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Why It was Hard to Keep a Straight Face on the 'Ghost Town' Setnew

Ricky Gervais and Greg Kinnear sit down next to each other in a hotel room at the Four Seasons, surrounded by journalists, and within 10 seconds it's like Kinnear has vanished.
NOW Magazine  |  Norman Wilner  |  09-22-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

'Ghost Town' Barely Gets By, Thanks to Ricky Gervaisnew

It's likable enough for its first two-thirds or so, before the achingly predictable plot churns into high gear and director/co-writer Koepp pours on the sap at the expense of humor.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Josh Bell  |  09-19-2008  |  Reviews

First Shot: 'Sex Drive'new

"Watch this," we whispered to a buddy as the trailer for Sex Drive rolled. "In about five seconds, this chick is going to take a totally awesome gainer. Right on her face." Plus: Short reviews of Lakeview Terrace, Ghost Town, My Best Friend's Girl, Igor, and In Search of a Midnight Kiss.
Orlando Weekly  |  Steve Schneider  |  09-18-2008  |  Reviews

Movie Buzz: Is Dane Cook Box Office Poison?

Dane Cook gives the low-concept romantic comedy another try in My Best Friend's Girl, while Samuel L. Jackson scares the neighbors and Ricky Gervais sees dead people.
Metro Spirit  |  Mariah Gardner  |  09-15-2008  |  Movies

So Long, Summer Movies -- Hello, Fall Filmsnew

Fall is the best time of year for film critics, because the award-oriented prestige films finally get trotted out for judgment. Here's a handy clip 'n' save list of movies I'm personally looking forward to.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Anders Wright  |  08-27-2008  |  Movies

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