Word: obvious
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...characters run frantically to escape. The result is a well-created sense of chaos, a bit clunky in its execution, but astounding in its conception.The overlying nonsensical nature does not, however, detract from the serious condition. Instead, there is something like truth that resonates even amidst the obvious exaggeration: this was Romania in the 1980s, and it was crazy. When Elena and Nicolae are captured, the lights on-stage darken, revealing only the projected letters, “THEIR REAL WORDS.” Meanwhile, you can here them struggling to get away, and Elena cries...
...diversity of Breaux’s interpretation of Raymond. It’s clear from the polish of the production that director Stern knows his craft well. The show went on with a professional smoothness that’s a testament to his vision. However, it is at once obvious that “The Hyacinth Macaw” isn’t a light play. Instead, it is essentially about the nature of everything and wants to say it all in a mere two-hour time span. While the production hardly accomplished that, in retrospect it succeeded in another...
...ultimately the pass stood. All told, Harvard was somehow able to come away with the win despite having all factors—the opposing team, miserable weather, and the referee corps—working against it. The Crimson didn’t help itself with a pair of obvious critical penalties—one for roughing the passer and another for pass interference—that extended a Princeton drive in the second half. “You’re going to get some defensive penalties that happen through aggressiveness, but we had a couple ones that were relatively...
...ruin the game at best. That the tailgate must start at 10 a.m. incentivizes underage students to binge drink at 9 a.m. Not only do restrictions that push drinking underground end up hurting students in this manner, but also the timing detracts from the game itself. Beyond the obvious concerns for student health, the early drinkers are more prone to decide not to go to the game at all, considering they will only be able to tailgate for two hours before they have to stand in the cold at Soldiers Field sobering up. In this unfortunate situation, too many students...
...land animals? The Killers’ latest video for their new single “Human,” of course. Despite the rather random concept of this short (a mix of Discovery Channel and Siegfried and Roy), the stark setting and lack of narrative definitely highlights their most obvious talent—live performance. And those who have followed this group since their formative days of indie hair and the bejeweled synthesizer will appreciate the simplicity in technique that evokes nostalgia for the band’s past endeavors. But that’s just skimming the surface...