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movie review - Chasing Amy

the journal of Michael Werneburg

twenty-seven years and one million words

Toronto, 1998.01.16

I think Kevin whatsit (who did Clerks and Mall-rats) wants to be Canadian. There were a number of references to this country in the movie, and I've read an article he wrote about the strip clubs here (well, specifically about lap-dancing, but wot the hell, Archie....). In any event, this was another of his poorly-acted but well-directed trips through the life of young single scum. His movies are usually grim with strange, almost Canadian obsession with sexual hangups and a fair dose of humour. This was no exception.

Not recommended.

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