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...Mike Nichols' The Graduate: "A mess, a film that cries out for thorough reconstruction and critical debate. I think it's a cold, heartless entertainment, never more ruthless than when dumping charm on us...Still, for the moment it is said to be one of everybody's favorites...
Before the movie makes its détente with cliché, it offers what seem like keen insights into Arab and American cunning. DiCaprio anchors the film with his charm and commitment, and Strong, here as well as in Guy Ritchie's new film, RockNRolla, proves himself a charismatic, enigmatic secret keeper. Crowe is a bit of a disappointment and a distraction. He usually disappears persuasively into his roles, but here he wears the paunchy Hoffman like an off-the-rack suit from the Big & Tall Men's Shop...
...year-old former motorcycle racer from small-town Pennsylvania has this kind of effect on people. There's something about his restless enthusiasm and unpretentious charm that makes you want to hang out with him--and buy his bikes. Just ask Harley-Davidson. The hogmaker fell under Buell's spell 15 years ago when it decided to purchase a 49% stake in the tiny company as a way to attract a younger demographic to the iconic baby-boomer brand. Harley kept increasing its stake over 10 years and finally bought it all in 2003, even though Buell accounts...
...doing one of the Harvard break dancing group on campus,” Arshad said. “It was probably the best paper I’ve written in my life.”Another popular class taught by Mitchell is entitled “Witchcraft and Charm Magic.”“There is now an Idiot’s Guide to Wicca and Witchcraft,” Mitchell said. “That’s how you know it’s come of age in pop culture.”MYTHIC EXPANSIONThe Folk...
...While it is imperative for McCain's campaign to define Obama on its own terms, McCain also has to build himself up, explain his ideas for the economy, remind voters what they like about him, display sincere optimism and flash some charm, which has been sorely lacking of late. Adding even more complexity, the format for this debate is a town hall, with most of the questions coming from voters in the auditorium, which could potentially limit McCain's ability to play rough when trying to score points against the Democrat...