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how by Seidman – Calling for A Return to Values, and Responsibility

Gene Siskel used to say his favorite movies were about what people actually do all day. That’s what “Secretariat” is. It pays us the compliment of really caring about thoroughbred racing. In a low-key way, it conveys an enormous amount of information. And it creates characters who, because of spot-on casting, are vivid, human and… Read More how by Seidman – Calling for A Return to Values, and Responsibility

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Diane Lane (Penny Chenery), Secretariat, Kipling’s “If”, and Ebert — Perfect

In speech class, I have my students read poems – to work on diction, vocal variery, verbal punch. Many/most of my students don’t know the poetry.  Did you know that practically none of today’s students have ever even heard Casey at the Bat?  Astonishing! One of the poems I have them read is If by… Read More Diane Lane (Penny Chenery), Secretariat, Kipling’s “If”, and Ebert — Perfect

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