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Its possible to make funny movies that are also urgent or scabrously angry ones.

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For McKay, however, that rage seems incompatible with the comedies he nevertheless feels compelled to keep making.

Misanthropy isnt in itself a barrier to turning out great work IdiocracyandDr.

Dont Look Updoes, handily, star two of the most famous actors in the world.

They almost get preempted by news of a celebrity breakup.

McKay may be full of bluster, but that, at least, hes right about.