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Nathan Weinbender reviews "A Futile & Stupid Gesture"

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If you're familiar with "National Lampoon" magazine, "Animal House" and "Caddyshack," you can blame Doug Kenney. The new Netflix biopic A Futile & Stupid Gesture, casts Will Forte as the legendary - and legendarily troubled - comedy writer, and while it's a noble attempt to upend the structure, Nathan Weinbender says the movie's title is sadly appropriate.

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Nathan is an entertainment writer and film reviewer. He also produces stories and reviews for Spokane7.