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...Monday. Benton is wise in the ways of Hollywood as the martyred-then-hallowed screenwriter of “Bonnie and Clyde” and the beatified and Academy Award-winning writer-director of “Kramer vs. Kramer.” But rather than rehash his many successes, he and Maslin spent their 90 minutes together discussing the “grammar for films” he learned from the French New Wave masters François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. Everything about their conversation, from the topic to the manner, was full of deference and humility...
...other extreme, failing to explore the inner lives of its characters and trudging along slowly. Bret Harrison moves from a string of TV sitcom appearances to the big screen as Alex Stillman, a recent Yale graduate who pursues his dream of becoming a professional poker player. But his easy success in online poker tournaments does not translate to the professional poker circuit until he unexpectedly meets Tommy Vinson (Burt Reynolds), a retired poker star. Vinson becomes Stillman’s mentor, receiving half of his mentee’s winnings in exchange for guidance. They are successful until the arrival...
...Still, Dartmouth’s recent success has stemmed from what it can do at the plate: it has scored seven runs or more in eight of its last nine games, and leads the league in team batting average (.313) and runs scored...
...said. “You guys are so full of love—that’s why I enjoy being around you.” Nelson had left college so that he could work with the Land Trust to help rebuild homes after Katrina. Above his own personal success, he placed love for his neighbor. For a week, our ASB group to an extent also let love define our lives. Now, I just hope we’ll sow the seeds of love as we go forward in life—not in spite of busy schedules, but because...
...event light, not acknowledging his company’s April recall of bottles of Samuel Adams beer potentially containing shards of glass. While Koch’s constant smile and affinity for beer gave him an aura of relaxation, the brewer took pride in his trade, speaking to the success of Sam Adams and American brewing. “Among brewers, they recognize that the best beers today are made in the U.S.,” Koch said. “[Sam Adams] has nine medals, more than any German beer.” “I only send...