Word: slicking
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...brutal world of Hollywood glam and corrupt police in '50s Los Angeles with all its gradations of questionable ethics. Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe turn in fine performances that give us two different approaches to policing, thinking first and hitting later, or vice versa. A reptilian James Cromwell and slick Kevin Spacey round out a fine cast and a finer tale. Could this be an Oscar contender? I'm not a betting man. --Nicolas R. Rapold...
...example. When the emotional kernel of a story becomes the central, guiding principle, then historical veracity and the nuanced entirety of the story become disposable. This is unfortunate, as a true historical tale, with all its complexity and contradictions can be much more human, real and moving than a slick, cookie-cut Hollywood production...
...state. Unfortunately, not all college guys live there...yet. Hopefully, with some careful planning and creative thinking, you can jump-start the birth of your personal cool. Barring that, for you men lacking in swank, here's a guide to help you pack for your move from Nowheresville to Slick City...
...consistent promoters of the pumping, speedy bass drum double kick and almost-too-slick background harmonies, their musical basics are predictable and simple to model, but efforts to duplicate the never-ending barrage of titillating tales are insincere and unoriginal. NOFX always keeps one step ahead of would-be competitors by maintaining at least some variety from album to album...
...Suspension of Disbelief, Part One: Bruce Willis. The supposedly infallible Jackal is one sloppy assassin, especially when it comes to weaponry. His choice of a crude and bulky gatling gun undercuts reports of his slick methods. His use of a crude and bulky New York accent undercuts reports of his cosmopolitan savoir faire. On top of all that, he leaves the blueprints for his secret weapon lying around where the FBI can find them. So what sets this clumsy Jackal apart from other supercriminals? Well, he can (drumroll, please) change his haircolor! But so what? So can Dennis Rodman...