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In The Year Of The Pig


Directed by Emile de Antonio
A well-constructed and informative documentary. Of course, it’s hard to watch the mistakes of Vietnam and not relate them to Iraq. But this film stands on its own as a solid piece of work.
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Gates Of Heaven


Directed by Errol Morris
Pet Cemetery Investor: Death is for the living and not for the dead.
Sure, it’s got quirky characters and an unusual subject, but it still feels uneven in its coverage.
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Hoop Dreams


Directed by Steve James
William Gates: People always say to me, “when you get to the NBA, don’t forget about me.” Well, I should’ve said back, “if I don’t make it to the NBA, don’t you forget about me.”
It’s nice when a film lives up to all the hype you’ve always heard about it. The dedication […]

Little Miss Sunshine


Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
Grandpa: A real loser is someone who’s so afraid of not winning he doesn’t even try.
Enjoyable, well-acted, but it wants to be quirkier than it is, which makes it feel a little overdone at times.
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