documentaries constitute “propaganda.” With each box office hit also came strong critiques and even counter-argumentative books and films...
...doing something right to have won as many races as he has. After reading the article and seeing him in a TV interview, I was taken by his pure heart. He is uncomfortable about the money and acclaim and seems like a well-grounded young man. I hope uptight Americans can see past Miller's rebellious streak and cherish him for the free spirit and fine skier he is. Deborah A. Schmuck Denver Your story referred to competitive skiing as a "world where winners get endorsements and losers work for the ski patrol." That view serves only to demean...
...were nervous about screening it in Dubai. Did you really think Arabs were that uptight? When we turn on the TV, there are people saying that everyone there hates America. So what did I know? But they were one of the best comedy audiences I've ever had. They were grateful to see an American movie where Muslims weren't the bad guys. I don't know why this country doesn't do more on a human-to-human basis around the world. We can still bomb them if that's what we choose, but it wouldn't hurt...
...because they have been. The less flashy, more affecting Rescue Me, besides its divine tte--ttes, deals with the Catholic guilt of Leary's character (who also loses a son and pops pills). The most glaring parallels are to HBO'S Six Feet Under, with its Episcopal repression, uptight gay son and angry, artistic daughter. On Daniel, the network leash keeps tugging distractingly. Peter, like so many other gay TV characters, is conveniently "getting over a breakup," and in the pilot, Daniel has to have a pat moment of connection with each of his children before the credits roll...