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This was kind of a cool story, well-played with a few scenes of shocking violence which called to mind Dressed to Kill.
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This was kind of a cool story, well-played with a few scenes of shocking violence which called to mind Dressed to Kill.
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As it turned out, the particular pile of rubble we'd been led to that afternoon in 2004 was strategically placed: As we chatted and swatted flies, Seif al-Islam suddenly popped out from behind a nearby wall, dressed in a long, traditional "holi" robe and grinning ear-to-ear at his well-played prank he was seemingly unaccompanied and the machinations by which he was positioned in such an unlikely hiding place were, indeed, mysterious.
Michael Bronner: Civil War (Hold the Mustard...) Michael Bronner 2011
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Despite all that, it is a very evocative and well-played film right up to the bittersweet finale.
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There's well-played grief (particularly from Debra Monk, returning as George's mother), dark humor, and a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).
'Grey's Anatomy' returns with sadness and determination 2009
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As it turned out, the particular pile of rubble we'd been led to that afternoon in 2004 was strategically placed: As we chatted and swatted flies, Seif al-Islam suddenly popped out from behind a nearby wall, dressed in a long, traditional "holi" robe and grinning ear-to-ear at his well-played prank he was seemingly unaccompanied and the machinations by which he was positioned in such an unlikely hiding place were, indeed, mysterious.
Michael Bronner: Civil War (Hold the Mustard...) Michael Bronner 2011
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"[It's] very unique [with] well-drawn characters, well-played by very talented actors and insightful writing."
Celebrity Watchlist: Frances Fisher Wants a Modern Family and Loves Lucy 2011
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There's well-played and dark humor here, along with a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).
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The Fijian junta's cooptation of the 99% meme as it outlaws and brutally punishes any form of protest is a meta-lobbying joke well-played on HuffPost readers.
Anna Lenzer: "Team Fiji" Co-opts the 99% Anna Lenzer 2011
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There was well-played grief, dark humor, a new recession-linked crisis, and a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton).
For the networks, early returns for returning shows look solid 2009
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