Word: vibrant
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What concerns us is that not enough of you, at Harvard and elsewhere, will spend your twenties and thirties doing the vibrant and vital work required of every rising generation to advance civilization—be it teaching, producing great works of art, challenging injustice, or defending our nation—simply because these jobs do not pay enough...
...Which. “This book,” writes the real Deng in the preface, “is the soulful account of my life: from the time I was separated from my family...to the thirteen years I spent in refugee camps...to my encounters with vibrant Western cultures.” Released two years after Colin Powell decided to crown the Darfur conflict with the term genocide, Eggers’ book is a story not of Darfur but of one of the thousands of Lost Boys—a term that, to many, has only some vague...
...standards is the core struggle for the characters in the film. Donnersmarck juxtaposes different technical elements to deepen the intensity of the decisions that the characters must make. For example, the cold, bland, dark colors of those characters loyal to the state are complemented by the warm, decorative, and vibrant surroundings of more liberal characters. The plot centers on the government of the GDR, a prevalent force in the lives of East Germany’s citizens through a vast system of spies and security controls. With the help of the Stasi secret police forces, the GDR monitors the country...
...actors, the Boston Ballet dancers did Shakespeare a disservice; most were rather unassuming as characters. The dancer playing the impish role of Puck, however, shined as a clear exception. Portrayed by Joel Prouty, he was the most vibrant personality on the stage, threading together the story and fixing the audience’s attention on his magical mischievousness...
...went to the entire female cast of “Volver.” The unorthodox sharing of the Cannes prize speaks volumes about the power of the performances within Almodovar’s film. A movie dedicated to uncovering the heart and soul of women, beautifully shot in vibrant colors and able to capture moments both poignant and humorous, “Volver” is enchanting to watch—both cinematically and spiritually. In a working class neighborhood of Madrid, Raimunda (Cruz) is completely dedicated her family, yet she is married to an unpleasant alcoholic. When Raimunda...