Word: carolers
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Though many films in the past decade have explored the depths afforded by recent innovations in 3-D technology, none look quite so spectacular as “A Christmas Carol.” From the snowflakes which seem to hover just inches from the viewer’s face to the eerily protruding nose of the unscrupulous Scrooge (Jim Carrey), Zemeckis’ effects add depth to the film without seeming gimmicky. Certain scenes in particular employ 3-D to unique and immersive effect—most notably Scrooge’s many modes of transportation. One of these...
...moans are at times incomprehensible. But Oldman’s other roles in the film—Scrooge’s soft-spoken financial partner Bob Cratchit and his son, Tiny Tim—are surprisingly subtle, providing much of the heart of “A Christmas Carol...
...Carol Greider...
...about courting the bishops' support. They point out that the Catholic Health Association, which represents more than 1,200 Catholic health systems and facilities, has been more encouraging of Democratic proposals (although the CHA has yet to endorsed any bill). Obama recently appointed CHA's president and CEO, Sister Carol Keehan, to be part of the official delegation to Rome for the canonization mass for Hawaii's Father Damien...
...don’t advance the plot, but these only add to the sense of harmless anarchy that Sendak evokes, and thus remain true to the book. These more trivial scenes are ultimately eclipsed by exceptionally poignant exchanges, in particular Max’s one-on-one conversations with Carol and KW. The audience realizes through these more personal scenes that very little separates these giant monsters from their young ruler...