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FLASHBACK 1995: There are some movies even a film critic shouldn't have to watch.

I suppose I'm one of the few critics who will not see Seven, David Fincher's film about a serial killer who murders according to the seven deadly sins. That's right. I refuse to go. I don't care that it remains at the top of the box office charts or that it is getting favorable reviews as "the year's No. 1 thriller."

In commemoration of City Weekly's 40th anniversary, we are digging into our archives to celebrate. Each week, we FLASHBACK to a story or column from our past in honor of four decades of local alt-journalism. Whether the names and issues are familiar or new, we are grateful to have this unique newspaper to contain them all.

Title: Deadly Sins Author: Mary Dickson Date: Nov. 2, 1995 I suppose I'm one of the few critics who will not see Seven , David Fincher's film about a serial killer who murders according to the seven deadly sins. That's right. I refuse to go.

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