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A dog’s wisdom, wasted on human ears

Ventimiglia and friend: If only dogs could drive! And also make movies

THE BEST THING ABOUT A STORY narrated by a dog? At least someone has common sense. The soul of The Art of Racing in the Rain, adapted from Garth Stein’s 2008 novel, is Enzo, a canine with golden fur, soulful eyes

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