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Weekend of December 8-10
Apocalypto - "Gibson's newest work poses a rhetorical question to audiences, and miraculously explains it through one of film's most inspiriting chase sequences. "
Weekend of December 1-3
The Nativity Story - "Beyond many of the good performances and fantastic mise-en-scène, there is an unintended glimmer of biblical braggadocio - as if the piece was written for Cecil DeMille."
Turistas - "Critics would usually have an easy time marking it as preposterous and downright awful, but...I wondered how much of director John Stockwell's tongue was in his cheek."
Weekend of November 24-26
The Fountain - "A question without an answer; a puzzle without a solution. Although visually it’s a masterpiece, looks only get you so far."
Weekend of November 17-19
Casino Royale - "Not just a good Bond movie, it is one of incredible veneer and passion, fueling itself not only on non-stop thrills but also our favorite spy's character development."
Weekend of November 10-12
Stranger than Fiction - "Takes hold of a genuine idea and makes it interesting from beginning to end. You'll find much to laugh about, but don't be shocked if you end up with a box of tissues in your lap."
Weekend of November 3-5
Borat - "Brings out the worst of people - exposing skin-deep bigotry and ignorance - through the miracle of comedy. But you can't help laughing - in fact, you're bound to be in tears by the end."
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