Question:
Based on the premise "Critics are unimpressed with first-time director (and Academy Award-winner) Kevin Spacey's attempts at stylishness, particularly the relentless allusions to film noir.", can we conclude that "Kevin Spacey's attempts at stylishness and allusions to film noir did not impress the critics."?
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yes

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Based on the premise "The very luridness of the mask preserved as much distance as it bridged.", can we conclude that "The mask preserved nothing."?
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no

Question:
Based on the premise ", also on certiorari to the same court.", can we conclude that "They were located in the same building."?
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it is not possible to tell