Word: bolting
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...besides being a wondrous entertainment, was a lightning bolt to other filmmakers. The movie told them they were interesting enough to be the subjects of their own pictures. Egotism could be the highest form of artistry. For a while, every ambitious American director wanted to do his own 8-1/2. That license may have been issued a bit cavalierly - self-referential cinema, as it was called, could easily turn self-reverential - but it spawned some fascinating films, including Paul Mazursky's Alex in Wonderland, Woody Allen's Stardust Memories and above all Bob Fosse's All That Jazz...
...Person of the Year 2009 runner-up Usain Bolt...
...over such statements - and the debates themselves - has many conservative officials worried that the topic of national identity may alienate far more mainstream voters than it seduces FN backers. If this happens, it could produce a very bad March surprise for the right -something that could cause Sarkozy to bolt from his friend's side and join the growing ranks of Besson haters in the country...
...Park." At a nearby military tent, dozens of other children and adults merrily grab at a generous selection of unloaded assault weapons of different makes and calibers, and casually take aim at passersby who move hurriedly toward other park rides. Some of the teenagers knowledgeably slide and lock the bolt handles on their assault rifles with a nimble familiarity that seems to belie the innocence of their youthful looks. Despite the presence of several soldiers, the atmosphere in the tent is considerably laid back - even when one of the more rambunctious boys shoves a grenade launcher into the back...
...this preholiday weekend, according to early studio estimates, but with a tepid $25 million, a bit less than forecast by industry analysts. Rather than reaching the stratosphere of Pixar 3-D cartoons, Princess replicated the openings of Disney's recent in-house animation efforts like Meet the Robinsons and Bolt. Execs at the Mouse House hope their new film will play well through the Christmas season. And Princess did register the highest debut for an animated feature opening in December. But that record could expire in less than two weeks: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel invades theaters...