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Monkey Business (Part 2: June)
Apparently, as the sun's strongest rays finally settle over the movie going public, sequels are the remedy to cool down an overheated demographic. This month alone holds five examples of such redux refreshment. The rest of the choices are a variety pack of genres, ideas and possibilities.
01 May 2007
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Blades of Glory (2007)
As pleased with itself as any other Will Ferrell comedy, Blades of Glory targets buddy and sports movie conventions, and -- oh yes -- ponders the profound gayness of figure skating.
29 Mar 2007
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The PopMatters 'Short Ends & Leader' Spring Film Preview
In order to separate the worthy from the worthless, PopMatters' "Short Ends & Leader" editor is highlighting 10 new films he's looking forward to this spring.
Bill Gibron
01 Mar 2007
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School for Scoundrels (2006)
Amanda is demoted from object of desire to prop, so wan and undirected that she'll fall for whoever happens to be winning the boys' contest at any given moment.
28 Sep 2006
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Napoleon Dynamite: Like the Best Special Edition Ever (2004)
Napoleon Dynamite argues not only for the experience of being misunderstood, but also the gradual acceptance of knowing one is misunderstood.
Bill Gibron
15 Jun 2006
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The Benchwarmers (2006)
It's a shame that tee-heeing at gayness couldn't be jettisoned for the kids, rather than re-emphasized.
Jesse Hassenger
13 Apr 2006
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Just Like Heaven (2005)
Because Elizabeth inhabits a romantic comedy, her frantic pace and lonely life cannot continue.
Cynthia Fuchs
15 Sep 2005
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Heder's physical details -- mouth agape, low voice, frequent exhales of discomforted disgust -- make for a terrifically funny and assured performance.
Jesse Hassenger
16 Jun 2004
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