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Author Archives: Gary Panton

Legends of the Fall

May 30, 2005 – 12:00 am

This twisting and turning romantic marathon has its share of strong points – but brevity and plausibility aren’t among them.

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Romeo + Juliet

May 28, 2005 – 12:00 am

Good movie, good movie, wherefore art thou good movie?

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Comandante

May 27, 2005 – 12:00 am

This fawning, limp-wristed pandering over one of the modern age’s most controversial political figures tells us absolutely nothing. It’s a good job it’s entertaining.

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Requiem for a Dream

May 24, 2005 – 12:00 am

Be it a dream or a nightmare, this was one of the must-sees of 2000.

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The Big Chill

May 22, 2005 – 12:00 am

As an advertisement for a musical-greats compilation album it’s an unequivocal success – but, as a film, it left me in a bit of a chill.

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The First Wives Club

May 22, 2005 – 12:00 am

After a hundred minutes of this, you’ll know exactly why their hubbies couldn’t stand to be with them any longer.

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American Beauty

May 20, 2005 – 12:00 am

One of the best movies of the 90s. An absolute beauty.

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The Final Cut

May 19, 2005 – 12:00 am

Ironically, this tale of how to save and record your memories is completely forgettable.

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Time Bandits

May 18, 2005 – 12:00 am

Sit the whole family down to this Python-made romp through time and space.

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Monster-in-Law

May 17, 2005 – 12:00 am

It’s not as bad as you might expect, but it’s just not monstrous enough.

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