Roger Ebert, in his December 17 “Answer Man” column, quoted this essay on Magnolia.
Thanks to Colin Marshall for pointing out the mention.
Culture Snob on Ebert’s “Answer Man”
18 Dec 2008
Permanent link: http://www.culturesnob.net/2008/12/culture-snob-on-eberts-answer/
Posted by Culture Snob on Thursday, December 18, 2008.
Filed in Movies and tagged Magnolia (6), Roger Ebert (7), Self-Involvement (50).
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