Search Details

Word: finding (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first (reverse)


Usage:

...opera tells the story of an English town that, frustrated in its unsuccessful attempts to find a girl virginal enough to wear the May Queen’s crown, decides to give the position to the timid and naïve Albert Herring. This unexpected turn sets off a series of capers that tests Albert’s virtue and the community’s values...

Author: By Julian B. Gewirtz, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 'Albert Herring' | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...mostly forgotten, I’d like to take a moment to imagine a different cultural landscape—one in which “Avatar” flopped, and the branch of the media that has cropped up to comment upon, fawn over, and criticize Hollywood had to find something else to discuss between the end of December and the beginning of Oscar season. Here is a quick recap of all the films and film news you could have watched, discussed, and blogged about this month were it not for a certain attention-hogging space opera...

Author: By Abigail B. Lind, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: What if 'Avatar' Had Flopped | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

Another undiscovered gem, the Hugh Hefner-produced “Saint Jack,” tells the story of a pimp trying to find his way in Singapore. Guest believes that students will really appreciate the visual style of the film, and while it is a bit over the top at times, “Saint Jack” has an inherent appeal to college students...

Author: By Zachary N. Bernstein, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: HFA Series Honors the Films of Director Peter Bogdanovich | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...Republicans eagerly anticipate a midterm election that could realistically put them back in control of at least one of the two chambers of Congress, it's easy to forget just how marginalized they felt only a year ago, and what a big gamble they took to find themselves in their current position...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can Republicans Win Big as the Party of No? | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

...most medals. You know, own that podium. And after the organization has spent $62 million in government funds to fine-tune the Canadian Olympic machine, Jackson's jocks had better deliver. What will happen if they don't fulfill his gold guarantee? "I'm going to try to find the quietest little island," says Jackson, "so that no one can find me." Surely, Canada would want to take out its pent-up aggression...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Why Canada Wants to Kick Olympic Butt | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

Previous | 158 | 159 | 160 | 161 | 162 | 163 | 164 | 165 | 166 | 167 | 168 | 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 | 173 | 174 | 175 | 176 | 177 | 178 | Next