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