Word: foils
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...because of these quirks, the film seems more to be drifting from scene to scene than progressing in any interesting fashion. Although some scenes, most notably one in which two Bulgarian men who communicate with the thiefs in Latin nearly foil the heist of some valuable paintings, are hilarious, others seem out of place...
...inexplicable as the set itself. On one side, the stage has a large chain-linked fence; on the other is a floor grate that lets off steam or wind-swept orange rags meant to represent fire. In the middle stands a wall that seems to be covered with aluminum foil...
...briefly skirmished over trade in the debate, with Gephardt defending his get-tough amendment ("It's not protectionism, it's promotionism") and Dukakis staking out the internationalist position ("I'm somebody who believes that more trade is better than less trade"). Gephardt, who has been searching for a debating foil since Gary Hart left the race, took a far more aggressive tack with reporters, accusing Dukakis of following a "blame America first" line...
...film is also daring in its confrontation of the subject of the European post-war mentality. Takes, the veteran of the Resistance who is always reliving the war and "would do it all over again tomorrow, if [he] had to," stands as a foil for Anton, who denies his past and buries his guilt. Over the years, Anton's suppressed feelings put him under increased strain, which manifests itself physically as seizures and toothaches...
Whew again! Night Court's John Larroquette proves himself a wonderful comic foil. Here he is a man sworn to maim anyone who attempts to trifle with Nadia, his former love. Guess who tries...