I had a briefcase at one point, but it was a kind of 1980s New Wave briefcase. It was made of some kind of cardboard and it had metal hinges. It was kind of faux industrial looking, and I used to carry my books in it rather than a backpack. I didn't want to have normal student accoutrements.
I believe the most compelling explanation of Obama's actions is that he is, just like his father, an anti-colonialist.
I don't really say much about reviewers. It's a very tough job to get all of the depth of a movie all at once.