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Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:00 AM

Beyond the Multiplex

Is the spectacularly ambitious "Southland Tales" the next "Donnie Darko"? Plus: Noah Baumbach on directing Nicole Kidman in the wrenching "Margot at the Wedding" (an interview and podcast).
By Andrew O'Hehir

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  • Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:48 PM

    Chillydogg

    Donnie doesn't go back in time to save himself, he goes back in time to sacrifice himself. He has to set things right so that his younger sister doesn't get molested by Patrick Swayze.

    —Mantonat Read Mantonat's other letters

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