Word: cleverisms
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Even with training, it takes lots of writing and even more rewriting to refine a comedy act, Carter cautions. To come up with five minutes' worth of really funny jokes, you should start with 20 to 30 minutes' worth of material. "You also need a clever line or some kind of shtick that's just yours," Carter adds. "Think Roseanne's domestic goddess...
...There should be no short cuts in the administration of justice. It is dangerous and difficult work to infiltrate the Mafia, or a Triad, but dedicated and clever officers still try. Should police who cannot gather enough evidence to secure a conviction be able to imprison people without charge? It does not take much knowledge of human nature - nor does it impugn the integrity of the police - to guess whether their evidence-gathering efforts will thereafter be intensified or relaxed. And relaxation of vigilance may prove a deeper danger...
...Lisa realizes their convoluted connection and must listen uncomfortably to Rafi disclose intimate details in therapy (e.g. “His penis is so beautiful. I just want to knit it a hat”). Once all the other characters catch on, comedic chaos ensues. But if only the cleverly knitted premise would unfold itself a little faster! With the movie’s primary thematic focus on Rafi and Dave’s relationship, the therapist plot line takes up far too much time and leaves the viewer wondering why it occupied nearly half the movie, when...
...stand and the Taco Bell ad that entices us with all the “crunchy, gooey, melty stuff” we can handle, but beyond those strokes of brilliance it has been good for little more than bad hangovers, missed class, and missed opportunities. The night is a clever harlot tempting eager students with her promise of unlimited extra time to makeup what we miss during the day. Unfortunately she takes more than she receives. Hours are repaid in full whether in class accompanied by a pool of drool in your notebook, or at the computer, where zoning...
...Sydney, is one of several church leaders who worry that the proposed reforms could lead to a nation of robots. Further, Australian workers, no matter how well they get on with their employers, don't completely trust them; they may feel vulnerable negotiating one on one with a clever boss or a manager who's the servant of a powerful corporation. Whether or not they belong to a union, workers have traditionally had the protection of award minimum wages that keep pace with national prosperity. So the support for the current system comes from a deep sense of fairness towards...