Word: touche
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...recent student demonstrations against Harvard financial ownings in South Africa-affiliated companies only touch a symptom of a more profound problem. That is, is it justifiable for a university with a $1.6 billion endowment to invest most of that enormous endowment in stocks, while continuing to charge students ever-increasing tuition fees...
...were needed-on how passionate idolatry can briefly unbalance youthful minds. To that end he requires poor Richard Thomas, known herein as Jimmy J., to strip, smear himself with river mud and encourage his pals to join him in a fake primitive rite designed to put them in touch with the departed spirit. A dog's howl seems to him a sign that he has been heard, though a more objective observer might imagine the hound to be the world's first furry movie critic. A little later there is a candlelit attempt to summon Dean via ouija...
Following Alexander for the linksmen were Captain Alex Vik. who carded a 78, and Jim Dales, who came in at 80 despite his whiskey-jerk putting touch on the greens. Spence Fitzgibbons logged a lackluster 11-over...
...student's guru is more than his teacher--he is a paternalistic spiritual guide. In the student's initiation ceremony, a string is tied around his wrist to indicate devotion to his guru. In addition, the soles of one's feet are considered unclean; it is forbidden to touch instruments with them. Fifteen hours of practice each day is not considered too rigorous...
...that Allen himself did not direct, and what is lost in manic humor is gained in coherence and sensitivity. Diane Keaton plays the paramour as usual, with the perfect blend of love, whine and neurosis. And the brilliant recreation of the famous Casablanca airport scene seems a perfect ending touch to this wonderful film...