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...fame in the 1970s—but Malkovich’s performance turns him into a two-dimensional cartoon. For some reason, Buck’s old-timey routine fascinates Troy. “He was cheesy, no denying that, but he also seemed to have a timeless charm that the audience loved,” Troy says in voiceover as the camera captures different moments of Buck’s act. The film must rely on telling the audience how to perceive Buck, because it’s hard to see any of this purported “timeless...
...This Lent, sacrifice the vulgar bibulous customs of your college peers. Turn down the boom box and raise the lights. Sip, do not chug. And let the drink in your hand nurse, not eliminate the need for, conversation and charm. Soon, form will follow function. Trade your mass-produced American lager for a Trappist brew, crafted lovingly in a monastery according to a recipe perfected over the centuries. Instead of insipid vodka, open a bottle of aromatic and complex gin—a challenge, indeed, but a meet reward for those with patience and perseverance. And, finally, put down...
...Still, no matter how much charm Obama piles on and how popular the President or his agenda is nationally, politicians aren't likely to back anything that hurts their constituents. The bill could well hinge on tiny provisions that members want to see removed or modified. Nelson is already opposing Obama's budget because of education provisions that would end federal support for private student loans and divert the money into grants. NelNet, a private student-loan company in Lincoln, Neb., employs 1,000 people and could go out of business if the budget is enacted as Obama envisions...
...slight problems with the orchestra’s ensemble. Shaky starts, mismatched lines, and rough endings of phrases were minor, but noticeable in the first two movements of the E-flat major symphony. Despite the few early stumbles in the performance, the BSO did not fail to deliver on charm and grace, particularly in the third movement. Levine drew out long lines ascending a hearty scale in the minuet. The clarinet solo featured in trio section easily captured the sweet, dance-like feel of the symphony’s shortest movement.Yet the nimble passagework of the symphony?...
...water, and so Temelko must find a successful remedy before he can spend the night with her—leading to the movie’s lyrical journey.“Absurdistan” is over-the-top in execution, and this is part of its extravagant charm. Its storyline is intricate but well executed; its acting and imagery are exaggerated, but work to the film’s benefit. Helmer offers us a total production, a full fairy tale where every last detail is carefully thought out—from the evocative music to the otherworldly set. The actors...