Word: greate
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Harvard was hurt this year by its inability to go all-out for venture capital funds. These funds invest in start-ups and had what HMC President Jack R. Meyer called "a great year...
...Besides telling a great story, the movie brings up several controversial arguments about abortion. Can it ever be appropriate? Even if it is inappropriate, since it will inevitably be done, shouldn't it be legalized so that at the very least professionals will ensure that it's safe? The movie gives answers to such questions, but only if you're willing to open yourself up to them. It's the mark of a layered work, one that preserves the spirit of Irving's own novel--and one which thankfully doesn't skimp on its complexity in order to fit into...
...never see business students over here, because we hear that they have a great facility over there," she continues, referring to the Harvard Business School gym, where undergrads are not allowed...
...short story, sci-fi great Isaac Asimov wrote of a robot unexpectedly given very human emotions and abilities. Gradually, the robot seeks to become more and more human, raising profound questions not only about the morality of creating intelligent machines but about broader issues like humanity and immortality. In adapting this tale for mainstream moviegoers, however, screenwriter Nicholas Kazan and director Chris Columbus forgo the subtleties of these dilemmas in favor of greeting-card sentimentality. The result is an enjoyable, often touching picture, but one that fails to realize the richness of its concept...
...outline. The robot in question, played by Robin Williams, is acquired by the wealthy Martin family. Although they were simply looking for help with the household chores, it quickly becomes clear to the father of the family (Sam Neill) that the robot, which they have named Andrew, has great artistic and intellectual abilities. Andrew also becomes the closest friend of the youngest Martin daughter, known only as "Little Miss" (Embeth Davidtz as an adult). The film progresses, as the title suggests, over 200 years, and in that time Andrew is granted his freedom and embarks on a lengthy search...