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Heroes of the Zeroes: The Constant Gardener

Mar 9th, 2010 | By Nick Rogers | Category: The 365 Best Films of the 2000s

“The Constant Gardener” — a high-pressure squirt of peroxide on a fresh, open wound — continues Nick Rogers’ look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.

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Heroes of the Zeroes: Bridget Jones’s Diary

Feb 16th, 2010 | By Nick Rogers | Category: The 365 Best Films of the 2000s

“Bridget Jones’s Diary” — the film version of the chick-lit phenomenon — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films from 2000-2009.

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The Time Traveler’s Wife

Feb 12th, 2010 | By Joe Shearer | Category: DVD Reviews, Lede DVDs

A surprisingly intelligent film that goes light on the sci fi premise and concentrates on relationship.

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Blacula (1972)

Feb 11th, 2010 | By Joe Shearer | Category: The Schlock Vault

Man, the ’70s were weird.

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Heroes of the Zeroes: Avatar

Jan 23rd, 2010 | By Nick Rogers | Category: The 365 Best Films of the 2000s

“Avatar” — James Cameron’s brawny cinematic spectacle — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films from 2000-2009.

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Heroes of the Zeroes: Australia

Jan 21st, 2010 | By Nick Rogers | Category: The 365 Best Films of the 2000s

“Australia” — Baz Luhrmann’s epic, bighearted mythologizing of his homeland — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.

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Heroes of the Zeroes: Amelie

Jan 13th, 2010 | By Nick Rogers | Category: The 365 Best Films of the 2000s

“Amelie” — an exuberant, existential “Emma” with beguiling romantic mystery — continues Nick Rogers’ daily look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009.

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