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...aging acting hero: having Van Damme kick cigarettes out of his fellow hostages’ mouths for his own enjoyment.Taking place for a short time in the United States, and then moving to Belgium for the remainder, the entire movie is shot in a striking amber tone. Aside from more clearly revealing the lines on Van Damme’s face, the hue also serves to make indoor scenes—like those filmed inside the post office—much darker, while adding color and brightness to the world outside. Complemented by a great soundtrack—especially...
...repents the past pettiness she displayed towards a sibling. “Back to the Start” is oddly set to a techno beat, when it could have benefited from a slower, soulful pace, but this compositional decision does lend the piece a gushing, earnest and embarrassed tone below the overpowering background noise. The song does, however, boast a sincere moment of respite from the buzz in which Allen promises, “this is not just a song / I intend to put these words into action.” The singer displays more skill with techno influences...
...shift in tone may not camouflage the substantial differences that remain between the two countries on the issue of militancy, but given Pakistan's stonewalling until now, it will be counted as nothing less than a breakthrough. A steady stream of U.S. and British envoys have pressed Pakistan to act more decisively, while urging restraint on India. Although Qureshi and his colleagues strenuously deny it, it is widely believed that Holbrooke's four-day visit in Pakistan may have coaxed the government into action...
...enjoyed reading Joe Klein's article about the new style, tone and attitude of cooperation that the Obama Administration brings. I only wish that Klein had adopted this new attitude. Instead, the snarky remarks aimed at George W. Bush and conservatives make him come across as a sore winner, very unlike our new President. Brian Hendricks, Springfield...
Other artists - from a Tunisian folk singer to a classical guitarist - have contributed to some of the tracks, but Ndiaye and his gang define the album's tone. "I can't understand a word Amadou says," Tricky admits. "But when he was rapping, he made me feel like he was saying, 'Can't you see us?' That was his vibe, and that's what I called the album." Tricky's intuition is right: on a track with the working title "Afrique," Ndiaye scream-raps "Mes frères ont souffert, bordel de merde! (My brothers have suffered, goddammit)" over...