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...real Star Wars revolution was not technical. It was emotional. The executives who turned down Lucas extravagant ideas were right: Star Wars is a kids movie. This is not supposed to be an insult. It is not childish or poorly made, terms which could easily be leveled at hundreds of adults' movies. In fact, it's rather mature given its subject matter, and the craftsmanship is impeccable. But the elements of the story itself--a princess in distress, evil villains bent on galactic domination, space bandits and virtuous knights--these are the elements of legends and fairy tales. They...

Author: By David Kornhaber, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Culture of the Force | 5/14/1999 | See Source »

Those who believe my suggestions insult Jackson's exalted public status misunderstand my intent. I only want to see him continue to make good use of his talents. Besides, he has an essential social purpose to serve. Reflecting on the Reverend's intervention in the Kosovo quagmire, George Will astutely observed, "No modern farce is complete without a cameo appearance by Jesse Jackson...

Author: By Noah Oppenheim, | Title: Another Cameo by the Reverend | 5/7/1999 | See Source »

That the tone and diction of Elegy have an almost prosaic feel is not an insult to (NOT READABLE) Thus, Jones' long lines and frequent enjambment aid his devotion to his text and to his images. Well-crafted, careful expressions then carry the rhythm and pulse of the pieces and allow the poems to remain true and real...

Author: By Sarah D. Redmond, | Title: Outgrowing the Dixie Cup | 4/30/1999 | See Source »

...There weren't any openly gay people in ROTC to discriminate against, but the atmosphere was certainly homophobic," she adds, saying that among midshipmen, the word "fag" was considered to be the ultimate insult...

Author: By Jonelle M. Lonergan and Alexis B. Offen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: We Asked, They Told | 4/12/1999 | See Source »

...There weren't any openly gay people in ROTC to discriminate against, but the atmosphere was certainly homophobic," she adds, saying that among midshipmen, the word "fag" was considered to be the ultimate insult...

Author: By Alexis B. Offen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: We ASKED They TOLD | 4/12/1999 | See Source »

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