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Word: helpful (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...this a horrible movie then? Surprisingly, the end result is actually an excellent movie precisely because all the flaws of the movie help to bring out the very best in Denzel Washington. Who cares if the other characters are two-dimensional? Washington's portrayal of Carter is as multi-faceted and nuanced as it can get. Who cares if there are too many ambitious themes? All the better to let Washington demonstrate his versatility in every range of emotion known...

Author: By Cheryl Chan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Hurricane Bouts, Blows Hot Air | 12/17/1999 | See Source »

McTeer and Brown also get a little help from some great supporting players. Gavin O'Connor, also in his debut performance, is good as the frustrated, traditional trucker Jack; kudos also to Jay O. Sanders, for his sensitive portrayal of Dan, and some great scenes with Brown's character Ava. Cody McMains is a delight as Ava's 12-year old, punk-haired boyfriend, and up-and-comer Laurel Holloman matches McTeer's spunk as a close friend of Mary Jo. Director O'Connor had some terrific talent to work with for this film, and gives each one of them...

Author: By Rheanna Bates, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: McTeer and Brown Sparkle in Tumbleweeds | 12/17/1999 | See Source »

...standings, the Beanpot and the postseason can all wait until the year 2000. For those of you looking for a little help making it through the last weekend before vacation, tonight's game should be a holiday treat, especially if fast-paced hockey is your thing...

Author: By Zevi M. Gutfreund, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Showdown: U.S. v. Harvard | 12/17/1999 | See Source »

...This is just a chance for both sides to get good competition and to showcase women's hockey," Mleczko said. "Harvard built up a great fan base last season, but hopefully these games will help other teams get people to come out and see some good hockey...

Author: By Zevi M. Gutfreund, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Showdown: U.S. v. Harvard | 12/17/1999 | See Source »

...mentor Adrienne Kennedy, award-winning playwright and Harvard professor) and I'm entirely curious as to how something so thoughtful on page will effectively reach an audience. Oooooh. Ohhhhhh. The buzz is hot, I thought. I approached Mike and played it cool and casually asked if he needed any help producing the play... And so the saga continues I'm finally on the inside. Let's see what happens...

Author: By Soman S. Chainani, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Soman's In The [K]now | 12/17/1999 | See Source »

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