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Why "Brüno" is bad for the gays

Sacha Baron Cohen's character could have been a bold stab at homophobia. Instead it's a mincing minstrel show
By David Rakoff

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    I happen to think he was great in "Sweeney Todd" (but I've not seen "Borat" or "Tallegeda Nights")

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