Set in a Kansas town that advertises itself proudly as "the creamed-corn capital of the world," "Smallville" peddles its own brand of classic all-American corn, which, when served with a pinch of teenage angst, a hint of paranormality and a fresh take on one of the most durable icons in pop culture history, makes an immensely satisfying meal.
It was Borglum who created the figures on Mount Rushmore and, likewise, Mr. Walker has created a durable American icon.
It was adopted by New Agers in the nineteen-sixties and seventies, and recast by the changing status of folkloric imagery into a surprisingly durable alt icon.
What unfolded onstage Wednesday was a tour de force of politically empowering performance art in which a proudly gay male performer paid homage to the original and most durable gay icon in the crowded pantheon of pop divas.
His 2001 entry, A.I., fell short of his usual box-office standards, but Spielberg remains a durable Hollywood icon.
It might have found more to work with had it gone on to consider the cult of unflagging adoration Garland has inspired, the larger implications of her lonely legend, and the Marilynization of her victories and frailties into the essence of a durable show business icon.
Long a fleet favorite, the Ford's solid construction and thirsty V-8 made it a remarkably durable — if outdated and inefficient — icon.
Choice of a more durable material and a more representative (or specific) icon (picture) should be among the primary considerations of educators who plan to use educational card games.
But sad days are reminders of happier ones; in Hopper's case, it's worth remembering how durable he has been as a countercultural icon and cult figure, not just in film, but in music.
In addition, the HP xw4550 workstation is secure, safe, durable and student-proof, with desktop controls and icons that can be locked down.
