Alan Ball

This is how it is in suburbia: ‘American Beauty’ still does 1999 proud

“American Beauty” (1999) shoulders the weight of being the chosen representative as the best movie of the best year in cinema history. It won the

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‘American Beauty’ review

John’s “American Beauty” review, NDSU Spectrum, October 1999 John’s “American Beauty” Throwback Thursday review, Aug. 28, 2025

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What I like about ‘True’: A review of ‘True Blood’ Season 1 (TV review)

“True Blood” makes it look easy. Start with sharply written characters, mix in a plot that’s never predictable, try a few new things here and there,

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A ‘True Blood’ primer for ‘Buffy/Angel’ fans: 10 differences between the vampire mythologies (TV commentary)

I’ve watched most of the first season on DVD, and I can safely say I’m a fan of “True Blood.” Being a huge “Buffy/ Angel” fan, I have trouble liking

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