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daily stream: a doggone-good modern classic comedy

Tue, May 09, 2023
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2000’s Best in Show is new on Hulu in the US; on Prime and Apple TV in the UK.

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Like a Boss movie review: it doesn’t quite fall down on the job

Sat, Feb 22, 2020
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This instantly forgettable fluff lazily relies on too many unfunny slapstick and grossout tangents. But real humor blossoms in the terrific performances and in a fast, funny, and surprising feminism.

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For Your Consideration movie review: unpretty comedy

Fri, Nov 17, 2006
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Christopher Guest and his merry band of pranksters are back, improvising a loving, teasing romp through a realm we love and love to hate, full of people fascinating and repellent at the same time.

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Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman movies review: guest star

Tue, Sep 26, 2000
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Christopher Guest’s Best in Show is another hilarious and poignant mockumentary that, in the vein of his Waiting for Guffman, pokes gentle fun at its fictional subjects as well its audience.

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