Word: layla
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...Scrooge. Director Kirsten Sheridan poorly attempts to mix realism and fable, and brings to the screen a sappy story that relies too heavily on the viewer to piece everything together. “August Rush” brings together two charming romantics for a one night stand—Layla (Keri Russell), a budding cellist, and Louis (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an Irish rocker. Layla’s overprotective father cuts short his daughter’s relationship and then tells her that her son, Rush, died at birth. That turns out to be a lie; Rush survives and is secretly...
...exhibit is organized by Mary McWilliams, the Calderwood curator of Islamic and later Indian art, and Sunil Sharma, a senior lecturer at Boston University, and will be on display at the Arthur M. Sackler Museum until Feb. 10, 2008.Rather than relaying the famous tale of ill-fated lovers Layla and Majnun in its entirety, “On the Path of Madness” focuses exclusively on Majnun, portraying him as he was understood in three countries—with differing degrees of clarity. The exhibit seems to derive more meaning from its historical and literary value from its artistic...
...Layla Amjadi...
...sensuously twisting body movements, as well as the unmistakable dance move known as the “Dutty Wind.” The piece combined elements of hip-hop, jazz and reggae for a very successful product. “Step Into My World” was choreographed by Layla Amjadi ’10 to Jennifer Lopez’s song by the same title. With the dimming of the lights, this piece took the show down a softer, more lyrically-influenced path. Although it provided a nice contrast to the rest of the dances in the first...
...cold days. I purchased a phone plan, which came with a new number, a heinous gray Nokia, and enchanting missives from one Dr. Ali. That afternoon, I received an unexpected text message, the subject line of a forward from his unnamed Hotmail account: “FW: Pictures of Layla.” I deleted the message. Around dinner time, I received “FW: More pictures of Layla.” A new baby, I imagined, wondering how long it would take before the sender realized that I was no relation of hers. That evening came a piece...