Word: scripting
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...students involved with “Autobahn,” the play’s sense of intimacy approaches that of a film or even a novel. In fact, it’s this sense of closeness that drew director Adam G. Zalisk ’07 to the script. His past three productions were much more canonical: Sophocles’ “Antigone,” Chekhov’s “The Seagull” and Shakespeare’s “Richard II.” “Having a 20-minute scene...
...hands of a lesser filmmaker, the movie’s premise could have been little more than a schlocky script, fleshed out by A-listers looking to bank some cash and keep their visibility...
...script is riddled with clunky lines—“When the Santa Anas blow all bets are off. Anything can happen.” And yes, there’s a song from the Garden State soundtrack. Although “The Holiday” lacks the sentimental humor of the “Father of the Bride” movies (not to mention no gay Martin Short) and offers a less timely subject matter than that of “Something’s Gotta Give” (not to mention no nude Diane Keaton) it still...
...isn’t the material, but the proper execution of a fluffy film that matters, so casting is key—plus, it doesn’t hurt that Myers wrote the script with her leading actors in mind. Jude Law is an obvious choice as the romantic book-lover with more baggage than the average bachelor. Black is best in the few moments when he’s himself, working those eyebrows and serenading Iris with movie themes at the local Blockbuster (observe his incredulous onlookers closely and you may recognize...
...Although the modern papacy has its script, Pope John Paul II showed that moving the world means sometimes letting yourself be moved. Benedict's late decision to accept an invitation to the Blue Mosque meant Vatican aides and their Muslim hosts would need to work out in advance the basic details of the encounter. Several hours beforehand, word had spread that last Thursday's televised visit would include a moment for silent prayer or reflection. Still, when Istanbul's top cleric, Mustafa Cagrici, told the Pope it was time for a "moment of serenity," Benedict looked for an instant...