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By STEVE PERSALL
© St. Petersburg Times, published November 2, 2000
Recent releases recommended by Times film critic Steve Persall
1. Dancer in the Dark -- Pop singer Bjork is either a revelation or a nuisance as an emotional punching bag retreating into Hollywood musical fantasy. Love it or hate it. Tampa Theatre and Beach Theater only.
2. Almost Famous -- Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical tribute to 1970s rock 'n' roll is one of the year's best films. Funny, wistful, romantic and always dead-on with its atmosphere and attitude.
3. The Contender -- Washington scandal impedes the appointment of a female Democrat as vice president. Partisan, engrossing drama with Oscar-caliber performances by Joan Allen, Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges.
4. Meet the Parents -- Lunkhead in love (Ben Stiller) suffers through a weekend with his girlfriend's father (Robert De Niro). Grand, grotesque comedy. This year's There's Something About Mary.
5. Remember the Titans -- A newly integrated Virginia high school in 1971 hires a new football coach (Denzel Washington) to build a winning and color-blind team. A feel-good football movie.