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...Royal has succeeded by presenting herself as the image of honorable French womanhood and employing the politics of charm [Sept. 18]. She is adept at handling policy issues pragmatically rather than ideologically. Since her partner, Socialist Party secretary François Hollande, has also been touted as a potential presidential candidate, there is an across-the-water parallel. Like Hillary and Bill Clinton in the U.S., this may be another welcome case of getting two for the price of one. Martin L. Grey High Wycombe, England Your cover story on Royal, the most likely presidential candidate of the French Socialist...
...plenty of access to Bush and Cheney for his first two tomes. Not this time. "We had a sense that this was going to be a different kind of book," says one source familiar with the discussions on how to handle Woodward. "The third time is not the charm...
...full minutes of lame. Plus, Fiasco’s got some growing to do. His rhythms are varied but bland; his rhymes cling to the beat’s skirts, rarely venturing into dangerous territory. Most worryingly, he can’t muster much charm. Still, one gets the sense Lupe’s a quick study; no doubt he’ll develop a stronger personality. “Food & Liquor” isn’t “The College Dropout”; but here’s betting that Fiasco’s second will...
...betting on Lafayette. But I cannot stomach Polhemus’ 43% completion percentage. If the third time isn’t the charm, I’m a total sucker...
...find a new understanding of “making a difference.” When Garrigan meets Amin, Amin is the glowing leader of the latest coup and the new hope for Uganda’s masses. Whitaker delivers a stunning performance as Amin, winning Garrigan over with his charm and luxurious taste. Only a hint of capriciousness foreshadows his insane dictatorship. Whitaker’s charistmatic portrayal never wavers, but his character fades from charming to terrifying. McAvoy holds his own against Whitaker, solidly portraying an inherently weak character. Garrigan is an unheroic protagonist, who struggles as much...