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Ray

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On Movies & Media

Loosed!

I saw Woman, Thou Art Loosed just a couple of hours before seeing Ray, and wow, what a combination. Both films are about individuals who suffer childhood trauma. Both are about community dynamics in the South. Both central characters respond to their difficulties by getting hooked on drugs and misbehaving.
31 Oct 2004 2 min read
On Movies & Media

"Ray" Pretty Much Guarantees that Jamie Foxx Will Win an Oscar

I'm giving Ray a B+. Foxx ... just give him the Oscar now. Here's my full review. Please notify me of any necessary edits in the comments here, or send me a note at LookingCloserReview@msn.com.
29 Oct 2004
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