| Pregnancy films reflect a shift
We're now open enough in our willingness to deal with it and show that we can even laugh at it. These attitudes are in the zeitgeist, and the smarter, hipper movies tap into that."
What has changed over the years to make inadvertently expectant mothers the source of such optimistic expectations?
"It reflects a shift in morality and acceptance of young women who are not married having sex lives," says Jeanine Basinger, chair of film studies at Wesleyan University and author of "The Star Machine." "There is a difference in the cultural climate. The acceptance of keeping and raising a child if you're unmarried, or meeting and choosing the adoptive parents and discussing it openly, is a modern phenomenon."
Adds Maltin: "The reason these films resonate with audiences is that we can all relate to them."
Audiences particularly related to "Knocked Up," a summer blockbuster that grossed a hefty $148.8 million.
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Sweeney's power never has developed and he spent most of 2007 at Triple-A Charlotte, where he hit just .270/.348/.398 with 10 homers and 47 RBIs in 105 games. He wasn't called up in September, an indication of how the Sox felt about him, though he has played briefly in the majors in each of the last two years, hitting .213/.250/.288 with one homer and 10 RBIs in 33 games. With average speed and a plus arm, he can play any of the three outfield positions. He'll get a chance to win a starting job with the A's during spring training. .
Garnet Valley's Drew Kravitz is multitalented.
Drew Kravitz has a reputation as the leader of the Garnet Valley defense. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound middle linebacker is a punisher of ballcarriers and fast enough to cover receivers. Of course, that's to be expected of someone who passes the eye test. See him in the grocery store, and you know you're looking at a football player. But look again. There's more to Kravitz than passing the eye test. This senior also sings in Garnet Valley's chorus and male ensemble, is a member of the National Honor Society, carries a 3.3 grade-point average and takes honors courses. The three-year starter also has perspective. To him, football is merely another extracurricular activity. "I'm looking to major in engineering" in college, Kravitz said. "I'm looking for a place right now where I'm able to get a good degree and play football without it interfering too much with my academics." So far, Kravitz is attracting interest from Georgetown University, Stony Brook (N.Y.) and St.
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You can see her investiture online. It was filled with the cross between the traditional High Mass pomp of Anglican tradition and the spiritual influences, like the Native American culture she has served previously as Bishop. I hope you enjoy the video at : http://video1.cathedral.org/wmv/kjs061104A.wmv .
Dwight delivers big from the line
The Orlando Magic's fantastic road adventures are now bordering on the surreal: Dwight Howard wins the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the free-throw line, his heroics standing up after LeBron James is denied a superstar call at the end.
Come on now, really. Who'd ever buy that scenario? But that's exactly what transpired in the Magic's heart-pounding 117-116 overtime victory against the Cavs on Wednesday night -- Orlando's fifth consecutive road win in as many attempts.
Maybe something special is brewing for the Magic (7-2) when Howard trumps James at home in front of a sellout crowd of 20,562.
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What bettors need to know: Louisville at Connecticut
The Cardinals lost three of their last four games before a 28-24 upset win over 15th-ranked Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium last Saturday. It was their second road win this season after they outlasted North Carolina State. “To drop three games, it kind of makes you question yourself as to what you might have done better and might have done wrong," Louisville senior Patrick Carter told reporters Saturday. “So that game was very inspirational for us and lets us know this conference is still open, and we can definitely go out there and still win it." Louisville's only road loss came against the 13th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats on a last-minute touchdown at Commonwealth Stadium. “So far, I think we have displayed more of a sense of urgency on the road," Carter continued.
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