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...going to retire to bed, and Gigi immediately follows up with, “Is that an invitation?” Such cringe-inducing moments are not rare in the movie; however, unlike the typical chick flick, the film uses these episodes to translate genuine sentiment. Despite the ever-present threat of takeover by cliché, the film goes beyond one-dimensional characters and scenarios and into surprisingly complex psychological territory. Based on the book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, “He’s Just Not That Into You?...
...aging action hero while still maintaining focus on the events of an engaging action film. “JCVD” is a pleasant surprise, honest and endearing without glossing over grittiness. Van Damme is known for being far from an impressive actor, but the opportunity to present a sincere portrayal of himself—rather than a convincing portrayal of an English-speaking caricature—has allowed him to finally flourish on-screen. Critics might argue that it is not difficult to play oneself, but in a movie that essentially lays his career before him, Van Damme lets...
...tried to impress with my brilliant performance of not really being impressed with anything.” In “The First Person,” Ali Smith’s most recent anthology of short stories, she examines the link between her characters’ past and present, their imagination and reality. Wrapped in the familiar and seemingly plain events of day-to-day goings-on, Smith exposes deep insights into these aspects of the human experience. There are few fantastic or bold statements inside the stories, but their simplicity only intensifies their impact. Through an intimate...
...easy to retreat to preconceived notions of appropriate cultural behavior. Because the explicit subject matter is distracting, the viewer loses the ability to view the photos holistically. If, however, viewers are able to strip away their prejudices, “Rotimi Fani-Kayode (1955-1989)” presents perceptive and personal reflections on life that extend beyond the comforts of convention.Using symbolism and techniques of lighting as his instruments, Fani-Kayode carefully sculpts images of inner conflict. In one photograph left untitled, the concept of tribal masculinity is emphasized by the intense light that shines on Fani-Kayode?...
...individual sport. I just felt so much more passion for it.” And his passion he followed. By age 13, West was competing in the U.S Junior Open. By 15, he was swinging his racquet at the World Juniors in New Zealand. Fast forward to the present, and the 20-year-old is just shy of the top collegiate ranking in the U.S. His win against Detter is one of the best of his life. “For me especially, getting a chance to play the second best player in the country, I knew I wouldn?...