Word: sentimentalization
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Millions, which opens next week, is one of the best reasons to go to the movies this year and a reminder of how affecting a film can be when a magical child takes hold of it. Film people are not immune to sentiment, but they make pictures with kids because, well, they hope a sack of money will fall on them. A big project (like the Harry Potter series) can earn zillions, and even the smaller ones do O.K. Because of Winn-Dixie, about a motherless girl (AnnaSophia Robb) and her pet dog, was made for an estimated $15 million...
...collaborators or puppets. Many Arab leaders have precariously preserved this balance in the past by partially cooperating with the U.S., but still appearing strong, Arab, and Islamic before their citizens. Due to the Iraq War, and unabated support for Israel’s oppressive occupation in Palestine, anti-American sentiment has skyrocketed in the Arab World. As a result, Arab leaders are very wary of appearing “too friendly” with the Americans. At the same time, the U.S. has placed strong pressure on Arab states to reform politically. Arab governments are thus put in a very...
...record). When his own group was involved, he showed sensitivity and subtlety—even if his critics missed it. Rationally or not, many Jews’ identities are tied strongly to Israel’s. So the virulence of some anti-Israel sentiment can hit us where it hurts, even if, like me, we disagree with Israel’s policies...
...Lawrence H. Summers told the Faculty that, “I want to state in the clearest possible terms my commitment to the polis model as a basis for our interaction going forward.” Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences William C. Kirby echoed that sentiment, insisting that “we must continue to work together… we cannot emerge divided.” Based on their unequivocal rhetoric and the record faculty turnout at the meeting, it seems that the Faculty has sent its message, and its message has been heard...
Julia M. Lewandoski ’06, echoed that sentiment...