The previous movie year can never truly be put to bed until the Slate Movie Club has convened. In the past we’ve seen fireworks fly, particularly when Armond White was a participant, but recent years have seen a more collegial atmosphere prevail. This year it’s more of a sorority vibe, actually; Slate critic Dana Stevens has invited four female critics to participate in the roundtable. No boys allowed! Since, despite our best efforts, the Screengrab remains largely a boy’s club, we’re all in favor of this development, especially since the self-proclaimed “Vagina Movie Monologues” group is more than willing to dish on such topics as the unusually smooth face of Nicole Kidman.

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