Ken Molay is a movie enthusiast with an active Netflix account. He reviews whatever shows up next on his rental list, which may include classics, foreign films, documentaries, or the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
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Movie Review: Sarah Silverman - Jesus Is Magic
A shock comedy standup routine is undermined by tacked-on filler material and bad novelty songs.
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DVD Review: Goodbye Lenin!
An enjoyable light farce from Germany that hides unexpected depth and a rare sympathetic view of East Germany.
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DVD Review: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
A suitable coda to the Star Wars franchise. More of what you expect from Lucas and this series.
Audiences should take note that this movie is not necessarily representative of other takes on the same material.
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DVD Review: Paradise Now
Fascinating and rare look at the thought processes and motivations of Palestinian suicide bombers.
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DVD Review: Capote
A studied, labored biography that saps excitement out of an inherently fascinating subject.
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DVD Review: Intacto
Intriguing and original Spanish thriller that posits luck as an exchangeable commodity.
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DVD Review: Dark Blue World
Standard WWII romantic triangle made interesting because of the unique Czech history and viewpoint.
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Movie Review: Mrs. Henderson Presents
Period piece with an uneasy blend of light backstage musical aspects and heavy-handed drama.
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DVD Review: Rumor Has It
Sitcom construction and execution in a weightless romantic comedy
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