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    The Dead Girl
    By Jim Ridley • March 14, 2007 12:00 am

    Powerhouse actresses gather to bury Brittany Murphy, not to praise her.

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    Pitt and Blanchett  fall off the map.
    Communication Breakdown
    By Jim Ridley • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Storytelling gimmicks can’t save vapid, globally conscious puzzle film.

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    Bale as this season's angry white guy.
    Harsh Times
    By Jim Ridley • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Opens at Meridian and other theaters, Fri., Nov. 10. Rated R. 120 minutes.

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    File under career placeholder:Ferrell gets all moony and mopey.
    Anchor Man?
    By Jim Ridley • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Playing against type, Will Ferrell can’t quite ground this artificially whimsical romantic comedy.

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    Lee (center) considers the sexual offerings of Shanti Carson and Jan Hilmer (right).
    The Harder They Come
    By Jim Ridley • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    The subversive mainstream friendliness of Shortbus.

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    Moore as the new drag icon of 1968.
    Bobby
    By Jim Ridley • February 12, 2007 12:00 am

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Thurs., Nov. 23. Rated R. 118 minutes.

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    An American Haunting
    An American Haunting
    By Jim Ridley • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Opens at Pacific Place and others, Fri., May 5. Rated PG-13. Run time not provided.

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    Toledo, Aleandro, and Aguilera in the soup.
    Only Human
    By Jim Ridley • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    Opens at Harvard Exit, Fri., Aug. 4. Rated R. 89 minutes.

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    Jackson gets the 411 on a scaly passenger.
    Snakes on a Plane
    By Jim Ridley • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

    The year’s most shameless B-movie delivers exactly what it promises.

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