SXSW: A Disturbance in the Force documents a pop culture disaster

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SXSW: A Disturbance in the Force documents a pop culture disaster

By: Peter Sobczynski

Jeremy Coon & Steve Kozak direct an affectionate look at the legendarily cringe-worthy Star Wars Holiday Special.

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Clerks III is Kevin Smith’s love letter to himself

By: Kevin Tudor

The sound of giving up rings loud & clear in this exercise in empty nostalgia.

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Clerk. is a slight but charming look back at Kevin Smith’s career

By: Lisa Laman

This look at Smith’s filmmaking trajectory doesn’t delve deep, but it certainly isn’t a Cop Out either.

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Masters of the Universe: Revelation has the power to make Eternia feel new again

By: Jon Negroni

With Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Kevin Smith re-launches He-Man by building on the original cartoon without being consumed by it.

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“Southland Tales: The Cannes Cut”: still bizarre, still flawed, still shining

By: Justin Harrison

Watching the first cut of Richard Kelly’s ultra-ambitious Donnie Darko follow-up is like riding a wave of mutilation.

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“The Last Blockbuster” rents out nostalgia for a bygone era

By: Ashley Lara

Taylor Morden's documentary is a charming, quirky look back at the demise of the home video store.

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