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The world ends January 28, so enjoy it while you can

From NBC press release:NBC has set the premiere for its new series You, Me and the Apocalypse with the critically applauded U.K. dramedy import debuting Thursday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.You, Me and the Apocalypse is a bold adrenaline-fueled ...
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December 27, 2015 / by Chuck Duncan / tags: Jenna Fischer, Megan Mullally, NBC, Robe Lowe, Television, You Me and the Apocalypse / Leave a comment

Joy has its flaws, but Jennifer Lawrence makes it much better

Like most people, I think Jennifer Lawrence is a very good actress. But let’s be honest here, not everything she does is charming and not every movie she makes is great. Usually, though, at the very least she’s great in ...
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December 25, 2015 / by Jeremy Fogelman / tags: ★★, Biography, Bradley Cooper, Dascha Polanco, David O Russell, Diane Ladd, Drama, Edgar Ramirez, Isabella Rossellini, Jennifer Lawrence, Joy, Movie Reviews, Movies, Robert De Niro, Twentieth Century Fox, Virginia Madsen / Leave a comment

Concussion is a great showcase for Will Smith about a real world problem

I’m not really a football person, but for a while I’ve heard that more serious injuries come from veterans of that sport than most others. Recently more research has discovered that just the repetitive motions of the linemen causes mild ...
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December 25, 2015 / by Jeremy Fogelman / tags: ★★, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Albert Brooks, Alec Baldwin, Arliss Howard, Biography, Concussion, David Morse, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Luke Wilson, Matthew Willig, Movie Reviews, Movies, Paul Reiser, Richard T. Jones, Sony Pictures, Sport, Will Smith / Leave a comment

The Big Short is the most fun you’ll have watching the world economy collapse

I remember when the housing crisis happened way back when George W. Bush was still president. Blame was shared all around, depending on who was talking. Banks, traders, house owners, funds, the government, Bush, Cheney, the Democrats ... really I ...
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December 23, 2015 / by Jeremy Fogelman / tags: ★★, Biography, Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Finn Wittrock, History, John Magaro, Marisa Tomei, Melissa Leo, Movie Reviews, Movies, Paramount Pictures, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, The Big Short / 1 comment

Another non-traditional yule offering – The Ref

It goes without saying a lot of standard holiday elements go into making a Christmas film. (Unapologetic plug: Take a gander at the Christmas short I wrote about a few weeks ago, A Wish For Wings That Work, which offers ...
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December 23, 2015 / by Michael Noble / tags: Christine Baranski, Denis Leary, Glynis Johns, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, The Ref, Winter Holidays / Leave a comment

War Room, a movie of faith and hope, makes a powerful impact on Blu-ray

Those looking for a motion picture with motivation and encouragement need look no further. War Room has now hit the shelves of your local retailer right in time for Christmas. You know, due to it being a critically acclaimed film, ...
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December 23, 2015 / by Jaylen Christie / tags: Drama, Home Viewing, Karen Abercrombie, Priscilla Shirer, Sony Pictures, War Room / Leave a comment

The Danish Girl is a beautifully made film with one and half great performances

Sometimes after I see a movie, I don’t immediately know if I liked it. This is actually not that common, because it usually means there was a conflict in my opinion. Perhaps I liked the acting but not the story, ...
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December 22, 2015 / by Jeremy Fogelman / tags: ★★, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Ben Whishaw, Biography, Eddie Redmayne, Focus Features, LGBT, LGBT+, Matthias Schoenaerts, Movie Reviews, Movies, Romance, Sebastian Koch, The Danish Girl / Leave a comment

Dear Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: Good Music Shouldn’t Be The Be All, End All

I'm pissed off.Not "Of the political three ring circus, which is the best presidential candidate?" pissed off. Not "ISIS and their shenanigans" pissed off. Not "stupid people in positions of power doing stupid things they shouldn't be doing or saying" ...
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