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...instant-photo booths in train stations. She realizes that one last life needs improving—her own—and returning Nino’s lost photo album provides the perfect opportunity for a coy game of girl-chases-boy. This cheerful innocence springs chiefly from Amélie??s adorable impishness, which Tautou conveys almost effortlessly. The slightest smile and the most imperceptible raise of an eyebrow convey so much, whether childlike awe or mischievous glee. In her hands, even an over-the-top line like, “I’m nobody?...

Author: By Thomas J. Clarke, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Matchmaker, Matchmaker | 11/2/2001 | See Source »

Kassovitz does the same for his role, helping Nino’s earnest charm overshadow his seedy lifestyle. In fact, Nino is often the film’s most likeable character; for all of Amélie??s shy allure, she seems aggravatingly out of touch with the reality around her. The large supporting cast is just as stellar, providing a neighborhood full of eccentric foils for Amélie??s do-gooding. Urbain Cancelier and Jamel Debbouze are particularly amusing as the domineering greengrocer and his meticulous assistant, whose neatly arranged stand doubles...

Author: By Thomas J. Clarke, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Matchmaker, Matchmaker | 11/2/2001 | See Source »

While Snow’s comments were met with rapturous applause, Unz’s were at first met with complete silence and then hissing, booing and numerous shouts of “that’s a lie?? and “it’s not true...

Author: By Nicholas F. Josefowitz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Panel Heatedly Debates Bilingual Education | 10/16/2001 | See Source »

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