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Wednesday, February 29 2012

To Watch 'Chalet Girl' You Have to Really, Really Suspend Disbelief

Chalet Girl is a fairytale, like Cinderella with extreme sports -- though this is more for its improbability than its magical qualities.

Monday, February 1 2010

All About Steve

This film is more a road trip of self-discovery than a romantic comedy, but doesn't stack up well a either, despite being enjoyable enough with a sweet message.

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