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Happy Feet (2006)

Bill Clark — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 05:00:02 +0000

It seems like virtually every animated film these days has an agenda. Is it because the genre has crossed over so successfully to adults? Or do kids really care about socio-economic issues these days at a young age? The trailers would lead one to believe that Happy Feet is just… Continue reading

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Flushed Away (2006)

Bill Clark — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:00:31 +0000

Aardman Animations made one of last year’s finest films in Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Constructed with glorious stop-motion animation and a strong sense of dry wit, the film blindsided me with its ingenuity and spirit. Tragically, Aardman’s production warehouse burned to the ground shortly after the… Continue reading

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The Prestige (2006)

Bill Clark — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:00:52 +0000

Never before have I seen so many moviegoers flail their arms as they exit the theater. In fact, an astute patron would liken the reaction to that of a crowd that has just seen an amazing magic trick. I have a feeling that’s exactly how the screen writing team of… Continue reading

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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Bill Clark — Thu, 25 May 2006 04:00:56 +0000

The X-Men series has been one of a handful of comic book-to-silver screen adaptations that I have truly been able to get into. Perhaps it’s because of the human traits inherent in each “mutant” character, or maybe it’s that the franchise uses the word “mutant” with such seriousness. Regardless, the… Continue reading

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