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Observe and Report (2009)

Bill Clark — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:00:03 +0000

Here’s the simplest way to put it: if you liked the over-the-top, brutal finale of Pineapple Express, you’ll most likely find yourself enjoying Observe and Report, a file that is plenty mean-spirited in its own right. Sometimes aiming for straight gross-out gags and other times targeting oddly-timed and prolonged verbal… Continue reading

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The House Bunny (2008)

Bill Clark — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:25 +0000

On the surface The House Bunny is certainly nothing new or special. Take every “we must save this fraternity/sorority!” flick that comes to mind and know that this one doesn’t deviate one iota from the formula. The separator is Anna Faris, a one-person army of a comedienne who has finally… Continue reading

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Just Friends (2005)

Bill Clark — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 05:00:15 +0000

Just Friends is the first film in recent memory where literally every scene ends with someone sustaining an injury that, if it wasn’t just a movie, would land them in the hospital for weeks, maybe months. The film is loaded with slapstick and a surprisingly mean demeanor, but it’s edgy… Continue reading

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Waiting… (2005)

Bill Clark — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 04:00:21 +0000

I’ve never worked in a restaurant. The notion of handling food, dealing with rude customers, and catching a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes simply sounds like a living hell to me. I opted to work in two video stores, as one might expect, and while I’ve dealt with my… Continue reading

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