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  • Art School Confidential (2006)
    An artist learns to adapt his vision to the world around him.
  • Bad Santa (2003)
    Review preview for Bad Santa

    The anarchic nature of this dark comedy is the perfect antidote to family friendly Christmas movies, starring Tim Allen, now that Macaulay Culkin has learnt to shave.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A foul-mouthed, child-hating, alcoholic safe-cracker dons a false beard for the in-store day job.
  • Ghost World (2001)
    Review preview for Ghost World

    Buscemi gives one of his finest performances.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Teenage rebel makes friends with middle-aged jazz collector and discovers alienation.

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