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...answer is yes, or at least probably. Fellowship was often quiet and deliberately paced. Two Towers is an unabashed action film. Even Ian McKellen, as the wizard Gandalf, does his share of fighting. Those who appreciate the finer points of Tolkien's work may be taken aback by the new film's high-tech grandiosity. "It's impressive," says Two Towers star Viggo Mortensen, "but if you have that much emphasis on special effects, it's unavoidable that you'll lose some of the poetry and intimacy of the story." Still, those who prefer grunting, beastly warriors brandishing scimitars...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lure Of The Rings | 12/2/2002 | See Source »

...second-worst unit in the league ... Forte’s quick progression at point guard was a pleasant surprise for Brown a year ago. In some games, he was a steadier scoring option than even Hunt. He averaged 11.3 ppg on the season. ... Nuualiitia is one of the finer inside players in the league and, at 6.0 rpg, one of the best at crashing the boards...

Author: By Brian E. Fallon, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Yale Emerges As Perennial Contender | 11/20/2002 | See Source »

This has never been more pressing than now. With Harvard’s featured role on ESPN this weekend, its recent ranking by Sports Illustrated as one of the finer athletic programs in the nation and a host of intelligent, dedicated and passionate athletes, being a Harvard sports fan has never been more exciting, or easier...

Author: By Rob Cacace, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Singing The Praises of Unsung Athletes | 11/13/2002 | See Source »

...really am a pretty frugal guy and tuition is pretty expensive, but now I can be a little more extravagant in going out and the finer things in life,” Hicks said...

Author: By Joan A. Tom, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Student Wins $23K on 'Jeopardy!' | 11/8/2002 | See Source »

When you’re brought up with so-so teams, you learn to appreciate the finer points of the game. That’s a nice way of saying that it’s possible to find good qualities in losing teams—hustle, sportsmanship and, of course, great potential...

Author: By Brenda Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Love It Or Leeve It | 11/5/2002 | See Source »

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