Word: acclaimed
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...acclaim they have received, many artists remain disappointed by the degree of support that the black public is giving their burgeoning renaissance. Though blacks avidly consume the works of African-American writers, filmmakers and dramatists, they remain wary of cutting-edge conceptual art, as well as dance and serious music. It is only a small consolation that these fields do not draw large white audiences either...
Riefenstahl defends herself adamantly, saying that critics are blaming her now because of the atrocities committed by the Nazis during the war, whereas before the war, "Triumph of the Will" won critical acclaim and several international awards...
Forrest Gump. Take a date. Tom Hanks deserves another Oscar. So does Gary Sinise for a realistic portrayal of Captain Dan that is winning him acclaim from disabled advocates nationwide. You must see this movie--if only so that you know exactly how to say the phrase "Life is like a box of chocolates...
With the Pulitzer, however, he had to deal not only with acclaim but also with the critical focus that comes with fame. Some journalists in South Africa called his prize a "fluke," alleging that he had somehow set up the tableau. Others questioned his ethics. "The man adjusting his lens to take just the right frame of her suffering," said the St. Petersburg (Florida) Times, "might just as well be a predator, another vulture on the scene." Even some of Carter's friends wondered aloud why he had not helped the girl...
...best action-packed, in-your-face film, was actually a tie. The competition was fierce with "True Lies" and "Speed" leading the pack. In "True Lies" Arnold is back, taking on a group of villians. Accompanying his is Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold, who has received much critical acclaim for his portrayal of Gib. "True Lies" is said by many to be the best action movie in years, if not ever...