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War, Inc. Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
Screwball, vaguely futuristic political satires are a rare hybrid, and War, Inc. is an intriguing, if flawed, example.
Recalling Dr. Strangelove, Wag the Dog and even Idiocracy, the film skewers American imperialism, corporate greed and corruption ...
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Persepolis Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
It also is a deeply affecting tale of the power of resilience and an unflagging sense of humor through the worst of situations. Based on Marjane Satrapi's fascinating memoirs (in graphic-novel form), this lyrical animated film for adult audiences ...
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In Bruges Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
Martin McDonagh, an Irish playwright who won the Oscar for his short film Six Shooter, reveals immense talent as a writer/director with his first full-length film. A Sundance favorite, In Bruges is an original, offbeat and darkly comical caper fil...
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City of Men Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
The yearning of sons for their absent fathers is at the core of the grimly moving follow-up to 2003's wonderful City of God, about life in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.
While Men is not as energetic or bracing as God, it is a disturbing exploration ...
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The Mist Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
Yes, it's an old-school horror movie complete with huge insect predators and plenty of gore, but the questions it raises about religion, paranoia, mob behavior and human nature are the most intriguing aspects of the movie. The special effects are ...
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Brick Lane Review, by Claudia Puig of USA Today
A sensitive and occasionally poetic film, Brick Lane is an absorbing tale of personal empowerment and emotional growth.
Though it focuses mostly on one woman's story, the film, based on Monica Ali's 2003 novel, also is a portrait of Bangladeshi Mus...
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Gonzo Review, by Claudia Puig of USA TODAY
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent and rabble-rousing journalist.
Larger than life -no, higher than life -Thompson collected people and drew such disp...
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