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Royalists in general and Tsaldaris in particular had the motives to murder Polk. It is possible they did not kill him. But they did attempt to frame the communists. Ineptly and tirelessly, the descendants of Socrates neglected to ask fundamental questions. Why, for example, would the reds silence an American...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Unquiet Grave | 10/8/1990 | See Source »

Both Brown and the mayor have admitted as much, citing harsh budgetary constraints, the absence of tough federal gun-control laws and the slew of social ills that are at the core of urban warfare. "People know that I'm not responsible for the crime rate," says Dinkins. "They know...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Littlest Victims | 8/20/1990 | See Source »

"He's abusive towards women and children," Boudreau said of the film's star, Andrew Dice Clay. A bit further out of his sons' hearing range, however, he had a confession to make.

Author: By Jonathan M. Berlin, | Title: Andrew Dice Clay? | 7/13/1990 | See Source »

"I transgressed certain of the laws and regulations that govern our industry. I was wrong in doing so and knew at the time, and I am pleading guilty to these offenses." With those contrite but carefully crafted words, | deposed junk-bond king Michael Milken, 43, began a tearful confession before...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fallen Master of the Universe: Michael Milkin | 5/7/1990 | See Source »

Joey Boca (Kevin Kline) has a little trouble with numbers. In the confessional, whispering his sins of the past fortnight, Joey can't quite remember how often he committed adultery. Was it twelve times on ten occasions with seven women? He is determined to get it right, and if Joey doesn't, Kline does. His quietly fanatical scrupulousness makes the scene worth preserving in any moviegoer's imaginary cinematheque. Joey's confession comes at the beginning of I Love You to Death, a comedy that is hilarious all the way to the opening credits...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Mortal Sin | 4/23/1990 | See Source »

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