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The conclusion, though, comes as a substantial let-down. After much applause for the dancer's performance to the pseudo-classical Irish music rhythms, the music begins pounding again, but this time to a fantastically energetic rock background. Immediately, the performers begin swirling and kicking across the stage again, until...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Boston Ballet Gives a High Voltage Performance | 3/13/1998 | See Source »

"I know that [Mleczko] is also looking forward to coming back and playing her senior year at Harvard. She doesn't look at it as a let-down at all."

Author: By J. MITCHELL Little, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Harvard's Golden Girls | 2/26/1998 | See Source »

The film also suffers from clunky dialogue and clumsy structuring: nearly the entire first half is occupied by the cheap and easy device of an extended flashback of Vincent's childhood, complete with voice-over by Hawke. A clever O. Henry plot twist near the end is spoiled by the...

Author: By Lynn Y. Lee, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Gattaca' Paints Sobering, Visually Stylish Picture of Brave New World | 10/24/1997 | See Source »

Devil's Advocate, despite its acerbic humor and visual style, is nothing like "Scream," which set the new standard for all horror or semi-horror flicks. Though the very premise of this film involves a satirical jab at the legal profession, the movie doesn't ultimately match the sly wit...

Author: By Brandon K. Walston, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Pacino Steals the Show in 'Advocate' | 10/24/1997 | See Source »

But it was clear that Harvard's intensity had diminished in the second stanza, especially on defense. The let-down let to St. Lawrence's final tally of the second period, off a transition break with only three minutes remaining. Winger Scott Stevens pounded a back pass from teammate Derck...

Author: By Rebecca A. Blaeser, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Knockout! St. Lawrence Pounds M. Hockey, 7-3 | 12/9/1995 | See Source »

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