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...Quantum of Solace,” the lean new action flick masquerading as a James Bond movie. Lead writer Paul Haggis has continued to take a chainsaw to the 007 formula, and here, as in “Casino Royale,” paring away the franchise??s unnecessary affectations—cars with rocket launchers, Moneypenny, martinis done a very certain way—has paid off. Screaming through its 106-minute runtime (the shortest ever for a Bond film), “Quantum of Solace” isn’t weighed down by politics...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: "Quantum of Solace" | 11/13/2008 | See Source »

...argue, and rightly, that the University’s Solicitation Committee should not withdraw or withhold their right to sell in dormitories simply because they have not joined a firm which offers them no particular benefits. It seems clear that such “join-or-lose-your-franchise?? threats have been at least implied, if not explicitly stated...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: ...Who Help Themselves | 6/1/2008 | See Source »

...franchise. He called Danny Ainge a “genius,” forgetting, I suppose, that almost all of Boston wanted him tarred and feathered for much of the last few seasons. Another fan lamented the deaths of Len Bias and Reggie Lewis, both seminal events in the franchise??s decline over the past two decades. Boston fans still mourn the losses, as much for the Celtics’ subsequent 20-year slump as for the death of two greats. The line was as rife with historical recollection as newfound hope. Few franchises have the historical marquee...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOOMER SOONER | 9/26/2007 | See Source »

...Café,” which aired on HBO. In fact, according to the Internet Movie Database, he has done only one other feature-length film amid a slew of short films and movies for television. Not only does Yates put his own stylish stamp on the franchise??so intricate and personal the story seems to blossom rather than unreel—he shows more control over pace and rhythm than anyone of his more experienced predecessors...

Author: By Jillian J. Goodman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 7/13/2007 | See Source »

Raih was not alone in her sentiments. As he entered the Bow Street shop yesterday afternoon, Dan Smith ’83 had his own thoughts to offer on the donut franchise??s superior reputation...

Author: By Christian B. Flow, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dunkin’ Donuts Creams Harvard | 12/17/2006 | See Source »

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