Dodgeball<\/a>.<\/p>\nVince Vaughn steals any scene he’s ever been in, but the casting is inspired throughout — as is the writing. Every little thing about this film repays attention.<\/p>\n
There’s even an Easter Egg for Classicists. Anyone spot it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s been a rich fully Friday in Bloodhoundville, so I have but one word for Casual Friday: Dodgeball. Vince Vaughn steals any scene he’s ever been in, but the casting is inspired throughout — as is the writing. Every little thing about this film repays attention. There’s even an Easter Egg for Classicists. 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It’s been a rich fully Friday in Bloodhoundville, so I have but one word for Casual Friday:<\/p>\n