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...coach from “Bend it like Beckham”) adroitly portrays one of the most fascinating characters in recent cinema. Chris is at once despicable and admirable, gripped by paranoia as he faces the temptations of wealth and beauty. Rhys-Meyers skillfully contorts his gorgeous face to convey his character’s genuine admiration for his wife, uncontrollable sexual attraction for his mistress, and maniacal desperation to not lose the fortune he has gained. “Match Point” epitomizes Woody Allen’s distinctive ability to simultaneously revere and fear women. Johansson joins...
...paper walls, paneled sliding doors, and tatami mats. The actors themselves commendably recreate the essence of the Japanese geisha culture—ironic considering that the three lead roles are played by Chinese actresses. Both Zhang’s expressive abilities and the skillful editing of the film genuinely convey Sayuri’s development from clumsy apprentice to confirmed, graceful geisha. Zhang’s depth of performance is best demonstrated in a scene in which Sayuri debuts in a solo dance, swaying crazily over the stage, her hair flying wildly over a white kimono—while...
...Annie M. Lowrey ’06, and Leon Neyfakh ’07 to give the competition a shot. Neyfakh, who received second place in the Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior World Cup in 1999, was thrilled to give dance another go. “I can’t convey the Feeling I got back in ’99, being in the spotlight, just me, my ribbon, my helmet, and the crowd,” said Neyfakh. “I wanted my FM buddies to have a chance to feel that...
...Producers,” a static camera, minimal editing and washed-out lighting give the impression of a banal sitcom. The cast also fails to adapt stage acting to film acting—Broderick in particular. Huge over-the-top motions and facial expressions are necessary to convey the emotion onstage; but film acting, even in a Mel Brooks film, should be more subdued. Everyone in the cast is so hyped up that the audience sometimes misses the punch line.There are moments in “The Producers” that are laugh-out-loud funny, especially in the second...
...dispatcher, Wornum must handle whatever complications arise on the spot. He dropped his relaxed demeanor and acquired a sense of immediate purpose, placing a quick phone call to get the button repaired as quickly as possible. He says it is sometimes necessary to be brusque in order to convey the urgency of the situation to the repair company...