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<b>'Blindness'</b><br>
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Any movie that angers people automatically gains a couple of points in naughty, forbidden cachet. By attracting the ire of the National Federation of the Blind, Blindness has proven that its more than a well-respected book and a lot of award winners. Its something you shouldnt see. Which, of course, makes it all the more watchable.<br>
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<b>' Beverly Hills Chihuahua'</b><br>
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Is the public sick and tired of being pandered to with cute talking animals causing humans to trip, fall, hit their heads or otherwise engage in humiliating slapstick? Will any special interest group decide to protest this movie? Animal rights groups? Fur-loving college graduates? The silence seems to indicate a tacit endorsement.<br>
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<b>WINNER:</b> Blind people protesting Blindness has given the movie a bump in the headlines after a mixed reception at the <a class="taxInlineTagLink" id="EVFES000023" title="Cannes Film Festival" href="/topic/entertainment/movies/film-festivals/cannes-film-festival-EVFES000023.topic">Cannes Film Festival</a>. ASPCA, PETA? Teacup Chihuahua rescue, where are you?

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X Factor

'Blindness'

Any movie that angers people automatically gains a couple of points in naughty, forbidden cachet. By attracting the ire of the National Federation of the Blind, Blindness has proven that its more than a well-respected book and a lot of award winners. Its something you shouldnt see. Which, of course, makes it all the more watchable.

' Beverly Hills Chihuahua'

Is the public sick and tired of being pandered to with cute talking animals causing humans to trip, fall, hit their heads or otherwise engage in humiliating slapstick? Will any special interest group decide to protest this movie? Animal rights groups? Fur-loving college graduates? The silence seems to indicate a tacit endorsement.

WINNER: Blind people protesting Blindness has given the movie a bump in the headlines after a mixed reception at the Cannes Film Festival. ASPCA, PETA? Teacup Chihuahua rescue, where are you?

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