Word: respectibility
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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There's the relentless but camera-shy investigative reporter who took a dangerous risk that won him instant respect and even quicker scorn...
Despite the on-screen Mograbi's complete about-face with respect to Sharon, Mograbi in real life still abhors the man and his politics. In a statement released about the film, Mograbi notes with some regret that this film may give Sharon "a free ride into the hearts of some who have a monstrous image of him." Mograbi is a master mimic and manipulator of film, but his occasional imitations or unflattering shots of Sharon do not leave a negative impression of the politician. Even when the camera lingers on Sharon's portly belly or dwells on his ungraceful manner...
...Remember: Bruce Willis is the bad guy. Despite the script's best attempts to make Richard Gere sympathetic, his character is simply too ineffectual to earn the respect of your average, testosterone-charged action movie audience. Lines like, "Yes, I promise it will end. And I will end it," only make matters worse. As for Willis, he is sufficiently ruthless but seems a little bored by the whole affair...
...bands we'd like to play with are kind of on our same level or not far enough up that we should be opening for them. They definitely shouldn't be opening for us. Neil Young was really good, he's so obviously huge and someone we respect...
...John Kenneth Galbraith quietly, discreetly engages us," Buckley said. "He has a quiet respect for his friends, a willingness to tell them what to think...