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There was common agreement, especially among the young, that Robert Wise's The Day the Earth Stood Still was a really neat movie. And so it remains, for a lot of reasons: its timing, at the onset of the atomic age and the cold war; the clear identification of Klaatu as a Christ figure (his earth name is John Carpenter - or "JC" if you care to parse those initials - and his surname refers us to Jesus's occupation); the fact that its success helped initiate what amounted to a new and potent movie genre - sci-fi - and, above...
...have good movie memories and strong affection for the indelible impressions left on us by the populist triumphs of the past. For us, and for everyone who'd like to join us, Twentieth Century Fox has put out a nice two-disc DVD of the Robert Wise original. It cost less than two tickets to this travesty and I urge it upon you. It's the best Christmas afternoon pastime I can imagine...
...said ‘no, I didn’t do anything,’” Beydulla said. “So they sent me to jail and said, ‘you will be wise if you stay in jail a little while...
...just three decades, China remade its world. For all the challenges the country now faces, is it wise to bet against it happening again...
...Illinois political system must get its due credit too. Not every state in the US is wise enough to give its governor sole responsibility for appointing a new senator when one steps down. And few states can boast such a formidable Democratic Party machine, which undoubtedly makes things easier for those on the blue side of the spectrum to take some real American liberties with their position. We thank Gov. Blagojevich, his wife, and his advisers for contributing to a splendid heritage, one of which all Illinoisans may feel justly proud...