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Billy Wilder (The Apartment, Some Like It Hot) brings his considerable directorial panache to the Brattle’s continuation of the Film Noir 101 program. Indemnity is adapted by Wilder and master noir writer Raymond Chandler from James M. Cain’s novel. Barbara Stanwyck stars as the femme fatale (a staple of the entire series) who seduces a mild-mannered insurance salesman into murdering her husband for the insurance money. Men, be careful what dates you bring. They may learn something. Tickets $9. 7:15 p.m. The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street...
...couple exceptions” are obvious: the two Clinton elections, in which a tired and hapless George H.W. Bush, and a tired and hapless Bob Dole, could not help but succumb to the honeysuckle seek-and-destroy tactics, and coherent New Democrat vision, of a political master. But even setting the Lewinsky imbroglio aside, Clinton failed to translate his personal talent into any lasting gains for his party...
...unfamiliar territory; he's transparent, whether cranky or bored. In Tasmania's old-growth forests with Greens leader Bob Brown earlier in the year, Latham seemed disengaged; his bearings were out of whack and he was subdued, Brown says. To remain fresh, Latham will also have to master distinguishing the meaningful from the banal when he tells his story. Launching a dental program in inner Sydney, Latham revealed to journalists and state politicians that he, too, had teeth and had visited a dentist. Aged 13, he'd chipped a tooth in junior league and had to go and see Nelson...
...After listening to these students who actually do their homework, I’m inspired. What if I work as hard as them and do my reading before class? What if I practice my audio drills and highlight my textbook with hot pink and neon green markers? Could I master this language? Could I master the world? Probably not. But at least I wouldn’t feel so damn lazy. In just a few moments class will be over and I’ll be free to roam from Van Serg, past the HUPD policeman, back to my dorm...
Kirkland House Master Tom Conley said that Brain Breaks “promote nonchalantly productive study,” but suggested that perhaps the House grille was another way for students to satisfy their cravings on Thursday nights...