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...power to do so. Our second power is to to give money to student groups, to allocate money for events like Springfest. But even this is a woefully limited power. We have only enough money to give student groups a third of that which they request, leaving them feeling bitter and unsatisfied. And the funds left over for Springfest shamefully force the council to have no other option but to produce a Springfest which will inevitably be a disappointment to students. Thus, a better future for the council, I think, will necessitate an increase of funds...
...story, Hard Core Logo revolves mainly around the tensions experienced between the various band members. Dick is bitter at Tallent for "going commercial," while Tallent sees himself more as baby-sitter than a friend for Dick's immature antics. Pipefitter tries to boost his own ego by picking on Oxenberger, who slowly relapses into schizophrenia after he loses his antipsychotic medication and the inter-group hostilities overwhelm him. Unfortunately, none of these problems ever seems compelling enough for the audience to invest sympathy in any one character, resulting in a film that is observed more than it is experienced...
...Massachusetts families who stand to lose welfare benefits in January, the new year will be bitter...
...bitter irony that Newt should have lost his job while Clinton stays as President. The loss of face by the Republicans in the elections was because they saw and heard only what they wanted to. The electorate had been giving a warning ever since the House got preoccupied with Monica. But it fell on deaf ears. RAJA RAMAN Chennai, India
Despite Smith's stellar performance, the film's most interesting character is Brill, played wonderfully by Hackman. He is a dark and bitter ex-agent of the National Security Agency out for revenge against the institution that forsook him. His motivations are skewed, actions devious and intent unknown. In one moment he condemns Dean's ignorance and uselessness; in another he courageously saves Dean's life. The chemistry between Hackman and Smith is powerful, as the two reluctant heroes transform initial self-interest into teamwork. The ending is a contrived and coincidental as a novel by Charles Dickens, but does...