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The Weekender: You’ve got to be Smurfing kidding me… again
IN THEATERS: 2 Guns* (R) Starring Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton Written for the screen by Blake Masters Directed by Baltasar Kormákur Based on a comic book I’ve never heard of, 2 Guns is exactly what an R-rated summer movie … Continue reading
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Summer TV Hangout: Week 8
The Simpsons – Season 6 “Bart’s Girlfriend” (B+) I think what I love most about Season Six, despite being more joke-focused, is that so far every canonical episode has only told one story, and done it very well. Jessica may just … Continue reading
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Summer TV Hangout: Week 7
The Simpsons – Season 6 “Treehouse of Horror V” (A) Overall, it’s the greatest of all the Halloween specials, with their most spot-on parody ever, a hilarious Twilight Zone/Outer Limits riff, and a short that actually gets better on repeated viewings. … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Seeing ‘RED,’ again
IN THEATERS: RED 2 (PG-13) Starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich Screenplay by Jon & Erich Hoeber Directed by Dean Parisot I’m expecting another breezy, enjoyable action flick that doesn’t insult my intelligence. Basically everything that A Good Day … Continue reading
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Tagged almodovar, bruce willis, conjuring, fruitvale station, i'm so excited, jeff bridges, michael b jordan, only god forgives, red, red 2, ripd, ryan gosling, ryan reynolds, turbo, vera farmiga, vhs 2
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Summer TV Hangout: Week 6
Freaks and Geeks – Season 1 “Carded and Discarded” (A) This was the only episode I remember watching when the show was originally on. There’s no way I could have imagined just how much it would mean to me later … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts on Season Four of Arrested Development
I finally barreled my way through Season Four of Arrested Development, opting to go two episodes a week and then binge on the last five of the season. Like eating a Reese’s I don’t think there’s a wrong way to … Continue reading
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The Best of 2013… So Far – Film
It’s been a rough year for movies thus far. Much of what’s been offered has been reheated crap. But a few movies have shone through in what’s always the weakest time of year for film. Oscar season can’t get here … Continue reading
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Summer TV Hangout: Week 5
I’m now completely done with House of Cards and I have to say that while I’m not disappointed, the show could have gone deeper, given its characters more to do (aside from Frank and Peter) and been a little more devastating. Season … Continue reading
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The Best of 2013… So Far – TV
5. House of Cards – “Chapter Eight” (premiered Feb. 1) Easily the standout amongst many very good but ultimately frustrating episodes. In this diversion, Frank goes back to his alma mater for a library dedication and reconnects with his best … Continue reading
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