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Rooney Mara Auditioned For Gregg Araki's 'Kaboom'; Director Shares Shoegazey Soundtrack
- By Edward Davis
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- February 2, 2011 4:11 AM
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However, It Girl & Upcoming 'Dragon Tattoo' Star Didn't Get The PartDepending on how much of a premium you put on absurdist irony, you probably either love or loathe Gregg Araki's latest sci-fi-ish mystery drama "Kaboom." In a recent review, we called it, " 'Saved By The Bell' meets David Lynch on ecstasy," but before you declare that as awesome-sounding and enticing, you might want to spend some quality time with that write-up.
Review: Gregg Araki's 'Kaboom' Is Like 'Saved By The Bell' Meets 'Lost Highway' On Ecstasy
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- January 28, 2011 3:15 AM
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The following is a reprint of our review from TIFF.
Watch: Trailer For Gregg Araki's Trippy 'Kaboom'
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- January 14, 2011 6:47 AM
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When we saw Gregg Araki's "Kaboom" at TIFF we said that it was like "Saved By The Bell" meets "Lost Highway" on ecstasy. Sounds fucking great, right? Well, not really.
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