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Which brings us to the primary reason to see “Ask Me Anything.” As the unfeeling, self-involved Fitzwilliam (a guy who asks Nick to bring him a pillow stuffed with “crisp fifty dollar bills” on a whim), Greaves was magnificent, bringing a kind of grand narcissistic vision to a character who would otherwise be merely petty. He was the highlight of any scene in which he was onstage, including a long scene in which he did nothing...
Yannatos then proceeded to conduct an inspired rendition of Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. Yannatos’ tempo was crisp and clear throughout. The nearly 20-minute first movement (which in a bad performance can seem to go on forever) proceeded at a leisurely pace and never felt tedious. The performance of the cello section was especially noteworthy, particularly as they introduced the familiar “lullaby” theme of the first movement with a warm, lush, and inviting tone. Other highlights included a delightful dialogue between the winds and strings in the delicate and dance-like...
...corporate ethos—couching criticism in a green mindset. Fox’s direction strengthens the connection created between the actors and the viewers. The film does not feel overly shaped or artificial, which is important as the film strives to foster empathy for Ryan. The scenes are crisp and move quickly so as to reinforce the humorous nature of the script. Transitions between scenes take the form of artful photo essays and clever images that augment the comedic nature of the story. Such small touches make the film engaging, and more importantly, distinguish it from other soul-searching...
...from local farms are organically or conventionally grown; the produce is freshly picked, bursting with flavor and low in cost. As for my search for the perfect apple, I need not look farther than five miles from my home to find a farmer who grows and sells crisp, tart Winesaps...
...Patty Kazmaier Award finalists on the ice, it was not Chu but Wisconsin’s Sara Bauer who tipped the scales in the end, setting up Zaugg’s game-winner with an incisive cut through the Harvard defense and a crisp tape-to-tape pass...