Movies
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Latest Romero zombie film bitesFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - The revelatory moments of utter shock and disgust thatˆ½ characterized George Romero's early horror films -- such as a zombified girl eating her mother's organs -- a...
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'Spiderwick' weaves virtuoso effects into an enchanting fantasyFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Spiderwick Chronicles," a lavish family fantasy adventure adapted from the fairy tale series by Tony DiTerlizzi (illustrations) and Holly Black (text), might occasi...
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'Juno' the best picture of the year? Are you kidding me, Dann?Feb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - • Dann: I saw "Juno" today and finally understand your review of it. It was far too cute by half and the dialog bordered on arch. It was indeed the most unrealistic appr...
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Writers go back to work
Feb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Writers have a reputation as master procrastinators, yet they eagerly faced the blank page Wednesday as Hollywood sputtered back to life after a punishing...
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Solid performances take the maybe out of 'Definitely'Feb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The romantic comedy is a difficult beast to tame. "Love Actually" made it look easy; other films, such as "27 Dresses," seem to run out of material too quickly. "Definit...
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'Jumper' falls flat as sci-fi thrillerFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Normally, you'd have to wait until the dog days of summer to see an ethics-challenged action thriller this dumbed down and down-right dumb. "Jumper" assumes its target a...
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Fine cast, strong effects make 'Spiderwick' soarFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Spiderwick Chronicles," a lavish fantasy adapted from the fairy tale series, might occasionally frighten younger children with its scarier scenes -- including those...
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Crippling Hollywood writers strike over
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Return of the franchise: Animated 'Star Wars' movie setFeb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- He said "Revenge of the Sith" would be his final "Star Wars" film, but creator George Lucas is taking another shot at silver screens with the animated "St...
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...