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Jeff, Who Lives at Home (review)

Thu, May 17, 2012
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Those with a very low tolerance for indie quirk may find their patience tried, but I, who have been mixed on the Duplass Brothers and really hated their last film, kinda couldn’t help being charmed by this one.

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North American box office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ back at No. 1

Tue, Apr 27, 2010
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And new releases fail to engage: 1. How to Train Your Dragon: $15.4 million 2. The Back-up Plan: $12.2 million (NEW) 3. Date Night: $10.5 million (3rd week; drops 37%) 4. The Losers: $9.4 million (NEW) 5. Kick-Ass: $9.3 million (2nd week; drops 53%) actual numbers, not estimates Ugh. It was ugly out there this … more…

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question of the day: What is the creepiest movie moment ever?

Fri, Oct 30, 2009
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To me, Halloween isn’t about “scary” — it’s about “creepy.” Scares make you jump out of your seat and scream, but then they’re gone. The creeps stay with you forever, and then sneak back up on you in the middle of the night and keep you away long into the wee hours. What does that … more…

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