Now it was time to write a critique of the film Space Jam, starring Michael Jordan and a cast of cartoon characters.

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Regardless, he was one of the best at what he did, able to cut through all the clutter and present either a cutting critique or a wonderful celebration of each film he watched, depending on whether he liked it or not.

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