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Thursday, January 7 2010

The Worst Films of 2009

What does it say about the last 12 months that two of the year's biggest blockbusters also find residence near the top of our annual compilation of cinematic abominations? Oh, and the rest are pretty rotten as well.


Wednesday, April 29 2009

Summer of Same: July 2009

In a rare attempt at novelty, July jets along with only Harry Potter and the Ice Age crew sampling continuing series spoils. The rest provide unknown pleasures.


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Friday, July 10 2009

Brüno

In Brüno, most of the stunts feel staged, more like The Hills than Cultural Learnings.


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Saturday, November 14 2009

Brüno (2009): Blu-ray

All Brüno has is its hit or miss nature, and for the most part, the targets are too easy and often sideswiped instead of struck head on.


Friday, July 10 2009

'Brüno' Beleagured by Same Old Shtick

Ridiculing American rubes is like shooting dead, motionless fish in a barrel filled with Jell-O. The only "genius" involved is getting the public to buy it as scandal.


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