Word: talker
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...difference is the presence of an inspiring teacher. But Pierre Dulaine (Banderas) isn't a tough-talker in the Stand and Deliver or Coach Carter mold. Dianne Houston's script paints Pierre as a gentleman of the old school, who stands when a woman walks by and opens the door for her. "It's called courtesy," he explains to a boy who thinks the new guy is a Martian...
...high school students hold their own, however. Not only is their dancing impressive, but the young actors, mostly newcomers, also do a good job of establishing both the comedic and serious elements of their characters. Dante Basco is hilarious as Ramos, a smooth talker trying to win the ladies. Yaya DaCosta and Rob Brown (“Coach Carter”) as Lahrette and Rock both give standout performances as two students with intertwined past tragedies who fall in love through dance. Brandon Andrews plays Monster, a tall, overweight teen in need of confidence, stealing viewers’ hearts...
...leading the cause for Summers’ ouster, “Harvard has to stop pretending it’s a liberal arts school.” He is not alone in this assesment: most students support Summers because he seems to be a straight thinker and a straight talker...
...announcement that they accepted the resignation ?with regret.? But Summers has been remarkably resilient through other flashes of faculty anger, even last year?s no-confidence vote on the heels of the women-in-science imbroglio. And he came into the job with a reputation as a blunt talker...
...shorter members of the team, Garcia isn’t your typical water polo player, but his strength and speed enable him to rise out the water and overpower his opponents. And his game is louder than his mouth. “He is not much of a talker,” Burmeister said. “But when he does talk, everyone really takes it to heart.” When the team was riding out the ups and downs of its heretofore roller coaster season, Garcia’s consistent play and optimism helped keep the team focused...