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Sex and Death 101 (2007)

Director: Daniel Waters

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A narcissistic lothario (Baker) breaks off his engagement after an oracular machine e-mails him a list of the 29 women he’s ever boffed—plus 72 more in his future. But whose name is last? Only the woman better known as Death Nell (Ryder), a serial killer devoted to offing chauvinist pigs. Sloppy execution and too-cheeky dialogue capsize an outdated modern myth about confronting fate amid feminist saber rattling and sexist prejudices. All that’s missing is Burt Reynolds, Jane Fonda and a release date circa 1975.

Author: Stephen Garrett 2008-04-01 19:22:37

Time Out New York Issue 653: April 3 - 9, 2008

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Director: Daniel Waters

Cast: Simon Baker, Winona Ryder, Mindy Cohn

Rated: R

Duration: 116 mins

US Release: Apr 4 2008


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