Dann Gire
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Redford a natural in making movies that prick America's conscienceNov 07, 2007 10:00 pm - For Robert Redford, it's about the joy. "The joy of trying to make something artistically interesting or pleasurable, entertaining, and still look at issues o...
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'Fred Claus' a bad case of sniveling rivalryNov 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Not since "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" has there been a cinematic visit to the North Pole this frivolous, silly and ill-conceived. Comparing "Fred Claus" to coal...
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New doc proves Carter embodies American spiritNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Two reviews and some movie news! Here we go. • If anyone doubts former U.S. President Jimmy Carter embodies the American spirit in its purest, humanly possible form, Jon...
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Fine acting dragged down by heavy-handedness in 'Martian Child'Nov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - "Martian Child" treats us to gifted, irresistible performances by John Cusack, Joan Cusack and young Bobby Coleman before their domestic drama slides into predictable mi...
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Skeptical Seinfeld becomes a Bee-lieverOct 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Jerry Seinfeld has a theory about why bees haven't been on Hollywood's short list of animated movie heroes. "I think people didn't know how to handle the stin...
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'Martian Child' a sentimental drama of alienationOct 31, 2007 11:00 pm - "Martian Child" treats us to gifted, irresistible performances by John Cusack, Joan Cusack and young Bobby Coleman before their domestic drama slides into predictable mi...
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'Lars' tiptoes on tightropesOct 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Craig Gillespie remembers the day a movie producer asked him to consider directing a film called "Lars and the Real Girl," about a man who falls in love with a life-size...
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Carrell makes play for brother's gal in 'Dan in Real Life'Oct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - After playing a reluctant modern-age Noah in the frivolous and silly "Evan Almighty," Steve Carell bounces back with a pleasantly surprising romantic comedy and a flawed...
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'Bella' aims for the tear ducts, and missesOct 25, 2007 11:00 pm - • Alejandro Monteverde's manipulative, wannabe feel-good drama "Bella" punches all the right buttons when it comes to playing upon our emotions, but I didn't buy any of ...
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Students show off their filmsOct 23, 2007 11:00 pm - The Eight Annual ARTimation digital film festival --showcasing the best work of students and recent graduates of the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg -- starts at...