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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...York and San Francisco was not the nasty infighting or the steamy on-set relationships--there were neither--but the atmosphere: a funky redecorated firehouse on Mt. Vernon Street in Boston. When the angst of our magnificent seven got to be too much to handle, the background shots of Faneuil Hall, the State House and even Harvard Square redeemed the episode. With the conclusion of the Boston "Real World," the firehouse is funky no longer and we've lost one of the few shows filmed in Beantown. Guess we'll have to settle for watching "The Practice" and "Ally McBeal...

Author: By Susannah B. Tobin, | Title: FAREWELL, MTV | 12/12/1997 | See Source »

...evident in the excellent consonant enunciation, particularly the many initial and final sibilants, which are perfectly coordinated and lightly treated. "And with his stripes we are healed," is a particularly fine example of the following lyricism the choir achieves throughout; "Surely he hath borne our griefs," against the gorgeous background of the orchestral part, is another. Remarkable, too, is the ending of "All we like sheep," which runs "And the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." The ritard and diminuendo which Finney chooses to take are effective, making these final 15 seconds alone worth the price...

Author: By Adriane N. Giebel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: H&H Scores Resounding Triumph in 'Messiah' | 12/12/1997 | See Source »

...songs honestly and freshly present twists on Scream 2's horror theme. D'Angelo does the best job with his cover of "She's Always In My Hair," written by the Artist Formerly Known as Prince. He sings hypnotically while the backing music provides the ultimate in sublime background for a slasher movie. The movie's theme "Scream," by Master P featuring Sukk the Shocker, presents a wailing cry for help, obviously fitting into Wes Craven's attempt to bring the horror movie genre into mainstream pop culture. Most humorously, the Kottonmouth King's "Suburban Life" recreates the spirit...

Author: By Sumeet Garg, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Scream 2': Yes, There's Real Music | 12/12/1997 | See Source »

...have a strong background like Advanced Placement in Biology than [Biological Sciences 2] is a good introduction," said Professor William M. Gelbart, the department's head tutor. good introduction," said Professor William M. Gelbart, the department's head tutor...

Author: By Joshua E. Gewolb, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Biology Survey Course to See Revisions Soon | 12/11/1997 | See Source »

...banners partially hide small tables-for-two scattered between bookshelves. They offer a secluded place for perusers to flip through books, provided the soft classical background music isn't too much of a distraction...

Author: By Joshua L. Kwan, | Title: A Fresh Look For Coop Bookstore | 12/10/1997 | See Source »

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