Movies
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'Bruce' a bad horror flick -- in a good wayNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - The big problem with Bruce Campbell's new movie "My Name is Bruce" boils down to this: Is a deliberate, perfect duplicate of a bad horror comedy inherently any better th...
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New on DVD: Beatles, Howard collectionNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - "Composing the Beatles Songbook" John Lennon and Paul McCartney are the most successful writing team in the history of music. This great documentary examines their diffe...
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Cult star Campbell does double duty in horror comedyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Cult horror movie star Bruce Campbell will be in Chicago Friday, Nov. 28, to protect the Windy City from demonic forces, plus introduce his new movie "My Name is Bruce."...
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Repulsive characters ruin unfunny holiday comedy 'Four Christmases'Nov 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Hanging out with unpleasant people during the holidays might be a family requirement for a few of us. But why in the world would anyone want to hang out with the unpleas...
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Overwrought 'Australia' an epic disappointmentNov 25, 2008 10:00 pm - I left the screening of "Australia" feeling like I'd just been beaten - not by fists, but by soaring trumpet blasts, endless shots of majestic landscapes and the overhea...
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Brilliant acting brings gay-rights pioneer to life in inspirational 'Milk'Nov 25, 2008 10:00 pm - "A homosexual with power. That's scary," joked Harvey Milk, who in the late 1970s became the first openly gay man elected to public office. His quote reflected the feeli...
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'Hancock' not strong enough to break from formulaNov 25, 2008 10:00 pm - "Hancock" (two-disc special edition) - "Hancock" gets off to a fresh and funny start, but then a pointless plot twist derails the whole thing. Will Smith plays John ...
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Statham gives 007 competition in action-packed 'Transporter 3'Nov 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Take a tough guy with a cool car and a tendency to solve problems with flashy, over-edited action scenes instead of smart detective skills. Pair him up with a damaged yo...
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Best films of the season may be too heavy for holidays
Nov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Not long before he's assassinated, Sean Penn's Harvey Milk proclaims his key precept for social change: "You gotta give 'em hope." Hope is often lacking in Academy Award...
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Stars, kids keep acting all in the familyNov 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Ever wonder how you can make it in Hollywood? It's easy - if your mom or dad is an Oscar nominee. These kids all got their big breaks by appearing in their parent's film...