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SiCKO brings home sick returns

Michael Moore’s latest exposé , SiCKO, boasted the second highest opening weekend ever for a documentary, behind the director’s previous release Fahrenheit 9/11. From 441 screens it earned approximately $4.5 million. This placed it at a strong #9 for the weekend, with top dollar going to Ratatouille at $47 million and Live Free or Die Hard at $33 million. The generally positive press surrounding the film from both liberal and conservative reviews, with a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, was likely a key to the film’s box-office draw. CNN has also reported that the film contains no factual errors,...  read more

SiCKO

When Michael Moore announced in 2004 that his next feature would focus on the health industry...  read more

SiCKO to Sneak Preview Across U.S.

Due to favorable reactions from critics, confirmed by a 90 percent “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Michael Moore’s SiCKO will open one week early in New York City on June 22. Fans around the country won’t be left in the dark (or in the small, flickering light of a bootleg on their laptops). Sneak previews are scheduled for Saturday, June 23 in over 30 cities. Check back this Friday for Paste’s own review of SiCKO, to help you decide whether or not you want to make one of Saturday’s sneak previews at the following theaters: Los Angeles Pacific ArcLight Cinemas,...  read more