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...half of the plot—ends tragically, with a crime and a wrongful accusation that will alter the course of all their lives. The visual composition of the estate scenes is stunning, and the spectacular cinematography remains consistenly impressive throughout the entire film. Bright, vivid shots contrast with soft lighting, reflecting the characters’ range of emotion during the first half. The editing of the film also emulates the novel’s perspectival changes as well as its frequent flashbacks. Visually, McEwan’s novel translates wonderfully to film. The score deserves praise for its beauty...
...chorus disappoints. It’s devoid of rhythm, insipid and dull. Paul Simon’s weak vocals frankly ruin the otherwise promising “Fast Car.” Without a doubt, the strongest parts of the album are when Wyclef sticks with his soft, introspective vocals and signature blend of hip-hop and rock. The album’s first single “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill),” featuring Akon and Lil’ Wayne, does justice to the Wu-Tang Clan’s “C.R.E.A.M,” which...
Which is why the critics' claim that this NIE report is a mandate for a new and soft Iranian policy is wrong. John Edwards immediately said the report justified his vote against designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization and imposing sanctions on it. But the NIE's major conclusion is that Iran calibrates its nuclear efforts--including the suspension of the weaponization part--in a real-world cost-benefit reaction to outside pressure. It makes the case precisely for sanctions...
...crowned by a spiky Serge Mouille wall light and flanked by a 1952 Harry Bertoia Bird lounge chair and ottoman. Downstairs on the second floor, an acid-yellow Marc Newson kitchen and the red molded fascia of a Raymond Lowey sideboard interrupt a general theme of soft whiteness. Though Brunel insists the apartments are "places in which things must be touched, places made for living," some may feel inhibited by what seems like a Who's Who of 20th century design. But don't be. The point of 3 Rooms is to get beyond merely dropping designers' names by occupying...
...stage has been managed. A country that once was known for stonefaced spokesmen spouting slogans has displayed a remarkable finesse in forging new relationships and revivifying old ones. In the last five years, for example, President Hu Jintao has led a concerted effort to spread China's so-called "soft power" in Asia, Africa and South America. There have also been sharp reversals of what previously seemed intractable positions on key regional issues such as reining in North Korea's nuclear program, where many observers credit pressure from China on their North Korean allies as being critical to the effort...