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...cover of “Thriller” features a bloodied hand with a trail of crimson, suggesting an element of the macabre and of violence. It is this element—along with a heavy dose of suspense—that forms the core of these stories and holds this otherwise disparate collection together. The broad thriller genre, it seems, is essentially the literary equivalent of modern films such as “The Bourne Identity,” “First Blood” (better known as “Rambo?...
...Brien’s firing this summer was the first indication, and the gift tax is the first concrete issue on which Knowles’ apparent indifference toward student interests is nakedly apparent. He is treating students as just another FAS constituency rather than as a central element of FAS’ mission that deserves extra attention. This de-prioritization of undergraduates has, in the past, led to horrifying misuses of University resources. To give one stark example, the University built a library administration building on frat row (Mt. Auburn St.) and built student group offices into an old library...
...this annual period of lunacy at Harvard—when newly inducted members of final clubs besiege the campus in vulgar outfits, and a crop of would-be politicians try their luck at student government—the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) has introduced a new element of farce: The group wants students to endorse a detailed ballot initiative whose potentially huge cost it is unable to even estimate...
...movie I had the most extraordinary time on both personally and professionally was Far From Heaven. It was written for me, which is a pretty great gift, and it was such a beautiful eloquent moving script, I left like every element of it supported me. It was like a joy ride the whole time. I was exhausted and six months pregnant, but we got to the last day and I felt really sad that I wasn't going to get up every day and do this movie...
...ELEMENT OF SURPRISE...