Word: decentered
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...always magical Binoche--such a wonderfully alert actress), but somehow it never draws one into its schemes. Possibly that's because Minghella (who also wrote the script) has too much on his mind--the costs of urban gentrification, the unhappinesses of émigré and bourgeois life. Minghella is a decent-minded filmmaker. And a liberal-minded one too. He wants his characters to emerge morally instructed and reasonably happy. But it's not a lofty goal, and this is a movie that plods while we keep hoping it will soar...
...action, we need to listen to voices other than those who insist that economic activity must be curtailed. The way forward lies in increased wealth, better standards of living and less taxation. If we seek economic sustainability, we should adopt the motto "If an economy can't make a decent profit, it's not sustainable." Terry Milton Guildford, England
...Asia-Pacific holiday, flying will save time and taking the bus will save money - but neither afford the comfort of train travel. Make no mistake, there are plenty of hellish rail rides out there. But choose wisely and you'll[an error occurred while processing this directive] enjoy decent amenities and smart carriages, to say nothing of the landscapes gliding past. Get a ticket and climb aboard. TOKYO-HAKATA: Nine bullet trains ply Japan Rail's Nozomi route between Tokyo and Hakata on Kyushu, the country's third-largest island. Nozomi means "hope" - an odd name for a train service...
...action, we need to listen to voices other than those who insist that economic activity must be curtailed. The way forward lies in increased wealth, better standards of living and less taxation. If we seek economic sustainability, we should adopt the motto "If an economy can't make a decent profit, it's not sustainable." Terry Milton Guildford, England Pack Up for Provence Film director Ridley Scott was right on target when he stated, "There is a very strong regard for 'living' in France" [Nov. 13]. My husband and I packed up when we reached retirement age and moved...
...contest. I’m sure you remember—the unimaginable, eye-popping, this-is-the-greatest-rivalry-in-sports edition of The Game, when the Crimson beat the Bulldogs 30-24 at the Yale Bowl. It actually, for a few hours, made New Haven a decent place...