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In the Back Row--Crash |
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Written by Allison February McKinley
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Sunday, 19 March 2006 |
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From a pallet dripping sanguine hues, Director Paul Haggis paints a portrait of a vibrant, multi-coloured city; yet, in the umber shadows of the glittery town lurk anger, hatred, and suspicion.
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In the Back Row -- Under Solen |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Tuesday, 27 September 2005 |
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Critics loved Under Solen, and it was nominated for several awards, including an Oscar in the category of Best Foreign Film. Regardless, the movie performed poorly at the box office. Why? Because it is a chick-flick for men... |
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In the Back Row -- National Treasure |
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Written by Allison February McKinley
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Sunday, 31 July 2005 |
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You can almost picture the scene in Culver City, California (Wild Child's Headquarters), over at Columbia Studios: Ron Howard and the boys have gathered in the boardroom to discuss their strategy... |
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In the Back Row -- The Life and Death of Peter Sellers |
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Written by Allison February McKinley
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Thursday, 30 June 2005 |
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Peter Sellers is one of my all-time favourite comic actors, and nothing anyone can say about him will ever reduce the joy his performances have given me. There are probably many actors... |
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In the Back Row -- Torch Song Trilogy |
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Written by Allison February McKinley
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Tuesday, 31 May 2005 |
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An all-star ensemble lights this sparkling adaptation of the long-running play. Harvey Fierstein (Independence Day, Death to Smoochy, Mrs. Doubtfire) makes the conversion from... |
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In the Back Row -- Closer |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Sunday, 01 May 2005 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Witty repartee, with enough profanity to make a pirate blush. |
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In the Back Row -- Vanity Fair |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Thursday, 31 March 2005 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: The best adaptation of Thackeray's classic; Reese Witherspoon is Becky Sharp.
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In the Back Row -- Garden State |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Monday, 28 February 2005 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: To cry for. Top-notch acting, writing; clever and heart-warming. |
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In the Back Row --Shaun of the Dead |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Monday, 31 January 2005 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Delightful, gory spoof of George A. Romero's classic horror film(s). |
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In the Back Row -- The Girl Next Door |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Friday, 31 December 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Sexy, funny, original, shocking; a 'teen' film for adults only.
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In the Back Row -- Bad Santa |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Tuesday, 30 November 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Irreverent and ribald anathema to White Christmas; for adults only. |
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In the Back Row -- Super Size Me |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Tuesday, 02 November 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Outstanding. Broke box office records for a documentary in Australia. |
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In the Back Row -- Le Violon Rouge (The Red Violin) |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Sunday, 10 October 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Delicate montage of art and subterfuge, seriously flawed by racism. |
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In the Back Row -- The Station Agent |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Tuesday, 31 August 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: The Station Agent is new in Allison's Top-Ten list. |
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In the Back Row -- Unconditional Love |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Friday, 02 July 2004 |
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Grace è una casalinga che vive in una bella casa in un claustrofobico grattacielo di Chicago.
Don't be shocked. My entire review will not be in Italian, but I have included an explanation in the following paragraph.
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In the Back Row -- Something's Gotta Give |
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Written by Allison McKinley
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Monday, 31 May 2004 |
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Allison's review in ten words or fewer: Slightly skewed look at May/December, December/May Romances -- B+ |
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