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Smart People (2008)

Bill Clark — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:28 +0000

I realize the divorce rate is 50% here in the States, but does that mean that nearly every Indie flick has to be about dysfunctional families? I’ve had about enough of these sad sack snobs – and as a film critic I’m supposed to be one! Smart People, whose title… Continue reading

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Vantage Point (2008)

Bill Clark — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:51 +0000

Vantage Point is, unapologetically, a gimmick movie, and on that level it works. It’s refreshing to see a film based around politics that isn’t preachy, doesn’t have an agenda, and instead just goes for straight-up frenetic action. That’s not to say it doesn’t become maddening repetitive at times (only about… Continue reading

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American Dreamz (2006)

Bill Clark — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 04:00:13 +0000

The return of the ballsy political satire to the cineplex is a good sign, I think. Thank You for Smoking took on the government spin that we are fed on a daily basis, and American Dreamz takes on life as we know it. The film gleefully roasts everything from wannabe… Continue reading

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In Good Company (2004)

Bill Clark — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 05:00:35 +0000

With all the gloom and doom in the world right now, sometimes it’s nice to have a well-made, well-acted, well-meaning film come along to sweep you away for about two hours. That’s exactly what In Good Company is, and that’s exactly what it does. Dennis Quaid is Dan Foreman, a… Continue reading

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Flight of the Phoenix (2004)

Bill Clark — Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:50 +0000

Recent surveys have shown that many a moviegoer actually like to know what is going to happen in a film prior to viewing it. These results have prompted overly spoiler-ridden trailers that all but qualify as viewing the film in its entirety. Since Flight Of The Phoenix is not only… Continue reading

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The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Bill Clark — Sat, 29 May 2004 00:00:52 +0000

Roland Emmerich. Does one really need any information other than this to determine that the film you are about to see features horrendous dialogue, over-the-top special effects, and millions upon millions dying? Not me, and The Day After Tomorrow continues his disaster sagas, starting with the now-infamous Independence Day. Jack… Continue reading

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