Word: reals
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...this degree of camp can be by turns appealing and irritating. Ever since the 2006 release of his first single, “Grace Kelly,” which catalyzed his rise to worldwide popularity, his unconventional and over-the-top approach has resulted in polarized opinions. However, the real problem with “The Boy Who Knew Too Much” is that, except for occasional moments of originality, it proves to be little more than a rehashed duplicate of his debut album, “Life in Cartoon Motion...
...ensemble structure of “Magnolia,” and the underlying philosophy of “Amélie.” “Paris” follows the tribulations of Pierre (Romain Duris), a dancer whose routines involve more feather boas than real talent. Fortunately for the audience, we are only subjected to a few flashbacks of his career; Pierre has a severe heart disease and now spends his time observing his fellow Parisians while he waits for an operation that promises only a 50 percent chance of saving his life. His sister, Élise...
...wistful melody and the subtlest vocal performance of Vedder’s career turn the innocuous lyrics into an achingly beautiful song.No longer does the tempo alternate only between slow and fast, either. “Among the Waves” is a midtempo anthem whose only real precedent is 1998’s fan favorite “Given to Fly”; like that song, “Among the Waves” has tempered verses that lead into a soaring refrain that perfectly enunciates a vision of triumph.Perhaps the frenzied vocals and indelible melodies...
...decided until two days before opening night.”“We’re not kidding,” she says. “We’re still editing 161.”“They tell us this is how they make real Broadway shows,” Petri continues. Not all material survives the many drafts. “Truman Kaput was a ghost writer—like, an actual ‘ghost’ writer—who did not make it into the show,” Petri says...
...result is something that is very simple but is very robust in different grasping scenarios,” Jentoft said. “As a result, in the real world, when your object isn’t exactly where you expect it to be, the hand can adapt to it and doesn’t end up damaging itself or the object...