Dann Gire
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Animated prequel an inferior clone of a real 'Star Wars' filmAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - If George Lucas' new feature "Clone Wars" were only a 98-minute teaser for the new "Star Wars" animated TV series premiering Oct. 3 on the Cartoon Network, it would just...
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Teens open up for filmAug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - "American Teen" opens wide into suburban theaters this weekend after playing in Chicago venues for two weeks. It's a critically lauded look at the senior year of four hi...
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With 'Fly Me,' 3-D stands for dumb, dim and dialogue-challengedAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The question I get about most animated movies goes like this: "It might be boring and stupid for adults, but will kids like it?" And I usually respond, "Yes, kids will l...
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Allen has hit with amusing 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'Aug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - After a spate of interesting but unremarkable movies, including "Cassandra's Dream," "Scoop," "Match Point" and "Melinda and Melinda," director/writer Woody Allen hits a...
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New indie movie releasesAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - "The Long Green Line" Inspirational sports documentaries are a dime a dozen. Matthew Arnold's doc is pure gold from its handsome production values to its dramatically en...
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Bollywood superstars hit Sears CentreAug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - India's popular movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will lead an elaborate show being billed as "The Unforgettable Tour," featurin...
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Stoner comedy 'Pineapple Express' burns through laughs too quicklyAug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - From the makers of "Superbad" comes a comedy that could be titled "Super OK." It's quick. It's gross. It's violent. It's fun and funny in fits and starts. But by the end...
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'Bottle Shock' a true underdog tale with grape expectationsAug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - What actor could possibly play a snobby, effete wine merchant better than Alan Rickman? Let's see. Nobody! When Rickman hoists a glass of wine and brings it to rest gent...
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'Pants' stitches together comedy, drama, romanceAug 04, 2008 11:00 pm - The original "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" turned out to be a sweet little gem about a quartet of best friends who discover a pair of blue jeans that magically fit...
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'Teen' doc more insightful about American parentsJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Nanette Burstein's provocative documentary "American Teen" doesn't really tell us much about high school students we already didn't know. Who doesn't know that teens are...