'Never Let Me Go' doesn't hold up
"Students of Hailsham are special," it is declared in Mark Romanek's "Never Let Me Go," a film more moving than most but not as devastating as it should be. It's best if you come to this story - adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro's piercing novel - knowing as little as possible. So let's just say that the children who reside at Hailsham, a British boarding school, are indeed unusual, and not at all to their advantage. feeds.nydailynews.com |
Early Lessons Forged Paladino’s Combative Style
For Carl P. Paladino, the Republican candidate for New York governor, crusades against the local establishment have fueled his wealth and his rage. feeds.nytimes.com |
Stewart pokes fun at fired CNN host in hilarious video
Jon Stewart poked fun big time at the fired CNN host who called him a bigot. "The Daily Show" host mocked Rick Sanchez for his comments about Jews in the media and Stewart's upbringing on Monday night. feeds.nydailynews.com |
City Room: Grand Jury to Look Into City Role in Brooklyn Girl's Death
Brooklyn prosecutors have subpoenaed records from the Administration for Children's Services and others who played a role in the care of Marchella Pierce, 4, who weighed 18 pounds at her death. feeds.nytimes.com |
Bam releases video supporting gay youth as administration tries to enforce DADT
Bad timing? President Obama released a video in support of gay youth on Thursday -- the same day his administration blocked a court decision that would allow homosexuals to serve openly in the armed forces. feeds.nydailynews.com |