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Tag: aubrey plaza

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THE TO DO LIST

A few thoughts on the new comedy by Maggie Carey.

Posted on August 3, 2013August 8, 2013
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MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Not recognizing ability is an easy mistake to make these days…just as easy as writing off a Pixar sequel as a “lesser effort”

Posted on June 30, 2013July 5, 2013
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SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED

Sometimes the important moments in life can be so fleeting. The tricky part isn’t only recognizing them, but also being lucky enough to share these moments with the right person.

Posted on August 14, 2012September 17, 2012
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SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD

The Story of a Kid Whose Brain Always Seems to be Going a Mile a Minute, But Whose Guts Never Seem to Find First Gear.

Posted on August 15, 2010August 24, 2013
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FUNNY PEOPLE

Here’s the problem with titling your movie FUNNY PEOPLE – you’re almost daring people not to laugh at it.

Posted on August 3, 2009February 4, 2012

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