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Friday, April 21, 2006 12:00 AM

"American Dreamz"

In this slick and unsettling comedy, a dimwit U.S. president tries to boost his ratings by becoming a judge on a cheesy talent show -- complete with hidden earphone.
By Stephanie Zacharek

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  • Saturday, April 22, 2006 10:08 AM

    How to Appreciate a Zacharek Review

    Here's how I do it. I keep in mind that Stephanie Zacharek has one qualification so very many would-be critics lack: she can write. I enjoy her writing, and I don't give a rat's ass whether my opinion of any given movie is fairly represented on Salon. I also don't make the mistake of assuming I know anything about Ms. Zacharek as a person.

    All that amounts to a pretty simple formula for appreciating her reviews. I can't recommend it enough.

    —Kate

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