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Alexander Payne

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    Leaning Sideways

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    Sour Grapes

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    Up in the Air steers clear of the predictable route, lands the emotion.

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    November 17, 2011

    Fantasy Island

    Alexander Payne's Hawaiian excursion might be the feel-good movie of the year. Uh oh.

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    November 17, 2011

    Failure Breeds Success

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