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...death, many blacks have hollowed his individuality through worship. The black reflex to protect King's reputation from unprincipled attack is understandable. But the wish to worship him into perfection is misled; the desire to deify him is tragically misplaced. The scars of his humanity are what make his glorious achievements all the more remarkable...
...pushed a wheelchair-bound old lady down the cellar stairs to her death. This sort of violence, explosive and explicit, was startling in early postwar films, as were the insane delight glinting in the killer's eye, the sexual thrill in his catarrhal voice. But that was just acting - glorious acting - for Widmark was a well-liked, well-mannered, essentially private star, a gentleman of the old school. See scenes of Widmark as Tommy...
...Morning, and making superior use of the voice talents of Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett and others, the movie proves a funny, elevating ride that should beguile the young and keep their parents or grandparents enthralled too. For once, the G rating stands for Glorious...
...glorious day a few weeks ago, I learned that salvation would soon be here. I was invited to a Facebook event: “FREE BURRITO DAY: Another Big Day for Chipotle in New England.” On March 6, the wait would finally be over. I wrote the date down in my planner, circled it vigorously, and told all my friends. I started dreaming of camping out all night and placing my order. Yes, I’ll have some extra guacamole. Free soda? Why, thank...
...than the civil liberties, civil rights issue of ballot access—it’d be worth it.” (He’s a little miffed that Democrats campaigned so hard to keep him off the ballots in 2004, spoiling what otherwise would have been a glorious triumph...