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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...literature we find a kind of human truth that does justice to the complexities and ambiguities of the human existence that we can't always find in social theory," Coles said...

Author: By Georgia N. Alexakis, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Coles to Receive Highest U.S. Civilian Honor | 1/12/1998 | See Source »

Because of that one undeniable truth, Seinfeld finds himself in the curious position of facing, at a relatively tender age (43), a sort of retirement. In this regard, you could say Jerry Seinfeld is the Bill Clinton of comedy, the boy wonder as lame duck, if only, that is, Seinfeld were more desperate to be loved. Instead, he is the same affable fellow with the slightly snarky finish that he plays on TV. "I've never had much interest in being liked," he offers. "And I think people like that. It's a relief. So many people want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: It's All About Timing | 1/12/1998 | See Source »

...Truth to be told, the "semen sequence" is one of the most entertaining parts of The Postman, Costner's latest overblown, over-long epic adventure. In answer to your immediate questions: no, it's not a great film; yes, the premise is hokey; yes, it's too long; and yes, it's a blatant display of self-aggrandizement and megalomania on the part of actor-director-producer Costner. But is it as bad as everyone thought it would be? As was true of Waterworld...

Author: By Scott E. Brown, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Kevin Costner Goes Postal: Result Is Goofy But Goodhearted | 1/9/1998 | See Source »

...truth, though, is that either Cornell or Columbia will have to play a near-flawless game to have a chance to knock off Harvard. The Crimson is talented and deep, and the team has demonstrated its talent for finding a way to win throughout the season...

Author: By Eduardo Perez-giz, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: W. Hoopsters Tackle Lions, Big Red | 1/9/1998 | See Source »

...released, the media has run countless features accompanied by commentaries discussing the state of race relations in this country. It is interesting to note that while these high-falutin' societal spreads have universally praised the movie as an extraordinary achievement, only independent film critics have dared express the truth of the film's artistic mediocrity...

Author: By Noah Oppenheim, | Title: Unloading 'Amistad' | 1/5/1998 | See Source »

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