Word: profound
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...guest last June to universal villain today has been abrupt. For a man given to feeling the pain of others, his initial damage control was not good. Touring tornado wreckage in Oklahoma the day after the bombing of the Chinese embassy, the President paused to offer his "regrets and profound condolences" but neglected to apologize. This was an insensitive lapse for the Chinese, who have rankled for decades because of Japanese politicians stretching syntax to avoid apologizing for their country's wartime aggression. With their prickly sense of national pride, the Chinese are quick to react to any perceived slight...
...There are profound, lasting changes which have occurred in the family," Gephardt said. "We send one-third less time with our children than a generation...
...himself presiding over a council of war. Those who feared that the decision to forgo ground troops from the start is dooming the allied cause set up a clamor for NATO to reconsider. A month after firing off its first cruise missiles, NATO--and Bill Clinton--faced decisions with profound implications for the mark both will leave on history. Should NATO escalate? Had the time come to get ready for a ground...
...resilient to diseases. Still, this medical justification does nothing to dispel the feeling that this movie sounds like a pumped-up, '90s version of Jaws crossed with Jurassic Park. I mean, come on! Killer sharks threaten the lives of scientists on a sinking laboratory? Don't expect anything profound. Still, the supporting appearances of Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard help enhance the film's credibility, and in the area of special effects, audiences won't be disappointed (the film's effects supervisor, Jeff Okun, was responsible for the effects in Sphere and Stargate). It remains to be seen whether...
What to Look For One of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year--and considering Kubrick's track record, this film should be as fearless and profound as his previous works. Early buzz has promised a ground-breaking look at the dark side of sexuality with a few explicit love scenes featuring uber-couple Kidman and Cruise. However, the movie has had its troubles, including mid-filming cast changes, extended reshoots, and a ratings battle. with the MPAA. Question is, if the film gets a very unmarketable NC-17 rating, will anyone dare to tamper with the late Kubrick...