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Reviews
The Laramie Project (2002)
Total Propaganda
This film infuriated me for the simple fact that it was made only because Shepherd was gay. The men who murdered him are clearly wicked. What happened to the poor man was truly horrible and a tragedy. However, where was Hollywood when four religious white kids were executed, after being forced to perform a host of sex acts on their killers and each other, by two evil black men in Wichita just two years ago? The celebrities only mug for the camera when it serves a political purpose. Also, Laramie is portrayed in a poor light by this pseudo-documentary, which of course is hardly surprising because they are the backward hicks who must be educated by omniscient and enlightened Californians. Still, it's always a treat to see Laura Linney.
Joe Dirt (2001)
Not as poor as expected
I expected Joe Dirt to be just as lousy as most of the rest SNL alumni offerings. Certainly, it's not great cinematic achievement but for mindless, juvenile humor it's not so bad. Christopher Walken parodies himself rather well, Dennis Miller is solid, and Kid Rock is so suitable for his redneck role. Brittany Daniel is not so convincing in her role as Spade's love interest but she looks amazing. If you've got an hour and a half to kill, catch it HBO or something.