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Archive for November, 2001

Taking My Rips: Week 12 Picks

November 29, 2001
The Critic’s 3-11-1 week was about as pleasant as a naked Golden Girl. The picks . . .
Thursday Night
Philadelphia –3 over VERMEIL
A thoughtful Trent Green gives penalty flag hanker chiefs to an emotional Dick Vermeil as an early Christmas gift, which the great one immediately put to use.
Sunday
MIAMI –3 over Denver
If Cal Ripken […]



Amélie

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Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Delicatessen)
Writer: Guillaume Laurant
Cast: Audrey Tatou, Mathieu Kassovitz
Rating: R
Run Time: 120 minutes
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THE SKINNY
A romantic comedy of a different kind about a shy young woman in Paris who seeks happiness by helping others
THE BOTTOM LINE
Truly uplifting and worthy of a best picture nomination (at least out of the films released thus far)
THE FULL […]



Taking My Rips: Week 11

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The Critic enjoyed a remarkable 12-3 week, so he checked into the dates of the nearest Alyssa Milano filmfest.

Thursday
Denver –6.5 over DALLAS
Two teams coming off of disgraceful performances, but only one of them has Ryan Leaf starting at quarterback. Cowboys coach Dave Campo is aging faster than Linda Gray. Remember what a babe Victoria […]