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...block, the Paperback Book smith and Wordsworth also cater to the literate night owl--both stay open almost until midnight every night except Sunday, when they close at 11 p m Skip the Booksmith, however despite a 15 percent discount on hardcover books its stock is predominantly mass market schlock Wordsworth offers a more extensive and inspired collection as well as discounts on paperback and hardcover books Harvard Bookstore another evening favorite, features high quality new release in addition to its extensive collection of used textbooks and paperbacks...
...about a million movies before this one. "What are you afraid of?" "You don't even know me." "Do you like driving fast?" But when Jill, after agreeing to go out with him, looks into her mirror later that day and shouts "you dope" we kind of like it. Schlock, but good...
While the pre-game schlock gets us prepped to watch the game, the post-game interviews give us the chance to share the sorrow and the joy with our newfound intimate acquaintances. I know I would not have enjoyed John Riggins' running nearly as much if I hadn't heard him mumble his three syllables after the game...
Charles is undeterred, however, "Don't worry. I'm not going to beg," he assures the audience, fooling no one. Laura moves in, finally. They cook his favorite dessert, dance to gramophone schlock, buy a bird-feeder. The shortness of domestic bliss keeps it from over-sweetening the movie, as Laura soon finds herself stifled by Charles' passion and jealousy. There are absurd attempts to fetch her back from Ox and his daughter, mostly culminating in physical removal. It is obvious that the romance, as all romance in Chilly Scenes, was at best a respite rather than a rescue from...
...Hours is for the independent moderates; those of you who would be just as happy if Fellini and Bertolucci were items on the Bel Canto menu, but who are not afraid to call a schlock a schlock. Among you, 48 Hours will step up beside The French Connection as a street movie classic...