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Beware film's kiss of 'Death'

By Dan Podhajny | April 12, 2002

Modern comedies typically rake in the cash and pile up laughs with tasteless and vulgar humor. That said, the humor in "Death to Smoochy" is not just tasteless, it is truly offensive while avoiding any reasonable expectation of laughter.

Sequel sharpens 'Blade' of old story

By Dan Podhajny | March 29, 2002

"Blade 2" is a Marvel comic book brought to life on the big screen with vivid action. Counting on the pure enjoyment factor, it ranks up there with "Aliens" and "Terminator 2" for quality action flicks where the plot is an afterthought. The story picks up two years after the first one left off, grabbing viewers that know the story from the earlier film.

Dan Podhajny

Beware film's kiss of 'Death'

Sequel sharpens 'Blade' of old story

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