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Surrounding this clash between King and commoner is a whirl of political intrigue. There's a Fergie-like princess with a potentially explosive diary, a royal aide hiding a homosexual affair and assorted political tricksters, both dirty and deadly. Like its predecessor, To Play the King is a wonderfully savvy, supremely cynical picture of real-world politics that makes American efforts in the same vein (JFK: Reckless Youth) look like Saturday-morning cartoons. Michael Kitchen, as the King, is starchy yet appealingly human; in its fictional way, To Play the King does more to demystify the British monarchy than...
When the issues are genetic screening and abortion, ethical values often clash with practicality and parental rights. With health costs going out of control, there will be increasing pressure on parents not to bring to term a child that will be a drain on the medical system. Those who doubt that a eugenics movement reminiscent of the Nazi era could get started in this day and age have only to look at the example of China, which last month announced a program of abortions, forced sterilization and marriage bans to "avoid new births of inferior quality and heighten the standards...
...women (4-1 overall, 3-0 Ivy) the win sets up a highly-anticipated clash with Ancient Eight fencing power Pennsylvania later in February...
Though the film is mostly entertaining throughout, the mixed genres and themes sometimes clash, leaving the audience with a sour note. The dynamic among the pursuers is sometimes poorly integrated with the rough and tumble adventures of Baynes and Philip. The thrill of the chase is lost when the pursuers' high-tech vehicle goes out of commssion somewhere in the middle of the film. Haynes is the superior runner, and the audience feels let down when the prospect of impending danger is relinquished so easily. The next point of tension is a dramatic one which makes a screeching contrast...
...Paul asked Ratzinger to join him in Rome. The Pontiff was turned down -- twice. Finally Ratzinger laid out his conditions. He would come only if he could continue to speak his mind on matters he felt strongly about. If John Paul was ever worried that he and Ratzinger would clash over ideas, that concern has dissipated. "In fact," says Ratzinger, "we do agree completely on all essentials of church doctrine and order. We arrive at the same conclusions, and our differences of approach, where they do exist, stimulate discussion...