Take Your Choice

There have been various accounts, not to mention bitter criticism, of the manner in which a CRIMSON editor reviews a movie or play. Although he claims he has no clearly defined technique, several have been suggested. Among these are the rotation plan (pan a few, praise a few), the coin flip method, a mood creation (verdict depending upon the mood of the moment), and the "how many free passes did they give" determination. Another system which is not fully appreciated is listed below. With the aid of these lists, the reviewer simply picks the words which seem to fit...or just sound nice. for great movies  for fair ones  for the horrid sort splendid  however  insipid thrilling  but  incredible compelling  heart warming  absurd captivating  headlong  insulting uplifting  perhaps  bosomy driving  money-maker  for a dollar skilled  Oscar candidate  a woman in the back row insight  for Broadway  one eyed cameraman grandeur  bad translation  not since the Outlaw depth  heavy  a wounded swan real  frantic  a lead baloon disturbing  stiff  go over big in Boston gripping  obscure  simple guts  pity  posterior firey  good try  shifty smashing  mother laughed  Liberace smile tense  inconsistent  if I had a date climactic  good music  but Mr. Magoo genius  even with Marilyn  townies applauded