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Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s onscreen chemistry shines in the chaotic and funny story of a married suburban couple in “Date Night.” The two combine slapstick and sarcasm in a winning combination, and turn this far-fetched story of wrong-place-wrong-time into something hilarious and original. However, given the focus on comedy and adventure, the typical formula for romance feels somewhat unnatural...

Author: By Lauren B. Paul, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Date Night | 4/13/2010 | See Source »

...hope you come up with unprecedented and unconventional movies—I will look forward to them,” Bong said, this time without a hint of his trademark sarcasm...

Author: By Shijung Kim, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Korean Filmmaker Bong is a Hit at HFA | 3/9/2010 | See Source »

...reading lists, “Gatsby” has always been popular—but not necessarily understood. What is inevitably lost in the commotion of the American dream, unrequited love, and two tragic deaths is Fitzgerald’s humor. Shepherd manages to draw out the wit and sarcasm of the narrator, capitalizing on dramatic pauses and pointed glances at the audience. As he reads Fitzgerald’s exposition aloud, his earnest and deadpan drawl meshes well with the reflective musings of Midwesterner Nick, and Shepherd is instantly likeable—a necessary quality for an actor...

Author: By Ali R. Leskowitz and Denise J. Xu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: A.R.T.'s 'Gatz' Takes Classic Tale to Stage in Novel Adaptation | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...stimulus plans in a partisan critique, charging that Republicans "presided over the decision-making that had led to the crisis" and then handed "it over to others to solve." He accused the GOP of "waxing political about fiscal responsibility" and finished his point with a dash of sarcasm: "It's a sight to see." (See the best business deals...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Recovery Insurance | 12/10/2009 | See Source »

...rumble. In place of extended arms, Obama accused Republicans of presiding "over the decision-making" that led to the financial crisis and then handing it "over to others to solve." He decried his GOP opponents for "waxing political about fiscal responsibility," adding, with an uncustomary bit of sharp sarcasm, "It's a sight to see." (See the 10 greatest speeches of all time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Calling for a New Stimulus, Obama Is Ready to Rumble | 12/9/2009 | See Source »

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