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Filmspotting #370: Red State, Top 5 Director Departures

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Adam Kempenaar a guest host Tasha Robinson (AV Club) review the new horror film from Kevin Smith, "Red State." Smith isn't the first filmmaker to break out of his or her movie-making mold. With that in mind, Filmspotting counts down its "Top 5 Director Departures." Read the full description.
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Red_state_2-600x399_small Adam Kempenaar and guest host Tasha Robinson (AV Club) review the new horror film from writer and director Kevin Smith, "Red State."  And if you think "Kevin Smith" and "horror film" sounds like as odd a mix as a peanut butter and pickle sandwich, you're not alone.  But cinema has seen numerous genre-hopping filmmakers and actors, and there have been some amazing results.  With that in mind, Filmspotting counts down its "Top 5 Director Departures."

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Adam Kempenaar and guest host Tasha Robinson (AV Club) review the new horror film from writer and director Kevin Smith, "Red State."  And if you think "Kevin Smith" and "horror film" sounds like as odd a mix as a peanut butter and pickle sandwich, you're not alone.  But cinema has seen numerous genre-hopping filmmakers and actors, and there have been some amazing results.  With that in mind, Filmspotting counts down its "Top 5 Director Departures."

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