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84%
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My Cousin Vinny (2001)
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Spence D.
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100%
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Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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Spence D.
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96%
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Boyz n the Hood (1991)
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Spence D.
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69%
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Commando (1985)
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Spence D.
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66%
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Clash of the Titans (1981)
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Spence D.
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71%
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Cold Mountain (2003)
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"Crisp direction, wonderful cinematography, a well-written script and brilliant acting all combine to make this an engaging story of love and loss. "
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Spence D.
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60%
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Stuck On You (2003)
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"Bubbling underneath the conjoined twin gimmick of the story and the ribald blasts of un-PC toilet humor is a rather intriguing and complex film."
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Spence D.
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80%
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21 Grams (2003)
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"This is a film that is ultimately driven by the performances of those involved and thankfully those performances are strong, engaging, and worth sitting through."
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Spence D.
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96%
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Dazed and Confused (1993)
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Spence D.
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81%
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The Longest Yard (1974)
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Spence D.
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58%
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The Missing (2003)
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"What could have been a compelling psychological thriller is nothing more than a downright plodding and predictable swipe at the Western genre."
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Spence D.
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97%
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Insomnia (1998)
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"A cold and stark amoral thriller."
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Spence D.
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95%
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Mad Max (1979)
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Spence D.
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76%
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Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)
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"One of Disney's last great live action classics."
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Spence D.
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75%
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El Topo (1970)
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"The most bizarre western you're ever likely to see."
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Spence D.
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84%
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Elf (2003)
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"A hip, smart holiday film that is as surprising as it is predictable. That said, the best thing to do is sit back with a warm glass of eggnog and go along for the ride."
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Spence D.
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4%
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House of the Dead (2003)
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"While not as technically brilliant as some zombie fare, HotD more than makes up for this lack in terms of sheer heart. Sure, it's a low-budget venture, but it doesn't feel forced or contrived, but rather revels in its low-budget restraints."
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Spence D.
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34%
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In the Cut (2003)
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"This strange, often dense film will either suck you into its rather demented vortex or it will leave you dazed and confused, dismissing it as nothing more than a heavy-handed, almost laughable attempt at modern noir."
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Spence D.
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36%
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Scary Movie 3 (2003)
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"Despite the sluggish third act, Scary Movie 3, for what it is - and that would be big, dumb fun - is worth shelling out the duckets for."
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Spence D.
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87%
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Mystic River (2003)
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"Despite all involved, Mystic River never quite equals the sum of its parts."
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Spence D.
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63%
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Cabin Fever (2002)
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"...a passably enjoyable slab of schlock that works best when tacked on to the tail end of a Drive-In double feature, especially when viewed after several six packs of bottom shelf beer."
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Spence D.
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92%
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Millennium Actress (Sennen joyû) (2001)
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"...a well-crafted romantic storyline that will undoubtedly ring true with adventurous moviegoers looking for something off the beaten path."
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Spence D.
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82%
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Matchstick Men (2003)
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"...a well acted, highly stylized, and very entertaining romp that unfolds on the screen with natural aplomb, elicits laughs, perhaps a few tears, but will ultimately fade from memory once you exit the theater."
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Spence D.
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23%
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Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)
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"Too bad all involved couldn't just let sleeping Creepers lie."
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Spence D.
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94%
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American Splendor (2003)
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"Manages to capture the feel of a comic book without letting the use of innovative framing devices, cut-out animation, and destruction of the proverbial "4th Wall" overpower the rest of the film."
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Spence D.
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24%
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Lara Croft Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)
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"Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life has the dubious honor of not only being the most lackluster action/adventure film of 2003, but perhaps of the past several years, as well."
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Spence D.
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23%
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Bad Boys II (2003)
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"It's neither great nor horrible, but rather just middle-of-the-road, wrapped in slick production values and featuring an able-bodied, but misguided cast."
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Spence D.
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79%
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
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"Depp easily steals the show, delivering a quirky performance that has him teetering around like a flamboyant dandy with cerebral palsy..."
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Spence D.
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73%
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The Italian Job (2003)
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"A few of the parts may be lacking, but their sum equals an enjoyable caper film that will have you uttering "Nice!," "Sweet!," and "Damn!" and laughing loudly throughout."
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Spence D.
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64%
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The Shape Of Things (2002)
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"An interesting, albeit wordy and often vitriolic, take on modern dating and the subjective nature of love."
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Spence D.
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26%
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Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
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"In the spectrum of modern martial arts movies, Cradle 2 the Grave is glorified B-movie fodder at best."
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Spence D.
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87%
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The Quiet American (2003)
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"This film is quiet in an eerie, slow burn, dripping with noir sort of way; disarmingly reserved, it manages to burrow under your skin and leave a lingering impression."
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Spence D.
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21%
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Basic (2003)
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"Basic is one of those films that thinks itself clever in its use of confusion, when in reality it's just confusing. Sound confusing? Yeah, thought so."
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Spence D.
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11%
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A Man Apart (2003)
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"This film brings nothing new to the table, but rather just regurgitates every formulaic driven cop-against-the evil drug empire cliché that has come before."
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Spence D.
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80%
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Ghosts of the Abyss (2003)
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"Ghosts of the Abyss is a beautifully rendered middle-of-the-road documentary that strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education."
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Spence D.
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77%
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Holes (2003)
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"To my surprise the film was incredibly entertaining and turned what is essentially a book geared toward young readers into a film that will resonate with audiences of any age."
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Spence D.
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71%
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Confidence (2003)
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"Riding the line between hardcore and lighthearted, the film ultimately plays out as a quick-paced, fun heistcapade."
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Spence D.
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43%
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The Rules of Attraction (2002)
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"...the first 2/3 of the film are incredibly captivating and insanely funny, thanks in part to interesting cinematic devices ( cool visual backmasking), a solid cast, and some wickedly sick and twisted humor..."
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Spence D.
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41%
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The Four Feathers (2002)
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"It's ponderous, but it's beautiful."
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Steve Head
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86%
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24 Hour Party People (2002)
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"'An entertaining but ultimately insubstantial dramatization of the Manchester punk scene.'"
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Scott B.
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53%
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Blood Work (2002)
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"'A dull, routine and predictable flick.'"
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Scott B.
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61%
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The Rocketeer (1991)
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"One of the most faithful visual adaptations of a comic series every put to film, The Rocketeer failed to find it's deserved audience but is worth the rental or purchase."
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KJB
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69%
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Demon Seed (1977)
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KJB
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81%
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Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)
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"What the live action Batman films should be and could be if the Warner Brother execs could pull their heads out long enough to realize it. Frankly, the live action Bat-films are embarassing compared to this and the other animated films."
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KJB
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96%
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The Lion in Winter (1968)
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KJB
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7%
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Mr. Nanny (1993)
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KJB
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94%
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Dawn of the Dead (1979)
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"A true classic of the horror genre."
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KJB
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100%
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The Crying Game (1992)
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"Got too much buzz because of the ending but despite the hype, still a pretty good movie. And Jaye Davidson has a purty mouth."
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KJB
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4%
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Ghost Dad (1990)
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"Should have been titled "Cosby's Ghost Film Career". And to think Poitier directed this thing. It's a TV comedy skit gone wrong."
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KJB
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21%
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Paint Your Wagon (1969)
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"Not as bad as some would make you believe. But I'm still not looking forward to that Clint Eastwood Sings Sinatra album."
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KJB
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75%
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