Word: detractions
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Augustine says she opposes having the cameras because they detract from other television programs and because publicity is inappropriate in any court case...
...touching comment on the difficulties of love. With a beautiful set, designed by Hilary Hanson, the production has a look and feel that is the perfect backdrop for its high-society hijinks. The split indoor/outdoor stage brings the Lord's posh country mansion to life, though lighting difficulties detract from the reality of some outdoor scenes. The wide-open stage, while a visual delight, makes partial fades inadequate in concealing actors' exists and entrances. Despite these technical difficulties, however, The Philadelphia Story remains an enjoyable one, with a wistful feel created by both actors and stage. Its slightly contrived, perfect...
Just when a well-crafted song concludes or a set technique impresses, jarring flaws, each insignificant in itself, detract from the many strengths of the show. Attempts at more elaborate illusions such as Henrik's cello synchronization with the orchestra are better scrapped simply to preserve more sustainable disbelief. The costumes are stunning and the sets all but professional. Great care is taken of affect educated English accents (by some) and to otherwise strut and behave like European aristocrats. But then the impact of successful flourishes like the impressively choreographed waltzes at the opening and closing curtains are diminished...
...reform involves much more than a single tradeoff. The council's suggested calendar would detract from the current schedule in several ways...
...leader of the Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Students Association (BGLSA) said Miller's leaving will detract from Harvard's already weak course offerings in gay and lesbian studies...