Review of Short Cuts (1993) by Chip J — 16 Nov 2006

See What Paul Thomas Anderson aspires to.

This review of Short Cuts (1993) was written by Chip J on 16 Nov 2006.

Short Cuts has generally received very positive reviews.

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