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...Heteronormative” is a peculiar (some would say vapid) invention that does not yet pack the rhetorical punch “homophobia” does, largely because the idea that underlies it is so absurd on the face of things...
...tennis instructor (Billy Baldwin).Speaking of which, Billy Baldwin’s revelatory performance in this film nearly acquits him of the travesty that was “Fair Game” (apologies to Cindy Crawford). Apparently, Billy’s acting is good for something other than a punch line. Jesse Eisenberg’s performance, however, is the glue that binds the movie’s varied elements into an affecting piece of cinema. Walt’s development as a character is the driving narrative force, and his confusion, frustration, and ultimate resignation comprise the bulk...
...like a cover version of a familiar song. To be more than a tired mimic of a classic, the campus production could have incorporated more unique elements. One distinctive element that was successfully integrated was a live (and of course, cross-dressed) band, which gave the songs a great punch...
...decipher the typical Cognac label, join the club. It will help to know, however, that VS is the youngest category, which most connoisseurs skip (or relegate to the punch bowl). V.S.O.P., or Rserve, Cognacs contain spirits at least 41/2 years old. While this can be a pleasant category, for gifting you will want to upgrade to Napolon, Imprial, Hors d'ge, Vieille Rserve, Vernerable or X.O. These are all terms used for older Cognacs in which the youngest spirits are at least 61/2 years...
...Environmental Studies—also known as “art.”I can feel the crimson tides of fury rising as some of my readers begin sharpening their swords and paintbrushes, raising their easels as shields, crossing my name off the Signet’s punch book, and preparing to storm the Crimson offices or my room to defend their concentration to the death. But hear me out. It’s not that I think that VES offers no interesting or even no important classes. It’s simply that the idea...